Sunday morning

There is simply nothing nicer than to begin a Sunday morning with a leisurely breakfast, reading the Times and making plans for the deliciously vacant hours of the afternoon!

No need to be somewhere, not need to do something, apart from taking the dog for a walk in the nearby park.

This morning the sun was shining bright and feeling the temperature outside it seemed a tad warmer. Picking up the newspaper from the driveway I hear dripping.... the icicles are melting away. I know, it's just an interlude, winter will still be here for a few more weeks, but it is nice to feel that warm sunshine on my face, not the icy winds and clouds overhead.

Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend and sunshine along the way!

xx
Victoria


All pictures by V.Zlotkowski

Rainy day

Today is a stormy


Stay indoors


Kind of day.
Where sweaters


And hot tea


Should come your way!

Stay dry!
xx
Victoria


Pictures by V.Zlotkowski and and from here.

Thanksgiving 2010

May this Thanksgiving be filled with the blessings of the harvest season and our hearts grateful for all what we have received!
Wishing you a joyous day with your families and friends!

xx

Victoria





Picture by V. Zlotkowski

Recent acquisitions

A small vintage purse from South of France via Etsy shop bOmode, just love it.


A lovely silver plated chafing dish, for small things....chocolates or other sweets? Found at Etsy shop vintagedazzle!


Two gorgeous turquoise glass vases, which I use as candle holders or to force hyacinth bulbs in the depth of winter! Look for more at magiebelle.


And below from Ebay: My little Bjorn Wiinblad indulgence. All three together for under $60.00!
Apart from the great deal I am so happy, because I adore his fine paint work and colors. The white gold china is especially lovely.
And all has arrived, safe and sound!




And this one is on it's way....


Do you go on Ebay? Or Etsy? It's such fun and a little thrill...


XX
Victoria

PS: Are you fully aware that it's Christmas in 8 weeks???



Pictures by V.Zlotkowski and Ebay!

Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn

Here come a little more then a few snap shots from our delightful visit to Bedford Ave, in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.
We started out late morning on Sunday and after about 40 minutes driving arrived at our destination. The sun was out, a little cool, but lovely walking weather. Bedford Avenue between Grand Street and 9. Street is a hip heaven for everyone looking for fashion and music, small shops with everything from soap to sausages and many nice places to eat, drink and be merry...









For the more design oriented among us there is from junk shops to thrift stores and places of unusual modern to mid century high end design all to be found what one could wish for in this rather small area.
I spend an hour browsing through the shelves of one of the larger thrift stores located on Dribbs Avenue and 9St Street.
Old wonderful editions of Dickens and Thomas Hardy, L.M. Alcott and Walter Scott caught my eye. I have always been drawn to old books and the only reason not to bring many of them home is the limited space in our already packed library. I know, it's a lame excuse for the true collector, but thinking that all these stories line my shelves, I hesitated...





I saw an old doll house and chandeliers, a comfortable wing back chair, although old covered with a rather wonderfully current pattern of shredded upholstery.





After this we walked back towards Bedford Ave and then along smaller side streets to a pretty place with the fitting name
'The Future Perfect'.
A little treasure box of modern design and decorative objects.


The chandelier is such fun, I would have loved to bring it home...







We had such a fun afternoon and we will return soon! There is so much more to be explored, discovered and visited!


XX
Victoria



Pictures by V. Zlotkowski

First fall decorations

This time of year lends itself so much for decorating and I always like to do it with something harvested, flowers from my garden, fruits and vegetables from the farm stand.


Candles make it warm and inviting, to sit and share a cup of tea!



As you can see I have been playing with my photo program on my new Mac! It's much fun!
Also today I found some great new books, fitting to my design philosophy to use things at hand, working with objects found in nature, the garden or around the house.
I will introduce them in the next few days on the Interior Design blog... I'll keep you posted!

Also as a little reminder, if you want separate updates from the design blog, please became a separate follower!

And just speaking of garden, look at this sweet visitor, even in the rain she came and ruffled her feathers, looking for last nectar! Perhaps click on the pictures so you can actually see the small hummingbird!






Much love to you all!

Victoria



Pictures by V.Zlotkowski

Etsy love

Book Art via EartArt. I love it!


Since I found Etsy I have enjoyed looking through many sites, found many sellers I love and have tried here and there things as gifts or useful for ourselves. I love the abundance of individual, vintage and often handmade pieces, clothing, jewelry, pottery, one of a kind furniture or artworks.... The list is long.
Today I take you to a few of the sites I found note worthy!
Let's get started!

Who has the time?



In order by seller imotime and mbartstudios.
And these small pretty things to decorate or use at tea time...


I absolutely love this tea or coffee pot. So gorgeous and the gunmetal glaze is very beautiful!
Porcelain bottle through etsyseller PigeonToeceramics, birds via redhotpottery and tea pot from juditavill.

I love a pretty set table and these tablecloth below are handmade Russian linen. I bought a square one in blue with 8 matching napkins for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary this summer. I have it embroidered with their initials and I wish they will hopefully have still many years of use for it!


Via estsy seller tablecloths!
And speaking of pretty linen I love these pillows and small linen containers:
Via WillaSkyeHome and eNanoo!


And look at these cute, environmentally friendly lunch pouches...From TheSilverBobbin!
The following can find a home in a stylish home office!

At babableu!
Which gets me thinking towards prints and letterpress items:

Via Sycamorestreetpress.
I love birds and can hardly resist these lovely prints as well!


Littlebluebirdstudios.

Via Sooooound!
And this little key chain flew all the way from London from the lovely Melanie of fourandplenty! It will go with me on our trip to Italy!!!


Then there is jewelry, so much, I just pick a few...


Via AllThingsTinsel and Cocosgreenhouse! Aren't those etsy seller's names fun? I love what sprouts in Coco's greenhouse!
And then there is fashion! More then I can get my mind around and it takes a bit to find the things I like!
But here are some of my favorites!

From 13threads! You have such pretty pieces! J'adore!

And Prizesebastian's dresses are fabulous!


Both above via YongS.

This one fascinates me with it's sparkling color and adornment! From the talented seller RawHemline.
And last but not least furniture!


Something rough and tumble via PunctureBags.



Fun from fabulousmess!
And how about the little parade for a nursery?

Via ellynelly!
And this stool had me at hello!!!


And below will conclude my travels through Etsy:


Woodguy32 has steampunk on his mind!!!

I hope you've got inspired and find your treasures on Etsy next time you go and look!


XX
Victoria




Pictures all through mentioned etsy sellers!