Selasa, 03 Juli 2012

Book Bin on Wheels

Furniture and crates on casters is a big look right now.  I've seen much better DIYers than myself make them from scratch.  I found ours at One Kings Lane.  It's a mini wooden crate on steel wheels (that do roll) and I put it to use holding some of James' books.














His books seem to be everywhere lately.  I keep about half of them downstairs so that we can read in the living room.  But we didn't have a good place for the books.  When they were stored behind the media cabinet doors, it seemed he forgot about them.  So, I wanted to keep them out, but not lose them in the big baskets with the rest of his toys. 










This little cart was the perfect storage solution!  Now he can see his books and they have a specific home, so he knows where to find them and put them away. 











Do you keep your kids' books in shelves? I think we're going to need a bookshelf for his room soon. I like those shelves that attach to the wall, but his room has wainscoting, so I don't think that would work, and he's too little to reach above the wainscot right now.

For now, keeping his books in this crate and in bins upstairs seems to be working.

Senin, 02 Juli 2012

Vacaciones en Sudáfrica / Holiday in South Africa

Casa de vacaciones del artista Conrad Botes y su esposa Jeanne donde combinan el confort, con personalidad y estilo









Beautiful cool white home in St Barths

Summer has officially arrived in Sweden and everyone's been kicking back and taking it easy. The weather has been fab all weekend too - YAAAY!  To celebrate I thought I'd post a few pics of this stunning beach home in St Barths. How about this for a holiday retreat?!!








Marie Claire via Purple Area
 If the backdrop of the tourquoise seas and white sands don't make you feel like you're in paradise, the home itself might just be the rum in the colada?! 

Since it's holiday time here in Sweden I'm going to be posting a little less, but do stop by as I'll definitely be popping in here and there each week. Enjoy the sunshine! N x

Welcome July

Images via Country Living

Minggu, 01 Juli 2012

4th of July Link Party!

We're excited to be hosting a little 4th of July party on Wednesday!  It's nice to get a day off mid-week in honor of the birth of our great USA!  I created an online invitation to email to our friends with Evite.  They have some pretty cute options out there.











We'll be decorating the house with these cute little flags I found at Home Depot and some other patriotic inspired goodies. 










Like these $1 tins from Target and red and white paper straws I picked up on a recent trip to Austin.  I knew they'd be perfect for this red, white, and blue party. 









I'm really looking forward to you linking up your 4th of July related posts too!  Anything that helps celebrate Independence Day is welcome, such as recipes, decor, crafts, and party ideas.  The link party will be open until Saturday, July 7.
























Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3

Apartamento Nórdico / Nordic apartment

 El estilo nórdico es minimalista y frío por lo general en este caso  los elementos clásicos le aportan calidez y confort en la decoración.  Hay también varios elementos de inspiración exótica repartidos por todo el apartamento, una encantadora mezcla de estilos