HOME SWEET HOME

Hello friends, I'm back home and almost ready to give you an update on my trip to Barcelona. I can already reveal that the weather was amazing. Sunshine and about 19 celcius. I'm usually blogging about home and lifestyle but today I'd love to make an exception to that rule and share my new healthy addiction with you: GREEN SMOOTHIES You might think that this looks great but tastes awful but that is not true. This is such a healthy treat in the morning. This green smoothie is made from Orange Juice, 1 Banana, 50gram baby spinache and a bit of coconut oil and coconut water. It's a wonderful treat to start your day.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK? DO YOU MAKE SMOOTHIES? ANY TIPS?

image: Lise M. for Urban Style Vibes*

OFF TO BARCELONA!

Hello friends! I'm off to Barcelona today for a few days. I just love this city since it's located close to the beach and it breaths a vibrant and European atmosphere. In case you haven't been able to visit Barcelona yet, please put it on your wishlist for 2012. I'm sure you'll love it! Later this week I will share my tips and features with you! Enjoy your day!

image: Fran Barrero

A ROOM WITH A VIEW...(VIA URBAN STYLE VIBES*)

Hello, good morning! How are you? Are you ready for a new week? What are your plans? I'm traveling to Barcelona this week and I will share my plans tomorrow with you. Today I'd love to show you this lovely room with a view in Stockholm. I love the rustic style and the nature around this place is just stunning!

via: 1 Kind Design

TODAY I WANT TO BE IN...NORWAY (VIA URBAN STYLE VIBES*)

Thank God it's Friday!!! Oh what a week. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to the weekend. I need to take some rest I guess but before I do so I'd love to share this stunning villa with you. Today I want to be in Norway with you. This villa was designed  Tommie Wilhelmsen and is located in Rennesøy, Norway. Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PLACE?

via: The Contemporist

A ROOM WITH A VIEW...(VIA URBAN STYLE VIBES*)

Today we are in Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico. This is Casa Almare designed bij Elias Rizo Arquitectos.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS VIEW?

via: HomeDSGN

DREAM ON....

Today it's raining in Holland and although it's not cold I'm dying for some sunshine and a room with a nice view. WHAT ABOUT YOU? This is Bitter Ends Yaught Club on the British Virgin Island. Last year I traveled to this lovely place and I must admit I still miss it;-)

images: Lise M. for Urban Style Vibes*

BARCELONA BOUND. ANY TIPS?

Hello friends, do you know that one of my new years resolutions will come true next week? My goal is to travel more often this year. Like every year. And as the hubby has it's birthday next week we will travel to Barcelona for a short break. Oh I'm looking forward to this city again. I know a lot of places but it's been 3 years now that I've visited this vibrant city. Do you know some awesome places in this Catalan city? Please share your tips with me!  It's always a pleasure to hear your experiences and secret places. Thanks so much!

Today I'm impressed by this Gothic Quarter Apartment located in the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona. I love the use of contemporary materials and modern furniture. Q WHAT DO YOU THINK?

images: Freshome

TODAY I WANT TO BE IN...NEW YORK (VIA URBAN STYLE VIBES*)

Good Morning! Welcome to the new week. What are your plans? I have a busy schedule ahead but I love it! Today I'd love to travel to New York City with you. If you are a frequent reader of my blog you know how much I love this vibrant city. So much to discover, so little time. Browsing the internet I came across this lovely Nu Hotel in Brooklyn. 'Nu' means 'now' in Dutch but I'm not sure if that is what it's meant to be;-) Anyway I love this clean and comfortable place with lovely industrial details and a fresh and contemporary look.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PLACE? WOULD YOU LIKE TO STAY HERE? 

via: Nu Hotels

HAVE A RELAXED WEEKEND!

Hello friends, have a lovely and creative weekend! What are your plans? I'm dreaming about my next trip to a wild destination. What do you think about South Africa? I've been in South Africa 10 years ago and I think it's time to go back and see some wild life. I'd love to stay in this beautiful Valley Lodge one hour from Jo'burg.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PLACE?

images: various sources

H&M HOME SPRING/SUMMER '12

Today I'd love to share the spring/summer 2012 collection from H&M Home. I've been following this homewear brand for a few years now and I must admit I start to admire the collection more and more every year. This spring is colorful with lovely stripes and other prints.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THEIR NEW COLLECTION?

images: H&M Home

BALI BEAUTY

Good Morning! How are you today? It's already Thursday, can you imagine? How is your week so far? My week is busy and hectic with different projects going on so I need some time to relax now with you. Look at this beautiful Bali retreat. This hotel and villa development is designed as an ecologically sustainable development. Located on the island of bali all residences have  a stunning seaview. You can book your stay here. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PLACE? ARE YOU READY TO GO?

via: HomeDSGN

TODAY I WANT TO BE IN...NEW YORK VIA AIRBNB

Good morning friends! An early bird catches the worm. I woke up early today so I have some extra time to share new hotspots with you. Today I want to take you to New York City. It's one of my favourite hotspots in the world and I prefer to go back every year if possible. This year I'm planning a visit in May for Blogfest 2012 In my search for a unique place to stay I came across this unique designer apartment via airbnb. If you want to see the full description of this apartment click here. I'm sure you know Airbnb. It's a wonderful source of unique places across the globe where you can stay in someone elses house or apartment. I especially like the idea to meet new people and get to know the destination more personal via this lovely portal. I'm also thinking about the possibility to offer my own apartment on this site one day.

images: Airbnb