Hair Inspiration: Romantic Chignon + How to Video

....love chignon!! And I think this is just perfect for fall...! I would have never guessed it was so simple but after watching the video (note is in Swedish but you can still get how to style your hair) I'm totally trying it out...!! Perfect do for my trip to Paris!


Here is the video:



{Image and Video via Modette discovered via Pinterest}

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Paris: A trip of a lifetime...! + Recommendations

....in less than 24 hours I'll be on a plane on my way to meet my mother and ready to enjoy 12 days in Paris with her!! Yes, just mother and me... no kids, no husbands just the two of us... in a city we adore!!. We might take 2 days to visit some family in Belgium but we don't know yet...since we decided we where going to take this trip one day at a time!!! Is the first time I am leaving my kids for 10 days but the idea of having a trip of a lifetime with my mother.... OMG what a blessing!!! I am beyond excited and so grateful we are going to have this time just the two of us in Paris!!!  If you know of any place, market, museum, restaurant that we need to go or any lotion, local perfume...anything that we can buy....would love to know! I literally love following your recommendations... not only it usually turns out to be  a fabulous place but it immediately has a special meaning...!!!

I have a couple of posts lined up so it's not going to be au revoir... just a bientôt!!


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Words to live by......

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Happy Halloween Weekend + Links

... how are you lovelies? Getting ready for a Halloween fun weekend? Any fun party? We have a Greek theme birthday party tonight that we might go and a fun activity for the kids tomorrow...!

In case you are hosting a Halloween party....some last minute inspiration:

Costumes Inspiration: A Look Back at Heidi Klum’s Over-the-Top Costumes and Fashiony Costume 
Cocktail: Candy Corn Martini and Halloween Sunset Cocktail
Dessert: Bewitching Perfectly Poisonous Parfaits and Halloween Cupcakes in a Jar
DIY: Glitter Pumpkins

For more inspiration go to Halloween on Pinterest or go {here}.

I'll probably be back before Monday with some exciting news and more..!!!! Have a fabulous and spooky weekend!!!

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Decor Inspiration: An Eclectic & Charming New York Apartment

I covet white spaces with a splash of  color... I feel it makes a room feel fresh and modern! And love how this NY apartment was decorated using light and airy big furniture mixed with touches of cobalt blue and tomato red. Sophistication and glam where given to the apartment by using lots of  pattern, texture and spectacular art. Neutral pieces + charming accessories =  fabulous space!

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Entertaining Inspiration: Decorating with Veggies

Love the idea of using richly colored veggies to decorate your tablescape or appetizer table! Like using a cabbage head as a dip container, covering glasses and cups with leaves and cinch them with twine... or simply placing cabbage leaves inside a glass bowl and fill it with another dip or salad. Another great idea, using sliced bottom of sprouts as saltcellars... fa.bu.lous!!! All the deep purples and green veggies create such a cozy setting.. don't you think?

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DIY: Louis Vuitton Inspired Peter Pan Collar

Looking for a feminine, chic detail to add to your fall wardrobe? How about this peter pan collar? The talented (and always fabulous) ladies at Honestly... WTF, came up with a step by step that includes even the template.

Here is how to do it:


You will need:
* 2 scalloped edged collar pieces cut from white felt or rubber flannel (pattern downloadable here)
* a single hole punch or leather rotary hole punch
* 1 yard of white ribbon
* a needle and thread
* hot glue gun
* button



1. Using the pattern template, cut out the two collar pieces. Create small holes between each scallop, using the hole punch
2. Overlap the two wider end pieces and push a button through the last two aligning holes. Sew the button in place from the backside.
3. Cut the ribbon into two half-yard lengths. Thread the ribbon through the last hole on the tapered end, place a drop of glue at the tip, and fold it closed.
4. Wrap the collar around your neck and tie it into a bow.

I am so tempted to give it a try this weekend... how about you?

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Decor Inspiration: Styling Bookshelves

...whether is color coding your books, placing them horizontally and vertically, adding some fabulous art, a personal token from a trip or a nice vintage collection... styling bookshelves is really about having fun and surrounding yourselves with things you like!!! For me is a given, every time I visit a home my eyes immediately are drawn to the bookshelves...I fell I always discover something new about the owners of the house! One thing for sure, the are endless possibilities...!














For more bookshelves inspiration go {here}, {here}, {here} and {here}.

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Look of the day..!

{Acne wool crepe top, Rag & Bone Plum Jeans, Majestic turtleneck, Alexander Wang Clutch, Alexander Wang sandals}

...great fall color combination, mustard and plum! Love the new minimalistic shape of the top that reminds me of 70s ... and looks great with the turtleneck!

Hope your weekend was fabulous!! I got in last night after a lovely weekend in Annapolis! Thank you for all your comments and recommendations.... it really came handy!

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Tablescape Inspiration: All Glam Up in Blakc and Gold!

.... love the end of the year because is hosting one party after the other... and with that come the possibility of decorating the house and setting the table in so many ways..!! How about this one going all glam in black and gold? Love it!!


TGIF!!

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Travelling + Lovely things!

... Good morning lovelies...!!! Pretty things always make me smile...! I have been coveting a blue bag for some time now and love how classic and chic this velvet one is. BTW I am actually wearing the same camel leather coat and of course always loving my Chloe perfume.

I am actually getting ready to board a plane on our way to Annapolis to spend a long weekend of candlelight dinners and champagne bubbles, room service breakfast and leisure afternoons... And simply enjoying and cherishing the couple without the kids (although I have a knot in my stomach missing them already but I keep reminding myself that having a strong marriage is the best present I can give my kids). BTW, would love to know If you have any recommendation for Annapolis?

Have a lovely day!


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Words to live by......

Life is full of beauty. Notice it.

Notice the bumble bee, the small child,

and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind.

Live your life to the fullest potential, 
and fight for your dreams.

~Ashley Smith

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Decor Inspiration: An Urban Country Chic Vermont Cottage

"Long, leisure meals, eating

food made form the

garden, drinking interesting

and honest wine."

A Vermont cottage filled with charm, pizazz and zhuzh..! Such a mix of style, texture and colors but that seem to coexist in perfect harmony... creating a special home filled with life!

The kitchen garden, where the owners usually entertain... is literally to-die-for surrounded by flowers beds and and raised vegetables. A vintage desk is used as a bar placed against vintage wallpaper in the main dining area. The bookcase was designed with a mantel-like shelf! And how great are the moodboard?

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