Tuff & Snorkig

Moving time

2011-07-06T04:21:00.000-07:00

We are moving, please follow us to http://biancaleoni.blogspot.com/ . All recent postings will move on over to the new blog as well.

See you there

Logo design

2011-04-27T11:26:00.000-07:00

I have been looking for fun, elegant logo designs for a project of my own and came upon this designer, Louise Fili. She specializes in logo package, restaurant and book design. But I like the mix and the style of her designs. Check out her website for more

Leo girly room

2011-04-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

Cutest girlroom ever, the leo carpet makes it a bit cool as well.

picture from ludviksdal.blogspot.com

2011-02-17T05:54:00.000-08:00

NYC Housewife

2011-02-17T05:21:00.001-08:00

Kelly Killoren, one of the famous NYC Housewives, has a sense of style that I fall for. Kind of relaxed yet fun style.

kiddie rooms

2011-02-17T05:15:00.000-08:00

Kiddie rooms that inspire....me at least. As I am sure most of you have noticed I am a whiteoholic

Beautiful House - I want

2011-02-17T05:08:00.001-08:00

House by architect Pål Ross, voted most beautiful house in Sweden a while ago. Love the open space, high ceilings and all the light
. Wouldn't mind having one of these houses

Perfect for summer fun

2010-01-28T06:43:00.000-08:00

Dresses and tunics from Jens Pirate Booty

cool belts

2010-01-28T06:26:00.001-08:00

Cecilia De Bucourt is the former argetinian model turned fashion designer who has designed these belts. Want one now...or two.

2009-12-28T09:45:00.000-08:00

also in love the the jewelry from melindamaria.com. Tons of celebrity have them. Just very unique and fun and I want...

Love love love want want want

2009-12-28T09:33:00.000-08:00

Cutest camcorder from Riviera. Check it out together with others at www.dxgusa.com

how cool are these

2009-09-08T02:51:00.000-07:00

Love these cow clogboots from Sanita.

clog boots from sanita Bilden kommer från have2have.se!

Very Chic(a)

2009-02-04T08:20:00.001-08:00

Saw this home at Daisy Pink Cupcake, and fell in love with it, it is so girly, bright and sunnay and happy. I want to be there.

impressionen

2008-12-11T07:30:00.000-08:00

For those of you who haven't seen German Impressionen homepage. You should really take a look at www.impressionen.de They have a fun mix of clothing, home decor, furniture and accessories. Plus it is an inspirational page to look at.

Pet Shop Girls

2008-12-11T06:37:00.000-08:00

Don't know why I always keep falling for these pet shops. Oslo Norway has a really cute one called Pet Shop Girls. There you can find things that aren't so easy to find anywhere else. Take a look at their website http://www.petshopgirls.no/.

2008-11-22T01:56:00.000-08:00

Norwegian company Lull has created this lamp that opens and closes like a flower. Fun idea.

Twiggy

2008-10-20T03:15:00.000-07:00

What first brought my attention to Horchow was this twig chandelier, it would be such a fun accent to my otherwise very white home. The site had some other fun stuff as well that cought my eye, some way over the top but overall worth taking a look at.

Old School - in real life

2008-10-13T08:19:00.000-07:00

This is from an article from Bobedre.dk where the owners of this living space, made an amazing home in an old school. Just take a look at the wonderful windows.

Outdoor inspiration

2008-10-13T05:16:00.000-07:00

From a garden that inspired me to want to make a huge difference in my garden.

Environmental friendly buildings

2008-10-13T04:42:00.000-07:00

Alys Beach, is an eco-focused Florida beach community. The buildings are inspired by the architecture of Bermuda and Guatemala.
Exterior masonry walls and concrete tile roofs, reflect sunlight and keep the homes significantly cooler. From Traditional Home

Time for Halloween

2008-10-13T04:13:00.000-07:00

Fall has never been my time of year, usually like it more when it is warm and sunny, however I have always loved halloween, I think it is such a fun holiday. And you get to dress out....

