Little Things of Joy

{ via brigadeirochoc.blogspot.co.uk }

I agree with Brigadeiro 

macaroons, flowers, candles, red shoes & fresh juices are my top little things of Joy too

especially when they have been displayed so beautifully!

FYI, in case you are looking for the shoes, you can find them here

{London} Polpetto

{ photo by me - Polpetto Berwick Street }

it took a good few minutes to decide whether this post should sit under Interior Decor or Food

not because the food was not worthy of its own mention

(quite the opposite, they were small plates of utter deliciousness)

but because the decor & atmosphere was just so unique 

the long leather banquette, the vintage glass lamp shades, the shabby chic walls

not to mention the embossed metal panels on the ceiling

if vintage or originality is your cup of tea

then Polpetto will be your little place of utopia 

service was friendly, attentive but easy going

back to the food 

everything I tried was just so tasty, full of favours yet not overpowering

the right balance between hearty yet not too heavy

to sum up in 3 words

delicious, delightful & unpretentious 

hence permanently marked as one of my favourite spots in the London dining scene

{Fashion Blogger}: Olivia

{ photos via Olivialsr }

I am obsessed with this girl

her style is clean, simple and oozes of modern chic that looks so effortless

Winter can be a hard season to dress for, 

not to mention the added difficulty of what to pack for a holiday

but Olivia makes it look so easy on her recent trip to the Scottish Highlands,

who knew oversized coats teamed up with a pair of Nike trainers can look so elegant?

I will be supporting this look in the coming cold months for sure

The Blooc House

{ via www.blooc.se }

I am in love with the styling of the Blooc house

everything from the minimalist furnishing, the white walls, the contemporary decorative objects

and my favourite - the giant out of proportion paper lantern lamp

simple yet very interesting

for me this is modern Scandinavian at its best

Floral Forest in Edinburgh

{ photos by me }

Hi everyone, I have some big news!

This is what I found in the hotel room during a short holiday trip to Edinburgh

a little gem hiding in a mini flower forest

I said Yes

Blush Boutique

{ via Blush }

Just discovered this cutest little boutique shop via Instagram

everything from the table decorations to the wallpaper has been chosen carefully to convey loveliness 

I would happily spend my entire Sunday afternoon there 

Remicone Ice Cream

{ images via Retail Design Blog }

This is one of those random posts... 

I see something I am amazed by and I share it

it pains me that I won't be visiting Seoul soon to try out these clouds on your ice cream cone

creations by Remicone, but in my head they will look as real and feel as real as the real thing

(in order to fulfil a childhood dream of eating clouds!)

Happy Sunday :) - or the end of Sunday as it is the case for me, sad face :(

The Classic Combo: Denim & Shirt

I can not get over how chic the above photo is, and so simple to put together

just take your favorite dark denim jeans and throw on a smart shirt

tie back your hair in a ponytail

clutch required, jewellery not necessary

If you are more the light denim fan, 

pair it with a white or cream coloured top for that smart yet relaxed look

{ photos by Tommy Ton }

Milano

{photos by me}

dear all, sorry for the lack of blog posts 

I am on a mini holiday in the sunny & fashionable city of Milano

see the latest trip photos on my Instagram account!

Best of Domino

{ via Domino }

no I'm not talking about the pizza company, hopefully you did not click though hoping to see a pizza review!

quite the opposite these elegant rooms are not even 1% cheesy

Styling with Art at RiseArt.com

 

lovely readers, I'm guest blogging at The Blog of RiseArt.com today, trying to achieve the above look using a stunning original painting listed on RiseArt.com

Make sure you check it out ;)

{Food Stories} Frozen Yogurt Cake

{photos by Our Food Stories}

Looking for a cooking project for the weekend?

Or struggling to think of a dessert option for that upcoming house party?

luphia to the rescue

here is the perfect little frozen yogurt cake for summer

you're welcome ;)

receipt and photo by Our Food Stories, recipe here

The Classic Box Bag by CELINE

{Various Sources, found via PurseForum}

Under creative director Phoebe Philo, Celine has brought out some lovely bags over the past few years, no doubt helping it to become one of the hottest designer brands currently

The Classic Bag in luxurious box leather is the creme of the crop

the updated modern shape, the simple buckle & the slight curvey edges

together creates the perfect look of modern femininity

A Modern Design Home

{ via Est Magazine }

This home is the perfect example that not every modern home is all white with no furniture

while the lines and shapes are modern and clean cut

the wood panels adds warmth and style

the white marble floor is responsible for the sophisticated feel 

I also love the occasional colour splashes

& the little lamps adds to the design elements

the result is modern yet unique

The White on White

{ By The Sartorialist }

I am currently obssessed with the whole White on White look

simple, relaxed, with the perfect casual chic feel

Happy Friday ~

Bocca Di Lupo, London

{ photo by me }

Tucked away a quiet street in Soho,

this boutique restaurant is the the perfect place to sample delicious dishes from all regions of Italy

fancy the shaved radish with celeriac and pecorino from Umbria
or the roast poussin with the panzanella salad from Tuscan?
the choice is hard but can be made easier by sharing dishes with a group of friends
Just make sure you end the meal with a plate of tasty  chestnut and pistachio gelatos

The atmosphere is also lively and buzzing 
overall a very enjoyable Sunday lunch

{Beauty Talk}: Aesop Resurrection Hand Wash

{ photo by me }

talk about the best hand wash ever... 

the aromatique scent instantly washes away all the tiredness leaving you refreshed and sparkly clean

not to mention it looks pretty chic on the bathroom sink

{Artist Spotlight} Josep Moncada

{Paintings by Josep Moncada }

Refreshing and beautiful to look at, the details and movement in the waves are simply mesmerising to look at 

The Long Summer Dress

{via the theLocals.dk}

This look is perfect for the inner rock chick that lives in all of us

choose a short sleeve long dress in a deep colour (stay clear of pastel colours)

throw on a pair of ankle boots

borrow your boyfriend or dad's watch

add a small cross body bag

and there you have it, looking gorgeous is that simple