Interiors: Kitchen Rugs

Via Black*Eiffel

I'm curious, do you have a rug in your kitchen? They really look fantastic on these kitchens but is it practical? Is it mainly for decor, or does it has a functional purpose? 

Via Lonny Mag

Via Get It Girl Style

Via Amber Interior Design

Via Amber Interior Design via 6th Street Design School

Etsy File: Rachel Rose

1. Silk Tee Coral & Raven Blue, 2. Silk Tee Scatter Dot in Coral & Raven Blue, 3. Silk Tee Mimic Dot in Coral & Raven Blue

Aren't these blouses strikingly beautiful? These silk blouses hand painted by Rachel Rose really caught my eye, they are perfect in every sense.

Happy weekend!

Kowloon, Hong Kong

I hope you have a great weekend! Here are a couple of things I liked this week:

> If you like shoes you're going to like, no not like, love this.

> I like this.

> An admirable act of courage.

> If you live in SF you really don't want to miss it!

> Is her skirt what I think it is?

> This looks delicious.

* Photo by Gaby Burger

Fashion File: Aritzia

1.Talula Betsy Blouse, 2. Wilfred Quest Tank, 3. Talula Edie Dress, 4. Wilfred Jeanne Dress, 5. Talula Babaton Bette Tank, 6. Le Fou by Wilfred Coeur Sleeveless Blouse

I'm still debating whether or not to go to Toronto by myself with Matthew a couple of weeks before our R&R. If I do, I'll head over to one of my favorite stores: Aritzia. I already went online (of course I did) to check up what's currently in the store and bookmarked a couple of items to get ;)

Design File: Bisazza Mosaico

I'm blown away by the mosaic creations by Bisazza, an Italian producer of glass mosaic for both interior and exterior decor, don't you think they are stunning?

Spotted File: The Camo Jacket

Viviana Volpicella via Garance Dore

Tailor of Sterling Style

Via All The Pretty Birds

Blair of Atlantic-Pacific

 Alicia from Cheetah is the New Black

Great Finds File: Pretty Penny

I just found these screen printed bags on Etsy from Pretty Penny and I think they would be perfect to take to the beach or to the local market to get fruits, veggies and bread, don't you think?

Cool Things File: Tape Hooks

How cool are these tape hooks created by the Japanese group Torafu Architects? Can you believe they are actually made from paper? Yeap, the paper is soaked, curled and then dried in this shape, allowing it to sustain the weight of small accessories.
* Via Dezeen

Tips File: Wearing Leopard + Dots

From top to bottom: Topshop Circle Polka Skirt, Giambattista Valli Leopard-print silk-organza top, Marc Jacobs Polka Dot Short, Topshop Polka Dot Pleat Top, Sea Leopard Short, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Polka-dot Cotton and silk-blend top, Tory Burch Reva Leopard-print Ballerina Flats, Miu Miu Polka-dot Cotton-poplin Dress, Zara Leopard Wedge

Remember last week's post on animal print and polka dots? Well, here are a couple of ideas on how to achieve the same look. Hope they inspire you!

Interiors File: Baskets!

Via The Style Files

Decorating your walls with baskets? I think this is a pretty good idea if you are short on art, I especially love how they have been styled in these spaces, don't you think?

PS: We had such a busy weekend that feels good to finally catch up (a little though) with the blogosphere...hope you had a great weekend!

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West Elm

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Happy Weekend

Jellyfish at the Underwater World, Sentosa Island, Singapore

 We are having some friends over from Noumea, so we're excited to spend the weekend with them. Here a couple of things I really liked this week:

> Beyond thrilled to guest post here

> Grey is one of my favorite colors, so naturally I fell for this top.

> An awesome blog that I just discovered.

> This looks interesting...the options are endless.

> Totally true.

> Completely in love with this (might get it for summer) via Eat.Live.Shop

Hope you have a great weekend. I'm still kinda traumatized from my encounter....and some horror related stories I just heard :(

1x3 Ways File: The Maxi Dress

Theory Yellow Gold Tylie Intellect Maxi Dress

I love the versatility of the Maxi dress. You can dress it up, dress it down, go casual, boho, elegant, basically anything you want. And if you go with a solid one your options are endless ;)

1. Theory Yellow Gold Maxi Dress, 2. Vila Knitted Jacket, 3. Nine West Pendant Necklace, 4. Fendi Large Peekaboo Bag, 5. Hermes Cape Cod Watch, 6.Stuart Weitzman Leather Crisscross Espadrille

1. Theory Yellow Gold Maxi Dress, 2. 3.1 Phillip Lim Wide Woven Lattice Belt, 3. Leifsdottir Water Boa Leather Jacket, 4. H&M Sunglasses, 5. Badgley Mischka Cherise Leather Satchel, 6. Rebecca Minkoff Cassidy Bracelet, 7. Butterfly by Matthew Williamson Wrap Around Studded Friendship Bracelet, 8. Reiss Clairey Chain Detail Flat

1. Theory Yellow Gold Maxi Dress, 2. Forever 21 Braided Rope Belt, 3. Calypso St. Barth for Target Ombre Floppy Hat, 4. Braided Pendant Long Necklace, 5. Ditsy Floral Cross Body Bag, 6. Michael Kors Gold-plated Wrap Chronograph Watch, 7. Christian Louboutin Hola Chica Flat Sandal

Babies & Kids File: Smallable

1. Stella McCartney Baby Emma Outfit, 2. Stella McCartney Baby Starling Grey Outfit, 3. Emile et Ida Eloise Eloise Baby Swimsuit, 4. Emile et Ida Elisa Baby Swimsuit, 5. Emile et Ida Fairfold Baby Swimsuit, 6. Douuod Elastina Light Blue Romper, 7. Louis Louise Eugenie Baby Bird Romper, 8. L'Esprit de Luna Old Pink Romper, 9. Baby Bloch Flounced Powder Pink Ballerina Shoes, 10. Babe & Tess Flowered Belt

 I came across this great online shop called Smallable and let me tell you they have the most stylish, adorable and cool babies and kids products. I mean, aren't these pieces gorgeous? They have a great selection of products but the baby girl stuff caught my eye (having a baby boy doesn't mean I can't have a peek at the girl's stuff right?) Make sure to check it out!