Peaceful bath

2008-10-13T03:52:00.000-07:00

Another peaceful place is this bathroom, also featured in bobedre.dk.

ibiza style

2008-10-13T03:20:00.000-07:00

At first sight I thought it was a hotel, but it is a private villa in Ibiza. French furniture and interior designer bruno Raymond is the owner of this luxury villa. The style is white, white, white minimalistic, which i find very peaceful. Photos from bobedre.dk

More from my boutique

2008-10-08T01:49:00.001-07:00

It is so dark in the shop this time of year. Waiting for summer and sun

Bright and airy

2008-09-29T07:38:00.000-07:00

Slettvoll catalogue has inspiring, fun and beautiful pictures. This is exactl the stles that I love. Airyand bright. Have a look at their catalogues at Slettvoll

Danish once again

2008-09-23T05:52:00.000-07:00

Picture and inspiration from BoBedre. Amazing house with luxurious rooms.

Mamma Mia what a movie

2008-09-08T04:34:00.000-07:00

Saw Mamma Mia the movie the other day, such a great movie, beautiful settings, great actors. Music is absolutely great!! I walked out with a big smile on my face, because it really makes you happy.

White Peacock

2008-09-08T02:39:00.000-07:00

I have fallen in love with white peacocks, especially I love the painting in the picture below. Anyone know where I can get a hold of something similar??

Have a look at the painting in the background...nice...

Bring home a zebra

2008-09-01T15:29:00.001-07:00

Pictures are from New Yorks Social Diary and Miles Redd home. I have fallen in love with his studded zebra doors, which he has designed himself.

2008-09-01T14:57:00.000-07:00

The Danes have a way of simple elegance, with attention to detail. Same way with their clothes, there is alays something that gets your attention. This airy, white home is in Denmark and from BoBedre

Graham & Green

2008-08-22T07:21:00.000-07:00

Graham&Green has an online shop with clothing, accessories, furniture, decorative items, etc. All their products are unique looking. There is always something that you want from their site after looking at it.

Emroidered Kaftan £49

Faux Snakeskin Chair and Table £395 and £495

Mint Blue Dress £159
Blockprint Sundress £41

Embroidered indoor boots £39.95

The Rug Company

2008-08-22T06:36:00.000-07:00

Big rugs are so hard to find, especially nice ones. The rug company has a huge range of big beautiful carpets, they have also a catalogue where you can see the carpets in a beautiful environment. have a look.

Plain inspiration

2008-08-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

Some pictures just make me take another look, either just for inspiration, they make me happy, they relate to something, maybe something in my house that they make me realise that it is possible to redo into something nicer. Anyway the following are just pictures I like that I find something extra about, just plain inspiration. Here are a few of them. All of them are from housetohome.co.uk

Tin Inspiration

2008-08-20T13:49:00.001-07:00

Living etc had an article that caught my eye. I specificly fell for the tin ceiling, I thought it was a fun idea for all those boring ceilings out there. This is from Australian interior stylist Sibella Court's Tribeca loft apartment in NYC

Fresh White

2008-08-18T01:31:00.000-07:00

I have been on the lookout for white leather seats, any kind, and now IKEA acctually had a new type which I already love without having seen it live. I think it is such a fresh look.

picture IKEA via http://roomservice.blogg.se/

picture brocadehome.com www.zgallery.com

picture florapatricia.dk

Koloni Garden

2008-08-09T01:13:00.000-07:00

Koloni Garden is a cafe in Stockholm, it is a really cozy cafe in a different way. You sit amongst flowers and interior that are for sale, and in the background you hear birds singing. It is like being outdoors but you are indoors at a shopping mall. Everytime I am in Stockholm I go here, just like the atmosphere.

New season

2008-08-08T12:28:00.000-07:00

The best part about going from summer to fall are all the new catalogues and collections coming out. One of my favorite is Zara Home, they always have really inspiring, beautiful pictures.

