Showing posts with label Shop Talk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shop Talk. Show all posts

La Brocante















Finally, I am able to share this great store with you!
Now do you see why I just HAD to come back and check it out... Not just once, not twice, but all of three times, before we were able to enter this FAN.TAS.TIC store... driving from 1/2hr away.... (third time's the charm, as they say, and it held true!!!)


The large french church clock is the owner, Mette Valbjorn's favorite. I almost picked up some of the very reasonably priced ironstone pieces, the rich creamy color and good condition made it hard to resist!






















Check out the pretty mirrors leaning up against the wall....






















A few religious artifacts were on display, you could even pick up some very pretty, old prayer beads. And who could say no to angle wings...?






















To get a better view of these chocolate Tolix chairs, check out this little teaser post, from a few days back....





































Great for all you lovers of white!






















A little of everything; Garden ornaments, industrial lighting, cool chairs, farmhouse tables, pretty mirrors, ironstone table ware.... I particularly loved all the old glass pieces, but since it would be difficult to carry in the suitcase, I left without!

The owner of La Brocante, is 36 year old Mette Valbjorn; a mother of three young boys. Prior to opening this jewel of a store, Mette and her husband, Ib Skov, were shop owners in the same town, but in a completely different line of business....
While La Brocante the store is a hidden gem, I am happy to say you, too, can shop the faboulous selections, as La Brocante is also on the net (http://www.labrocante.dk/), and if you would like to read an article (in danish) about La Brocante from the local paper, click here.

Happy shopping; Do(n't) spend all your money :)!

Natasha

All images via La Brocante

Texture Snapshot

























Today we went shopping... window shopping that is (read; I didn't buy anything... yet!). I am so excited to see all the new goods in the stores. I am feeling my way, touching everything like a little child, and jumping for joy when I find something really cool!

























I picked up a few magazine, Interior Design as well as Fashion magazines, just so I can be fully "prepared" for when I do decide to shop a little, trying to cover all the angles ;)  In the new Mad & Bolig  a few accessories caught my eye, and they were all listed as items from Brandts Indoor.... I had to see more!!

























While I am vaguely familiar with where the store is located (as it is close to my sisters house), I am now on a mission to visit in person!!!!!! What do you think?

Wanner come shopping with me?
Natasha

All images via Brandts Indoor

P.S.

Click here if you want to receive an email when their web shop opens up,
you KNOW I already signed up :)

Interior Decorating Store ENVY!


































So, if you didn't already take part in the discussions and reviews of the new show on Bravo; Million Dollar Decorators, I invite you to read this very accurate and FUNNY write-up by High Street Market.























I watched the show and all the drama, but secretly I just wanted to get lost in Nathan Turners Store!! I just know you will love it too, so here is a House Tour with Nathan Turner.



















Love all the green..... and the many layers of fabric!

Natasha

All images via Nathan Turner

Shopping: Jessie Lauren Boutique



























I have just had the pleasure of browsing through the new Jessie Lauren eBoutique, and now you can too....

The site is chock full of fantastic, colorful items, all price ranges! For you, your home and there are great gift ideas as well!! GREAT job Jessie, I know it could not have been easy...

Go on... go, I know you want to check it out!!

Natasha

All images via Jessie Lauren

Shopping: Bal Harbour, Miami


































There is a place where the stores are exclusive, the people watching is world class and the inspiration is abundant... It's one of my favorite spots to spend an afternoon!

You can shop till your hearts content, but what I love the most is the atmosphere!! Nestled on the ground level, are Koi ponds with turtles sunning themselves and kids of all ages are mesmerized by the tranquility and sound of the fountains, keeping the place cool. As this is an outdoor shopping area in South Florida, shade and cooling water are essential! Flowering Orchid plants soak up the moisture and display their beautiful flowers, palms sway in the breeze....


































You really can't beat the Hermes windows, always classy and colorful.  The staff is always nice, considering it must be obvious, that I'm meerly looking :)  Love brwozing in there...


































Trina Turks store is such an explosion of color, so much fun!!!



































100 % Capri... I can tell you this much; I have NEVER seen such PERFECTLY pressed linen before!!!!   E.V.E.R.!    I secretly wonder how they dress the mannequins without a single wrinkle.... ????


































Snap shot of the tropical foliage from the second level, just to give you an idea of the space.
There are cafes and restaurants, with people watching that is not to be believed! Jet setters from all over the world come here. Many stylish South Americans shop here and it is always fun to watch what they are wearing!!! Black, White, Asian and Slavic people shop here, many different languages are spoken, which I find so refreshing...


Shutters protect the higher levels from the sun, fans keeping it cool...

For the design savy shopper blogger, one store is more interesting than the next. As for my favorite... While I like the clean and crisp (in every sense of the word) 100% Capri store, I always make sure to visit the Oscar de la Renta store. It's cool, tropical, classy, coral-y, beautiful collections... and no, I didn't get a picture (sorry).... :)

Feel like a virtual tour? Click here.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend planned, feel free to share!
Happy weekend!

Natasha

All images NHH for Northern Light Blog
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