{ Give away! }

Yesterday I talked about how much mood boards inspire me, but my #1 inspiration is you! It is so inspiring to get all the lovely feedback from you, and I'm so grateful for each and every visit and comment I get!

Therefore I want to give something back to show my appreciation with a give away!

I know that many of you like garlands, so now you have the chance to win this lovely garland in yellow, black and white.

The only thing you have to do is to write me a comment in this post.

Remember to leave me your email if you are anonymous.

(Here is a little button if you want to spread the word, but not necessary)


The give away ends 31 October 2010.
It doesn't matter where you live, I will ship the gift to all parts of the world.

I will use Random.org to find the winner.

Good luck, and thank you again for visiting!

Images: Nina Holst

{ TIPS: How to find inspiration! }

Do you ever make mood boards or inspirational boards? It's actually great fun and it's very inspiring and helpful!

I created this mood board yesterday to help me get more inspiration to my blogging...

This mood board is made particularly for this autumn and it's supposed to express how I want my blog to appear, and what I want to focus on.

I arranged everything on the table and took a picture of it so I can use it as a background image on my computer. This way I can use bigger objects in my mood board as well. I don't have a wall in my office to hang a mood board on either, so a background image is a better solution for me anyway.

What do you think of my mood board? Does it reflect my blog?

I hope to see some of your mood boards as well, and it doesn't have to be about blogging. If you do make one, please let me know - I would love to see it!


Have a great Wednesday everyone!

Images: Nina Holst

{ 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 ) the last two days here in LA, and fall feels suddenly so far away again. It probably sounds strange, but I want fall back!

Thank you so much for all the nice comments on my table setting yesterday!

 It makes me very happy to hear from all of you.

Images: Nina Holst

{ Table setting }

I love having people over for dinner, and even if it's just a weekday I like to set the table nicely so my guests feel welcome. Last time I did a little extra with the napkins; I tied a twine around the napkin and I added some dried heather underneath. It gave the table a touch of autumn and made it a lot more cosy and welcoming...

I didn't use these rules, but here you have the basic rules for table setting if you need them for a dinner party someday...

 How do you set the table when you are having guests? Do you usually do anything special?

What about weekdays - do you like do something extra for yourself/family/boyfriend?

Please tell me!

Happy new week, everyone!

 Images: Nina Holst / Stylizimo.com

{ The sweetness of Sundays... }

Just popping by to wish everyone a lovely day! We have a sunny weekend here in LA, so I attend to spend most of my day outside this Sunday. What are you doing today?

 Yesterday we made pancakes and freshly made strawberry jam for lunch - it was SO GOOD!

I haven't eaten pancakes for a long time, so it was a big moment for me *smile*

Do you eat pancakes often?

 

Images: Nina Holst / Stylizimo

{ Stylish at Stylizimo.com # 5 }

Have you been on Stylizimo.com lately? Have you seen all those great inspiration pictures people have uploaded of their homes? I love peaking into other homes, it gives me so much inspiration!

Well today I want to share this fabulous hallway in "Norwegian Moods's" home. Lucky her to have this wonderful and enormous hallway. Notice the big photo of the musicians she has on the wall and the cool fireplace - I love it!

What do you think?
How would you describe your perfect hallway?

If you want more, you can see other albums on Stylizimo.com here.
You can also visit her great blog Norwegian Moods here.

If you want your home to be featured on this blog, you can sign up on Stylizimo.com here.
( Choose English or Norwegian language )
You can now also upload your DIY projects.
Everybody can join, and best of all - it's FREE, FUN and EASY!

Enjoy your Saturday!

Thank you for sharing your home at Stylizimo.com, Mona!
Images: Norwegian Moods on Stylizimo.com

{ DIY: Decorative labelling! }

I've seen that some of you bloggers have labelled your jars with Dymo labels. I found the idea so clever and pretty that I now have bought myself a Dymo machine and labelled all my jars in the kitchen.