Suburban Girl

2008-08-06T02:35:00.001-07:00

I saw Suburban Girl the movie, also known as Girls Guide to Hunting and Fishing. The movie itself was allright, however I totally fell for the clothing in the movie that Sarah Michelle Gellar wore. I think it is Patricia Fields whom was the costume designer here too, and you can never go wrong then. Unfortunatly I couldn't find so many pictures on the web, but to give you a glimpse

Wedding bliss

2008-08-06T01:56:00.000-07:00

Went to a summerwedding this weekend. Weddings are always fun. I have always been a big fan of the way they have been put together, different themes and the decor. People are so creative and there are so many ways of doing it. Wedding planner was once a profession I could see myself doing, however the requests for one here is not so big. But that doesn't stop me from buying wedding magazines. The brides cafe has an amazing site, all the pictures are so inspiring and beautiful.

Playful Tea-time

2008-08-01T14:50:00.001-07:00

Jorine Oosterhoff is the woman whom has designed these fairytale like tea time sets. Why not put marmalade in a cup with legs. These are glased on the inside but not on the outside, which makes the finish cool and matte.

She also has this cute lamp, that I probably would buy if I saw it in a store, just take a lok at the pattern it makes..

Summer Time

2008-07-29T04:26:00.000-07:00

I have had a summerbreak as I am sure that some of you have noticed, but I am back!!
I wish I had spent my summer in this houseboat somewhere on the Swedish west-coast, however that is not the case I have worked every single day, that is what you have to to when you really really want to have your own business.....
Pictures are from Skona Hem

Seven Minutes

2008-07-09T08:51:00.000-07:00

Seven Minutes was founded and designed by twins Dina and Lina and is a series of exclusive handmade clutches, handbags, accessories etc

Nature calls

2008-07-09T07:41:00.000-07:00

Bleu Nature produce furinture and accessories from driftwood mainly. Inspired by my previous post "mysique hotel" I had to look it up. Together with white walls, it looks really fresh

Driftwood and metal, designed for outdoor. H 180cm, l 212cm

Sofa H 60 x d 120 x l 220 cm, 45.400 kr., Bleu Nature.

Lookalike-tree round carpet. 190 cm, from Sacre Coeur.

Lamp H 170 cm

Table lamp H 60 cm

Lambskin plaid and pouf grainy leather.

Sideboard, driftwood and stone H 95cm

My favorite house right now

2008-07-09T02:50:00.000-07:00

Love this house and everything about it, light airy, white, tropical feel and absolutely beautiful. This house belongs danish furniture designer Morten Georgsen. Located in Valencia, Spain. See the whole article from Bo Bedre here

behind the big wall is the following...

Mystique

2008-07-09T02:18:00.000-07:00

On the cliffs in Santorini, Greece lies this white tropical style hotel. It has 18 suites and villas with amazing views over the clear blue waters and the volcano.

Bolina

2008-07-07T14:09:00.000-07:00

Bolina is a lifestyle store in Norway, I like it because it has such a unique mix with new and old interior, clothing and accessories. I especially like the tables on the bottom photos.

Jvin bag

2008-07-07T13:30:00.001-07:00

Does anyone know? Can anybody help me? I found fashion accessorie brand Jvin Bags. However I can´t find the wholesellers or the manufacturers, think they are a Korean brand but not sure. Would love to know more about them. These found at yesstyle.com

Froggy

2008-07-07T13:22:00.000-07:00

Key ring , have this in my shop together with alot of other things but it is so cute I had to share it, you will soon be able to get this among other things from my online shop www.carinjo.nu. Site is right now under construction, but will be up and running soon

Pret a porter,..net a porter

2008-07-07T12:55:00.000-07:00

Netaporter has amazing designer stuff and updates regularly This could be called a modern coctail dress from Azzaro € 1 455

Oversized exotic shoulder bag from Cavalli - a super glamorous way to carry around work. Only € 1 437....

