Favorite inspirational quote? Hang it on your wall!

Happiness is not a destination. It's a way of life. I love a good quote that inspires me, that reminds me of what's important in life. So, imagine my joy when I found one of my favorite quotes, printed on a tablet, in a vintage look, at a Dutch online store. 

I found the tablet over at La vie bohème webshop, owned by the friendly and helpful Irina. I'm not sure if the quote tablet is still available, but the webshop is definitely worth a visit. At La vie bohème you'll also find lovely Kelim cushions and rugs, vintage sari quilts and other unique furniture pieces and accessories in mediteranian, Turkish and indian style.

And above is my piece, hanging on my living room wall (excuse the image quality. Photo was taken with my phone). I love to walk into the room and to read these words! So, do you have a favorite quote or saying displayed in your home? I'm curious to know.

Images via 1. Pintrest and 2. personal photo.

Blog alert x 3! The Dutch edition!

Hello dears! And a good monday to you! I'm kicking off the week with a special blog alert post by sharing not one, not two but three blogs with you. And this time it's the Dutch edition: three gems of blogs all written by Dutch bloggers. So, make a cup of tea, sit back and start clicking through these lovely pages! Have a wonderful week!   

Lisanne van de Klift, a house you build, a home you create. A beautiful blog about mostly Dutch decor and design with lots of personality. Blogger Lisanne van de Klift hasn't been blogging that long, since march this year. So let's show her some love. www.lisannevandeklift.blogspot.com.

Interieur-coosje + is a blog written by Stephany Koster filled with Dutch interiors and design inspiration. And with a personal touch as well, showing you bits and pieces of her life and home: www.interieur-coosje.blogspot.com.

Met melk & suiker means with milk & sugar in Dutch is a blog about decor and design with a very fresh and clean sense of style and an eye for cool items: www.metmelkensuiker.blogspot.com.

Mocca & Me weekend quick list - week 19/2012

Hello dears! Aren't you glad weekend's here? Time to sit back, kick off your shoes, relax and have fun. Not before I share with you my quick list of fun links to check out! A wonderful weekend to you all!

Have fun and stay safe!

Natascha xoxo

Eye candy

After all the cool blue and gray, rather masuline colours in the past post I decided I want some warm and femine hues. And this living room is just perfect. Femine without the frills, warm without being too girly. Love the pink and red accents combined with the darker base colours. This is femine with an attitude.

Blog alert!
If you 're like me you love to discover new blogs. One fine day is a sweet and inspiring blog about decor, fashion, photography and paper goods. Hop on over.

Blogger event The Hive
In or near Berlin on 19th and 20th of May? Visit The Hive blogger event where you'll meet some of the most talented and inspiring European bloggers out there. Get your tickets!

Table setting inspiration
Having a dinner party? And you don't want your table setting looking blah and boring? Colourful bohemian dinner party decoration is the way to go!

Food tip
Is ice cream considerd food? Let's pretend it is :-) Because I have a great recipe for you: crumbled cookie ice cream with espresso caramel. Now, doesn't that sound like something you'd like to make every day?

Vacation in Amsterdam
Joana of A cup of Jo and her husband visited our capital Amsterdam recently. Read all about it on her blog.

Mother's day
Sunday we're celebrating mother's day here in the Netherlands. Read the 60 lessons Dani of Positively Present learned from her mother and get inspired.

Music to your ears
I am in love with the fantastic song Next to me by Emeli Sande. And I am now forever a fan of Emeli.

p.s. Haven't done your one good deed for the day? Follow Mocca & Me on Facebook or Twitter and get serious kudos from me :-)


Image via French by Design.

Colour inspiration: minty blue

The hottest colour right now: minty blue! I've been seeing it in fashion a lot lately and I recently bought a minty blue t-shirt, which is now my favorite. I am in love with the bright, clean and fresh colour and minty blue is finding it's way into our decors as well. Here is some eye candy to get you inspired. What do you think: hot or not?

Images mostly via Pintrest.

DIY tip! Quick, easy and inexpensive idea for small spaces

I came across this bedroom and I had to share. It's a very small room. But, with a really simple paint trick it looks bigger and so much cooler. Divide the room in two and just paint the upper half of the room - including the ceiling - in a darker colour than the lower half. Have the curtains made to match the walls. Add crispy white bedding, a few framed pictures and cool light fixtures to the wall, and you're done. You don't need much more. Love it!

Source image unknown.

Late to the party, but a party nonetheless: Therese Sennerholt latest prints

I'm very excited about the newest Therese Sennerholt prints I just discoverd. Her latest work has been out for some time now, I know people. I'm kinda late to the party. But, it's a party nonetheless! Therese's prints are fab as always: simple design with sweet and possitive little messages. Below my favorites. To shop these and other prints visit her shop: www.theresesennerholtshop.se.

Images via Therese Sennerholt.