Hibiscus Hill

New India Hicks Hibiscus Hill images, discovered here, I just had to re-blog a few of them....

just BEAUTIFUL! There is a lovely article "attached" to these images, I encourage you to read it!

In the meanwhile, enjoy these tropical Bahamian images.

I, for one, would love to visit, wanna go??

Now, when you think PALM, this is what comes to mind, I am sure... PERFECT!

Natasha

Images via India Hicks

Happy Monday!

...did you see the story by the New York Times on this tiny, little one room cottage?
(I believe it was in the early fall 2010) I could spend the day sitting there... CUTE!

Have a wonderful week!

Natasha

Image via tumblr

Story Boards (just for fun)

... have you ever noticed what cool "story boards" your LinkWithin - link pulls up on your blog??

I was looking through some old posts of mine the other day, and continuously came across cool combos, so I got inspired to take a few shots of them, to share....

Butterflies

White & Bright

Words of Wisdom

Table-scape

 Malene Birger

Vacation

It's the Weekend...

Royal Touch 

 

 
House Love

Purple Reign

Flower Power

Hall of Fame

 Celebrate

 Wedding Day

Awarded

Texture Snapshot

Island Living

I'm sorry... I got a little carried away, can you tell? ;)
Do you have a favorite??

Take a look at "yours", it's fun!
If you want to, you can email me your favorite, and I'll do a little post on all OUR favorites!
Can't wait to see what you send me!!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Natasha

For photo credits: Refer to each post, please.

Black & White.... stripes

Just thought this striped little travel bag would make a cute, last minute, Mother's Day gift....

Natasha

Buy yours here

Details

Something so sweet and girl-y about these two images... Almost like a secret look into private quarters!

Love the silvery textures and colors in the first image, and the golden brassy feel of the second image!

When you are not wearing your jewelery, do you display it? Do you hide it, or do you simply have so much that you have a designated drawer for your accessories??

Do you have a favorite image?? While I am more of a silvery, white gold, platinum kind of girl, I tend to like the golden image better.... hmmmm.... probably the teal that's drawing me in.

Natasha

Image #1 via Skona Hem, Image # 2 via Greige

I need your help....

This morning I read this post by my blog-friend Nellie McCarthy.

Words are not enough to express how sad I have been for her and her family all day, there are just absolutely no words that can "make it better"...

One of the most surprising things I have come to learn about the blogging community is how friendly, supportive and full of encouragement you all are... please, pass on your thoughts and prayers for Nellie and her family! Take a minute in your busy day, light a candle for her and send her a message of support!
I greatly appreciate your effort and time.

Natasha

Image via Glassybaby

Pillow Talk

I came across this beautiful bedroom this morning, on my morning blog-tour....
What first grabbed my attention was the soothing colors, then after further studying the image, I noticed that the wallpaper and pillow fabric (by Nina Cambell) is the same. I love that the headboard fabric is a bit more satuated. The gourd style lamp base is also in the color family, as well as the floor covering. The styling is impeccable, notice the back of the books in the nightstand! Pillow fabric and wallpaper available here. 

Would you cover the walls and the bedding in the same fabric? A little much, or?
To me... it's just perfect, especially because it has been broken up by all the white, as well as the natural wood.

Natasha

Image via Toby Fairley

Just for fun!

How about this little guy on your finger?
He is TOTALLY not my style, yet I think it's such a fun and happy little parakeet ring :)

You want one?  Here is the link.....

Natasha

Image via Monsoon

One more image...

 

I know, I know... I just couldn't help it :)

.... and the second gown worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at the evening wedding celelbration!

Just didn't want you to miss anything :) Really liked the little "fuzzy" white cardigan!

Natasha

Image #1 Mark Large, Image #2 Via Billed Bladet

The making of a Princess

There is something so glamorous about a bride, with a veil over her face, never mind the beautiful 1936 Cartier tiara on her head.... This tiara belong to Queen Elizabeth, and looks absolutely stunning on Kate! The diamond drop earrings were a gift from her family on her wedding day.

UPDATE: I have come to find out that the diamond drop in the earring, is actually shaped as an Acorn. The new Middleton symbol from their crest.

On the way to becoming the Duchess of Cambridge.