I want these

2008-07-07T12:48:00.001-07:00

I really really would love to have these Giuseppe Zanotti calfskin boots. However my wallet says no to € 1 383,99 right now.

2008-07-03T11:04:00.000-07:00

Very special indeeeeed, this sofa is designed by Alessandro Dubini, with white leather and looks almost like a piece of art rather than a sofa. Kind of fun. Pic from Stylepark.com

Coastal Living

2008-07-03T10:55:00.001-07:00

Another amazingly inpiring home from Skona Hem. Love the mix, the coastal feel the colours and the way everything just comes together. The Ownes have decorated with antique furniture and accessories from France, Belgum, and Sweden. take a good look at the staircase on the last picture, isn't it wonderful or what...

On Four Wheels

2008-06-18T05:37:00.000-07:00

New ideas for outdoor-living. This caravan has been painted and decorated into a beautiful outdoor space. From Sköna Hem

Storybook Living

2008-06-18T05:16:00.000-07:00

From Swedish magazine Sköna Hem, a storybook house from 1882. Love the house and garden with the fresh white colour against the beutiful green and lavender coloured garden

Miranda Meilleur

2008-06-15T07:19:00.000-07:00

Miranda Meilleur is artist in residence at Manchester City College in the jewellery department where she is developing new ranges of work and acquiring fine jewellery making skills.

Simonsen

2008-06-15T02:10:00.000-07:00

Inspiration from bobedre.dk . Desiggner Karen Vedel-Simonsen from Munthe plus Simonsen shows her summerhouse in Denmark. She has picked out the best parts from Scandinavia, Bali, India and Marocco. As their clothing line this is just as nice and interesting. I also have an earlier post with Simonsens house (not summer house) check it out, it is soo nice as well

Andersen & Lauth

2008-06-08T14:33:00.001-07:00

Icelandic Fashion, Andersen & Lauth Reykjavik has amazing collections.

Kalasform

2008-06-02T11:40:00.000-07:00

Kalasform has these chic, cute cupcake wrappers and sandwich papers, just to make it a bit more fun

Half Moon Montego Bay

2008-05-29T07:51:00.000-07:00

For years I saved this exact picture (below) Saw it in a magazine maybe 10 years ago and just loved the looks of it.

Now ten years later I found the exact same picture again and it turns out itis an exclusive hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
So I am thinking there must be a meaning with this. I think I must go there!!

Saipua

2008-05-26T02:18:00.000-07:00

Saipua is a small family owned business located in the Hudson Valley, They make soaps that are carefully crafted in small batches using food-grade vegetable oils, butters, herbs and extracts. Each bar is hand cut, air dried and cured

Saipua products are currently sold in small boutiques across the US and in their shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

The shop in Red Hook also offers a unique array of fresh seasonal flowers for passersby, weddings and special events.

Outdoor Space

2008-05-21T06:59:00.000-07:00

In the summertime I want to spend most of my time outside one way or another, here are some inspiration from Southern Living, Coastal Living on outdoor spaces.

From the gallery at my home ideas

Garden party

2008-05-20T07:58:00.000-07:00

Garden party, time for inspiration..

www.countryliving.com

These cute mini shakers feature faux crocodile leather and chic colors to help the hostess shake things up in style! ($26.95 at Wrapables)

Eggstra Fun Gifts

2008-05-20T07:18:00.001-07:00

Robin's egg blue vegetable based French-milled soap with a hint of chamomiile & meadowsweet. The eggs are nested in an attractive glass apothecary jar or in a unique blue box.

Garden Fairies

2008-05-19T15:10:00.000-07:00

Keep these garden fairies in the yard just for looks or for help with the gardening....

www.impressionen.de

Lazy days

Any of these would work for my lazy days in the sun.

www.impressionen.de

Summerparty

2008-05-19T14:50:00.001-07:00

Love this table it looks so inviting.