Untitled File: Encounter of the "X" kind

 Via Pinterest

I apologize for the personal and unrelated content of this post. You see, what happened to me today was one of those things that linger on your mind for the whole day (OK, it has only been 3 5 hours, but still).

First let me give you some context so that you can understand my experience better. I live in "the island". The island as in LOST. I'm not exaggerating, nor trying to be funny, I truly live in the Island. I'm the "others", I'm part of the Dharma Initiative, only that Dharma here is a huge mining company messing with nature instead experimenting with it. The only difference is that you can locate us on a map, our food is not labeled with dharma stickers and you can get off the island every 6 months by plane (no submarine). As for the rest, is quite similar. Our houses are yellowish, there is a book club, everyone at the site wears an uniform and our "Ben" likes to fire people instead of kill them. And there is the jungle, wild wild jungle, just as in Lost.

So, now that I have given you some context I can move forward to tell you about today. Today was THE DAY. From the bottom of my heart, or shall I say, the very deep in my head, I knew this day would come. I've been living in the island for almost 4 months and everyone has said it: the day will come. For some it has been longer, for others shorter, but for me it was today.

It started very good, I was really happy that after 2 consecutive days of pouring rain I was able to go out for a run. The day was beautiful: blue sky, sun shinning bright, not hot, just perfect for a morning run.

I was on my daily routine: wake up, quick shower, running clothes on, give Matthew a bottle, prepare everything, change him, on the stroller, and out for a run. Or I think I was. The problem is, between changing Matthew and putting him on the stroller something happened. As I walked into the kitchen to get to the entrance room I saw it. I panicked. It creep everything out of me. The most horrendous, disgusting, revolting creature: A giant Centipede, and by giant I mean almost 10 inches long and 1.2 inches wide. Centipedes are venomous, a single bite can cause fever, chills, swelling, weakness (not to mention huge pain) and in children can even cause anaphylactic shocks. And they are everywhere here in the island!

To make things worst I had left my phone at the entrance (remember when I said I was getting prepared for a run?) So I couldn't call husband to ask him what to do (obviously the answer would have been: kill it) or to seek comfort (let's face it I needed someone to hear me screaming). Shoes were right next to it so that was out of the equation. Just the fact that this revolting creature was going to coexist in my home, with me and my cute little boy, gave me the courage to attempt murder. And so I did. I braved myself, took a large thick cutting board and dropped it on top of it. Then I stood on top and made sure it was dead.....YUCK! (triple times). Then I knew I had to do the inevitable, take it to the garbage, 'cause the idea of that thing in my home was nauseating. So with an icky expression on my face (which I still think have), I  lifted it with a shovel and took it outside to the garbage bin (glad the the garbage it's being picked up today).

I really hope you never have to deal with such a stomach-turning creature. I'm a city girl and this wilderness I'm dealing with it's just too much, not fun at all! About two weeks ago a spider came down my running shorts while I was pulling them up, yuck + panic attack all the way, and now this, I wonder what awaits for me in the next couple of weeks. It's really making me consider consider (which means consider the idea of considering) staying a little bit longer in the US on our next R&R and take the flight back all by myself with an 18 month old baby (23 hours of air time alone). We'll see what happens. If I was brave enough to kill a giant centipede maybe I'm brave enough to fly 23 hours (3 flights) with a baby. And yes, I just took a peek under the table, still in panic.

Design File: The Invisibles Light

Designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, the Invisibles Light is a series of tables and chairs made from transparent acrylic. Cool right? Not sure how comfortable the chair is, but I wouldn't mind having it for decor.
Via Design Milk

Spotted File: Animal Print + Dots

Via Domestikated Life

Animal print and polka dots, what a fantastic combo don't you think? To me is wild attitude and classic femininity in one, just the perfect juxtaposition.

 Blair Eadie of Atlantic Pacific

 Taylor of Sterling Style

 Kimberly of Eat.Sleep.Wear

Lauren Santo Domingo via Sterling Style

Untitled File: Guest Posting

Today I'm guest posting on one of my favorite daily reads, Chassity's blog Look Linger Love (yeap, I was very excited when she contacted me, and lets pretend I didn't jump OK?). I would love if you head over there to read a fashion post I put together for her lovely readers. Thanks!

Etsy File: Riordan Roache

Last week I discovered Riordan Roache on etsy and let me tell you that she has some pretty handmade pieces in her shop. I love the simplicity yet sophisticated look of her clothing, don't you think her pieces are gorgeous? You can see more here.

Obsession File: Thief & Bandit

1. Braided fabric bracelet in mint & hot pink, 2.  String Cuff bracelet in Black cross, 3. String Cuff bracelet in Mint & Black "Maze", 4. "Insanity" braided cuff bracelet

I'm loving these cuffs by Thief & Bandit. The fabrics are so gorgeous, don't you think? And I also love this Navajo print tank, it would look so pretty with some colored skinny jeans or tucked in a full skirt with a belt.