It's Friday

Sometimes I need a little boost on Fridays, when I feel I want to hang loose but I can't....

So I collect some sunshine and preserve for later!


Happy weekend!










Picture my own window ledge.

Sunny Friday and the mood of adventure

It's Friday, the sun is shining and what's not to love? We have been doing a lot around the house and I have pretty much neglected any other good design elsewhere...
But it hasn't gotten unnoticed by me either! Yesterday I had time to browse some of my favorite shelter magazines and I found so many things I love, that I had a hard time looking through one. Do you get this feeling sometimes? You see so many wonderful things that you go into an excited overdrive? I can not explain it any better! It is so stimulating, that I have to stop for a while, because I needed to think!


Want to follow me along?


First I checked Livingetc, a magazine I regularly read. The happy colors, bohemian mixture and of course this knotty lamp drew me in!

I love all the colors of India, the patterns and combinations, LOVE!

Another fun lamp.Oversized and humorous!And I love the pillow too! Lot's of ideas to steal!

Then I was amused as within five pages of the same magazine two stylings appeared, which are pretty much identical: Small stool piled high with books? OK! It would not fly in my house. Someone would clearly knock it over or ruin the carefully stocked pile....
But the kitchen is fantastic...

And these articles were not related...

I love this happy vibe! Great sofa, all white surrounds get me every time! It's so summery! The large window almost feels like an artwork!

The homeowners clearly loves green! Me too! And the red wall! It's perfect!

I'd  like a big sky behind my couch!

Isn't this bed just so inviting? Fluffy white sheets, Bamboo frame, wood paneling, amazing chandelier and those riding boot! Love the entire ambiance!

On to the next: House &Garden, there were again a lot of beautiful pages to digest!

More elegance to be sure, but French classic design is always a hit with me!

So pretty and such beautiful finishes, colors and artwork! 

I do love this careful selection!

I adore this breakfast room. After my own heart! The striped rug, the contrasting quilted table cloth, the layering, the blue and white chinoiserie, the paintings.... Oh, the Southern charm!

Look at the loveliness of this bedroom! A wonderful antique Kelim anchors the room, setting the color scheme and mood!

I think I have to leave it at that! And I haven't even began to tell you about the amazing spread on Iris Apfel in the new AD magazine, or the lovely pages I turned admiring India Hick's island home. It has been endlessly good and entertaining. So may this post serve you as an inspiration!

Do take some time out this weekend and get inspired like I did and contemplate some changes which reflect your mood of adventure!

Have a happy weekend!

xx

Victoria

PS: Sorry I still have some sizing issues with the images!

All images via Livingetc and House & Garden!

Weekend settings

On weekends I try to relax and lately I use the time in the morning to have a quiet breakfast, while my children are still sleeping in and my hubby is long gone to play soccer - very early in the morning!
I read the paper: This morning's New York Times Style magazine is a sheer indulgence in spring fresh interiors!

I answer a couple of e-mails, and indulge in a breakfast I usually do not eat:

Buttermilk scones with jam and a cappuccino!


While browsing blogs I have not seen before, a wonderful past time of mine, I found a few things I would want to share with you!
I fell instantly for this look!
For I was not yet permitted to use the image, I would encourage you to have a peak at the
Jak & Jil blog!
Also I enjoyed a reading at Live.Like.You. A fabulous design firm and a great blog!

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My friend Patricia from over at PVE recommended her site to me and I am enchanted! Thank you!


While browsing I found Reggie Darling's blog, so enjoying his smart and dedicated posts and fabulous observations! Just read it!

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I smiled at the wonderful images from My French Country Home ...She has treasures on her hands!

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...and was only too happy to stop by at The House Of Beauty And Culture! 

Image Margaret, Duchess of Argyll (1912-1993) via HOBAC.


I dreamed a little with Zaire from over at Little Emma English House! Her blog is just lovely!

Ahhh....


And of course I did a little tour of my most frequently visited blogs on my hotlist...


Good morning, you all!
The sun shines so bright and promising through our windows, foretelling a lovely day! 
I wish all of you a de-lightful weekend!


XX
Victoria




Breakfast image by V.Zlotkowski, all others as indicated.

Friday flowers

A small detail....


My new plates inspire me to have some flowers around and I love those pretty yellow roses! They are the petit kind and have a heavenly scent!


One hung her head this morning, so I gave her the VIP treatment and now she is all open...




Hope your weekend is going to be wonderful! Get yourself some flowers and fill the air with the fresh scent...

xx
Victoria



All pictures by V.Zlotkowski