Porch Makeover

2008-05-19T14:03:00.001-07:00

There is not always a lot that needs to be done when making over either an outdoor room, porch or terrace. Paint, flowers and ideas. These are pictures from pointviewclick.com. Just had to put the amazing door in there too.

Leja

2008-05-14T08:02:00.000-07:00

The new addition.

Elephant Umbrella

2008-05-14T07:41:00.000-07:00

I am on the lookout for a so called elephant umbrella that they used for a purpose of course and decoration earlier in the years on elephant rides. These are from notonthehighstreet.com

Max Mara Bags

2008-05-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

Bags are from MaxMara, called "Dominique". Comes in colors as shown red, purple, white.
via elle.se

Heavenly pastries

2008-05-13T10:50:00.000-07:00

I don't think anyone has missed out on the "macaron", the colorful doubel- decker from Ladurée. It is said that they sell fifteen thousand of them every day. that says it all...they must be heavenly.

Stylish in the rain

2008-05-10T14:01:00.000-07:00

I am expecting it to be sun for the rest of summer now, however if there will be rain one day , I'll be prepared. Super stylish rain coat/cape from Echo design $125.

Marocco I am back

2008-05-07T12:20:00.000-07:00

I am back again liking all these maroccan decor, for a while it was just everywhere, a lot of quite ugly things. However now I like getting just a signature piece that really speaks to me. and I just love these lamps from Villa Collection

The Royal Cafe

2008-05-07T12:05:00.000-07:00

Place I would like to visit, the royal cafe in Copenhagen Denmark. Known for their "Smushi" - Danish open sandwiches prepared like sushi..However I like the interior as well, like candy for the eye..

THE ROYAL CAFE, we gave our imagination absolutely free rein within the themes of Danishness, design, our royal heritage and humour, says Lo Østergaard, who is the interior stylist and one of the driving forces behind the new café along with Rud Christiansen and Royal Copenhagen. from visitcopenhagen.com

Moonstruck

2008-05-06T12:28:00.000-07:00

Pure Austrian Design light objects are slip casted and perforated – each sphere is 100 % handcrafted. There are no stencils used for the flower pattern, which makes each piece unique. Lovely.

Netzwerk designed by Mano Designs

They look like porcelain, but they are soft and unbreakable. The bowls are made of thermoplastic material, injected by hand.

Poolparty

2008-05-05T15:56:00.000-07:00

Let's have a poolparty here at the Raleigh Hotel in Florida, a luxurious boutique hotel in South Beach. with a magnificant pool

Naeem Khan

2008-05-05T15:39:00.000-07:00

Naeem Khan from his spring summer 08 collection

Tribal Inspired

2008-05-05T15:26:00.001-07:00

Earlier I wrote about necklaces that you could build an entire outfit around, than I found Bea Valdes Jewellry and bags, and I totally fell in love. Talk about pieces of art. You have to check out her site, there are soo many things there I just want..

Rachel Roy and Bea Valdes

Silky Smooth

2008-05-05T15:08:00.000-07:00

Kumi Kookon mare makers of fine silkproducts. They look extremely comfortable, and good-looking just take a look at the beautiful night gown called "paris gown" I could just as well have a night on the town in this...

Mirror Mirror on the wall....

2008-05-04T15:16:00.000-07:00

http://www.brandvanegmond.nl/ has this whimsical mirror, certainly a mirror that you'll notice. Visit their homepage, where you'll see more of their furniture.

Barn Inspiration

2008-05-04T14:28:00.000-07:00

This is from a Swedish tv show calles "sommartorpet", and it shows the transformation from an old barn into a new luxurious space. It sure is inspiring.

Marlene Birger House

2008-05-04T14:02:00.000-07:00

bobedre.dk payed a visit to Marlene Birger, founder of Day Birger and Mikkelsen and then her own brand Marlene Birger. Below is her home in Denmark where she has an awsome mix of finds from all over the world. Love the multi-cultural feel. Even though there are a lot of things it all comes toghether so nicely.

