I ain't saying I'm a gold digger...

I'm sure you can tell from my blog that I'm a gold person. Are you? It's always catching my eye - you could probably coat a plunger in gold and I'd be pinning it!

1. I ordered this from Uncovet
2. From Zara home.
3. Pretty hair cuff
4. Industrial type for the flat (under $10)

relaxing

1. this room relaxes me (via)
2. i think i need a new blog look, maybe that's my issue
3. no my issue is the kardashians
4. i didn't just admit that on the www
5. yes i did
6. i miss bagels
7. so was their marriage fake or what?

I need this going on in my house! 
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And how are you?! It's my friday today...I love the canton I work in and all of its public catholic holidays! hell yes. I have a busy 4 days ahead though, birthday parties, going away parties, fajita parties, france for a christmas market, christmas shopping, catching up on running, catching up on blogging and catching up on doing nothing (somewhere in there hopefully). And then before I know it it will be Monday :( lame!

Hi Monday.

I want this bed! (Good post for a Monday morning)

P.S. Village is on FB, are you? Let me know so we can connect!

Luzern Lamp by Hugo Kretz (again, I know)

I Last week I guest posted at Life and It's Other Drugs about our new lamp that is a panorama picture of luzern - you can read why we got it and what it means to us on her blog.  I'm posting about it here too because..well, it's my blog and I can ;)  I did want to draw more attention to the artist though - Hugo Kretz. He has a line of designs from the past year that I'm dreaming of purchasing. I love his idea of "responsible design", or, "solid things that last". He says,

"The design resist trends, with the risk of being understated or even boring. However, the clear goal in my mind is that they are designs which can be enjoyed by their owners now and well in to the future".

Well said! (Although, I'm pretty sure the lamp is the least boring thing I've ever purchased :)) (there is one of sydney also, and plans for more..)

Door mat: need this so bad!

Oh you have no idea how many times I look up to see the train conductor step in to my car to check tickets and then immediately...sinking feeling in chest and stomach because I forgot my wallet and it's so so so embarassing because everyone thinks you are trying to ride free. This has happened way too often for me - SO instead of just trying to be responsible and remembering my wallet I'm ordering this instead!
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Country Kitchens, a Guest Post by Branda

Today I'm really happy to have Mariana and Paula from Branda guest post here. They are the sweetest and have been a long time sponsor of Village - I really hope you enjoy this post, I think they worked hard to make it!! You can find them at their blog, The 4 in One or on Twitter and Facebook!

Who never dreamed of having one of those farm kitchens, smelling freshly baked cake and a steaming cup of coffee? The kitchen in the photo is just the one of those dreams, with shelves full of copper pans, old utensils, wooden spoons, enameled pots, spice racks and thousands of objects that have much to tell. Here are some must have suggestions.

1. Old Vintage Farm House Kitchen Utensils by OurModernHistory
2. Set of 5 antique french copper pans pots with hand cast iron and tin lined c.1920 by OldintheAttic
3. White Enameled Colander by ZigZagWay
4. Large Dutch Oven Cherry Wood Spoon by fortremington
5. Primitive Serving Tray by lislynn6755
6. Stoneware Butter Churn 4 Gallon by cynthiasattic
7. Pair of Oak Painted Farm Chic Straight Back Chairs by assemblage333
8. White Enamel Canister Set by SundayBrocantes
9. Vintage White Enamel Stock Pot With Lid by OurModernHistory
10. Vintage French Rolling Pin and Towel by SundayBrocantes
11. Pair of Vintage White Enamel Coffee Pots by joma123
12. Pair of Vintage Wood Cutting Board by FrogGoesToMarket
13. Egg Beater Vintage 1920s by Klassic
14. Antique French Wire Egg Basket by jeremysmith1985
15. Vintage Mid Century Wooden 12 jar spice Rack by funretro
16. Primitive Country Plate Rack Kitchen by redroosterbab

Bike Shelf

This is genius.  (via)

I'm loving this summer, how about you?!

These are perfect for summer. Word.

Vacation was incredible, seriously, I want to relive that week and a half always and always! Can't wait to share pics with you. Now I have to get back to real life...you know how that is, the whole after vacation thing? yeahh....

