A little bit of Luck

My sweethearts. Do you dream about a little home for yourself? Imagine a little hunting home in the middle of the forest. This week the New York Times reported about a lovely lady called Sandra Foster. She turned a Catskills hunting cabin into the romantic Victorian cottage she had always wanted, using vintage columns, flooring and wavy glass windows, and doing the carpentry herself. Read the full story here. She also has a beautiful blog here.

Have a lucky weeekend!!

Inspiration from Sweden

Hello lovelies, today I would love to give you some inspiration from Sweden. Browsing the web for the best inspiration I stumbled upon this gorgeous apartment in Sweden. This apartment is for sale at Skepsholmen. For more images click here

Q. Are you a fan of Swedish homes?

Urban Rooftop Garden

Today I'm inspired by photographer Bob O'Connor. I found these lovely images via Desire To Inspire. What do you think? Would you like to have such a rooftop garden?

NEW: IKEA 2011 trends

Last week I posted here about the new IKEA 2011 collection items. In addition I would like to share this video from Cote Maison with you. Unfortunately it's in French. I hope you will understand it.

Blue & White Inspiration

Now the summer is here I just can't get enough of the color turqoise. If you don't mind I take you on a trip to the Maldives today.

Set amidst sensational sandy beaches and lush tropical foliage, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives is a unique all-villa Maldives resort property located in a spacious, boutique-style environment. Accommodations include private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas making it a premiere Maldives luxury resort, while a selection of fine-dining choices and innovative spa treatments have been carefully designed to stimulate the senses.

I just love the sophisticated styling with the turqoise accents, reflecting the azur blue sea in the interior.

Urban summer style

Yesterday we all (across the globe) celebrated the longest day of the year and the official start of the summer. In the midst of the world's most commercial and frentic place a huge Yoga event was held on Time Square in NYC.

Q. What did you do yesterday to celebrate the summer? What is typical in your country? I would love to hear your stories!

Sneak preview: IKEA Catalogue 2011

My sweeties, are you ready for the weekend? I bet you are! I'm still at work but I'm dreaming of this weekend. Tonight I will pick up my Danish friend from the airport. It's been a year since we met so we will have lots to talk about when she arrives. But before I go I would love to share some sneak peaks of the new IKEA 2011 collection. Here are my favourites so far.

Q. What are your favourite items for 2011? Click here for more inspiration.

Tomorrow we have our Bubbles & Bites party planned! We have ordered some delicious portugese food and some Champagne bubbles, we have an iPod full of good music so I guess we have all the ingredients together for a terrific party. Will tell you more about this party (including images) next week.

Have a spectacular weekend!!!!

Happy Birthday Give Away!

My sweetest readers. Today it is the official 1st birthday of Urban Style Vibes* and I am so happy to celebrate this with you my lovely friends! This birthday give away bag from the lovely Danish homewear brand Tine K Home. This give-away is available for all readers across the globe:-)

How to apply for this give-away?

1. Leave a comment below
2. Tell us which color you prefer
3. Join Urban Style Vibes* as a follower

The winner of this give-away will be announced end of June 2010.

image via: Lille Lykke

Nice Rice

Today I'm inspired by the lovely Danish homewear brand Rice. They offer the cutest and mostly affordable homewear with style I've ever seen. In addition they help people in need while selling these beautiful homewear items. Need I say more? Please check out their website and decide for yourself. Here in Holland we also have an affordable homewear brand called HEMA but I asume Rice is even better and more sophisticated. 

Click here to view the Autumn Winter 2010 Magazine 

Q. Do you know Rice and HEMA? Please share your experiences below.

1st Anniversary Urban Style Vibes*

My sweet readers, This week it will be the first birthday of Urban Style Vibes*! On June 16, 2009 I started this blog. And we will celebrate this! Later this week I will give you the opportunity to win a very nice give-away. So please stay tuned!

Oh my gosh time flies when travelling and having fun. And I'm so proud that I made it through the first year. When I started Urban Style Vibes* it was just a trial and I didn't had a clue how to develop a blog, attrack readers and find the best content. I really had some writers blocks in the first months and it's always hard when nobody is giving you a comment (you know we bloggers love comments;-). I've raised many questions in the winter months. Is this really what I want? Am I good enough to continue this blog and will readers get back to me? If you're a blogger yourself you know how that feels but still I have a dream to build this blog and become a worldwide resource when it comes to travel, (home) design and style.  The first year brought me a lot of new friends (worldwide), inspiration and travel ideas. It's been an honour to have you as a valued reader every day. Thanks you so much!!! I hope I can give you some travel, design and style food for thought in year 2 again!


Q. What are you experiences when you started blogging?

image via MyDeco