True Blue

Leave it to Hermes to find the RIGHT BLUE COLOR!

Natasha

Image Hermes

New Blog Love

Originally spotted at Inspired Design, and subsequently here.....

Meet Anh from San Fransisco. Anh is in the medical field by day and a blogger by night... (Well, I actually don't know when she blogs, but that's not really the point :) )

I have just been introduced to Anh via Debby's blog - see link above - and was smitten right away! Check out the 9to5Chic blog for a very, well, CHIC fashion inspired world!! As I am no longer in the fashion industry, I find I am not totally "with it" (I really wasn't back then either, but at least I knew what was "going on"), and now I have found someone very cool to be inspired by!!!!

In my current job, I am in the creative field, so I can be much more casually dressed, but still need to look cool.... before I was in skirts and heels and bows and belts and... you get the point!



Anh, making a gingham dress look super cool! In fact, so cool that Harper's Bazaar featured her in their Fabulous at Every Age feature.

And in the end, if you can rock a Vintage Leopard Coat like this, I say go for it!!!!!!

I became an instant follower of 9to5Chic, totally looking forward to reading more and to see what cool fashion combo are up next. All you fashionistas out there, you need to check out the blog...

I am sure you would want to be Anh's new best friend, once you look through her closet.... :) Enjoy!

Natasha

All images via 9to5Chic

Napkin folding 101

The Easter bunny has a place at the table this year, I think...

If you celebrate the Easter holiday, here is a cute little DIY napkin-folding-tip, that I just think it's the cutest! Below you can find the instructions, have fun setting the table!!

I am also including this cute idea for color, but truthfully, I think this might be too time consuming... Who really has the time to make sure that egg stays put, and that the cute gingham ribbon bow is tied perfectly? You know I would be there tying the bows over and over and over..... NOPE, not this time! :)

Have a fun time folding the napkins for your Holiday table!

Natasha

Images via MSL

3 colorful years!

Soooo, over the weekend a very special someone, had a very special birthday, and his mother - my old roomie / good friend - put on an outdoor birthday bash....

Does this look fantastic and fun... or what? Can you imagine how big all the kids smiles were when they eyed this table!!

... and you know what?  I LOVE this little tag!!!!

Natasha

All images AGE and family

It's True!

I just had to chime in with my two cents.... :)

I fully agree that Jennifer Lopez is the most beautiful woman!! She looks flawless and pretty, keeps me hooked to AI, just to see what she is wearing, her hair, her make-up... (that and some really talented singers!)

- ok, so I know this is from her Bennifer (ups) days, but still pretty....

J. Lo and twins from the Gucci ad campaign... Looking glam on the beach!

One last image from The Ivy; Casual, relaxed and flawless!

Congrats to Jennifer for being named The Most Beautiful Women in the world!! Anya from Anya Adores Blog also did a little J. Lo post a few days back, check it out :)

Natasha

All images via Google search

The View

Since I will be at work for an extra day this week, I can only day dream of this beautiful view...

Have a fun weekend y'all, I'll be seeing you next week :)

Natasha

Image via ALT for Damerne

Happy Thursday!

Continuing where I left off yesterday (color wise), just sharing a wonderful porch!
However, if this cheery yellow is not your thing, it would be so easy to change the feel of the space by just changing out a few accessories! ... but I like it just the way is it :)

Natasha

Image via Coastal Living

They call me...

... mellow yellow!    Say hello to my new friend!

We are in desperate need of a new sofa (even though Mr. Wonderful is of a different opinion) and I have my eye on this pretty loud and happy version, I just don't know "if I can do it", it's so far from what I have done before, BUT it is a happy couch, don't you think?

Natasha

PS. I know there is always the possibility of a white slipcover... but after seeing this, it's almost a shame to cover it up!

Image by NHH for Northern Light Blog, Fabric name is Kiawah Pineapple

Chic Ceramist!

Waylande Gregory...

If you have not heard his name before, you are about to be introduced! Originally from Kansas, he was born in 1905 and past away in 1971... His works have been brought back by his great nephew, Bryan Downey, and are once again available to the public.

Waylande Gregory ceramics are as fresh as ever!!

The vibrant colors, the exotic animals, the use of gold and silver, not to mention the texture of the glaze... WG had a fascination with the vibrant colors and animals of India, and while he never visited India in person, he was able to capture all these exotic animals in his drawings.

There are boxes, trays, plates, vases and bowls...

This particular vase was just used by Cathy Echols, in the resent High Gloss magazine; "Tongue in Chic" page 64/65 and it looks fantastic filled with pink flowers!!

Imagine this beauty on your vanity, a pop of color and the wonderful matte texture combined with the little bit of gold!

Love the graphic black and white box, along with the tiny nest and turquoise eggs...

... Just had to include this plate! For me, this is over the top, I'm not sure I would know what to do with this plate, but it leads me to the last image below...

Take a peak at what is currently on my night stand! My very own Waylande Gregory!

As I wrote a few posts back, I had spotted his works at a local Interior Design Store, and simply had to have a small piece myself! The colors are exquisite and bright, the motifs are a little retro, the green glaze is matte (as I am not a ceramist, I apologize in advance if my terminology is incorrect) and the overall feel is super chic!

Take a tour of the Waylande Gregory website for the complete line, as well as a very interesting background story. He married a countess... in Paris!

Do you share my excitement? Or is this not your style..?

Natasha

Image #1 - #7 via the Wayland Gregory Studio, Image # 5 via Vogue, Image #8 NHH for Northern Light Blog

Bar none....

