A small break

You may have already noticed I'm taking a small blogging break, extending it for a couple of more days. See you back soon! Hope you're having a lovely week.

Image via Rue

French kiss

A beautiful image for a beautiful day! This gorgeous capture for Vogue India keeps me dreaming. Its from an editorial called "French kiss", the elegance from these dresses and jackets feels quite French right? I hope you're all enjoying your week and hope to send some sunshine your way.

Image via Asian Models | Vogue India October 2009

Snout in the sand

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Those first warm sun rays

Hello there. Did you enjoy your weekend? I would say Spring has arrived here in Holland, the temperatures keep rising, its stays light longer at night, the sun is warming everything up. We had lunch outside for the first time this year and took Ollie to the beach. He went wild, it was just wonderful to see him running, having so much fun.

Somehow the first warm sun rays not only give Spring vibes but also Summer memories and longings. These beautiful campaign shots and the movie from the Nonoo Spring/Summer collection completely represents those feelings. Being outside, enjoying nature, life, cold drinks, walks (and new clothes)... Its those little moments when time seems to stands still. What is it that you enjoy most in Spring (or Summer?)

Images via Nonoo

Isabel Lopez-Quesada's charming habitat

It's been a while since my last post dedicated to one interior, so I thought it was about time. Let's take a look at Isabel Lopez-Quesda's home in Madrid. It used to be a factory, but she has done a hell of a job at transforming it into a beautiful, elegant family home. What speaks to me most are the fine structures that are to be found in every space. There are too many details to express my attraction for but one of the biggest would be the iron frames from the glass doors and the chairs, both inside and outside. And the graceful antique furniture pieces. The established designer has an astonishing portfolio, if you'd like to see more of her work.
What do you think about her villa?

Images via Architectural Digest

The most adorable clowns

... in the world must be Frenchies. I have never experienced creatures that give you so much laughter, joy and love. This photo makes me smile so badly every time I look at it, I just had to share it. Unfortunately I don't know who made it, but I hope it makes you laugh as well.

*Update* The photographer is Raya (thanks Lisa), I even believe this might be her own Frenchie as the following is stated on her website: "For those who know her, the 4 legged assistant still welcome the clients".

Image via Little girl, Big city

London excitement

When I posted about my future trip to Paris a little while ago lots of you were so kind to share  with me your experiences and gave me tips on where to go. That made me really happy because it gives me more clear possibilities and guidance in discovering things I haven't seen before. Just like Paris, London truly has my heart. Its an amazing city with such good spirit. Being there, making great memories has never failed and expectations were never let down. At the end of this month I'm going to visit this sparkling city again together with my mom. I can't wait to get off the train, inhale the British accent and start enjoying every second there.

Thanks to Natalia from Fashioned by love, who blogged about ballet costumery by Kinder Aggugini, I bought tickets for the English National Ballet in the gorgeous London Coliseum. A friend of mine advised me to go the Galvin at Windows bar, on top of the Hilton hotel in Mayfair, for the spectacular view over the city. If you know about places, shops or anything in London one shouldn't miss out on, I would really love to hear about them...

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