Beautifully simple Parisian apartment

Sometimes it's the simple things in life which are the most beautiful. This Parisian home photographed by  Mikkel Russel for Interior Magasinet Norway, is one of those spaces. It belongs to lawyer Caroline Delaudes who arrives home after a hectic day at work to a calm oasis decorated in muted colours and carefully selected vintage pieces against beautiful original wood flooring. Just add music!

Photography Mikkel Russel with kind permission Interior Magasinet

Such a beautiful home don't you think?

The dining chairs are simply stunning. For furniture like this I usually turn to the auction site Lauritz.

This summer my sister is getting married in France and we're hoping to stay in Paris for a few days. I would love to find somewhere like this as our base, does anyone have any tips?

Merci!

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Splashes of yellow with pretty pastels

There's no denying that Muuto is one of my favourite Nordic brands. They are always spot on with the latest trends, and I love the designs and colours. This selection of images were styled for Muuto by my neighbour's company All The Way To Paris (ATWTP) (you can see my neighbour Petra's beautiful former home here). I'd like a new house just so that I can buy the huge pink Muuto sofa (do you think my husband would agree to that?!).

For more pastel inspiration you could try my 'decorating with pastels label'....I love pale pink with yellow it's such a great way to update the home for spring don't you think?

For other homes with splashes of yellow (the colour de jour it seems) you might want to check out this and this home.

Would you dare go for a bold sofa?

Have a lovely day!

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A wonderful white and wood holiday home

I hope you had a lovely weekend? If you've been following my blog for a while you'll know one of my long term dream is to buy and do up a summer cottage by a lake in Sweden (do you share a similar dream?). My moodboards for this dream home are endless but once thing's for sure, I'll be adding this home. Designed by Frag Woodall, the concept is basic, drawing on natural materials and light and keeping to a simple palette of black, white and wood.

Frag Woodall, photographer Terence Chin with kind permission. Via 79 ideas

This wood and white combination is perfect for a summer home don't you think? The 'basket' in the corner of the room is made from Marimekko fabric. I love the striped bedding too- any idea where it's from?

But there's a twist. Interestingly this is actually an apartment in Sydney which has been designed to look like a holiday home. There's hope for us all yet! Thank you for the info Jessica at Nordic Space.

For more weekend retreat / holiday inspiration I am loving these homes (warning: could take you a good hour to scroll through them all - this home will come up first but just go on passed it).

Have a lovely Monday and see you tomorrow!

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