American Beauty

Woke up this morning full of anticipation..... Being part of the Late Night Crew on Friday night, Crystal had send out a blog post that Monday morning the new rue magazine would hit the virtual newsstand, and I could hardly wait!

Beautiful images and lovely stories (have not read the whole issue just yet), I am looking forward to spending a little quality time with rue, perhaps this evening.

Of course I flipped through the entire issue, and the article about Windsor Smith "American Beauty" will be the one I will be reading first, as I totally adore her interiors!!!!!

I just grabbed this image from rues new Gallery because of the lamp base and the Hermes belt.... I know, it's very shallow, but for those of you who have kept up with Northern Light will know I have a slight infatuation with the Hermes logo! It must be because of my two last names as both start with the letter H.....  Hope you have a quiet moment to curl up, rue does not disappoint, check it out here!

Have a great week every one,

Natasha

Images courtesy of rue

Happy, Happy...

Happy Anniversary to my Mr. Wonderful and I!

We were married on St. John in the US VI five years ago, on Trunk Bay Beach, just beautiful!!!!! Believe me, that is the color of the water, it's just incredible!

Had to have a little red for the Asian tradition (who doesn't need all the luck they can get?); the roses are called Black Magic.

I'm taking the weekend off, hanging with Mr. Wonderful ;)
Bye, Bye......

Natasha

Happy Monday!

Hi All,

Picked up these beauties over the weekend, and just could not help myself, I had to share....

Looking forward to seeing what you all have in store this week, check out the La Brocante blog post below, the store was fantastic!!

Have a great week,

Natasha

Image Natasha for Northern Light Blog

Did you get flowers today?

well..... you just did!

Have a beautiful day.

Natasha

Image Michael Devine

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

It's the Weekend...

Remember to stop and smell the roses!!
It's easy to do when they are this fresh and beautiful :)

Have a great weekend everyone!
Natasha

Image via Here

Vintage Rose

While looking thru some old files, I came across these two beautiful Vintage Rose Images.



I think the photography is exquisite, and in an all white setting like this, wow, it really pops!
You can almost "dive in".... So, for all you lovers of white interiors (I'm in that group! :) ), to get a little color on the walls, this might be the way to go?!

Re-visiting the Shine by S.H.O. website, I was reminded of the very cool artwork you can find there. Check out the look book here, it is not to be missed!

T.G.I. almost F!

Natasha

Images via Shine

Welcome!

Just a beautiful bouquet of fresh garden roses, to welcome new Northern Light Blog readers and followers!

It is so gratifying to see more and more people sign on to follow, it makes me want to "up my game" even more :) Your comments are worth their weight in gold, and I so appreciate your time and effort!!

Thank you!

Natasha

Hi there!

Just wanted to say Thank You for joining Northern Light, I love all your comments!    

(and following up to check out your blog!)  Welcome to all my new Followers, it's so much fun when someone new signs on!!!!

These hot pink roses are on their last leg, had to cut them way down, but here's to hoping for a few more days... they look so fresh in this little cobalt blue glass container, don't know why I never thought to use it for roses before, hmmm.....  :)

Natasha

Image NHH for Northern Light Blog (sorry it's a little pixelated)

I spy...

Taking a clue from nature, these beautiful bursts of color "came at me" on a recent trip to Bal Harbour (outdoor, upscale shopping in Miami area), and look how the colors can be translated into your home below!

Rustic, crackled turquoise pottery, and a beautiful coral piece adorn a mantle...

... and how pretty is this little side table?  Not only are the colors fantastic, and the flowers are sooo pretty, but take a look at this image, really take a look, it's so well thought out....

First of all, the wallpaper is busy, subtle and elegant all at once, lending a wonderful back drop and setting the scene for the curves in the lamp base, in the flower dome as well as the cabriole leg on the table, the carved table top and skirt.. then there is the vases, playing of off each other with their fun curves and edged designs.

Lovely, just lovely!

Natasha

PS. the wallpaper is by Thibaut
Image #1 via Bal Harbor, Image #2 via Made by Girl, Image #3 via My Paradissi

Just Because...

I want to brighten your day...

Happy Wednesday!
Natasha

Image via Housemartin

It's the weekend...

Mr. Wonderful and I just received a beautiful invitation in the mail to an engagement party!
How exciting, can't hardly wait, love to get dressed up!!

Hope you have a great weekend!
.... see you at the Oscar's ;) !

Natasha

Image via Love, Luck and Angels.

New Blog Love

For all you lovers of beautiful flowers, DIY projects and fantastic styling,
check out A Creative Mint!

I bet this the cutest little desk "get-up" you have seen in a while!

Dreamy photography, fantastic detail, fresh and spring-y colors...
Imagine this blown up and framed!

Don't you just want to "Stop and smell the Roses?"

My favorite!!!

I can even smell the geranium leaves... The colors and the layers & layers of petals.. Yummy!!

I am new to Leslie's blog, but can't wait to see what she posts tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after that... Flowers make me so HAPPY!!!!

Natasha

All images via A Creative Mint

Just Because...

LOVE this color combination, so fresh!

Just because they are so pretty.....

Natasha

Image #1 Lee Harrelson, Image #2 House of Philia

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing you all sweet things today! ENJOY!

Natasha

Image via Frenchblue

Happy colors!!

I am sure some of you have already been through this little Happy Chic "coloring" book by Jonathan Adler, but I just got my hands on it. First of all, those fantastic hot pink roses lasted me over two weeks, second of all... LOVE the book, it is sooooo me :) !

Third... a shout out to my friend Isabelle; Congrats on the baby-girl news, the pink roses are for you!!!

If you didn't read the book yet, what are you waiting for?
Go get Happy and Chic!!

Natasha

Image by NHH for Northern Light Blog

Happy Monday!

Starting the week off on a clean slate and what is prettier than soft white roses!!
Love how the little silver bud vase shimmers.

 
Wouldn't these small bouquets make a fine "runner" down a table? All those pale greens and soft whites...
Let me tell you a little secret; though it doesn't appear so, these are not natural flowers! Can you believe how real the look?? I am a big lover of fresh flowers, but if you are not lucky enough to have a garden to cut from, it can get really expensive :).

Would you let silk flowers in your house if they looked this good??

Happy Monday!

Natasha

Images via Sia