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Well, today I thought about sharing a few images of my house/style. Like I mentioned in my previous post, I am happy when I once in a while have the house tidy and neat and fully enjoy these moments.
My white cupboard is full of pieces I use every day. I even use my silver cutlery on regular days since I realised that it just isn't enough to enjoy things on Christmas or special events.
The picture above is a build in cupboard which was already there when me moved in, from the thirties. So, I painted it white and put some nice objects in there.
At the moment I looking for a nicer china set, my cutlery and glasses are all from Villeroy and Boch, but my plates are just plain and would like something more refined, so I am looking these days around... I like a mix of things old and new and I am hoping that I can find some brocante or old plates.
A beautiful table can bring such exitement to me and make me all happy!
I am not so happy about the text on top of my cupboard, I find that it's very common and not special anymore, but I just don-t have the courage to paint the cupboard, since there are so many other paint jobs waiting in the house, so for the moment, it will do.
Hope you all have a wonderful week and January is soon behind us, it flew by!
Solange
photo:Art & Decoration
Finally it's Friday. It's been such a busy week after we returned from our trips. But today I am off and I intend to do a great deal, from laundry to a little coffee time for myself.
I have been thinking these days when I flip through the pages of my favourite magazines, how it's possible to keep your house so tidy and neat with kids, we've got a 3 year old, running around and playing everywhere. I am fine with that, I give importance to our house, our interior, but our house is there for us, to be lived in, in any way so that we all can enjoy ourselves. So, when I find myself a few hours alone, I fully enjoy a cleaned up house, with all the toys neatly put away :-) and a magazine to inspire myself for ways to make our house more balanced for the small and big ones living here.
I am especially inspired by Sanctuary and Marie of Blasse Vielfalt how they combine their love for interior and the kids all into one. I love their blogs.
photo:Art & Decoration
photo: Art & Decoration
Wish you all a great weekend and do take care!
Solange
I have been back from New York for a few days, happy to be home again. It's always nice to spend days abroad, see things, shop and visit places, but I always start to miss my home after a while. Your own bed, your own things and your own coffee....
New York was great, busy and alive, we visited the Musuem of New York City and the Metropolitan Museum of Art ,which was breathtaking, so lovely. I have added some pictures of the things I saw in the Museums, dollhouses from the 1800's and antiques and well, a bit of all.
Of course, I did some shopping and found some cremes, some jeans and a few tops, the dollar being so low and the January sales, made it very attractive for us.
Now I am back, I am full of inspiration again, and am eager to continue putting little touches here and there. I wish you all a very nice week and it's good to be back!
Saturday I am leaving to New York, I am exited to meet my husband there (who was on a business trip and we decided to add some days for the two of us). I must say that I am really not fond of flying, even though in the past I flew to Hong Kong and Australia, Mexico and the U.S., it seems that the older I get, the less fond I am of flying ,but okay, I got myself a sleeping pill, so that I can get some shuteye, otherwise I will be awake for a full 8 hours and be tense.
I am looking forward to eat out and to shop, of course the dollar being low helps. My luggage is packed, it doesn't take that much time, and my camera is ready. Got my new Oprah magazine, and Interior magazines, I will of course post about New York upon my return, so I will take a little blog break, and be back here about 10 days from now.
Do take care girls!
Solange
I usually have a strong need to give things a lick of paint in my house. Last week, I was tired of my white wall, white cupboard and decided to paint the chest of drawers with a light grey colour, that made the white of the wall stand out more. I am happy with the result, even though the photo doesn't show the change of colour so strongly.
photo: after
photo: before
Things have been moved, the Christmas tree is gone... yes, yes, it might be a bit early, but snce I am leaving in a few days for NYC, I didn't want to clean everything one day before leaving.
The house seems strangely empty and tidy without the decorations, the tree, the postcards, but it also gives me a sense of order and new beginnings.
I don't know about you, but I don't make any new year's resolutions, since I can't keep to them and next to feeling the pressure, I also feel I fail if I don't keep to them.
For now, I will enjoy some more leftover chocolates...and enjoy the weekend to come!
take care girls,
Solange
Well, Christmas was wonderful, full of family celebrations, good food, presents and most importantly many warm memories with my beloved ones. My son was spoiled and we were all realizing how lucky we are to have so much in this part of the world.
I received a beautiful Burberry pashmina scarf, it's so warm, a big jane austen collected novels book, a dvd, chocolate, a silver chandelier for my dining table and a book of Marie Antoinette, from the Paris exhibition in march 2008, were I had been earlier this year. I couldn't feel happier!
The weather on the the other hand has gotten so cold, I am not used to such temperatures any longer... brrrr.....chilly, and cold, I am leaving in 2 weeks to New York, which is probably even colder. So good that I got a nice scarf.
I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas days and that we can continue visiting each other in the new year to come.
take care! Solange
I just realized that my blog was 1 year old on December 14th... ah, I can't tell you how much joy, creativity and many blog friends I have found. All your nice comments, the advice, our common passion for interior and so much more, has brought a lot of happiness.
This week has been a bit mad, since I have a cold, my husbands family is arriving the 23rd and on boxing day we'll be 15, so I am preparing food, presents and organizing the house, er, well, with a soon to be 3 year old, who just likes to 'redecorate' behind me...
These beautiful flowers were a gift from my husband, and I love the combination, of white tulips and the pale colours of this winter bouquet. The candles you see add a touch of warmth and romance in the darkness and the starry chocolates...well, they are just a necessary ingredient for Christmas!
The Christmas crackers will look nice on everybody's plate and give an extra festive look. I wish you all the best for the next days, busy but joyfull!!
take care! Solange
