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Selasa, 28 Januari 2014

A little piece of paradise in the Philippines

I was at an event recently and met a girl who grew up on a tropical island off Japan. I was fascinated. She said she didn't appreciate her surroundings as a child but loves to go back and visit as an adult. Many people feel like that about their own home towns. But could you imagine if yours was as stunning as Dedon island in the Philippines? Created in collaboration with designers Jean-Marie Massaud and Daniel Pouzet with the ethos of eco-friendly tourism and barefoot living, it is a little touch of paradise and the ultimate winter escape. Pass me the sun screen.

Dedon Via Style Files

I'm adding this one to my wish list for 2015 (but will need to save up a little first!).

When I post design hotels in tropical places (see also this fabulous hotel on Mykonos) I sometimes get comments asking what this has to do with Scandinavian homes. Well not much! But I think it's inspiring to show get-aways all the same - after all, everyone needs an escape from the Scandinavian winter from time to time or what? As you know I'm currently travelling in Thailand with my family (feeling like the luckiest person in the world) and am so inspired by the beautiful places we have seen and stayed in.

Do you have a place you long to visit?

PS if you'd like to donate to the Philippines following the typhoon on 8th november and read more about aid visit this page.

Una casa rodeada de naturaleza /A house surrounded by nature

Entre olivos y cipreses se encuentra Cà Bianca dell ' Abbadessa, una elegante casa de campo rodeada

de naturaleza y con vistas a la ciudad en la que se ha creado una atmósfera acogedora y relajante,

un lugar especial para los amantes de la vida de campo

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Gracias por tu visita ¡ Vicky

A Stockholm apartment with an industrial touch

I absolutely love window room dividers. They are the perfect way to separate living areas without blocking light. And they look cool too! This Stockholm apartment is currently for sale through Per Jansson. I love the industrial / vintage touch and the white walls and floors.

Per Jansson

Could you live here? It's styled for sale but if it were mine (and I wish it was) I'd add a few rugs and perhaps a wood burning stove and then it would be perfect!

For more inspiration on window room dividers you might want to take a peek at this, this and this home. So fab!

Have a lovely day!

Stella & Dot Spring 2014 Collection

Never one to disappoint, Stella & Dot just launched their Spring 2014 line and it's super cute! I added a few things to my growing collection.

Sutton Necklace - Green Stone

This necklace is really versatile in how you can wear it so many ways.

It also comes in white.

Sutton Necklace - White Stone

The white necklace I purchased is the Mallorca Pendant Necklace. The chain is nice and chunky. I picture wearing it casually with jeans and a tank, or dressing it up with heels and a jacket.

And I know this cross-body bag will come in handy! I have one that I wear all the time (similar to this one, but without the chain-strap), but I like that this one is a bit bigger- about the size of an ipad. Also, you can use it like a clutch by removing the long strap.

Tia Cross Body Bag

The new arrivals are delightful!!

I've also got my eye on the items below:

Jacinthe Bracelet

Amity Drop Earrings - Gold

I'm kind of in love with the Elodie Necklace too.

Their bags are fantastic. I have two totes that I use as a gymbag /pool bag and in general as a large purse. I gave my girlfriend one for her 40th birthday.

Their poufs are awesome. I use them as makeup bags and store pens/pencils/markers in them too.

Of course, Valentine's Day is just around the corner . . .

Sardinia Pendant- wear it with or without the pendant.

Somervell Necklace

Avalon Tote- Blush

I've been a Stella & Dot stylist for over a year, so if you purchase anything from the site through my link, I will earn a commission. I'm hosting a trunk show at my house in February, should be really fun!

Senin, 27 Januari 2014

DIY Animal Jewelry Holder

After snazzing up the dresser in my closet, I had some fun creating a new way to display jewelry with plastic animals from the dollar store.

It seems almost anything can be transformed with spray paint and a glue gun these days!

I used one of our silver china plates and a decorative saucer dish that I found at Homegoods for the bases. Then, I applied a dot of hot glue to the feet and attached them to the plates.