Volver a empezar / Return to start

Tras  de un paréntesis de calma, tranquilidad y con las fuerzas renovadas junto al mar, ha llegado el momento de la vuelta a la ciudad y de reincorporarme de nuevo a la rutina diaria y al trabajo, con la mente todavía inspirada por los cielos despejados 

y el azul del agua del mar mediterráneo, hoy os dejo unas imágenes de Ralph Lauren que respiran tranquilidad y serenidad.

Gracias por tu visita ¡Vicky !

Buen fin de semana / Have a nice weekend

Cuando todos los días resultan iguales es porque el hombre ha dejado de percibir las cosas 

buenas que surgen en su vida cada vez que el sol cruza el cielo.

Paulo Coelho

fotografía Vicky

Gracias por tu visita ¡Vicky !

Fabulous bright and zesty inspiration from Inside Out

I have several favourite interior magazines which I've followed for years but lately I've started to branch out a little. All the way to Australia in fact. Here are some pictures from the recently launched September issue of Inside Out magazine.  I think they give you a great idea of the kind of fabulous contemporary spaces the team at Inside Out find. Whether it's the bright zesty colours, the odd designer pieces or simply the cool take on the latest design trends and of course the cute dog, I'm all over Brunswick House, designed by Clare Cousins Architects. Perfect inspiration for the weekend don't you think?

Styling: Marsha Golemac, photography Brooke Holm. Clare Cousins Architects. Inside Out via Fancy with thanks

Styling: Marsha Golemac, photography Brooke Holm.  Clare Cousins Architects. Inside Out via Fancy with thanks

Styling: Marsha Golemac, photography Brooke Holm. Clare Cousins Architects.  Inside Out via Fancy with thanks

Styling: Marsha Golemac, photography Brooke Holm. Clare Cousins Architects.  Inside Out via Fancy with thanks

Styling: Marsha Golemac, photography Brooke Holm. Clare Cousins Architects.  Inside Out via Fancy with thanks

Styling: Marsha Golemac, photography Brooke Holm.  Clare Cousins Architects. Inside Out via Fancy with thanks

Do you know what? I absolutely love a statement splash of yellow, it makes such a great impact! I love the way the yellow geometric prints on the wall are balanced by a bunch of bananas on the table too, very cool styling by Marsha Golemac!

Is there anything that stands out to you or that you love about these spaces?

Very brief I spy: Hay cushion in yellow, Muuto The Dots hooks, Thonet 214 chairs around the dining table, and the Forså chrome desk light from IKEA.

I hope you have a really great weekend, see you Monday!

Weekend Steals & Deals

I hope you have some good weekend plans for this Labor Day holiday!  We'll be relaxing and hanging out with friends that we haven't seen in awhile, and we're really looking forward to that. 

A holiday weekend always translates to good retail sales.  If you're in the mood to shop, I found some great deals for you!

Halogen Sleeveless Tie Neck Top (Regular & Petite) $39.90, $69

The top I instagrammed on our meet-the-teacher night is on sale again! :) 

C Wonder Ponte Striped Peplum Top (50% off $54.99, $78)

I'm crazy for how a peplum top makes your waist look tiny.  And you can never have enough black and white striped tops. 

Halogen Studded Drape Back Tee (Regular & Petite) $34.80, $58

Studs baby! That detail takes this shirt easily from day to night. 

BP. 'Easy Grunge' Pattern Cardigan $28.80, $48 (also other colors)

I keep seeing this cardigan, but I already have this one and this one so I don't need another. 

Banana Republic Textured Crop Pullover (40% off $69.50)

This color, texture, and cut! 

Banana Republic Draped Jersey Top (40% off $49.50)

In love with this soft wrapped top. 

Halogen 'Love' Shoulder Zip Intarsia Sweater (regular and petite, other colors) $33.90, $68

And I always love everything with "love".

C. Wonder Cotton Giraffe Intarsia Sweater (30% off $88) 

Never tire of cute animal sweaters, especially when they're layered like the photo above.

I'm pretty much a girly girl and love wearing dresses, but don't have many skirts.  Here are some I'd happily add to my wardrobe: 

            

Halogen Print Pencil Skirt (Regular & Petite) $33.90, $69

            

Halogen Stretch Woven A-Line Skirt (Regular & Petite) $35.40, $59

Halogen Pleat Midi Skirt (Regular & Petite) $39.90, $79.  97 reviews, 4.5 stars

Banana Republic Quilted Faux-Leather Mini (take 40% off $89.50) (tall, petite, regular)

After adding this sweater/jacket to my closet, I'm realizing again how nice an outfit looks with a jacket.  The ones below are great for a more casual look. 

Olivia Moon Ruched Sleeve Jacket (Regular & Petite) $79.50 (7 colors)

Louise et Cie 'Vernonia' Open Toe Bootie $89.96, $149.95 (also in black), 49 reviews, 5 stars.  (It's also the bootie shown on the model with the Halogen Print Pencil Skirt above. ;) 

weekend steals & deals

ANN TAYLOR:  So Long Summer Sale, 50% off Select Full-Price Styles & All Sale Styles.  No code needed.  FREE shipping on $175 or more & $8.95 flat rate shipping.

