White Beauty

I have always loved bougainvillea, to me they are synonymous with Summer & Sun, though the ones I have been drawn to have been hot pink or magenta… 

Now… well, look at these white versions in all their glory, how pretty are they???

Happy summer, y'all!

Natasha

Images via Northern Light Design on Pinterest

Still here...

So it's not like I am trying to avoid everyone, it's just that I can't seem to find the time to properly blog at the moment! I have tons of ideas, lots of interesting spaces to show you, and millions of baby pictures. However, I am trying very hard to be true to the Interior Design "theme", and not overwhelm you with Mommy & Me pics :) - trust me, there are tons of inspiration there - but should you feel a need to have a peek at those, I do share a few on Instagram, so feel free to follow along there!

Thank you for hanging in there with me :)

Hope your week is amazing!!

Natasha

Photo credit Rob Domjen via theboathousebb

Happy Weekend!

Just thought this image was so Happy and Cheerful, I had to share :)

Natasha

Image via Pip Boydell on Instagram

Faux or Real?

OK, so if you follow along you will know that I am a lover of Flowers! Almost all kinds of flowers, though I admit to having my favorites, such as the classic Hydrangea. Orchids are pretty much always found all over my house, and that's mostly due to their longevity, but also because I don't have a cutting garden… 

I am torn when it comes to the faux variety … I have been known to use a few of these faux blooms in different clients homes, but really, my heart is with the real kind! However, when you have a busy household these come in handy, so I was happy to see this sale on One Kings Lane this evening.

I really like this Cymbidium Orchid in the Blue & White pot! Imagine it on a tall side table in the living room, or a table in the foyer, perhaps arranged with a few books & a candle …

So, are you into Real or Faux Flowers? Can you really tell the difference? 

Natasha

PS. Follow Northern Light Design on Instagram and you will be witness to my love of flowers...

All images via OKL

Sunday Flowers!

… so while most of the eastern part of the US is covered in a blanket of snow, I will cozy up with a blanket of my own, some beautiful white flowers and a crisp apple!

Happy Sunday,

Natasha

Image via Pinterest

Planet... Flowers!

... some of you may be familiar with Life on Planet Baby, written by Jane Green, some of you may not... I came to "know" Jane when she was the winner - a long time ago - of a signed book contest here on the Northern Light Blog. I have been following along from a far, and as of late we have become Instagram friends as well. Jane has been posting amazing images of flowers from her garden lately, and while we are heading in the direction of cooler weather, Summer is just starting on the southern hemisphere. 

I am such a sucker for beautiful blooms, so I felt it was time to share. Feel free to follow Jane directly here, or check in with me here :)

Natasha

All images by Jane Green, via Instagram

New on the Virtual Newsstand... (kind-a!)

Truthfully... you can't really go wrong with the tired and true Blue & White color scheme!
These beautiful images are from the new Matchbook Magazine, and they had me at "Jewel Box"... You'll see, turn to page 40.

I guess this is what happens when you go to the flower market, and is unable to make up your mind! - you just get one of each ;)

In the - fairly - new rue magazine, you can find a beautifully photographed country house and a delicious dinner party, perfect for the upcoming holiday season! I especially loved the cell phone tray, great idea!! ... a small platter set out for everyone to park their cell phones on, only to be picked back up upon leaving the dinner party, perfect conversation starter & perfect for dinner conversation :)

Happy reading!

Natasha

Image #1 & #2 via Matchbook, Image #3 & #4 via rue

Friday Craving!!

... completely unrelated images and I am totally dreaming...  
This weekend I would go to this Dinner Party, and I would be wearing these amazing Camilla Skovgaard heels!!  (Psssttttt.... they are on SALE )

Looks like a Fab way to start the weekend, don't you think??

Natasha

Image #1 via Northern Light Design on Pinterest, Loving Plum Board, Image #2 via Taigan

The Boathouse, Part II

Did you have a chance to look through this post? Yesterday I showed you images from a new favorite place of mine - that I have only visited via "virtual reality" - and by the looks of these images, I might not even make it past the front doors!  

Not only is The Boathouse a Cafe and Eatery, but also a market, complete with fresh market flowers and baked goods. 

My absolute favorite image from The Boathouse!! After looking through all their photography, I noticed that this farmhouse table and its fresh cut flowers change with the seasons. Could you imagine working in a place like this? How could you ever be in a bad mood....? Really digging the many vessels they use to display their flowers in, presentation is everything!! 

Again... Look for beauty in the everyday. OK, so not all of us have a Champagne box laying around to prop up our orchids, but you get what I mean, right?? And how sculptural are all those bananas? 

Natasha

All images via The Boathouse on Imstagram

Sunday Flowers

Yesterday, before the rain set in, I went to the market, with the intend to pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers.... I was thinking pink, but could really have been persuaded to go with "whatever" looked good. I always have a few orchids in my house at all times, I find that not only are they beautiful, but they really last a long time, so for me that's a win-win situation! However, I was at the receiving end of a beautiful bouquet of soft pink Hydrangeas - my favorite - delivered to my door, about two weeks ago, and yesterday was their last day... so, I wanted to replace them. Well, I came home with organic strawberries, heirloom tomatoes, fresh baked cranberry scones and... no flowers! Just was not my day I guess. 