Organic Pioneers

2008-05-04T13:43:00.000-07:00

Stewart + Brown designs beautiful pieces and to top it off they are all organic as well.

Tony Cohen

2008-05-04T13:33:00.000-07:00

Tony Cohen is a designer from Amsterdam. After working as a designer for several brands he started his own brand in 2004, and we are soo happy for that.

Big Necklaces

2008-05-04T13:26:00.000-07:00

These are definetely neclaces to build an entire outfit around. They are amazing looking pieces of art. Made with stones and pearls on a silk bottom.

www.robertafreymann.com

RJ Graziano

Wedding Cake Toppers

2008-04-28T11:08:00.000-07:00

My glass slipper has beautiful cake toppers, quite pricy, but gorgeous.

RedFootRevolution

2008-04-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

Redfoot revolution has a collection for hurting partyfeet. These lightweight ballerinas you just fold up and put in your party bad, for use when your stiletto feet has had enough. Could be found in different colours and looks at http://www.redfootrevolution.co.uk/ for about £25.

Victor & Rolf

2008-04-28T10:57:00.000-07:00

Victor & Rolf has these upp side down interior in their Milan store, it is a little confusing´at first sight, but take a hard look and you´ll see how it all comes together. Kind of fun.

Luellas Boudoir

2008-04-28T10:54:00.001-07:00

Luellas Boudoir has these delicate shrugs, perfect for the summer wedding. There is also an online shop with shoes, jewellery, hair accessories, bags etc. All very feminine and delicate.

Like these

2008-04-27T12:37:00.000-07:00

These are from edge gems, from their dimentions collection. Soothing!

Danish Day

2008-04-27T12:30:00.000-07:00

Danish Day has a beautiful range of home products, love the stool, reminds me of one from my childhood days.

Feng Shui

2008-04-27T12:17:00.000-07:00

Find your balance. Clodagh is the designer who looks into Feng Shui to bring balance to Koehlers new City Spa bathroom design series.

Time after time

2008-04-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

Nextag has these wallclocks, fun, funky, beautiful. you can get your time any way you want it.

Design by us

2008-04-26T14:05:00.001-07:00

Design by us has these fun designs, I especially like the mirror frame, which can be used as a frame to an 19 inch flat screen tv. unfortunatly 19 inches is the biggest they can go. Hopefully they'll have one for bigger tv:s soon. The carpet comes in different colours and is just lovely.

Fashion for man's best friend

2008-04-23T08:10:00.000-07:00

Love this little shop, mostly just for the looks of it. It is a dog shop in Amsterdam. Unfortunatlely the name of the shop has dissapered along the way, had to show it anyway.

My Boutique

2008-04-23T06:05:00.000-07:00

My Boutique, Carinjo, is located in Strömstad, Sweden. It is a a small lifestyle boutique with a mix of interior, clothing, jewelry, footwear and accessories. I carry brands like D'ahrling, Oxmo, Munthe Plus Simonsen, Cream, Branting etc.

Pastel Inspiration

2008-04-20T13:24:00.000-07:00

Inspiration from Chic Shack

Wonderful Flower

2008-04-20T12:54:00.001-07:00

These wonderful paintings are from Claire Basler. More paintings can be seen at http://www.clairebasler.com/

Illustrator

2008-04-20T12:35:00.000-07:00

Bella Pilar is the woman behind these fab illustrations

Old? New? Old? New?

2008-04-20T12:11:00.000-07:00

At first sight this might not look like a brand new laptop. Have a look how datamancer has transformed a completely new Hewlett-Packard ZT1000 laptop into this...

Cute as a cupcake

2008-04-20T06:15:00.000-07:00

You are about to see something extremely cute, these laser-cut cupcake wrappers are from http://www.estiloweddings.com/, and could almost be served as a treat themselves.