Showing posts with label Lilac. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lilac. Show all posts
Floral Shops
One of the stops I always do when traveling, be it in the US (Boston has great floral shops) or somewhere in Europe, is stopping at all the floral shops! I know it drives my relatives crazy; from time to time I even ask shop keepers if I can photograph in the store, and I know my sister (Hi Gugge!) gets embarrassed..... sorry!
But why let such beauty go un-noticed?
Lately I have been picking up roses in orange, but I have always loved the pink ones, and the white and cream ones, and.....
Look at all these beautiful shades of pink, how can you go wrong? Does it not just screem PARTY?
I would so love to have a reason to pick up this many roses at one time, but I am affraid in my little house it would be total overkill..........
And what about the drama here... all those tall black vases lets you concentrate on the beautiful blooms... which flower to pick?
I am not discriminating when it comes to flowers, even just one flower in a small bud vase makes my day!!
When in season, I tend to pick up hydrengas, but for everyday, I usually have a few orchids around the house. Not only is that the only plant my cats will not either dig up, or take bites of. And it seem to be the only "flavor" I don't kill right away! Actually.... They grow very happily here, and re-bloom often :)
What is your go-to flower? What do you often come home with from the market? Or if you have your own cutting garden, what do you grow? Do tell!!
Natasha
Image #1 Windlost, Image #2 & #5 Housemartin, Image #3 Mimi Charmante, Image #4 Reggie Darling
Inspired by

.... "Life in the Fun Lane" and by all the beautiful images circulating the blogs of fresh cut lilacs! Wishing I could get my hand on a few branches, I did manage to find a tall fluted milk glass vase at an antique store this past weekend. I am looking forward to filling it with flowers in the next couple of weeks!
Check out this Canadian master of DIY; Holly's furniture transformations are fantastic, her life stories are funny, her house is beautiful (actually very Scandinavian), it's just an all around fun and happy blog!
Natasha
Image here
Labels:
Flowers,
Inspiration,
Lilac,
White
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Natural sparkle
To continue my "sparkle post" from Monday, I am sharing two images with you of natures sparkle....

Raw Amethyst lamp base (Matthew Studio), looking very dramatic.
Great color in an otherwise dark setting.... notice the title of the book ;)
Details, details, it's all in the details! Even the leaf and the background support the natural "theme".

Another example of amethyst rock crystal. I suspect the stone to the bottom right might actually be for a tea light, but I love how it's used here, to hold jewelery.
Trays are so big, look how two trays are layered here, very unobtrusive, just a little sparkle....
Go dig out that tray you hardly ever use, shine it up, find a few items you love and place it on your night table, or dresser. You will be happy looking at your pretty display every time you go to bed! And imagine; getting up in the morning will be a beautiful experience!
My advise; stick with a theme.
Could be color, could be feel (i.e. natural), could be anything that you think goes together!
Natasha
Image #1 Matthew Studios, Image #2 Moth Home Via Made by Girl

Raw Amethyst lamp base (Matthew Studio), looking very dramatic.
Great color in an otherwise dark setting.... notice the title of the book ;)
Details, details, it's all in the details! Even the leaf and the background support the natural "theme".

Another example of amethyst rock crystal. I suspect the stone to the bottom right might actually be for a tea light, but I love how it's used here, to hold jewelery.
Trays are so big, look how two trays are layered here, very unobtrusive, just a little sparkle....
Go dig out that tray you hardly ever use, shine it up, find a few items you love and place it on your night table, or dresser. You will be happy looking at your pretty display every time you go to bed! And imagine; getting up in the morning will be a beautiful experience!
My advise; stick with a theme.
Could be color, could be feel (i.e. natural), could be anything that you think goes together!
Natasha
Image #1 Matthew Studios, Image #2 Moth Home Via Made by Girl
Labels:
Candle,
Happy,
Inspiration,
Lilac,
Peaceful Living,
Purple
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House Love
Look what I found!
I finally had some time to read a few of my favorite interior design magazines on-line this evening, and just could not wait to share this beautiful store and home with you!
Love the brown stripe awning, logo etc, very warm and chic!!
Designer and owner Christine Callsen.
Interior shot(s) from the showroom floor.
And now...... a sneak peak inside the home Christine shares with her husband and business partner Thomas Schei.
It is easy to see that Christine has a great eye for proportion, and the color choices are kept very monochromatic, but not at all sterile! Great texture and fantastic light.
How cool is that trunk??
The generous size of the lacquer coffee table, gives enough room to display several stacks of books without looking cramped and cluttered.
The inspiration for the bedroom came from the world of fancy hotels..... want to check in?
What a pretty little, feminine nook.... would love to start my morning ritual here!!
OK, so what do you think? I think this is my new House Love!
I am ready to check in, spend the weekend on the terrace, sleep in a beautiful suite, and shop in one of the chicest interior show rooms around. Want to join me?
Natasha
Image # 1, 2, 3 & 4 CC-Interieur
Image # 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 Bo Bedre
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Bedroom,
Brown,
CC-Interieurs,
Chic,
House Love,
Lilac,
Neutral,
Patio
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Two for Two


I came across the blog A Country Farmhouse last month, and I must say the blog totally reminds me of where my parents live, and how my mother (hi P!) is always bringing in the most fantastic, big and small, bouquets from the garden......
I encurrage you to visit Trina and her fabulous home and blog!
You will love what you see, I am sure! I particulay loved her entry on An Old Fruit Tree, very sweet!
Natasha
All images via A Country Farmhouse
Labels:
A Country Farmhouse,
Flowers,
Lilac
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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
Labels:
Easter,
Flowers,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Lilac,
Table Top
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