ANN TAYLOR LOFT:  50% off New Fall Styles.  No code needed. 

BANANA REPUBLIC:  40% off your purchase & Earn Style Notes- $20 for every $50 you spend. Use code BRLABOR FREE shipping and FREE returns on orders over $50.  Ends 9/1.

BAUBLE BAR:  Jewelry styles starting at 50% off.  FREE shipping and easy returns. Ends 9/1.



C WONDER:  30% off full price items & additional 50% off final sale items.  FREE shipping on orders over $100.  

GAP:    Up to 40% off EVERYTHING, no exclusions.  Ends 9/1.  FREE shipping and FREE returns on orders over $50.



J CREW:  25% off select styles, plus additional 25% off final sale styles.  Use code ALMOSTFALL $5 flat-rate shipping and FREE shipping on orders of $150+



JOE'S JEANS:  30% off entire purchase (excluding sale and markdown items) & 30-50% off end of season sale, free bangle with purchase of $200 and more. Use code LABORDAY 



KENDRA SCOTT:  15% off Everything. Use code 2014LDW Ends 9/1.

LAND'S END: 30% off your order.  Use code PUMPKIN & pin 1606

NORDSTROM:  Clearance Sale! Always FREE shipping & FREE returns.

ZAPPOS:  Order before 1PM PST for FREE next business day shipping on all Clothing. 

have a great weekend!

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HomeGoods Happy $100 GIVEAWAY

One of my favorite retailers for home decor, HomeGoods, invited me to "Make Happiness Happen" for someone in my community with a $250 gift card to HomeGoods.  There were no restrictions and I could use the gift card to help in any way (some examples they shared were redecorating the living room of a firehouse, donating the gift card to a silent auction, decorate your spouse’s office, or the bedroom of one of your closest friends who needs some help).

I chose to put the gift card to good use by decorating the reception area/lobby of my son's school.  It's a wonderful environment for learning and community, but honestly, the lobby needed some help.  It's funny how these things organically happen, because one day after drop-off, I was in the lobby with some faculty and one of the men mentioned that he didn't really like how the lobby looked.  I had been wanting to approach the school with this idea, and the opportunity fell into my lap on that morning.  We made sure to confirm with the principal that she was on board with the mini revamp, and happily, she was!



I started with replacing an industrial grey rug with a colorful chevron 'Dina' rug from Joss & Main.  I had to make sure it could withstand heavy traffic, not show dirt easily, and was safe for high heels.  I think it fits the bill.  I know it's bright, but I figure it works for a cheerful school lobby.  HomeGoods has rugs too, and I fell in love with some for my home! but they didn't have the size and colors I needed for the school.

Then, armed with my $250 HomeGoods gift card, I shopped my local store for some decor items to tie in with the rug. The reception area is a smallish, rectangular room with two arm chairs, but that's about it. We'll keep the chairs and add the HomeGoods items below:  a half-moon side table, two Chinoiserie vases, and a bright yellow garden stool.  Yellow and blue are our school colors, so I wanted to add them in a creative way.  The orchid will add life and hopefully be easy to maintain.  

I'm so excited for install day soon!  Thank you HomeGoods for helping make our school lobby a happier place!  And now it's your turn to win a $100 gift card to HomeGoods. 

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HomeGoods is giving away a $100 gift card to one reader to spread some happiness in your community.  Enter below!  

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A Malmö home teeming with design classics

Some weeks I struggle to find beautiful Scandinavian inspired home tours to share. Other weeks they seem to fall into my lap. This week is definitely the latter - I'm so excited by the three posts I've shared already this week (here, here and here), do you find the same when you're blogging?! Today I've found another exciting space! This apartment is based here in Malmö, Sweden (who I might add, qualified for Champions League last night - amazing! Heja Malmö!). The space is teeming with real design classics (more of which below) and the pink peonies add just the right amount of colour to the otherwise monochrome space. Lovely!

Bjurfors

So - the design classics I was talking about. I spy the Knoll Diamond arm chair, Eames DSW chairs and Tom Dixon Copper Shade light in the sitting room / dining area. By Lassen Kubus Bowl and Tom Ford coffee table book on the side table. Design House Stockholm Work Light and CH24 Wishbone chairs in the kitchen. Er, what else? Can you see anything I've missed?  Feel free to add anything you love in the comment section below!

For a beautiful vase I'm loving the Klong Äng right now. It recently won best interior accessory in the Elle Decoration Swedish Design Awards 2014. It's top of my birthday wishlist!

Have a lovely day!

Rustico retiro / Rustic Retreat

Hace tres años, Annie, una florista, siguió una corazonada que la llevó a 45 minutos de Melbourne 

donde se enamoro de una hermosa casa del 1905, las  imágenes de hoy 

pertenecen  a su  preciosa vivienda .

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Gracias por tu visita ¡Vicky !