Pinteresting: Last 4 Pins

I was all hesitant to sign up for pinterest (here's mine) because did I reallly need another thing. but I did. and I've never looked back.

1/ anthro shirt {via jenniferhagler pinterest}

2/ pour porter purse {via destined to design}

3/ vintage book {via sugar cube vintage}

4/ dining room look {via inattendu}

Have an amazing weekend! We're leaving today for Venice with our visiting friends (they are ambitious euro travelers in their time here)! Gondola man, here I come! (Do you have any recommendations?)

P.S. Few more days of traveling then I can catch up with you guys, can't wait!!!!

Did you enter the Pop Pop Portraits giveaway???????

Fresco Towels

In my years and years of living, I've never felt so strongly about towels (except for my awesome lisa frank beach towel in middle school of course) but these Fresco towels are pretty awesome and they mutually want to be in my bathroom, I'm pretty sure.
(via dilly dallas)

Sway Sofa

I am a total house cat, I lounge around - if couches could be soul mates, this would be "the one"

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Apartments/Decor

This apartment melts my heart. The parquet flooring is what does me in.
{via Black. White. Yellow}

P.S Thank you to Ana from Live and Enliven Designs for my new header!! I finally gave it up to the professionals =) She was amazing to work with and SO patient (which is a good thing because I might win the pickiest client award!). I'd definitely encourage you to check out her work, I love everything she touches. Thanks ana!

P.S.S.   Today I did a guest post about me and moving to Switzerland over at Simply Colette if you want to check it out.
We instantly bonded because Switzerland happens to be one of her favorite places and she does photography getaways here! Also, she was just in London for the royal wedding and shared some awesome pictures...she's such a cool girl :)

Rooms in Helsinki

I feel like these rooms are a prime example of investing in things that you love, minimalism and surrounding yourself with carefully curated items - something I'm working on. And now that we'll be moving to a new flat in the city, I am a sponge for decorating options and changing some things up! (not sure I love that term - "sponge",  but anyway)
{My recent purchases towards this goal are here}

(Via Sanctuary)

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Circular Bookshelf

Way cool.
So, I'm working on Roma pics...but now is a good time to vent that Picasa randomly deleted all of the pictures I uploaded from my camera from Rome - and they are nowhere to be found. Like, not even in the trashcan. WTH. So, I must re do it all. happy monday bye!
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Wine Bottle Candle Holders

Ummm dear santa, i know it's early and all but it's just an idea...

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Stuff for Home

pretty things to fill a house with.

Wine bottle stops, a blanket, and a cushion cover.

Gute wochenende amigos!! I'll be enjoying carnival festivities and stressing out about finding/making a costume for Saturday night. You?

PS. The winner of the a lovely, little shop giveaway is Dawn from The Alternative Wife .  Thanks for entering and thanks for the giveaway Chelsea!!

P.S.S. Is Brideblu doing a giveaway on Monday? IDK.

Hi!

 

Pretty bedrooms!
(via apartmenttherapy)
(via framing spaces)

Have a restful weekend!

P.S.  Not that H&M doesn't get around the blogosphere, but I legitimately am interested in this whole Elin Kling thing 

And also...I loved this "Closet Must-Haves" post from Zipped!

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for my bar and some Links...

  Ever since setting my eyes on these, my life feels a little bit less complete. (the dramatics! the things mark must deal with!)(bottles via and on etsy)
 Have a great weekend, yo! I'm not sure where the weekend will take me - eating out with some friends and hopefully something to kick the post-seeingallofmybestestfriendsandfamilyintheUS blues :(  What are you up to?  (besides reading all these!)

Internet Happenings I am fond of.

• This December in San Fran video -  you will love it. Promise.
• A perfect DIY Bokeh tutorial.
• Best wedding invitations yet - book themed.
• DIY turban - love.
• 11 Bloggers, 11 Resolutions at Purple Lips and Perfect Smiles
• Did you catch the 'A Hasty Life' It's in the Bag Blog Crawl? - Peep in to tons of purses..
• Mario Kart Love Song...so fun! 
• A father and daughter duet singing everyones fave, "Home" 
• You've seen these astrology necklaces right? But did you hear that our signs have shifted?

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Amore

I saw this bedroom at Debby's blog, Inspired Design, and it was instant amore..