Chestnut Tones In A Delightful Swedish Family Home

This picture was actually taken in Petra's parent's home in Gotland. They share the same love of rust and chestnut hues!

Happy Friday guys - we made it! Did anyone else find that there simply weren't enough hours in the day this week? I've had so much going on that my youngest actually asked "Mummy, are you listening or are you dreaming of unicorns again?" Ha! I think this is why I was so happy to discover Petra Gardefjord's refreshing portrayal of family life in Sundbyberg, Stockholm. Petra juggles being a Mamma to three adorable bairns (along with her husband), running Betón™, a brick and mortar and online shop and curating The Blóg where she shares business tips. On instagram Petra shares compelling daily snapshots of life at home - complete with toy-strewn floors, nappy lights and delightful lazy saturday mornings  - set against a backdrop of beautiful design. Such perfectly imperfect inspiration for the weekend! 

Print by Ulrika Nihlén, Rug from Swedish Rags  , Tiptoe design table.

Shibui Nursery Mobile

Petra picked up this pair of chairs for 20 quid in a flea market - such a find! 

Print by Ulrika Nihlén, midnatt duvet cover

Rabbit with small hat poster, blanket from Mimmi Staaf

Off white double dot blanket*, Palm cushion* (how cute is that?!)

Artek chairs*, Muuto dot hooks*, Pinocchio

In search of the perfect shoes for her toddler, Petra started to design and sew moccasins back in 2013 - and found the ultimate footware in the process. Today Betón stocks eco friendly moccasins and accessories for babies and toddlers as well as other unique items for women.

How lovely! I love the rust, chestnut and white colour palette - it's given me so much inspiration for my home. I hope Petra's charming apartment has inspired you too!

I'm thinking a visit to her shop is also in order - fingers crossed I find myself in Stockholm soon! How nice would it be to have a pair of those moccasins?

A little more family home inspiration to complete the week: all things bright and beautiful in a pared-back family home in Singapore, a striking and relaxed family home in Malmö, a lovely light-filled Swedish home.

Speaking of families, it's my daughter's 10th birthday today (can you believe it?!) so we've got lots of people coming over in a few hours time to celebrate. Hurry! And then maybe we'll unwind a little on our sail boat tomorrow - aaaa, nice!

 I hope you've got some fun plans too!

Trevlig helg!

Niki

Photography: Petra Gardefjord

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Snapshots from a Colourful Copenhagen Home

As you know, I'm an extremely colour shy person - and the chances are if you're a regular reader, you are too! But that doesn't mean to say I don't appreciate bolder hues - and some of you have said you'd love to see more splashes of colour.

So, who's up for some *bright* inspiration today?! If so, the Copenhagen home of teacher Trine Brunsvig has it in bucket loads! A self-confessed lover of music, books, ceramic, history, coffee, and dresses, Trine's home is a riot of colour with vibrant pink furniture, sunny yellow accessories, aubergine, green and blue accent walls and some fab vintage furniture! Here are a few snapshots from her world in the Danish capital!


 Paintings by Mark Brunsvig

2018 is the year homes have become more playful, and it's such a welcomed touch! The photograph of the pink storage crate with an LP under the CD's in this corner of the dining room deceives the eye for a mere moment - quirky and fun - I love it! 

Just North of Copenhagen you'll find Louisiana Museum of Modern Art - an incredible place overlooking the Öresund sea. If you're in town it's well worth a visit - and whatever you do, don't miss the shop where some of Trine's posters are from! 

Got to love a museum shop!

Wow! 

Kind of fabulous! I love how personal and unique the space is. I'd really like to visit in person so I can get more of a hang of the layout, it's kind of tricky from these pictures.

I hope you felt inspired by all the colour all the same! 

If you'd like to see more of Trine's home and life around the Danish capital, check out her instagram feed here.

Got the colour bug now? Check out How to add colour, the Danish way and Karolina Modig's Creative Stockholm Home.

I can't believe it's P.O.E.T.S (Push Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday) day tomorrow - can you?! I'll be rounding off the week with a really lovely home tour - which I can't wait to share!

See you then!

Niki

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