HANNAH LEMHOLT PHOTOGRAPHY

Today I am delighted to share some favorite images by a very talented photographer, Hannah Lemholt.  I have noticed her magical images a little while back; they are strikingly captivating and at the same time gentle and mysterious. After following the links I found her blog 'honepieLIVINGetc' - and what a treasure of beautiful photography and styling, subtle images captured in a magical dreamlike way... I am in awe...

I can truly say that up to now, I have not come across anyone who can capture a moment so beautifully; a moment that, in a second can capture your imagination and translate into a dreamlike story, something mystical and magical and just simply beautiful.  I am inspired each time I see Hannah's images and I think she sees the world beautifully too - I am very grateful to have stumbled upon such a talented and kind individual and I am happy that I may share these images with you all.

I hope you are inspired too... Hannah, thank you for being inspirational!

All images courtesy Hannah Lemholt, 'honepieLIVINGetc'

CONCRETE AND BLUE

Photo:  Lindé Davies

Tonight I'm very excited to finally share a sneak-peak of a little concrete project of mine.  All should be ready and sealed by the week-end.  I will share plenty more photo's then...

RELAXING OUTDOOR SPACES

These last  few days have really been feeling like springtime - fresh and bright and blue skies and sunny.  I have made the most of today and am working from the kitchen with the doors wide open and the fresh air and sunshine streaming in

I'm working from home because a couple of weeks ago I've had some unfortunate news:  I've been told that I have lost my job.  Quite a shock at first, but I guess there was really no other way- and I will write more about that at another time.  Some really great things have already happened in the two weeks since it all happened and I am so very grateful for some new opportunities that I can now explore.  I am working on some proposals for some new freelance work, and every now and then dipping into some inspiring blogs and off course *pinterest*.  Also started work on my first concrete furniture piece, it should be ready to photograph and share over the week-end... all I can say for now is that it's a lovely olivey-greeney-grey...

I have recently also found a beautiful and gentle and very inspirational blog called 'honeypielivingetc' and tomorrow I'll be sharing some of my favorite images by the author and photographer Hannah Lemholt. She is so very talented in all she sees and does and photographs and her blog is now a firm new favorite of mine... so please do check in again tomorrow

Have a lovely and sunny and bright day to all

x

ONICO BEAUTY SALON BY RYO ISOBE

This is 'Onico', a forest-like beauty salon in Osaka, designed by Japanese architect Ryo Isobe. The architect imagined the space as a magical woodland filled with antique objects and other curiosities, including a stuffed owl. 

I found these images on Dezeen while writing my Cool Copper Love blog post last week - and I just loved how original this was compared to more traditional Spa and Beauty salon's.  I love the scattering of birch trees that are wedged between the floor and ceiling.   And I can imagine this to be a real 'experience' and more than just a visit to a beauty salon.

"Our client likes DIY and he makes many objects and furniture by himself," said Isobe. "So we made the space as if it is a treasure hunt in the woods." 

Birch trees are dotted around the space, amongst a styling area containing assorted chairs and mirrors. A mixture of lanterns, chandeliers and bare light bulbs are suspended from the ceiling, while fairy lights are strung up beside a cluster of artificial ivy in the room behind. 

Other details include a decorative balustrade, empty picture frames and a golden dresser.

Did you spot that amazing concrete finish on the walls?

Images via the still blog and dezeen

http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/02/onico-beauty-salonl-trees-ryo-isobe/

COOL COPPER LOVE

Wow... my Mac is now really slow... really really slow... I know and have known for a while that I will need to upgrade, and I guess I will need to look at this sooner rather than later, because what should have been a quick post all about 'Copper Love' and the latest trend of using copper and brass in interiors - has turned into almost an hour long struggle with not only a slow and unresponsive Mac, but also my gmail account keeps telling me I've signed in from another location.... Spooky...  I have now changed my password twice and every time I'm trying to log in I'm told it's the wrong password...

Anyhow, I'm here and logged in (for now) and think I need to get this done with before the morning is over!  Sorry for the uninformative post... but hopefully these images will inspire.  I think I'll be revisiting Cool Copper Love again soon, with a bit more flesh to the bone!

I have found some wonderfully inspiring copper and brass images from some wonderfully inspiring blogs and websites which you may find inspiring as well.

Images via: Paper & Stitch SF Girl by Bay Pink Flower Love Love Inspire Create

Easy Living Dezeen

MARIE OLSSON NYLANDER LIVES HERE

 

Today's beautiful home is by far the brightest and boldest and I may as well add, *most eclectic interior post* I have written thus far.... so dø enjoy!

This is the home of Swedish interior designer, Marie Olsson Nylander - what was a formerly shabby 1970's villa - has since had a fast transformation under the talented hand of Marie and her husband.  They decided to open up the entire lower floor, and create an open plan living space.

I love the exposed white washed beams, that front door, the rustic spiral staircase and the bright and bold colours, especially the blues... does really make one wish that spring will arrive in London soon!

via the designer pad 

HOLIDAY BLUES...

After a most wonderful and special 3 weeks with my family it's now back to life, back to London and back to reality...  And wow how quickly one's reality can change!

Some hard work ahead - and as for the work front some serious changes have happened in the past week.  Excited to see what's in store for me next.  And to anyone else out there with some uncertainties or challenges for the coming weeks... I hope the below quote will be just as inspiring to you as it has been to me.

Have a wonderful rest of week-end!

x

 

CAPE TOWN AHOY

Today I am boarding a flight to Cape Town for some much needed sun and sea and sand.
I am most of all looking forward to seeing my parents, and spending some quality time with them and some new additions to the family.
And catching up with some friends along the way.

I'll be back after Easter,  well rested and ready with some fresh new ideas to blog about.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you here again soon

x

ALILA VILLAS ULUWATU - BALI

Wouldn't it be nice to wake up here everyday?


via Alila Hotels