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12.3.12

Aujourd' hui j'aime: raw materials & fresh beginnings ~



some choices for a stylish & creative beginning in the new week:

~> diy concrete candle holders made of plastic cups 
{I'm SO making these as soon as I get my hands on some concrete!}

~> that awesome leather drop chair by Arne Jacobsen
~> a relaxed outfit {if you could please locate the original source, share!... this is the best I could find ; )}
in white, grey & a touch of brown
~> the serene, all white kitchen with an island as a central working area
of this magnificent architectural project /{The townhouse} completed in 2009 in Berlin, Germany

... concrete, leather, cotton, linen, & metal in the form of inox,
all raw materials, in basic colors,
others soft, other rough,
some mat & some shiny, 

they all steal my heart & I wouldn't hesitate a minute to slip into a similar outfit,
or incorporate in my personal or clients' environments 
such elements...

just a little "Aujourd'hui j'aime" post to share with you
for a fresh beginning,
till a few shots of the weekend that just passed are also posted...

 hope you are all having a great day!

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oh! some notes before I go:

~>  have you read {this recent post} addressing thoughts on Pinterest, beauty, our need to own it &
the fear of change that lots of us might be facing at certain stages of our life?
~> then, have you taken part in {this fabulous give away} to win a super stylish bag just like the one I've been holding myself?
~> and have you read the 1st official post on our kitchen adventures on Ikea Family Live?

yes? lovely!
no? it's never too late ; )
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collage creation: Iro - Ivy Nassopoulos for Domestic Stories with Ivy
Picture credit: throughout the post

3.2.12

this weekend, be your beautiful self


a {handwritten note} since about a year and a half, {one of the first shots made with my then new camera
 in the house} is still very dear to me,
 so very dear that I'm bringing it here {again} in order to wish you a nice weekend
  &
  together with it share lots of what has been
 firing my inspiration's brain cells since about last night I guess...

 {leather bags} by {Yvone Kone} as photographed by {Line klein}
in dark basic and earthy colours,
 found through {Lotta Agaton},
 one lady whose styling abilites are marking me lately...

 {Jill Sander's villa} in Germany's Hamburg...
&
probably my ever favorite tree,
as seen through a promising point of view
that lets me dream while awake...

and then
happiness can strike so easily when seeing
{these} three identical pendant lights in 3 colours,
hanging above a wooden table
surrounded by chairs in Danish design that 
make my heart skip...



mainly these images & {this reminder}
and it was enough for a collage / mood board... marathon to begin...
inspiration bringing inspiration...

isn't it in fact so magical when it happens?

here is what happened more or less, 
starting from the top left corner
and moving down ...





can you perhaps follow the steps?

the essence that I wish to bring to this weekend - that has almost arrived  btw - is to :

be my beautiful self,

after managing to be the worst person that I could just a week ago,
giving in to frustration, failing to see the positive sides
&
being temporarily stuck in
a very unproductive cirle...

I thought perhaps it would encourage you too
to do the same

this is why the final moodboard made today,
features the messages to be kept close to hearts & minds,
and be put into action:



have a happy weekend & be your beautiful self...
everyone has such sides,
it's totally up to us to bring them out
& insist on emphasising them when situations are difficult

............

risking to make this one of this usual long posts 
I'm often concerned require too much of your effort and attention,
there are few on line places & a very special thank you I'd like to share and point out
before "the end" is written for today...

So:

{this gorgeous online inspiring website} found via amasing {Desire and her blog}cannot but be adored by all interior & make over lovers

then, how super inspiring to watch all the pictures & videos over at  {Freunde von Freunden},
and find out about another {brilliant couple}...

and then last but certainly not least, {this} breathtaking life diary, whose posts as so real like the air that you breathe...  inspiring, enchanting, thought & feeling provoking...

{this is my most favorite post} from the ones I' ve read so far. Oh please to take some time to read it, you won't waste any of your time, I promise and while you do so listen...

For finding this blog, it's my dear friend Holy from {HvH Interiors}, that I have and want to thank... together with sending her a big hug, for having left a comment in the {previous post} which totally touched me.

You cannot imagine how comforting it is to hear & read positive things about yourself & your abilites from someone who knows both your good & bad sides in real life, when you actually need it the most, but don't dare to admit to yourself...

well my dears, one long day, one long post & hopefully what we'll experience as one long & happy weekend.

love being here with you & for you ! Till next time  ~ xox

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All collages & the "happy weekend" note picture in this post are made and curated by Iro - Ivy Nassopoulos for Domestic Stories with Ivy. Thank you for linking back properly.

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P.S: picture credit for the female figure in the snow used in the last collage {here}
via {this} so interestingly & well put together photo collection blog,
where I arrived thanks to Lyssan's from {Pure living Interiors} gorgeous sense of stlyle.

P.S 2: making the links to this post has so taken forever, still it is worth it. Hope you enjoy & cherish them

15.4.11

...among champagne, colours & cool places



7 good things for the weekend


1~ some minty fresh air from my pinterest...thank you ladies Anastasia & Ez
2~ some tranquil blues and earthy beiges in my latest curated etsy treasury
3~ insight and thoughts I found reasonating with mine here {Cristina you are amazing!}
4~ ideas for corners and displays in one of my ever favorite Dutch homes by one of the most sympathic bloggers and brilliant interior designers {Desire rocks!}
5~ great interior (and not only) ideas here, often posted by a new friend in my -actual- life :)
6~ asseccories and photography to die for by a quickly emerging Greek designer, who happens to be my first cousin {I could burst from admiration and pride!}
7~ sweet, refreshing & funky music by Fool for Champagne


Have a great one!