Setting the table

Lately my eyes have been drawn to table top settings.....
Perhaps the upcoming holiday season, who knows.

I thought I would continue yesterdays yellow trend, as this is a new holiday color for me! These pretty salad plates and bowls can be found here.

Do you set the holiday table the same each year? Do you mix it up? How about color? Do tell!!!

Natasha

Images via One Kings Road

Happy Tuesday!

....Nothing like a few beautiful, bright yellow roses to put a smile on your face!!

Have a happy Tuesday everyone!

Natasha

Image Habitually Chic

Decorator to the Stars

Meet Hernan Arriaga, Argentinian-born decorator with an impressive roster of clients, and beautiful rooms to back it up with!!

 ...going to the Caribbean soon?
Check out his new home shop, Azul Mar, on the island of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic!

You will find an amazing collection of antiques and artifacts from all over the world!


















 
This petrified wood stool is from Iran.... If you are "in the area" the store (Avenue Abraham Lincoln No. 1000) is a must see, but if you are only able to visit virtually (like me), please do so here.

Love the pop of color of the flowers, but how about that sculpture to the left.... Very cool!

Notice the Antler chandelier in the foreground, along with the very subtle white on white wallpaper.... typically not two things you would put together in the same room, but it totally works here!!!

Hope you enjoyed this little introduction!
I encourage you to view Hernan Arriaga's website, lots of beautiful interiors to drool over!

Have a wonderful start to your week!!!

Natasha

All images here. (PS. the music is hilarious :)

Just a pretty picture!

Love the warmth of the wood floor, in this predominantly cool space.....

Natasha

Image via Inside Home

Black & White

Black and white does not have to be stark, dark, cold or any of those negative things!! Check out this beautifully composed bedroom....

The mirror, well, check out an old post here for more on that, but what I really would love to know, is where to get those super cute dog pillows?? Does anyone know?

Very cool texture on the lamp base.... like little tree stumps :)
I have always liked a good tray table, and these do not disappoint!

Why not have a black & white cookie today ;).....

Natasha

Images via rue

Happy Monday!

If I was lucky enough to have this attic space, I don't think you would see me for days! (PS. the desk is from Ikea)
OK, snap out of the day dreaming.... but what is life if we don't have a(n interior design) dream?

Natasha

Image via Skona Hem

It's the Weekend...

Any plans this weekend?
Perhaps a little fall decorating; inside and out?






















Nothing better than a fresh fall apple, right from the tree :)
Have a wonderful fall weekend!

Natasha

Images via here

Bathing Beauty

A touch of gold......
A new take on a mid century cabinet, used here as a vanity. What do you think of the plaid design? How about that tiny little owl, holding make-up brushes? I like him the most...... :)

Full view of the bathroom. I think the pop of orange is great, so not to become too beige / gold! Cool space, huh?

A girly "moment".... Making things you use on a daily basis look pretty when not in use, makes you space a pleasure to be in!

Have a glamorous weekend!

Natasha

Image #1 - #3 Skona Hem

Congratulations!

I want to congratulate Anna Spiro, of Black & Spiro and the Absolutely Beautiful Things Blog, on the wonderful and exciting news;
She has won an Oscar...... !

Well, not exactly, but she has been included in Andrew Martins new book; Interior Design Review, Featuring the Worlds Leading Designers. This book is like "The Oscars for the Interior Design World" according to the Times.

If you are a regular reader of ABT, you will be familiar with Anna's Friday Flowers Posts. I found this image over at her blog earlier today (yes, I know, it's not Friday...) in her trademark colors; Hot Pink, White and Blue, so fresh and pretty, you can't help but get in a good mood :)

Oh... and did I mention she is also featured in the new Vogue Living??    I can't wait to get my hands on that issue, but it's a little slow coming to Florida, so some time in December maybe..... :)

Congratulations Anna, you deserve all the praise and acknowledgement coming to you!!

Natasha

Image #1 Via Shelter, Image #2 Via ABT

Stack 'em up!

... gives new meaning to Stackable Rings! Scroll down to see how the designer, Charlotte Lynggaard, lives!

Natasha

Image here

Front Page News

Danish jewelery Designer Charlotte Lynggaards enviable home has made the IndsideOut cover.

A few months back I wrote a post called Moonbeams and diamonds, introducing and exceptional piece of jewelery designed by Charlotte, if you didn't read the post then, I urge you to at least look at the fantastic images!!

How wonderful is this view over Oeresund? I bet the natural light is wonderful at all times of the year.























Wonderful use of an old chair, perhaps an heirloom... have a new cushion made up!

Through the french doors is the living room; A piano, a gorgeous view, lots of natural light, and the typical blond wood floors, what more can you ask for?

