IT'S BLACK AND IT'S WHITE, AND IT'S [definitely] RIGHT

Sometimes it is difficult to keep in mind, or find inspiration that 2 drastically different design styles can harmoniously exist in one home. The combination of organic pieces thoughtfully placed against white and stunning blacks/eggplants paired with defiantly glamorous pieces makes this home intriguing and inviting... 

[via] high gloss magazine

A COZY NEW YEAR

I can't believe how long I've been away from this little blog of mine, and I'm so excited to see what the new year ahead has in store- because afterall, you, my dear readers, have made this year quite amazing!

Here in the sunny Swiss alps, I can't help but be drawn to the rustic interiors, complimented by the bright sunlight which highlights the views outside the windows far and wide...

the cozy textures...

sense of architectural history...

use of what nature provides us mixed with contemporary elements...

the fabulous furs, and at the end of the day, the plush and fluffy beds that await...

[via] decorpad, pinterest, coco+kelley,  ryan korban

ORGANIC + INVITING

Last night M and I hosted our holiday cocktail party!  After a week of preparations, it went off without a hitch and was tons of fun. However, today - I'm totally beat! I'm excited to share photos later today, but in the meantime - how gorgeous is this loft!?

[via] lattelisa

A NORWEGIAN NEST

For us Minnesotans- winter is here! It came swiftly and beautifully on Saturday morning when we woke up to what would become more than a foot of snow! [ the biggest pre-thanksgiving snowstorm in 20 years!]

All the beautiful and peaceful snow got me thinking about somewhere cozy and sweet to curl up with some hot chocolate...

In true scandinavian style, this Norwegian cottage is simple, functional, and organically stunning...

I could just picture cooking up a delicious breakfast that would linger into the afternoon here..

[via] apartment therapy