Swedish home with fun vintage finds: Part I

Hej hej! On Saturday I went off on a great flea market road trip around South West Skåne. It's amazing all the fantastic things you can find at bargain prices (and for charity).  The home in today's post, with kind permission from the owner, Johanna from AprillAprill blog and her family, is the perfect example of what you can do with a little upcycling. Since there are so many fab pictures (photographed by Johanna's sister Lisa Wikstrand (blog here) for Retro magazine) Here's part I of a two part series- her daughter's fab bright, fun bedroom.



Photography: Lisa Wikstrand, Stylist/home/owner Johanna Gartmyr, Aprill Aprill.

Isn't it such a perfect bedroom for a little girl?

We were at a friend's house for brunch yesterday (who have the most fantastic converted school out in the countryside but that's another story) and they had exactly the same play castle (lekborg) from Smallroom in their children's playroom. Oh how much would my girls love one of those.

Look out for the rest of Johanna's beautiful Scandinavian retro home in part II tomorrow!

PS How come my home doesn't look like this after Saturday's flea market tour?!!

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Fab ways to do 'big patterned' wallpaper

Thinking of adding a little something to your walls? We all know big patterned wallpaper is big this Autumn. But, for an updated look how about thinking outside of the four walls as shown in this inspiring Elle Interiör shoot....

Styling Lo Bjurulf, Photography Stellan Herner for  Elle Interiör

I like the idea of wallpapering my husband and kids too, they'd look fab in floral! Any ideas for your home?

Have a lovely weekend and see you Monday!

PS want more inspiration? To read more about the shoot and the wallpaper hop over to Elle Interiör.

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Bodie and Fou - a little love

One of my favorite online interior shops Bodie and Fou always create fab, inspiring interior pictures. And the best thing about this, is that if you spot something in the pics you like you can just click over and buy it (bank statement depending!).  Look at these for instance.... Oh and I have a little good news for you....

Photography: Francois Kong. Styling Karina Kong for Bodie and Fou

......the lovely gang at Bodie and Fou have offered all My Scandinavian Home blog readers a special 10% discount.. Which means a special price, only for you my friend! Yay!

To claim your 10% discount at Bodie and Fou use the promotional code MSH2012. The offer is open until the end of September.

Oh and look out for their new catalogue this October (www.bodieandfou.com/catalogueform) or check the digital version at issuu for more fab inspiration and lovely things to buy (dangerous!)

PS this isn't a sponsored post, just sharing a little love that's all!

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A white home in Helsinki, Finland

It's no secret that I am completely drawn to homes with white floors! I don't know why but I just love them. As impractical as they can be for families with small children, I think they create a stunning effect, almost like the furniture is floating.  With the light fading here in Scandinavia and the days getting shorter by the minute, brightening up the interior is something of a priority! Finland based interior architect Joanna Laajisto and her husband, photographer Mikko Ryhänen completely rock the white floor look in their home in Töölö (I defy you to pronounce that!), Helsinki. You may have seen their home before on Scandinavian Deko and other fab blogs, but isn't it worth another look?!

Images Mikko Rhyänen, Styling Johanna Laajisto Via Scandinavian Deko

PS I definitely need to acquire a set of those Bertoia Side Chairs to go round my dining table. 
What's your experience of white floors? Are they as difficult to live with as I imagine?

On a completely different note, I pleasantly surprised myself today (this doesn't happen very often!). My computer calendar just went 'ping' and I went in to check what meeting I had scheduled. Only to find; 'Me time - 1 hour'. Bliss! I can warmly recommend this, who knows, enough hours of 'me time' a week may just allow you to build a home like the one above!

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A back-to-basics scandinavian feel summer cottage

Over the weekend I kept hearing about the beautiful weather everyone was getting across Europe. And then suddenly it arrived here in Sweden - one balmy day. And then it disappeared as quickly as it arrived. But still it was here long enough to remind us that the summer isn't over yet. So today's post is dedicated to the last days of the fading Scandinavian summer and to Oregon based interior designer Jessica Helgerson who has chosen to spend everyday like it was summer with her family in this beautiful rurual retreat on Sauvie Island.

Interior Design by Jessica Helgerson Photography by Lincoln Barber via Remodelista

I love the back to basics nature of this home, it's just as it should be. A place where a family can be together and enjoy the outdoors. Beautiful!

Do you have a summer cottage or a retreat anywhere you love to go to just get away from it all?

My man's family have a cottage by the sea on the West coast of Sweden which his Grandfather built. It's still furnished the way it was then and has a wonderful feel to it. I love spending time there with my little family. x

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