 

Placed just inside the double doors, an Asian console table in dark brown (almost black) lacquer, with a carved wood koi fish sculpture, a few Asian inspired artifacts, and a simple flower display.

Between the living space (above) and the kitchen (below) is an office space, complete with a black leather Arne Jacobsen Egg chair. The transition between the two parts of the house, new and old, is done very seamlessly with a few stairs....

... and saving the best for last! What a kitchen!!

Charlotte Lynggaard, danish jewelry designer.

While looking for images for this post, I came across this image, of the same kitchen space, just styled differently. It's so interesting to see, at least I think so, how a space can transform, just by styling it differently! The image above looks "lived in", and as beautiful as the other images are, they were clearly done for the sake of the photo shot..... just thinking out loud ;)

A casual Charlotte Lynggaard at her desk, ready to design her next piece of jewelery! Check out the pretty chair and the fresh cut garden roses, inspiration is everywhere!

Hope you enjoyed this little house tour!!

Natasha

Image #1 InsideOut, Image #2 - #6 Skona Hem, Image #7 ?, Image #8 - #9 Norske Folkebladet

Happy Monday!

Something bright, fresh and pretty to brighten you day...
Have a fun week,

Natasha

Image Via Quatre Coeur

It's (still) the Weekend...

.. at least for a few more hours!

Had a few quiet days; Visiting the local antique stores, made it home with a few really cool items (I'll share later), perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Stopped at the market, and baked a wonderful Pumpkin Bread! I was inspired by Trina this week!

Been looking for bedroom inspiration...
rumor has it our bedside tables are arriving next week ! Yeah!!

Hope you had a great weekend, too!!

Natasha

Image #1 Janis Nicolay, Image #2 Ashlee Auerbach

Fun and Games

Casual Friday, right??

There is a fun Style Quiz over at Ethan Allen.... try it, and let me know "what" you are!

My style, according to the quiz, is "Villa"... "Pedigreed while also modern" and "Inspired by French and Scandinavian design"; that's right on.... However, the images chosen for my style are a bit too country french :)

Go ahead, it's Friday, live a little, it's all fun and games!!
TGIF,

Natasha

Image via Ethan Allen

Hanging with the Cool Kids

Today I had the pleasure of opening my email to GREAT news...

Northern Light has been featured on the VisitVisitBlog, by Iben & Niels Ahlberg, the authors of Nordisk Eksotisk.

Thank you so much! Mutual admiration!!

Natasha

Image via Visit Visit

Punch of Color

How GREAT does this look?

I have been on the lookout for bedroom images lately, wanting to make over ours. I can't quite decide if the all white should be infused with pops of color (like this) or kept serene.... Then again, theses are for the most part pillow covers, so it would be easy to change either way!

... and really, these two images have nothing to do with each other, I just liked how they compliment the White with a Punch of Color-theme ;)

Have a great day!

Natasha

Images via Skona Hem

Too Pretty!

To pretty not to re-blog!!
(First spotted here, then subsequently here)












I was very tempted to post a whole lot of fantastic images, but I am going to keep it to just a few....

 


Some of you may recall seeing these images in rue.... if you didn't, what are you waiting for? You will be in for a wonderful surprise!!
Go ahead, take a look ;)

Well, I opened up my blog this morning, and found a post by "Founding Femme" of rue magazine, Crystal Gentilello, where she gives us a house tour of her wonderful apartment. As she will be moving to San Francisco, this post will serve as a reminder to her, and us, of how beautiful a space she has carved out for herself in Chicago.

In Crystals post, she writes; The decidedly feminine space has served as a reminder to me of my independence. How wonderful... I truly hope you will find a space in San Francisco that will give you the same feeling, be cause you are on your way, along with Ms. Sage, to become an even stronger and more independent women! You go girl!!

If you would like to view the entire space, please take the house tour here.

Natasha

All images via Plush Palate

Happy Birthday!

Too everyone at Lonny Magazine, Happy Birthday!
You have done an amazing amount of work this past year, and I think your new issue is the best so far!! Keep up the good work, we love all your efforts and talent!

Natasha

Image via Quatre Coeur

First Nest

Hi all!
Came across these images again today; I know this small First Nest apartment made the rounds on all the design blogs, quite a while ago, but I just felt it was worth showing again.... Enjoy!

So pretty and crisp!
That yellow lamp base is such a happy punch of color!!

Love the black chair in this light filled room!! Notice how the pattern in the curtains pick up all the colors in the room....
I would have made them floor length, though!

Girly mirror and a pretty little spot for hair and make-up, perhaps even for writing a little note....  A lucite stool provide seating, and can be pushed under the "desk" when not in use, keeping the room light!

My first apartment was in the best location, but not this stylish :)

Natasha

All images via Traditional Home