Lucky me!

Came home from work Friday evening and out of the corner of my eye, I saw something fuchsia sticking out of the lantern by my front door... Closer inspection revealed a tiny branch with two beautiful orchids. My neighbor is an orchid grower and he had left me this tiny little beauty, lucky me!! The leaves are thick and waxy, different from any other orchid I have ever grown.

When thanking him, he quickly stopped over with two more branches of a different kind, and now I have this little arrangement on my tray table. It is such a bright spot on an otherwise rainy and cloudy day.

The kindness of "strangers" goes a long way!!!

Natasha

Image by NHH for the Northern Light Blog. (if you borrow, kindly link back)

It's raining..

I know, I know.. totally adorable!!
Today is a rainy day here in my part of the world, but that's ok. I have stuff to catch up on, dinner plans with special friends, and overall a productive weekend ahead.
What are you up to? Anything FUN??

Natasha

Image via Northern Light Blog on Pinterest

Hmmmmm...

I stumbled upon this little collage of lovely images while patrolling Pinterest the other day... Just wanted to share :)

Natasha

Image via Stilinspiration on Pinterest

L'Wren Scott in Paris

Just came across this super chic apartment in Paris, and just had to share. It is owned by L'Wren Scott and has just been photographed by Francois Halard for Vogue. Not only is the light fantastic, but the mix of furniture and art is amazing. After studying the images I have two favorite spots!

The above table and sculpture with the contemporary art in the background, as well as the bedroom. Those deep raspberry red silk dupioni drapes are amazing, and pared with the Suzani on the bed... super cool!!

Heather (Habitually Chic) is on the ball as always, so if you would like to see the entire Paris Apartment, head over there. OR, stop by Vogue.

Natasha

Image via Vogue

I'm still here...

... and I am hard at work :)
I have not had much free time to blog, I am sorry, but exciting things are happening!!! I wish I could share a little more, and eventually I will...




































Yesterday I picked up the Coastal Modern book by Tim Clarke, just the right kind of Sunday reading I needed!! Totally inspiring and beautifully composed.


Natasha


Image #1 via google, Image #2 via Tim Clarke

domino craze...

Guess what? The day has come where domino is back in business!!! Yesterday, via FB, I found out that the long awaited Special Edition is out, and if you live in NY, you have probably already seen it on the newsstand??

Tell me, is it amazing?? I can't wait for my copy!!!!

Natasha

Image via domino on FB

Fresh Flowers!

Stopped by the local flower stand (actually, this is at the local health food store), and the display of flowers was amazing... how do you just pick one? Do you go with what looks best? Do you go with color? Or white? Do you buy one of each, and no groceries...?

This holiday weekend I went with these bright and cheerful Hyacinths... They are not that common in Florida, so I grabbed the chance to change it up a little, never mind that they were a fortune, sometimes you just have buy that luxury item you can't live without! - and in this case, that's two bunches of hyacinths, which I am sure will keep me smiling the whole weekend and hopefully next week as well :)

Hope your Easter weekend will be fun!

Natasha

Image NHH for the Northern Light blog. If you borrow, please link back!

New on the Virtual Newsstand...

It has been a few days since I received the email, that the new Matchbook Mag was hitting the virtual world, but I have - honestly - been too busy to dive in...

I have now added the fantastic store Rummage, to my list of must visits.
Kishani's treasure trove of a store begs to be explored further!!

... and who doesn't like a Love Story? Check out the wonderful article on Ann & Sid Mashburn. I wish there was a south Florida store to explore!!

Have fun reading!

Natasha

Images via Matchbook Magazine

Coastal Calm Charm.

... ok, so say that fast five times :)

Just absolutely loving the relaxed vibe from this Australian home! The linen covered sofas, the natural wood coffee table, the dogs, the shells, the stone floor... check out those glass containers filled with shells, starfish and sea urchins. I really like that they have been kept separate, so to better see and appreciate the texture, shape and color of the individual species.... just an observation!
LOVE the all over clam - coastal - vibe! To read the full story and to see more images from this home, check out the new Adore Home Magazine.

Enjoy!

Natasha

P.S.
Sorry for the radio silence, I have been super busy finishing a few smaller projects, and time got away from me :)

Images via Adore Home

Hi Beautiful!

Amazing & in my house :)
P.S. This image was shot with my phone... The camera is insane!!!!!!

Natasha

Image NHH for Northern Light Blog

Happy Monday!

Color makes me happy! ... well, almost as happy as white :)

This little still life combines so many of my favorites;
White, pink, turquoise, hydrangea, sea shells, candle light, amethyst and lacquer. So pretty!!
Hope your Monday starts your week on a happy note :)

Natasha

Image via Northern Light Blog on Pinterest

Happy Weekend!

