Sitting Pretty

 
Love the color, love the fabric, love the hydrangea, love the rug, love the white.....

I have a few exciting posts up my sleeve this week; something about a new book, something about a fantastic photographer, something about an artist, something about a jewelry designer! All very artsy and fabulous!!

I will end the week with my first giveaway, so check back to read more and to see how to enter! (we are all so busy with gifts for everyone else, so this will be for you!!)

Let's have a fun start to the holiday season!!!

Natasha

Image via Lonny

Stark Contrast

In stark contrast to the book-filled spaces in the post below, these are a perfect study (literally) in clean, and orderly! I really like the old worn office chair, in the image above.

The girly version; super pretty little spot, to do your office work....

...and TGIF !! I figured I would leave you with a pretty little nook with two of my favorite flowers; Hydrangas and Ranunculuars! Will you be picking up flowers for the weekend??

Have a fun filled weekend!

Natasha

Image #1via House & Garden, Image #2 via ?, Image #3 via Brabourne Farm

Books I am bringing back...

... well, actually, that statement is not entirely true.
For the very first time, there have been absolutely NO Danish Design books to swoon over, not even a single one to buy, just so that I could say I found something of interest! Sadly!!

However, the Norwegian furniture brand Slettvoll, have just released an inspirational interior design book called "Velkommen Hjem" (Welcome Home). While this book is not yet in my possession (I am confident my Norwegian readers are familiar?) below - for the rest of us - are a few interior shots to drool over :).

Happy Fall Weekend!

Natasha

All images via Slettvoll

Polka dot

Finding this little polka dotted ceramic tray to be the cutest ever!
I happen to have a turqouise version.....
Find great styling inspiration at the La Dolce Vita Blog.

Happy Monday!

Natasha

New on the Virtual Newsstand

The new issue of Dabble Magazine hit the Virtual Newsstand yesterday, and I just had a chance to look through it last night. I am looking forward to reading their New Orleans feature, but what also jumped out at me was the Industry Profile on India Hicks (page 64)!

After thumbing through the issue, I went digging on their website and found this pretty bedroom ...

I spy a really cool DIY paint job!!
Take a closer look at the bookshelves on the back wall. This reminds me... when in the paint department picking a color and you come across those long pain chips, it's so hard to pick just one shade. Should it be intense and dark, or should it be light and airy? Well, now you don't even have to pick! Why not use all the pretty colors??? And what is even better; you can get away with a test can of paint in each color, saving money AND you do not need to store all those cans of unused paint!! Great design idea, right??

Have fun Dabbel-ing in your new DIY project ;)

Natasha

Both images via Dabble Magazine.

Sunday Flowers

Figuring I would stay with the "green theme" of the weekend, and post these beautiful green Hydrangeas, I believe the variety is called Limelight (I could be wrong)...

Have a great week ahead!
Natasha

Image via ACF

It's the Weekend...

It's the last days of summer, enjoy them while you can!
Have a great weekend, everyone...

Natasha

Image via Country Living

It's the Weekend...

Hi!

So... I made it back from a great vacation. New England was beautiful as always, very hot and muggy this time around!!

.... the hydrangea bushes are not to be believed!

Have a wonderful weekend!
I look forward to catching up on all the blogs out there!!

Natasha

Image Nicole Hill Gerulat Via CWD

August is here!

August... Can you believe it?
I feel like the summer has passed me by... so much has been at stake, I have not had time to plan a vacation this year, and now it's already August....

I dream of beautiful Hydrangea bushes, of a summer day with no humidity in New England...

If you feel like treasure hunting, but can't make it to one of those famous French Brocante's, check out Dreamy Whites ...

This sweet online store has some really pretty items; lavender pillows, wire baskets, zinc watering cans and beautiful Cafe au Lait bowls, as the ones above, filled to the brim with the most beautiful pastel Hydrangeas.

My favorite was the green bowl (first image), unfortunately for me it has already been sold, but the blue one could be yours, just click here. The founder, Maria, also have a blog by the same name, check that out here, it will surely make you want to redecorate with a country/cottage-y flair!

Happy August everyone!

Natasha

All images via Dreamy Whites

New on the virtual newsstand...

... the new Lonny issue is live, as I am sure you know?!

I particularly liked the idea of Michelle's virtual Editors Letter, fun and new, at least to me :)
Check out how well the new Lonny Office has been done up, looks like a very inspiring place to work! BUT ultimately this little vignette won out as the image to post...

Enjoy reading the new issue, I went through it last night, and will probably return today, as there were so many inspiring articles to read!

Natasha

Image via Lonny

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

Reflecting...

... reflecting on the news of the day!
See you tomorrow, or the next day...

Natasha

PS. 

ONLY 5 more days to sign up for the Book giveaway. 

Image via House of Turquoise