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#Summer Moments

Summer Moments by viva-12 featuring fake trees Outdoor patio furniture €84 - vivalagoon.com Outdoor decor €32 - chairish.com Outdoor decor €250 - chairish.com Garden planter €7,24 - amazon.com Outdoor light €140 - vivalagoon.com Uttermost fake tree €195 - blisshomeanddesign.com Steel lantern €115 - vivalagoon.com Vincent Sheppard Dan Side Table High €525 - vivalagoon.com

#Work Space - Get the Look

Work Space by viva-12 featuring white baskets Brass lighting €280 - vivalagoon.com Modern curtain €59 - urbanara.co.uk Pier 1 Imports outdoor flower pot €180 - pier1.com Improvements white basket €31 - improvementscatalog.com Bird clock €78 - vivalagoon.com Book case €385 - vivalagoon.com Writing desk €515 - vivalagoon.com Home Office €240 - vivalagoon.com

Two Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

Two Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Serves 4 Ingredients 9.35 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), coarsely chopped 1 cup water 4 tbsp sugar, optional* *Without the sugar, this mousse is VERY intensely chocolately.  We personally love it (divine with a dollop of whipped cream), but if you generally prefer a milder chocolate taste, add the sugar. Place a mixing bowl on top of another slightly larger bowl filled with ice and cold water.  The bottom of the top bowl should touch the ice.  Set aside. Put chocolate and water (and sugar if using) in a medium pan over medium heat.  Melt chocolate, stirring occasionally. Once melted, pour the chocolate into the bowl sitting on top of the ice and begin whisking.  Whisk constantly until mousse begins to thicken, 2-3 minutes.  Be careful not to over whisk as the chocolate can become grainy.  (If this happens, just re-melt the chocolate over medium heat and pour back into the mixing bowl...

Soft Shades

There are so many styles and choices available when it comes to decorating the house.  I love the Scandinavian décor, and of course the style that characterizes northern Europe with their environments full of light and bright colors. I think is perfect for the younger generation more hipster, and for those who betting on aesthetics combined with functionality. Occasional Table Bloomingville Set of 2 Coffee Tables Dyberg Larsen I.DL Momentum White Pendant Iron Pouffe with Copper Finish Wilbur Two Seater Sofa by And Then Design Tripod Studio Floor Lamp Bloomingville Sky Blue Sidetable Tamar 2 Seater Sofa by Conran Ellipse 3 Seater Sofa by Conran House Doctor Walker Dining Chair in Dusty Rose Portofino Coffee Table (images via pinterest)

#Storage With Style

The constant search for storage is a plague every homeowner suffers. No matter how many closets, cabinets, nooks and crannies we have, it always seems there is never enough. Storing everything from record collections to books, office supplies, or toys, sometimes it is a big headache. Take a moment and look around and see the different  possibilities for storing your belongings in a stylish way.     Mahogany Room Divider The open shelving works great as a room divider, and provides easy access from both sides. A few baskets in plain sight work particularly well to encourage young ones to clean up after themselves. White Shelving Room Divider The Southbury is a versatile, modern design that can be used as either a room divider or shelving storage unit and easily moved on its 4 high quality metal, rubber coated wheels. This appealing design has masses of useful storage space. Wewood X2 Solid Oak Bookcase Balance Tall Shelving by Conran Bookcase P...

Breakfast Popsicles

This divine recipe from Caramel Potatoes blog , It's healthy, practice and ideal for a summer breakfast. Ingredients Yogurt (used non-fat vanilla) Fruit, thin sliced (used kiwi, strawberries and blueberries) Directions Add a little yogurt to mold,  slide fruit slices down the sides if you want them to show and look pretty.  Add more yogurt and them more fruit until mold is full. Note:You can also chop your fruit small and combine it with the yogurt- then pour into molds and freeze.  (Work better with the small, narrow molds.) Unmold and serve with granola if desired. (from  caramelpotatoes )