WOW! What a fantastic pop of bright blue....
The patina of this bench is amazing, don't you think? Makes me think of summer :)

Just wanting to relax with a few glossy mags this weekend, but I also have to get a little freelance work done!! I am visiting a new clients home on Monday, and I think I am just as excited as she is! Time will tell if it's a match made in heaven...

Hope your weekend will be FUN!

Natasha

Image via HomeLife

Mixing it up.

Is this a yea or a nay? Too much pattern? To many fabrics and colors??
I am totally undecided on this one.... Love the bright blue couch, and the suzani inspired pillows. Cool punch of color with the orange drapes. Gotta love the striped rug!!
BUT does it all work for you? So many styles mixed together... asian inspired coffee tables, chesterfield leather sofa, modern side chair, chaise and I could go on, and on...

Hmmmmm...?
Natasha

Image source unknown, sorry!

Have you noticed??

How exciting is this :) !! (I know, I know, it's the little things...)

There is a new look for your Pinterest page... have you had a chance to check it out yet??

 

I couldn't help but to screen shoot a few of my boards for you, 

just in case you have not visited the Northern Light Blog on Pinterest.... what are you waiting for ;)

Check 'em out when you have time...

And let me know which board is your favorite! I know, it's hard to pick just one!
I really like the For the love of... board, and also the Curb Appeal board.

Have fun pinning :)
Natasha

Images are screen shots of the Northern Light Blog boards on Pinterest.

Coffee table decorating.

Lately I have been looking at coffee tables. I am looking for a new one for my own house, but also for a client. We have yet to decide if it will be an ottoman type or a hard surface table, and that goes for both of us :)

In my research I have come across so many different versions and millions of ways to decorate them. In my own house I like things a little cleaner than this image, but the more I put things together for clients, the more I am leaning towards this look. It's interesting, personal, pretty and it just "feels good", which essentially is what I strive to do for my clients.

I came across this blog post from Canadian House and Home (MY favorite glossy mag, by the way), if you too, need a little inspiration. The image above is probably recognizable (if you are a blogger) as the work of Anna Spiro of ABT.

Have fun thinking about how to make your coffee table interesting.
Is yours "clean", filled with magazines, styled pretty, or???
Please do share :)

Natasha  

Image by ABT via Northern Light Blog on Pinterest.

I am just saying...

Today's pop of color...  

Natasha


Image / artwork by Pip Boydell via Pinterest

New on the Virtual Newsstand...

Just having a single day off this week, I was looking for something to inspire me...

Guess who just published their March / April 2012 issue? LONNY!!
... and with Michelle Adams in her Editorial video, promising more issues to come (beautiful hair, by the way), I am one happy reader!!!!

I was just introduced to Jenna Snyder-Phillips, the artist behind this great Black and White artwork. While I am not particularly a skull person, I really like the dark / light composition of this little tableau. Check out her story, and pick up a cool piece of artwork while you are at it....

Happy Sunday, Happy Reading!
Natasha

Image via LonnyMag.com

... are you done brushing?

Well, I just thought I would ask!

I spotted this image and immediately thought of the many Chinese brushed I have.
Perhaps I should gather them and display them like this...
While I think this trend is kinda over, I still like them! To me they are interesting and bring texture and beauty to a coffee table. Looking at my small collection, I am reminded of my trip to China; my husband carried a few (... too many :), if you ask him) around, so we could bring some authentic brushes home to family and friends.

I have brushes from China, from Denmark and some that I have picked up in interior shops here and there in the US, overall they are all unique and interesting. Do you own any of these? Are yours all the same color or material?

Which is your favorite??
Natasha

Interior design by Melanie Turner, image via Cococozy

Stack 'em high!

Every once in a while you just need something new for the house, right?
Well, that time has come for me! I am on the lookout for new pillows...
They will go on our new sofa (that I have not purchased just yet ;) ) but I guess it never hurts to look!

I came across a beautiful advertisement in the new Ivy & Piper March / April issue for Heidi & Home, and just had to take a closer look.

Those cheerful blue and white zig zag pillows "had me at Hello", so summery and pretty!!

Turns out there are so many to choose from... take a look here!
And while you are on the Heidi & Home site, you should read the About section;
I want to be her "when I grow up" ;) !!

Happy shopping!
Natasha

Images via Heidi&Home

Cartier Odyssey!

  

A.MA.ZING!!!!

Did you get a glimpse of the long awaited Cartier "short film" / new commercial?
I admit, I was mesmerized... by the "cat", by the story, by the jewelry, by the music - just absolutely beautiful!!

"L'Odyssee de Cartier", directed by Bruno Aveillian, has been two years in the making.
Shot on location in Prague, in Spain & in Paris (at the famed Cartier store on 13 Rue de la Paix), but also with recreations of locations in India, Russia and China...

You must take three and a half minutes of your day - right here, right now - it's that beautiful! Enjoy!
... and remember, diamonds are a girls best friend ;)

Natasha

P.S. .... here's how it all started!

Images via Cartier