Ready for Spring to Sprung

For the last few days, all I seem to do is day dream about hosting a lovely brunch, or dinner with close friends in the backyard, sitting under some flickering lights in lanterns. Keep in mind that it has been cold, rainy and grey around here. That could be the reason, and the fact that I am REALLY ready for spring to really sprung, not just in theory. I miss the warm summer evenings and the long works and hikes we take as a family.

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West Elm

West Elm

Whether you are in the same predicament as me and don't have the nice weather yet to have the al fresco dining, or are the lucky ones in a sunny part of the world - these outdoor spaces can serve as good inspiration for your gatherings now, or later. I love the idyllic settings. It's the kind of space you can graze over a meal for hours with good company, and not even realize that a minute has passed.

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Even with it's modern styling this spaces feels real chill and relaxed. Love the hanging lanterns, I feel that lanterns are just a staple of an intimate outdoor seating/eating area. They add an intimacy like nothing else.

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Outdoor spaces are the best places to play with color, it's almost impossible to have too much color. I love how color has been brought into these areas, makes them feel very joyful.

(Images: Linked)

Lemon - Dietlind Wolf

Happy hump day! How is everyone doing? I have some delicious photos to share with you on this lovely midweek day. If anybody is having one of those weeks I hope these bring a bright spot in your day.

This amazing styling is by the super talented visual designer and propstylist,  Dietlind Wolf! How I admire her brilliant talent. I adore this concept, and I am blown away by the thought that must go into coming up with something so beautiful. Or, I wonder if she is one of those people where ideas just flow through her head quite easily. Either way she comes up with some gorgeous concepts.

I like the restrain in choice of colors. I like how she stuck to black, white and yellow.  Absolutely gorgeous, right? You can find see more gorgeous styling on her site.

(Images: concept and styled by Dietlind Wolf, Photography Julia Hoersch)

Julia Hoersch Photography

There are endless talented creatives out there to inspire on a daily basis. I do love it when I come across someone's work that totally stops me in my tracks, and make me want to be better at what I do. Julia Hoersch's photography did that to me the other day.

I was immediately drawn to her work, and couldn't stop scrolling through her web site. Her photography is quite fresh, and beautiful. I know that it's a team effort, and she is working with some amazing stylists, but she has to have a special eye to bring their styling to life as she does.

I really love food photography and her's is capitvating. I don't know about you but I am all of a sudden jonsing for a cupcake or something sweet. :-)

What do you guys think? Gorgeous, no?

(Images: Julia Hoersch)

Eclectic Entryway

I talked about my plans for our entryway a million years ago...at least if feels that way. I finally finished it, and it has been a total transformation. All it took was a gallon of paint, a few accessories, and a bench I found on Craigslist that I painted.

The plan for the area has changed quite a bit from my orignal plan. At first, I was looking to add a console table as my furniture, and a big statement mirror instead of art work. But I like how it evolved and I just went with the process. Plus the bench is more practical for our family AND my Cozamia art print that I fell in love with from my very first sighting,  is the icing on the cake. I think it pulls the whole space together.

I've had my Ghanian mask for a few years now, the heart I picked up at a thrift store for a dollar, it was too cute and cheesy to pass up. I've thought about painting it (of course) but I'm still undecided. For now it is perfect just as is. Seriously how gorgeous is my pool lady! :-) The print is called Poolside by Cozamia. You might have noticed that I've used two different pillows in the pictures it's because I couldn't decide which one to leave there, but I think I've decided on the pink print. What do you think?

Happy Friday and have a great weekend! What will you be doing?

(Images: Fatou Bah)

Donna Walker Skeleton Lamps

I am pretty smitten with these Donna Walker Lamps. There is so much beauty in their simplicity and minimal design.

I can see these lights working in most design styles. It will add a surprise element in a traditional space, and it will be right at home in a contemporary or modern space. Because of its clean lines and airiness, I can see it working very well as a dining area lighting or in a workspace too.

What do you think? How would you use them in your home? Or can you see yourself having these in your home at all? I'd like to hear your thoughts.

(Images: Donna Walker)

Maximalism - Sig Bergaman

It must be a happy coincidence that I found the eye popping house of Brazilian designer Sig Bergaman in the current issue of Architectural Digest. I was in the waiting area of my daughter's ballet rehearsal when I saw the current AD issue. I was immediately captivated when I saw Sig Bergaman's house. It was full of color, art, texture all kinds of visual interest.

I fall somewhere in the happy middle of maximalism and minimalism. Like Goldilocks I like things just right :-). However, I can't help but be impressed and a bit envious when I see someone pull off maximalism perfectly. That's when you see that design is innate, and should come from within, if it feels right for you, it will read that way to the world.

 The African girl in me was immediately drawn to the Louis XV chairs upholstered in the Ghanaian textile. What a great juxtaposition, beautifully bringing two unlikely worlds together.

This bedroom is a happy explosion of patterns. Love that suzanni blanket!

What I love about this closet is the fact that it's the only contemporary space, and compared to the rest of the house minimal, yet you can't help but notice all the colors from the shoes and cloths.

This picture is my absolute favorite from the whole house. I love that extra large art on the wall, with the hand chair placed next to it. I think this entry perfectly sets the tone for this home. Happy Monday all! I hope this home got you energized and ready to take on this week! :-)

(Images: Architectural Digest)

Mint & Aqua Kitchen

My love affair with the color mint continues, and how can it not after seeing it used so well like it is in the kitchen I'm about to show you.

I love a big kitchen and this one is right up my alley. For my personal taste I like everything white in a kitchen from the walls to the backsplash and cupboards, with some warm wood tone furniture pieces. In my dream kitchen my floors will be hand made morrocan tiles, huge windows looking out to a gorgeous garden with a view of the ocean....ahhh I can so see it.

But back to this fab kitchen, I love the mix of aqua and mint, with the white walls and beams. So gorgeous and effective.

I have a soft spot for a kitchen with a nice seating area, and this one's is so beautiful and cozy. I hope you enjoyed this space as much as I did.

(Images: Bolig Magasinet)