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Jumat, 30 Januari 2015

A serene Norwegian space in monochrome and nudes

It's the weekend - woooop! But before we all shoot off, let's head to Norway for today's home tour. This space belongs to Nina Holst of Stylizimo blog. Nina moved home last year and since her previous home was so fab and included this famous walk-in-wardrobe, I've been eagerly awaiting to see what she was going to do with the new pad. And it certainly doesn't disappoint! Nina has stuck to her signature black, white and nude colour scheme and played with the beautiful light. All the shots of this serene, minimalist home have been taken by Nina, and she's also a talented artist (this is her latest painting), stylist (love this office) and store owner. Are there no end to this busy girls talents?

Homeowner & Photography: Nina Holst

What a serene space - oh how I'd love to be sitting in the egg lounge chair looking out over the snow covered hills right now, how about you?!

So many pieces I know and love including: the wishbone chairs, Norm 69 pendant light and white Panthella floor lamp, AJ desk and floor AJ floor lamp, DLM table, white desk lamp, Design House Stockholm Björk rug in bedroom, Tom Dixon etch tea light holder, By Lassen kubus candle holder and vase with brass neck from H&M (sadly sold out - trust me I've been looking everywhere!).

Is there anything that stands out to you?

If you like this colous scheme you'll also love this kitchen, office space and home tour in the same monochrome and nude. Definitely my colours of the moment!

Any plans for the weekend? I think I'm going to sleep (I feel soooo tired!) but I'm also planning for a VIP visit from my ma and pa from London next week - sooo excited!

Before I shoot off - I'd like to to introduce you to a returning sponsor - oh so lovely handmade jewellery shop Studio Cosette. Safe to say, I pretty much love every piece Fai makes. But if I had to choose just two pieces I'd go for these earrings and the halo necklace (this is not a hint...honest!).

Have a great weekend and see you Monday!

Rabu, 21 Januari 2015

The Stockholm home of a fashion stylist

One of my girls woke up with a sore throat today, poor thing. She's on the sofa behind me watching 'fixa rummet' (a program about children's bedroom make-overs) - yes, it runs in the family! Meanwhile, over on this side of the room...I've got a fab home to share with you. Shot by Kristofer Johnsson and styled by Saša Antić, it belongs to Stockholm based Gorjan Lauseger, a fashion and advertising stylist who works with well known magazines from all over the world. In his bio his style is described as 'clean, classic and sophisticated but always with a modern eye'. I think his home truly reflects this too, don't you?

Photographer: Kristofer Johnsson. Stylist Saša Antić. Inspired by My Unfinished Home.

The high ceilings, original period features, beautiful parquet flooring and the way the apartment has been furnished is indeed clean, classic and sophisticated. But what really stands out to me is the statement artwork.

A couple of items I know and love: Sitting room: Hektar floor lamp, Svenskt Tenn elefant cushions, Kate Moss book and Baxton Studio leather and chrome chairs. Kitchen: black and white Marimekko bowl, Thonet 214 chairs, Bedroom: classic white linen bedding, occasional LTR bedside table.

Is there anything you love about this space?

Some of my fave places to buy fab artwork for the home: The Poster Club, Artilleriet and Fotografiska. Plus more art photography inspiration here.

Yesterday's Dutch cabin got me thinking about holiday plans (see my travel board!). I'm thinking Rock the Shack style rentals (inspiration on cabins, cocoons and hideouts) or glamping (again). If you're expecting visitors, I love this round-up of three very different ways to accommodate guests. Do you have any great plans for 2015? If you're thinking about visiting Southern Sweden drop me a mail, I might be able to help you find a holiday home on land or water!

Have a lovely day!

Senin, 19 Januari 2015

Monochrome and nude scheme in a lovely Scottish home

I hope you had a great weekend? Or still enjoying your long weekend if you're in the US - not jealous at all...honest!). Today I thought I'd take you on a tour of Deborah's lovely house in Glasgow, Scotland. Deborah's an interior designer and visual merchandiser / stylist (which explains why her home is so lovely) and editor behind fab blog Ollie & Seb's Haus . She shares her home with her husband and two little boys Oliver and Sebastien (I once showed their bedroom here). If you love monochrome with a soft palette of nudes and creams, you're in for a real treat. And even if you don't, there are plenty of ideas to steal anyway! Here are some of my favourite snapshots of her home...

Photography: Ollie & Seb's Haus

What do you think? Anything that catches your eye?

I spy some of my favourite pieces: Kristina Dam Palm 1 print, Design House Stockholm work lamp, Thonet 209 chair, Diamond cage light, Faux Poster Collection - A, Grey throw, linen bedding and Mathilda Clahr leather strap.

I went to the University of Edinburgh so it's been a pleasure going on a virtual tour back to Scotland today! I remember our student pad was painted in vivid colours such as deep reds, blues and yellow, with each room a different hue. Very different from today's home tour - but beautiful its own way.

More black and white spaces here, here and here. Or if you prefer a space in a riot of colours how about this bright home of an artist?

Have a lovely day!

PS Thank you for entering the Nest.co.uk give-away over the weekend. The competition closed at midnight and the winner will be announced on the give-away post and sent an e-mail later today.

