Eight Holiday Post.

Nordic Christmas in the home of Danish Design couple Keld Mikkelsen and Marianne Brandi.

I totally love how the frames are layered, the silver and gold leaf show so beautiful against the soft grey walls!

Pulling in a little color from the pillows and the rug, the Christmas tree is decorated in softly hued purple and metallic bulbs. (Notice the beautiful stuccoed ceiling!)

The tall paneling is to die for!!!!

The Copenhagen apartment is dressed beautifully in warm winter colors, the blankets, the velvet fabric on the small wing back chairs, lots of pillows, lots of striped throw rugs.... looks like a fantastic space to spend cozy hours with friends and family!

In the master bedroom, a huge mirror takes advantage of the tall ceilings, beautifully spreading the natural light, and yet another display using metallic! All the little vases are from DAY Home, where Marianne Brandi is Head of Design.

I love how sparse this room is, even though it's a large room, it's not cluttered with furniture and "stuff"!

The Copenhagen apartment is "subdued Scandinavian naturals combined with international Bohemia",
as Marianne put it ...  As the creative person behind DAY Home, she has impeccable taste and it shows in her interior design as well!!
I am looking forward to sharing two other houses of theirs with you... stay tuned, as the images I have are not Christmas-y.. ;)

Have a wonderful week,

Natasha


Image #1 & #3 DAY magazine, Image #2, #4 - #7 Living Etc.

Pillow Talk!

Stumbled upon this image over here, and just fell in love with the colors and the textures!
The wool, the fur, the mirror embroidered fabric...

Do you change your pillow covers as the seasons change? For a pop of color? Or not at all?? 
Natasha

Image via Hviit

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

Beautiful Grey

When I spotted this image I immediately fell in love!!

Not only does it so perfectly demonstrate the color of much of the fashion I have seen on this vacation, but also the knit! Cozy and fab, don't you think?
A tiny little bit over the top as well, just a tad.

I have probably touched every single sweater in all the stores I have visited, unfolded and folded a ton of sweaters. Tried on two, purchased one! Only one! I Promise....

The coolness of Grey have been mixed with black, no shocker there, but also with a touch of camel... I noticed that the girls in Copenhagen, who typically have it together, looked much like these two beautiful, chic girls! Short biker boots are everywhere, and I felt very much "at home" in mine!!

When shopping for interior accessories, I found so much in black and grey! Many items in leather, lots of ceramics, pillows with super cool photo prints (more on that later) and fur.

So much fur! Everything from fashion to pillows, to throws, you name it... Fur is everywhere.

Looking forward to sharing more of my Scandinavian inspirations in the next many posts!

Natasha

Image #1 via Elina Dahl blog, Image #2 via stylish inspiration on tumblr, Image #3 by Line Thit Klein

White, Grey, Black and Natural

Bringing you a beautifully home, photographed by Brigitta W. Drejer.





Capturing the special Scandinavian Light is a job in its self...

The very subtle nuances... An all White home, sprinkled with the palest Grey and beautifully aged furniture...

Bringing in Black to ground the space, Metallic to ad a little sparkle and natural texture to keep it real! Love the touch of the leather boxing gloves, even if it's just styling for the image...

Now, this is a dining room table I would want to spend time at!! Again the White space has been balanced wonderfully by the three Black lamps, the Zinc table top and the natural materials.

... A small but interesting detail from the large cabinet in the living room. Photography, as well as Scandinavian decorating, at its best!!

This post was inspired by my visit today at Basalt Indretning in Copenhagen (you might remember this post, featuring the private home of Anne Fabricius-Bjerre, owner of Basalt).

Natasha

All images by Brigitta Wolfgang Drejer

Shopping: Skagen, Denmark

I have just returned from Skagen, a small and charming town at the very northern tip of Denmark. It is known as a mecca for the Who's Who in Denmark during the summer months (equivalent to that of the Hampton's in the US), priding its self on wonderful weather, wide beaches and wonderful, fresh seafood!
(We had one day of sunshine and one day of misty rain...)

Mr. Wonderful and I spotted this pretty little shop, Oscar Bad & Livsstil, and just made it inside before closing... Chatting with the owners sister, who was very accommodating, we were able to browse the shop. I spotted a few super cool items, turns out they were from (new to me) designer Louise Roe.

I picked up this over sized postcard, wanting to know more. I spotted the canvas and leather Book Bag at Oscars, as well as the lumbar pillows with the flowers.

I am thinking I might have to take a closer look, it's looks like a fun bag!!  ;)

Designer Louise Roe got her start in fashion and has since moved on to the Interior Design aspect of designing. Her line includes both fashion and accessories for the home.

