South Africa dreamin....

Oh yeah!!! I am not sure if it's the world cup, the exotic environment, the interesting history, or the novel I just read for the fifth time... {Master of the Game... and yes, I am crazy like that} about an empire built from scratch at the diamond fields in South Africa by a hopeful boy from Europe. Anyway, I am obsessed with that part of the world.

South Africa seems like THE place to be and if I'd go there....

First: I'd hit OKHA. The stunning selection of Okha's interior projects and products have such focus and integrity that trascend trends to create graceful, timeless interiors. I simply adore these items below. Check out the site and be ready to drool my friends!

Next, I'd pay a visit to the talented people at Farenheit Desing...

And I'd probably wouldnt mind staying at African Dreams Bed and Breakfast in East London, South Africa.

What about you? where do you really wanna go???


xox

The carpets I would get if it wasnt so darn hot n' humed here!

Oh boy I am sooo ready for the weekend!!! been working so hard all week, i could really use a break!

Now, I am a wooden floors kinda gal, but really some carpets out there are simply something else... been looking at several images all week but these here really call my name... specially the first one. Those colors are so soothing!

Whadaya think?

AAAAND.. a little bonus. If you are in desperate need of a weekend project like yours truly, here are a couple of outdoor quick n' easy renovation ideas that will definitely spice up your weekend ;)

Paint your fence of course!

And hang cute little colorful planters... How fabulous are these???

Have FUN!!!!!!

Carpet Images: House Beautiful
Project ideas: Better Homes & Gardens

Farmhouse to Cottage...

Hello girls and boys!!! are you all having a lovely wednesday??? Today I thought of sharing the stunning renovation of Fashion designer Cynthia Steffe's farmhouse into a gem of a guest cottage. I love all the treasures and antiques found at auctions, flea markets and the likes and the way she put it all together.

Images: Country Living

No word to describe this Porch... its a dream!

A rustic split-rail fence along the front of the 15-acre property? YES PLEASE!!!

Cottage isnt my style at all but this home is so beautiful, I would move in tomorrow! what about you??? is it your style at all?

This home totally reminds me of Heather from Gathering Spriggs... and her beautiful vintage style. UPDATE: Heather just informed me I wont the Pink Pig giveaway!!! YYAAAYYY!!!!! {I never win anything, I am so excited I could sing!}


Love.. Nuit

Picnic anyone?

If you are having a lovely weather in your area {like I am} you probably feel like spending your days outside... I said, enough of posting decor ideas for porches and patios {at least for today!} and let's have a little something much more yummy. A Picnic snack idea!

Open Face Ratatouille Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 small eggplant, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch slices
• 1 medium red sweet pepper, cut in strips
• 1/2 of a small red onion, cut in 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. herbes de Provence or dried thyme, crushed
• 2 medium plum tomatoes, each cut lengthwise in 6 wedges
• 8 small or 4 large 1/2-inch slices whole wheat or white French bread, toasted (about 8 oz. total)
• 1 clove garlic, halved
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large shallow roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add eggplant, zucchini, sweet pepper, and onion to prepared pan. Drizzle olive oil; sprinkle herbes de Provence, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat. Roast vegetables 30 minutes, tossing once. Add tomatoes to roasting pan. Roast 15 to 20 minutes more or until vegetables are tender and some surface areas are lightly browned.

2. Meanwhile, rub toasted bread with cut sides of the garlic clove. Place two small slices or one large slice of the bread on each of four serving plates. Sprinkle balsamic vinegar over vegetables; toss gently to coat. Spoon warm vegetables on bread. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories 250,
• Total Fat (g) 7,
• Saturated Fat (g) 1,
• Cholesterol (mg) 0,
• Sodium (mg) 328,
• Carbohydrate (g) 43,
• Fiber (g) 8,
• Protein (g) 7,
• Vitamin A (DV%) 0,
• Vitamin C (DV%) 90,
• Calcium (DV%) 5,
• Iron (DV%) 14,
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Via: Better Homes & Gardens

Perfection...

Nuevo Estilo is a super trendy spanish magazine that has the most fabulous photos, ideas, trend alerts and interviews ever. And I found this studio/library that made my heart jump. It's perfection! Is'nt that desk to die for? and the black book cases, the floor, the art... {major crush!...}

Have a great week ya'll!!!!

Mother...

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.

~Honoré de Balzac

Happy mother's day my beautiful friends! enjoy your day to the fullest, as it celebrates the most amazing miracle of life: Motherhood! ... I was reborn when I became a mother and made me appreciate my own sweet mom as I never did before...

The -oh so fabulous- home of Barbara Cosgrove

Barbara Cosgrove is seriously one of the most talented souls I have ever heard of. Her lamps, accesories and home accents are g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s and {what's best} affordable!!!

Her Kansas City home is just an extension of her endless fabulousness... Southern Living recently posted these images and I guarantee you will love them as much as I do!

The above image of the stunning photo montage has my heart racing... Happy memories are on the walls throughout the home; {her grandchildren are adorable!!!}

In the Southern Living article by Sandra Soria... I found the most amazing quote ever: "Barbara doesn’t just decorate to suit her style; she decorates to accommodate her life".

I need those dining room chairs!!!

There!

Once upon a time....

I had a boyfriend... we were reading/going through the pages of Vogue together. There was a picture of Elizabeth Hurley on the red carpet. Looking the way they ALL look in the read carpet. My boyfriend started saying what a goddess she is.

I told him, she is absolutely beautiful. However, they do spend hours and hours being pampered and prettied up by the best stylists and makeup artists in the world, with the best products, in the best Spa, etc. I said, with that kind of treatment anyone can look that good. I know I can!.

Oh boy, did he laugh at me.... but you see, here's the thing... I am RIGHT!

Penelope Cruz

Nicole Kidman

Kim Kardashian

Katie Holmes

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Alba

Goldie Hawn

Eva Longoria

Ana Kournikova

HA!!!!

Designer Profile: Carine M

I love french designer, Carine Magescas the owner of the Illico Design studio in San Francisco, introducing to the US lines of home design accessories from new and innovative French designers.

Carine has a passion for clean modern lines with a warm feel to the houses she designs, her spaces are truly beautiful... She defines her style as contemporary yet warm with touches of the unexpected.