If you like the idea you should try it too - it's very easy!

I'm very happy with the result, and I can't wait to find some more things I can label!

It's so much FUN!

Do you have a Dymo machine? What do you label in your home?

Images: Nina Holst

{ Photographer Anders Schonnemann }

Danish photographer Anders Schonnemann truly impresses me - his portfolio is fabulous! I gathered these mystical and delightful fall / wintry pictures for you today,  so you can get a peek of some of his wonderful work.

Have you heard of Anders Schonnemann before? What do you think of his work?

You can view my other posts about photographers here.

Images: Anders Schonnemann

{ 5 ways to decorate with hanging jars }

I'm always looking for pretty candle holders because they are usually very decorative and I can't really get enough of them. I found these hanging jars at Pottery Barn's website and I love the idea on how you can just fill them up with different stuff around the candle like you see here...

 

 

 

Aren't they lovely? 

My favorite is the one with the hazelnuts! Which one is yours?

I also think it would be nice to fill it up with pinecones. I've actually started to look for them already, but LA isn't exactly the place for pine trees  :)

I need to have some before Christmas time though - they are so decorative!

Thank you so much for all the lovely comments on my home office!

I truly appreciate your feedback.

Images: Pottery Barn

{ 10 tips for your home office! }

I don't know about you, but I like it nice and tidy in my home office.

This is a place we usually spend a lot of time, so why not make it a lovely place to be?

Therefore I will today give you 10 tips on what I believe is important in a home office.

1. Make sure to have a lamp that gives good light.

2. Fresh flowers is a MUST if you ask me!

3. Use a nice bowl, box or similar for minor things like paper clips, erasers and stamps.

4. A scented candle makes it always a bit more pleasant.

5. Use a decorative cup to keep all your pens in.

 

6. Have a nice and comfortable chair.

 

7. Keep it organized by saving paper in boxes / document holders or folders. Remember to mark them with what they contains.

8. Keep a notebook so you can write down your ideas and thoughts.

9. If you have room for it: Make an inspirational mood board to hang in your office.

10. Have a lovely cup for your coffee or tea

Yes,  I did clear my desk before I took these pictures *smile*

I hope this gave you some ideas on how to improve your home office.
 Are you happy with the home office you have? I would love to hear about it!
 If you want to show it to me, you can upload photos at Stylizimo.com

You can see my recent posts about home office here.

Images: Nina Holst

{ Rose Bowl Flea Market }

Last Sunday I went to the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena here in California. This is the biggest flea market I have ever been to and the selection was outstanding! There were actually too much to choose from so I couldn't decide on anything, and went out of there with only two antlers and some scrabble tiles... That means that I have to go back soon!

Oh, my gosh. You would love this place!

Rose Bowl featurures over 2,500 vendors and 15,000 to 20,000 buyers every month, so you have plenty to look at. 

They say that the Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of the most famous markets in the world.

No wonder I liked it :)

So if you're ever in California, you should pay a visit. 

Every 2nd Sunday in the month.
Bring a lot of cash!!!
9AM - 15PM

Images: Nina Holst / Stylizimo

{ DIY Projects }

Stylizimo.com has now a new category called DIY ( "Do it yourself" ) that is located under albums. Here you can find great ideas on things you can do yourself.

I hope you find these albums as inspiring as I do.  I love looking at other's DIY projects and before / after projects - such as the examples shown below.

If you have any DIY / Before & After projects you want to share on Stylizimo.com, you can upload them here. 


I look forward to being inspired by you:)

Wish you all a great start of this new week.

Happy Monday!

Images: From members on Stylizimo.com

{ Hello Saturday! }

I just wanted to wish you all a lovely Saturday! Any great plans for today?

I'm going to take a long walk in one of the canyons here in LA today!

Looking forward to do something else than sitting in front of my computer.

Enjoy your day!

♡