Month: September 2013
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In the Kitchen.
When preparing for a dinner party, I believe setting the table is just as important as the food itself. I like to keep to the look fresh and clean rather minimalistic. Flowers are usually a must, at least a couple of candles. I usually use a mixture of white & gray tones, glass, concrete and…
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Casual wear in Olive Green & Navy
Casual & laid back. This outfit is ultra comfortable and pleasant to wear. Yesterday the temperature dropped to seven degrees celsius and it was time to pull out warmer jackets, oversized knits and beanies/gloves of all sorts. Summer is officially over and it’s time to start thinking of cozy nights by the fireplace, cups of…
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Pumpkin Soup with crispy bacon & Parmesan
This creamy and velvety pumpkin soup is a fall must. This recipe originates from Gordon Ramsay with a couple of personal changes. The pumpkin has a sweet nutty flavour and the smooth texture is luxurious in the mouth. This also makes a wonderful puree that can be a great side dish with scallops or a…
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Cozy Paris Sweater
If I can’t go to Paris, I shall bring it to me! Pair it with leather pants or a pencil skirt, these casual printed college sweaters are the item for fall 2013. These fun prints & quotes have captivated the street styles of Europe and even have made their way into Nordic interior design. The…
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Anti-Flu Smoothie
Good Morning! Time to kill that flu! This smoothie helps boost the immune system to keep the cold away. It has lots of vitamins (C & D) and antioxidants with nutritional benefits. To make it more filling and vitamin A effective, you can add a handful of nuts/seeds or oatmeal into the blend. Lemon, ginger…
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Red Soles & Delicate silk
Dressed for a wedding… A decided upon a simple silk dress that is the epitome of femininity. It overflows with beautiful delicate details and its pale colour combination brings a touch of gentleness and purity, perfect for a wedding celebration. The dress is by Fred Sun Paris and is a 100% silk. and as for…
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Rosemary Hand Bath & Homemade Scrub
Hello Everyone, This weekend was one of the best yet, Mr. N and I celebrated a very special wedding on Saturday. The bride was stunning and the evening was filled with love and new beginnings. Who doesn’t love weddings?! The evening was beautiful and intimate and we had so much fun. On saturday morning I…
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A taste of luxury
Architectural & Interior inspirations with a hint of luxury Photo credit: Modern Luxury The windows are amazing letting in lots on natural light Love the rough concrete walls, a gray tone has a degree of sophistication to it Dream bedroom & walk-in closet
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Ready for Fall: Cauliflower & Carrot Soup
A hearty seasonal soup is made to introduce fall with open arms. Yesterday there was a drastic change in the darkness of the evening sky, it became much darker an hour earlier than the previous day… so it is time to accept that the season is changing and time to pull out thick warm knits…