The first full view of The Dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Beautiful Chantilly lace, trademark small waist and and eight foot train. Very sleek, modern and NOT over the top, I like it very much!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

 




HAPPY WEDDING DAY!

Natasha

Getty images

Daily dose of flowers

I think it's impossible not to be inspired by the Royal Wedding....

Not only am I excited to see The Dress...
But also the florals, the guests, the fashion and the jewels.

Will you be watching?? I will get up an hour earlier to watch, but have to work, so I'll have to catch up over the weekend, and I am sure that wont be a problem! :)

Natasha

Images via Quatre Coeur

Birds eye view

As a reader of Northern Light, you already know I love a well designed room! Lots of white, a little black, a pop of color and I am happy. This room fits all the criteria... Do you like??

What do you think of the wallpaper in the office upstairs? A little much or just right??

Natasha

Image via Skona Hem

Come fly away with me

While catching up on a little blog reading this morning, I came across a pretty little post on the Bright, Bold and Beautiful blog...

I just thought I would share her pretty Etsy find, as butterflies have been part of the Northern Light Blog as well... :)

... how about this for a rainy day project? Requires a lot of patience, I am sure, but how interesting, don't you think? If you would like to buy one already made up, you can get yours here.

Have a wonderful, spring-y day :)

Natasha

Images via Etsy

New on the virtual newsstand...

Meet the new girl in town! How exciting is this... another new magazine, full of great reading material and fantastic images!!!

I am so proud to say Shari Miller of Little Blue Deer is the Art Director! I had the pleasure of working with Shari when I reached out to her to help with the Northern Light Blog header.
I could not have been happier working with her, and I am super excited to see what else she and the House of Fifty have up their sleeve.

If the first issue is any indication, let me tell you, we are all in for a treat!

Check it out here!

Happy Monday reading!!

Natasha

Cover and artwork via Hose of Fifty.

Setting the table

Love the colors, love the rustic table, love the two colors chosen for the tapers, love the natural easy looking florals, love the chairs (my parents have a couple of these Mogens Koch chairs...), love the simple light fixture...

All done up by non other that Gwyneth Paltrow and first spotted here. Oh, and by the way, she has just released a new cook book; My Fathers Daughter. I did see it at the book store the other day, but didn't have time to read it. Any of you had a chance to work with it??

Natasha

Image via Remodelista

It's the Weekend...

Well, it's Easter weekend to be exact, and for all of you celebrating, I wish you a wonderful time!!

I do not have the house decked out in Easter bunnies, but you could check out this post for a cute take on some colorful ones, or this one for a fantastic image....
If you are cooking, why not try one of recipes courtesy Eddie Ross and his team, I think I'll try the scalloped potatoes, it's been a really long time since I did up a batch of those!!

OK, so that was a lot of links away from Northern Light, I hope you are still with me?!
Please share a little about how you and your family will celebrate, if at all!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Natasha

Image via ElleDECOR

Happy Birthday!

 

Happy Birthday Polly! 

Fandt lige denne utrolig flotte buket, laek maerke til de tre forskelling farver af syren, SMUKT! Haaber du bliver fejret paa god maner, stort knus fra os!!

Tillykke med foedselsdagen! (Happy Birthday wish to my mom)

Natasha

(& Mr. Wonderful)

Image via MSL

Happy Easter!

Sharing a cup of tea with all of you, hoping for a peaceful day!

Wrapping this little bowl in fuzzy yarn to create a little nest, is such a cute idea! While looking at this image, I was trying to figure out how the yarn would stay put....
I came up with two answers: Either you use a few double sided tape pieces, so there is something "to stick to", OR you spray the outside of the bowl with adhesive. Might be a little, well, sticky!!
What is your take?

Yummy!

...OK, so they are beautiful, but who really have the time for this?? ... I'm just asking?

SOOOO pretty!! The colors are just perfect.... I can see a whole house decorated in these colors already. Just look to nature for color inspiration, it's all there!

I know, I know, I should have an image of the bright red eggs of Greece, but was unable to come up with a pretty image... Sorry.  + red didn't really go with this post anyhow!

Happy Easter, hope you have a few days off to celebrate!

Natasha

Image #1- 3 via Martha Stewart (who else?), Image #4 via tumblr, Image #5 via Hviit Blog