{ Moodboard - truly inspiring! }

As I've told you before; I love to get inspired by moodbords. Usually I make them on a table and take pictures of it, but this time I've made one using a canvas so I can have it over my desk. I used pins and tape to put everything on its place, this way I can easily change the moodboard if I want it to look different.I've attached a wire to the canvas, so I can hang stuff that I find inspiring as

{ My new feminine home office! }

I've done some changes in my home office again, and this time I wanted it to be more feminine and bright. This is how it turned out...An easy way to get a feminine look in your home office is to add feminine stationery with girly colors and patterns. Or you can even make a moodboard like I have done here with inspirational photos from magazines and other inspirational objects you love. Decorative

{ Oi Soi Oi }

Have you ever heard of the Danish company Oi Soi Oi? They are designing and producing interior designs, furniture, clothes and accessories and they are all made by hand in carefully selected workshops in Vietnam. For me it was love at first sight when I saw their newest collection..."In our universe we aim to combine Scandinavian design simplicity with the rich craft heritage of Asia.

{ New home office details }

I have done a few changes in my home office because I wanted it to be more cute and girly, and not so rough. I have therefore added some hints of soft purple together with my homemade knitted "pot".The office has now a more feminine look, which I like a lot. At least for now... *smile*   You can see how it looked like before the changes here. Thank you for visiting me! Enjoy your day.Images: Nina

{ 3rd of Advent and moodboard! }

I have made a little Advent-moodboard for you this Sunday. For me advent is purple, so I put together some purple paper, and some other things that reminds me of Advent...How do you decorate during Advent? Do you use other colors than for Christmas?Wish you a lovely 3rd of Advent!Images: Nina HolstI have now registered my blog at Bloggurat.

{ Pinecones and Purple }

Pinecones are perfect for decoration in the wintertime. There are many ways to use them, and here I show you one of them. I have some other ideas that I will share with you later...My Saturday tips: Bring nature into your home to make it more cosy and to prepare for Christmas!Twigs, pinecones, driftwood, moss etc.Get wild! Have you prepared anything for Christmas yet - gifts, decorations? I know

{ Table setting in purple }

On Friday we invited my boyfriend's family for tapas. I totally forgot to take pictures after I put all the food on the table, because I was so stressed to get everything ready before they came. You probably know how it is - cooking and fixing all day!But I took some pictures of the table earlier that day as I like to set the table a bit early, so I don't have to stress with it in the last minute

{ Lombok - natural beauty! }

I wanted to show you this gorgeous knitted throw that I saw in the latest Elle Decoration UK, but when I entered Lombok's website (where they sell the throw) I discovered so many other beautiful things. So to show you some of this, I've put together some of my favorites, including the grey knitted throw. Do you see anything you like? You can find Lombok's homepage here.Wish you a great Sunday!

{ Niki Jones - New Autumn/Winter collection 2010 }

Have you seen the newest autumn/winter collection from Niki Jones yet? It's fabulous and it has lots of happy colors - just what we need to spice up our autumn look!What do you think of their newest collection? Is this something you could bring into your home?I would love to have some of those pillows - they are so lovely!Today my boyfriend's father is coming from Norway to visit us here in LA .

{ Mood board }

Hello to YOU, hello FRIDAY and hello PURPLE! I felt like making a mood board again because it's so much FUN and it really let your creativity flow. This time I made one in purple, black, grey and white, because these are the colors I heart the most right now.I'm really exited today, because I'm going to a concert with Jack Johnson at the Hollywood Bowl tonight! The concert is outdoors and you

{ Made myself some new candleholders... }

Do you remember the jar ideas from Pottery Barn that I showed you last week? I went off the day after and bought two jars at Ikea and filled them with some dried heather and a block candle. Quite decorative don't you think? I have some more ideas of what I can fill the jars with, and I will show them to you when I have them ready...So are you all enjoying fall so far? We have had 106 ºF ( 41 ºC )

{ Purple dreams... }

Yesterday I bought a Hydrangea in this lovely purple color. A touch of purple in our white and grey living room, gives the right amount of color that I want this fall.Lovely flowers make me SO happy!I made myself a purple smoothie yesterday as well! I think a smoothie is a perfect snack all year around, as long as I'm not freezing * smile *So what are you all doing this weekend? Any great plans?

{ Making it cosy in the fall... }

In the fall I like to make it a bit more cosy in my home, and scented candles bring that extra cosiness. This Saturday I bought this VOLUSPA - Japanese Plum Bloom, and I tell you it has an amazingly delightful smell! I know VOLUSPA is a very popular scented candle, but this was my first. There are so many different scented candles out there, so please tell me who is your favorite?♡Images: Nina

{ Tine K ♡ }

This is from Tine K's summer collection, but I love it so much so I want to show it one more time before the new fall/winter collection is here.Happy Saturday! ♡Images: Tine K

Live with Gratitude

Gratitude is our most direct line to God and the angels. If we take the time, no matter how crazy and troubled we feel, we can find something to be thankful for. ~ Terry Lynn Taylor, originally uploaded by Abby Lanes.Gratitude is our most direct line to God and the angels. If we take the time, no matter how crazy and troubled we feel, we can find something to be thankful for. ~ Terry Lynn Taylor