Kamis, 15 Januari 2015

The modern monochrome Stockholm space

Hello! How are you today?! I have to say, I've really taken to working from home. After 12 years of working in an office, there's a lot to be said for sitting at my laptop in chunky knit socks and messy undone hair! Of course, working from home depends very much on the environment. For example, imagine working from home in this apartment of Swedish photographer Jakob Nylund (previously shown here) over looking the rooftops of Södermalm, Stockholm? Calm, personal, monochrome (love the black floor, how about you?) with industrial and vintage touches, not to mention the roaring log fire. I could feel inspired here, could you?!

Fastighetsmaklarna

The apartment is currently for sale here). Hurry!

Fab ideas to steal - vintage crate as bedside table, anglepoise style wall lights, string shelving, Eames House Bird, Eames DSW chair, copper pendant lights. Smeg fridge.

Anything that stands out to you?

More black and white home inspiration include one of favourite apartments of all time owned by a creative duo, this fab Helsinki home starring a very cute baby and the cool home of Annie Lindgren.

There's always this office inspiration for anyone who feels like they need to pep up their work space, or this studio for something bright and fabulous.

It's nearly the weekend - woohoo! Any great plans? This one is particularly exciting as I've teamed up with Nest.co.uk, a fab modern design store, to hold a very exciting weekend give-away. Watch this space!

Have a wonderful day!

Senin, 12 Januari 2015

Tina Fussell's lovely Danish home

Hello! I hope you had a great weekend? I'm not sure if you remember, but last summer I had a visit from the wonderful stylist Holly Marder and photographer Jansje Klazinga (resulting in these shots of my home). As part of their tour they also photographed Tina Fussell's home in Copenhagen. I've had the pleasure of meeting Tina of Traveling Mamma several times and she's as lovely as she is talented (Tina works as a stylist, blogger and photographer. Tina and her husband and two children recently returned after a six month stint in their home country of the USA. Her lovely Danish home is featured in this month's edition of Dutch magazine Ariadne at Home. Here's a sneak peek.

Photography Jansje Klazinga,Styling: Holly Marder (Avenue Lifestyle). Home-owner: Tina Fussell

Welcome home the Fussell's!

There are so many great things about Tina's home - the inspiring office space, a bathroom cabinet updated with leather handles, or how about the black accent wall in the kitchen? I really love the hints of light blue too, it makes me want to block paint an item in my own kitchen, how about you?

Other fab spaces with a touch of blue include this, this and this one. Which shade would you choose?

Before I head off - I have some exciting news. This spring I'll be taking the stage at The Hive 2015 - a gathering of digital storytellers, tastemakers and bloggers in Berlin. Seeing my name among the list of speakers makes it scarily real and so exciting - I can't wait to share some of the things I've learned about blogging over the years. I must admit I'm slightly fearful of public speaking but was inspired to step out of my comfort zone by these quotes (so true don't you think?!). Will you be there too?

Have a lovely day!

Kamis, 08 Januari 2015

The fab monochrome home of Karine Kong

I've never met Karine Kong in person but I've a feeling she's incredibly cool. Firstly, French born Karine is part owner of the fab online shop Bodie and Fou, which she owns with her sister Elodie. And secondly her home, which she shares with husband Steve and daughter Mila in Brook Green, London is stunning and full of unique touches. I love the monochrome backdrop, artwork and personal objects. And that entrance hall? *WOW*! Could you live there?! I certainly could (and that's not just because it's located in my home town, honest!).

Milk Magazine. Styling: Mélanie Hoepffner Photography: Louise Desrosiers. Home: Karine Kong with kind permission. Post inspired by Skattejakt with thanks

What do you think? Lovely, right? Anything that stands out in particular to you?

A few items I see and love: Bandit girl print (I've got the same one in my little girls bedroom), le paper bag, Paulistano chair in whisky leather, milk table light, Koushi lampshade and pom poms.

You can read the full article about Karine's home over at Milk Magazine (in French).

Mila's room is super cute don't you think? I love the vintage school desk (try Etsy). Do you remember this girls room and this room fit for a superhero? Too cute! I'm always squirreling away pictures on my children's room Pinterest board too - yes, I know I've only recently redecorated my girls room but....! I also turn to my friend Peggy's kids, design and lifestyle blog Paul et Paula for inspiration- as you can imagine her own kids always look divine.

Have a lovely day!

Jumat, 05 Desember 2014

A lovely monochrome and light wood Swedish home

Hello! It's the weekend, yay! I have three reasons to be excited: I'm holding a really fab give-away which I know you're going to love, we're going to bring in our Christmas tree and thirdly it's my birthday (yes, I do love a little birthday love!) and I know my girls have been working away on little cards, sweet! But first, the all important home tour. And today I'd like to share an oh so fab Gothenburg apartment for sale through Entrance. The home has been decorated using a monochrome theme throughout softened by lovely light wood. Oh how I could see myself padding around here this weekend, how about you?!

Entrance

I particularly love the touch of pastel and original wood flooring. Is there anything that stands out to you?

A bit of a what's what in terms of the items we see: the mid-century style pendant light in the kitchen is by Gubi. The string lights are from Granit (I have the same in the corner of my sitting room). The dining chairs are Fritz Hansen 7 series. The shelving in the sitting room is String. On the top shelf I spy the By Lassen Kubus candle holder and the Design House Stockholm Nordic Light candle holder. Anything missing?

If you're planning on a little Christmas decorating this weekend, I came across this really lovely DIY wall hanging yesterday. There's also a ton of inspiration here and here and some of my favourite Christmas home tours ever here (so cosy) and here (so cool). Deck the halls with boughs of holly.....

See you tomorrow for the big advent give-away - Exciting! Have a lovely day!