My little girls and their new bedroom

I'm so excited to share a glimpse of the newly decorated bedroom of my two little girls - Liv (6) and Ali (4) today. I couldn't show the room without an appearance from my girls, after all what's a children's room without children?! They were more than happy to be little models, in fact they had such fun during the shoot! I'm particularly proud of these images as they're the result of a collaboration with three Southern Sweden creative friends: Gen, interior stylist and owner of The Youngsters helped me design the room, Malin, owner of oh so cool online shop Ziggys, helped pick out the clothes and Kimme Persson took the fab shots. I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed creating them!

Home: My Scandinavian Home, Photographer: Kimme Persson. Stylist Genevieve Torn, The Youngsters. 

I am so pleased with the room, but not as much as my girls are. I hope you like it too (it's very nerve-racking posting pictures of my home here!).

In case you're wondering where everything's from here's the complete list (I hope - if I've missed something give me a shout!):

Items

Heart wall stickers, Vee Speers print, Marrakech bean bag in green diamond, sheepskin rug, Holga camera cushion, Muuto book case, Love Lives Here print, the desk and chair are a flee market find (try Etsy for vintage children's desks).

Swedese Tree coat stand, äpple päpple print, phosphorescent light bulb, Toy bag BAOBAB in green stripes , dot garland, animal masks, mini woody tablet black board, black and white boxes from TGR.  Bandit girl print, jump / skipping rope in green. Matchbox light in dark blue.

Snow Bunk bed. Pois Pink bedding and Deer bedding. Cushions: Drops in navy and sea blue, Zut Pois Pink, Marthe Absinthe hop-skotch, Polka Grey (striped).

Clothing

Liv: Soft Gallery Adele Pebbles dress, Cat leggings (e-mail Ziggys) or these wolf leggings are similar.
Ali: Bobo Choses shiny leggings, Beau Loves fringes top.

Have a lovely day! 

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A Finnish space fit for a superhero

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend? Last week I went out for a drink with Peggy of wonderful children's blog Paul & Paula and it got me thinking how long ago I showed fabulous children's space inspiration.The monochrome and wood 'superhero' children's bedroom and playroom have been created by Finnish blogger Sini for her little boy and girl. Sini has personalised many of the items in the two rooms which just goes to show what you can do with a little DIY. For example I love the way she has jazzed up a white STUVA cupboard with half moon stickers and a MALM chest of drawers with black rain drops. And how cute is the 'superhero sleeping' garland?!

Kaikkimita Olen

A quick round up of items I know and love:  TUVBRÄCKA black and white striped bedding, STRING shelving, MUUTO dots coat hook, Ferm Living wire basket. Man in the moon print, personalised letters garland, lego storage. Mini rain drop stickers and other fab stickers by Ferm Living. Pear shaped wooden play house from Rock & Pebble. The curtain fabric is Kulkue by Finnish brand Marimekko.

I love this very simple yet extremely clever half moon DIY project too.

What a perfect space for a super hero don't you think?!

PS for children's clothes my favourite shops are Smallable (always a favourite for Scandinavian designer brands) and Polpettine for absolutely beautiful girls clothes. Do you have any favourite stores?

Have a lovely start to the week!

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A lovely Dutch family home

Hello Friday! I'm writing this post from a cafe by the Öresund as a storm rages outside. Kind of cosy and romantic I guess, until I go out in it?! I'm so excited to share the fabulous Dutch family home of Katja, an interior designer and author of blog Mint & Mocha, husband Mark and two children Tijl (6) and Bebèl (5) in Bussum near Amsterdam. Although the family prefer a basic, uncluttered space, Katja assures me that the floor is often covered with toys and food from the children (sounds familiar!) and the doors are always open to  kids and friends in the neighbourhood who love to drop by. The house is a constant work in progress as the children grow and Katja and Mark's tastes evolve, although I think it's perfect as it is don't you?

Kid & Coe / Mint & Mocha Photographer: Binti Home Blog

 Such a fabulous family home don't you think?!

And I forgot the best news of all - it's actually available as a holiday let through Kid & Coe! I'M ON IT!!

I spy: Eames DSW chairs (15% discount with MYSCAN), Tom Dixon Copper Shade pendant, wallpapers: Harlequin Ferm Living, Palm Jungle, and Woods by Cole & Son. Man in the moon poster, Personalised letter banners in the children's bedrooms, Tripp Trapp chair by Stokke and Alex drawers.

I do absolutely love the Dutch style! In case you missed them, here are some of my favourite Dutch homes to have appeared on My Scandinavian Home: Nancy Berendsen's fab home, the stunning home of a Dutch photographer, and the lovely home of Old and New owner. I feel a trip to Holland's in order don't you?!

So now it's time for the weeeekend. Yay! Up to anything lovely?

I hope you have a wonderful couple of days and see you Monday!

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Della's delightful room

As you may know I'm a proud Mum to two lovely ladies who are 3 and 5. I've realised that no room is more fun to decorate than a children's room. Not only can you go a bit wild, but also it needs constant updating as they grow - perfect excuse if ever I needed one!  I'm always keeping an eye out for children's rooms on Pinterest. And today I spotted this very cool space belonging to little 18 month old Della. The monochrome room was designed by her Swedish Mummy and Daddy: Sandra and Marcus, the creative duo behind playful graphic poster shop Miniwilla. Thank you Della, for allowing me to share a tour of your room today!

Miniwilla Via Mini Style Blog with kind permission

I spy: Prints and posters by Miniwilla, the Joanna Rug, String shelving, Eco Forest baby blanket, Miffy lamp, Lundby Dolls house, Honeycomb pom poms, Fjälllräven ruck sack, Tee pee. A selection of gorgeous children's designer clothes.

Such a cute room don't you think?

For those of you hurtling towards the school Easter holidays in a panic - I love this DIY easter t-shirt project for afternoon entertainment.

And for those of you who fancy a more grown up take on a white space for today's inspiration - I love this home of a creative Finnish duo, this Brazilian home and this monochrome Dutch space.

Have a great day!

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A beautiful Dutch family home

It's Friday, finally! The sun's shining (just!) and I'm gearing up for my weekend, yay! Hope you are too. I think the Dutch have impeccable style and similar to the Scandinavian taste in many ways. Take this space for example. The owner has artfully decorated the space to be cool and clean and at the same time relaxed and child friendly. Not easy to achieve! It's actually for rent through Kid & Coe (I KNOW!). It looks like a trip to Amsterdam's in order....

.Kid & Coe. 

I am such a big fan of children's indoor swings - they look fab and add such an element of fun. I can't find a place for one in my home (not without footprints all over the wall and the occasional bumped head anyway!). Do you have one in your home?

I also love the sign in the office space....I think I need the same over my desk. A trip to NYC would be perfect right now - what a FANTASTIC city. I have family there but it's been ages since I visited. Have you been? or perhaps you're lucky enough to live there?! My next trip will be that....or Amsterdam :)

More family home tour inspiration found in this relaxed home in Gothenburg, this extremely pretty and playful southern Sweden house and this home with fab vintage touches.

Have a really lovely weekend and see you Monday!

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