So, all I want to say with this image is;
Is Monday too early in the week?? :)

I love the Not-to-Serious vibe; m&m's, candy colored ping pong balls and bats... this looks like a fun party! I will be attending an 80th birthday party next Saturday... it's a pool party!
Hmmmm, not exactly sure what to think about that, but I will show up, just so I can let you all know what happened... ;)

Natasha

Image via Ivy & Piper

TGIF!!

Gorgeous, girly, pretty and super beautiful Venetian mirror.... I just couldn't help it, I had to show one more image from the new High Gloss Magazine, it's so full of good ideas and pretty interiors! These peach-y colors are usually not me, but really.... HOW PRETTY!!

Natasha

Image via HGM

Shopping: Bal Harbour, Miami

There is a place where the stores are exclusive, the people watching is world class and the inspiration is abundant... It's one of my favorite spots to spend an afternoon!

You can shop till your hearts content, but what I love the most is the atmosphere!! Nestled on the ground level, are Koi ponds with turtles sunning themselves and kids of all ages are mesmerized by the tranquility and sound of the fountains, keeping the place cool. As this is an outdoor shopping area in South Florida, shade and cooling water are essential! Flowering Orchid plants soak up the moisture and display their beautiful flowers, palms sway in the breeze....

You really can't beat the Hermes windows, always classy and colorful.  The staff is always nice, considering it must be obvious, that I'm meerly looking :)  Love brwozing in there...

Trina Turks store is such an explosion of color, so much fun!!!

100 % Capri... I can tell you this much; I have NEVER seen such PERFECTLY pressed linen before!!!!   E.V.E.R.!    I secretly wonder how they dress the mannequins without a single wrinkle.... ????

Snap shot of the tropical foliage from the second level, just to give you an idea of the space.
There are cafes and restaurants, with people watching that is not to be believed! Jet setters from all over the world come here. Many stylish South Americans shop here and it is always fun to watch what they are wearing!!! Black, White, Asian and Slavic people shop here, many different languages are spoken, which I find so refreshing...

Shutters protect the higher levels from the sun, fans keeping it cool...

For the design savy shopper blogger, one store is more interesting than the next. As for my favorite... While I like the clean and crisp (in every sense of the word) 100% Capri store, I always make sure to visit the Oscar de la Renta store. It's cool, tropical, classy, coral-y, beautiful collections... and no, I didn't get a picture (sorry).... :)

Feel like a virtual tour? Click here.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend planned, feel free to share!
Happy weekend!

Natasha

All images NHH for Northern Light Blog

New on the virtual newsstand...

The brand new High Gloss magazine is out, and after the first "thumb-through" the verdict is : FAN.TAS.TIC!!! Can't wait to read High Gloss cover to cover, the photography is so cool....

Enjoy,

Natasha

PS. I saw these hand done small trinket trays in person at a local interior design store, they are even prettier in person...

Image via HG magazine

Hi there!

Just wanted to say Thank You for joining Northern Light, I love all your comments!    

(and following up to check out your blog!)  Welcome to all my new Followers, it's so much fun when someone new signs on!!!!

These hot pink roses are on their last leg, had to cut them way down, but here's to hoping for a few more days... they look so fresh in this little cobalt blue glass container, don't know why I never thought to use it for roses before, hmmm.....  :)

Natasha

Image NHH for Northern Light Blog (sorry it's a little pixelated)

I spy...

Taking a clue from nature, these beautiful bursts of color "came at me" on a recent trip to Bal Harbour (outdoor, upscale shopping in Miami area), and look how the colors can be translated into your home below!

Rustic, crackled turquoise pottery, and a beautiful coral piece adorn a mantle...

... and how pretty is this little side table?  Not only are the colors fantastic, and the flowers are sooo pretty, but take a look at this image, really take a look, it's so well thought out....

First of all, the wallpaper is busy, subtle and elegant all at once, lending a wonderful back drop and setting the scene for the curves in the lamp base, in the flower dome as well as the cabriole leg on the table, the carved table top and skirt.. then there is the vases, playing of off each other with their fun curves and edged designs.

Lovely, just lovely!

Natasha

PS. the wallpaper is by Thibaut
Image #1 via Bal Harbor, Image #2 via Made by Girl, Image #3 via My Paradissi

Chevron or Herringbone?

The other day I was watching a program on TV, about a British couple, looking for a vacation home in Morocco, their own riad...
It was super fun trying to predict their choice, in the end they picked the ruin I absolutely would NOT have picked, and turned it into the most fantastic place!! Anyhoooo, I saw several different tile options, but was struck by the freshness of a traditional green and white pattern... a herringbone / chevron pattern as above.

So which is it? ... I just love the color :)!!

Natasha

Image via tumblr

Market Day

It's a sure sign, that spring is here when Tulips show up at the market!!! 
I sooo wanted to by the whole stand, but since we will not really be home to enjoy them, I only took this image :) figuring I would share with all of you...

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
Natasha

Image by NHH for Northern Light Blog

It's the Weekend...

Considering I was just talking about the elephant images (scroll down) I am spotting all over the place, I couldn't help it, I just HAD to post this image!

The wonderful bedding is by DAY Home....

Natasha

Image via Skona Hem

Hall of Fame!

I am always on the look out for a wonderful entrance or hall, and here is yet another one that fits my criteria... I found it a little while back at the Made by Girl blog. I don't recall who designed it, or where it was first published, sorry!

Check out that large black and white above the console, wonderful! Lately I have been seeing elephants all over the place, perhaps because of the new Reese Witherspoon film...

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone, I am soooo looking forward to mine!!

Natasha

Image #1 Made by Girl, Image #2 via tumblr