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

Black & White

Black and white does not have to be stark, dark, cold or any of those negative things!! Check out this beautifully composed bedroom....

The mirror, well, check out an old post here for more on that, but what I really would love to know, is where to get those super cute dog pillows?? Does anyone know?

Very cool texture on the lamp base.... like little tree stumps :)
I have always liked a good tray table, and these do not disappoint!

Why not have a black & white cookie today ;).....

Natasha

Images via rue

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

New on the Virtual Newsstand...

... again, I know :)

If you don't already know, the new rue magazine is out, it's the 1 year anniversary issue, YEAH! Congratulations!! Can't wait to really dive in, looks like some great stuff has made it on to the pages! 

Natasha

Image via rue magazine

New on the virtual newsstand...

If you are not able to travel this summer, check out the new rue magazine, it's full of international delight!! Homes from all over the world, non from the US, so it should all be brand new inspiration.

Mexico, Sweden, Singapore, Rio and many more, go explore! 

Natasha

Image via rue magazine

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

New on the virtual newsstand...

RUE issue number five is out, and it's soooo much better than issue four, in my humble opinion!

The team went for quality over quantity and it shows!! I particularly love the Scandinavian story - as you knew I would - but, truthfully, there are a lot of really good stuff this time, lots of ideas to get you ready for out-door entertaining, or just a get together with friends....

Happy reading!

Natasha

Image from rue

New on the virtual newsstand...

- come check out the new rue magazine, just fresh from the "cutting floor"!
The fourth issue looks very pretty, organic, natural and bohemian, lots of good stuff to read!

AND this is my favorite image from the issue, so fresh and spring-y :)

Natasha

Are you ready for your Close-up?

I so wish I could say yes!!! My office looks nothing like this, but.... perhaps some day it will have a little bit of this cool factor!!

I really like this lucite tray, it is non obtrusive, yet it keeps things in order. I like using a box when working on a project, keeping the fabrics, paint chips, tiles etc in check this way! It works really well for me; it's easy to edit and if it growes on you, it's the right combo.... something that does not work with the project sticks out real fast, I promise!!

And she's ready for her close-up!!
How do you work a color scheme? Trays or boxes? Filing drawers? Or? Please share some wisdom, perhaps we can all learn some new tricks :)!!

TGIF!!

Natasha

Images via rue