As I was leaving Oscar, I quickly ran my fingers across this over-the-top, luxurious floor cushion, made of suede (shown here in lambskin as well)... OMG! I'm totally in love!!

The "Inspiration behind LOUISE ROE designs is often found in nature, as well as in vibrant city life. A combination of the two and their obvious contrasts give the designs tranquility, energy and an edge. This is reflected in the highly organic choice of materials, colours and prints being used. Nature, and the rhythm and renewed life and energy it provides us with, is essential to us humans - it’s genuine and real!"

Check out the Louise Roe website, super cool, I promise!
Natasha

Image #1 via Oscar, Image #2 - #5 via Louise Roe

Invitation

 

..... Just this morning I received this pretty invitation.
It arrived in a parchment envelope, and I could hardly wait to open it and see the rest! Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the event, as I am away on vacation. "Judging the "book" by it's cover", I am sure this will be a fantastic event!!

The image is from this pretty armoire....

Natasha

Image via Robb and Stucky

Wave action!

This evening I went down to the beach to take a walk and see the waves roll in...

... and this is what I saw!
Beautiful tall waves - we very seldom get these here - lots of wind and many surfers enjoying themselves! This direction is due east, and the dark clouds on the horizon is Hurricane Irene, just leaving the Bahamas. It was quite beautiful down at the beach; lots of people taking it all in, very windy but warm.

Just wanted to share :)
Natasha

Image Mr. Wonderful for the Northern Light Blog

Not often...

... does it happen that a mailer is saved in my house!
Not often at all!!

So it's to the credit of the Cole Haan people, that their new Inspired Life mailer made it in the door, past the kitchen, up to the office and on to my desk! I think it's so "now", and if you have a moment in your busy day, check it out!

Of course I had to check out the cute grey booties, but really, all I want are these....

Question; Are you inclined to view a website based on a mailer?

click here

Happy shopping.......

Natasha

Images via Cole Haan

Fashion

take a peek

It's been a while since I have done a fashion post, so what better timing than during Copenhagen Fashion Week, going on right now!
Funny how things work out sometimes... I had planned to be in attendance for a couple of days with a friend, but it was not to be....        so, I can only look from afar!

I am well aware, that what is being presented now is Spring/Summer 2011, but since we are slowly creeping closer to Fall 2010, I figured I would share a few Fall images.

Fur vests are everywhere this fall, only it will probably be too warm in South Florida to wear... I am sure some will try to get away with it anyhow, for the sake of Fashion :) !!

Strong shoulder, beautiful gray fabric!

Really like the layers, the texture and shine going on here!

And for all you fashion junkies with high tech phones; be the first to get the Copenhagen Fashion Week mobile Phone Application here.

Stay stylish, my friends!

Natasha

All Images via Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Image #1 Benedikte Utzon, Image #2 Margit Brandt, Image #3 By Malene Birger

Elegant Upgrade!

Hey, if you don't know already, the new Lonny Magazine went live today!!!

I have just had a quick moment to "thumb" through, but looking forward to spending some time reading the issue from front cover to back cover!!!!

Immediately I am drawn to the Elegant Upgrade feature, but seeing Vicente Wolf's Montauk house, takes me right back to my recent vacation in New England.
How about a trip to London, Rachel Ashwell's apartment is a gem, love her new book by the way! It's nice to see her doing well again, I am sure that took a lot of hard work!!

Dive in, I know you wont be disappointed, the Lonny Team does it again....

Natasha

Image via Lonny

N is for...

... well the obvious answer would be Northern Light :) but it also happens to be my first initial.

Further more, I got up SUPER early (read: pre-sunrise) to take a friend to the airport so she could go to New York City for work. So as you can see, this image is perfect for all the right reasons today!

Natasha

Image via Room of Karma

I spy....

... Butterflies, again! Remember this post? Beautiful work!!

Sleep tight,

Natasha

Image via The Zhush

The Waiting Game ...

Crystal, Plush Palate, has just announced the launch of Rue Magazine!

I, for one, am super excited for this magazine to launch....
only we have to wait until September!
Look at those beautiful images above, and if you go to her blog (click the link above, if she is not already on your blog roll), she will introduce her new venture to you, herself!

In the meanwhile, check her out on FB and also at www.ruemag.com

Natasha

Image via Plush Palate

Do you see it?

I must admit, I am having moments, where the tiniest bit of the color orange is catching my eye... (check out this post)

These two completely different images totally work together. I had planned on showing them to you side by side for the full effect, but decided last minute, that they look better larger, so you can really see the details.

Do you see it? The similarities?

Natasha

Image #1 here, Image #2 here