Do you keep fresh flowers in your home? I know from many years of reading the Anna Spiro Blog that she has come under fire from various people, for her constant joy of fresh flowers, and ONLY fresh flowers in her house... I totally get it though, I have been lucky to have grown up with a mom who had a green thumb and we always had fresh flowers on the table, on the night stand and in the bathroom. Unfortunately, the same green thumb did not pass through the genes from my grandmother to my mom to me, so I must buy my fresh cut flowers... Non the less, I truly enjoy selecting them, caring for them & enjoying them for as long as I can!!

Natasha

PS. Check out the mentioned Hydrangea bouquet and current orchid selection in my home, via  Northern Light Design on Instagram.

Image via tumblr

New on the Virtual Newsstand...

Need a pop of color and freshness in your life today? Check out the new Matchbook magazine, it just landed on the Virtual Newsstand :)

Just loved the images in this refreshing story Sipping Sweet Tea on page 72... complete with Minted Sweet Tea Recipe!

Here is to hoping for an invitation to Tea finds my mailbox.... on my in-box ;)
Natasha

All images via Matchbook Magazine

Happy Birthday!

Today is my mothers Birthday, and I am sending flowers via the net :) This bouquet remind me a lot of how exactly she arranges flowers; different kinds, same tonality, interesting vase, very "english garden"...

... and there must be a card, right? this one from Terrain is PERFECT!!!

Since my father is visiting for a few weeks starting tomorrow, an actual "real" birthday gift will be accompanying him back home...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Polly!

Natasha

Happy Spring!

Yesterday I had little time to do a Blog-crawl, saw lots of inspiring stories, beautiful photography and amazing fashion.

So, I share this bright and cheerful image with you, straight from the blog House of Philia (Sweden), in the hopes that Petra's photography will inspire you to straighten up you house and let the Spring in! I'm inspired, and will dig in to fix up my orchids today :)

Natasha

Completely Random

Completely non related images today, just because they are pretty :)  Enjoy!

Natasha

Images via bellaMUMMA

Loving Orchids!

I am more than a little obsessed with Orchids! I don't think I have ever met one I didn't like... It all started when I moved to Florida.

I am in the very lucky position to have several, ok... A LOT, in and around my house right now, and while I get to live with them, I thought I would share with all of you :) I have photographed all of the flowers and just posted a mini album on the Northern Light FB page, so check them out, you will be happy you did, I promise :) While you are there... LIKE the page, and share with your friends!!

The above lime colored Orchid, was a Birthday present from Mr. Wonderful last week, and I just love how bright it is!! Are you an orchid grower / fan / lover ??

Natasha

Image by NHH for Northern Light Blog

Blog Fun!

I have done one of these LinkWithin posts before, quite a while back... I always notice how cool this little gadget is, be it here on the Northern Light blog or on someone else's blog, so I have composed a little fun DIY post of Themes.

TGIF!!

COLOR, COLOR, COLOR

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE

SUNDAY FLOWERS

CHRISTMAS DECOR

CALM

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS

GOLDEN MOMENT

So... clearly I had a little extra time on my hands today, LOL, but in all seriousness, have you ever paid attention to the LinkWithin images on fellow bloggers pages? Do you use them to navigate? I do!! Not only do I love to see the images, but they entice me - if done right - to go exploring! I have noticed from my stats that I get a lot of traffic from LW and must admit to having tested this gadget here on the blog - I know, a little nerdy and calculated - trying to see what works and does not work, to get a good and relevant LW combo below my posts. I do not have hours and hours to search for perfect images on the web, save them and label them and post them and.... you get my point, I am sure, but rather I have tried to work with the technology at hand to optimize the time you spend here on Northern Light.

What do you think? Do you have experience with LW that you would like to share..?

Would like to know if I am the only one actually interested in this little gadget :)

Natasha

All images via Northern Light Blog & LinkWithin

Year (201) 3!

Ok, so the choice of title to this post is not exactly original, but I tried :) ...

You see, Northern Light is celebrating it's 3 year Birthday today, YEAH!!

Flowers for everyone!!!

Join the celebration and follow along, Like the Northern Light Blog on FB, and feel free to follow along on Pinterest, where the images and inspiration is at your fingertips! I often collect images on boards for projects I am currently working on, so check them out...

I enjoy all your comments, your emails from time to time and when you join the conversation on FB, well, that's just fun :)

Thank You to all of you who have been with me through the years, do let me know if there is anything that you would love to see more of, or less of... BUT, if you say flowers.... that's not going to happen, LOL!

This poster says it all!!

Let's start the new year on a Happy note, what do you think??

Happy New Year to all of you,

Natasha

Image #1 NHH for Northern Light Blog, Image #2 via Pinterest