Tuesday DIY: fab yet simple way to update a wall

I came across this really fab, yet relatively simple polka dot wall DIY project over at My 2nd Hand Life. Maiju found a reel of dot stickers and stuck them at random over one wall. I absolutely love the outcome how about you? What a simple yet cool way to update a space.

My 2nd Hand Life with kind permission found via Feel Inspired

Could you imagine covering a wall in your home with polka dots?

I've been thinking of renovating my little girls room with heart stickers (or one of these shapes). the question is do I just place them on a white wall or should I paint the wall in a pretty colour first? Tips welcome!

This is another great DIY project for updating a wall (potato printing - who'd have thought?

If you're feeling creative this week you can find more fab DIY projects here and here. And feel free to leave your own tips in the comment section below.

Have a lovely day!

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A light and bright Gothenburg home

Morning! It's truly mid winter here in Sweden now. Dark, cold, snowy. We're all hibernating indoors with lit candles eating too many cinnamon buns (I speak for myself on that last point!). At this time of year I feel having a beautiful, cosy home is even more important since we're inside so much of the time. I like this Gothenburg home currently for sale through Alvhem. It's light, has beautiful bones and blends high street finds like the Urban chair from IKEA with Scandinavian classics like the Eames DSR chair.

Alvhem

My take home message from this home is to add colourful cushions to my sofa in time for spring. How about you?

See more fab homes from Alvhem here, here and here. Or for colourful cushion inspiration I'm loving Elina Dahl's home (one of the most ever viewed home tours on My Scandinavian Home for good reason!).

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Caroline of Beautifulosophy blog for a fika. It's always so fun to meet someone in person from the blog world, we had such a great chat. I love Caroline's blog, it's such a treat each day.

I hope you have a lovely day!

PS If you haven't already, don't forget to enter the St. Valentine's Day give-away here.

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Saturday wall space inspiration

Hello Saturday. A rare weekend post from me! For some reason I was wide awake early this morning which was a real luxury as the house was so quiet! So I made myself a big cup of fresh coffee on the stove and had a little play on Pinterest (of course!). Here's my Saturday morning find. A very cool print by one of my favourite Swedish designers Therese Sennerholt.

Therese Sennerholt. Styling Josefin Hååg via Elin Strömberg

I have one of her limited edition prints in my sitting room and never tire of it. Do you have anything by her?

I recently came across this fab store The Print Atelier too which is great for photographic art. I'm on it!

Have a lovely weekend and see you Monday!

PS Don't forget to enter the give-away....

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St Valentine's Day Give-away

I've teamed up with the fab online shop Self Packaging to offer you the chance to win a very cool gift box kit with a value up to 100 euros in time for St. Valentine's Day. Whether you're thinking of baking cupcakes for a friend, turning up with a surprise picnic or giving someone their favourite tipple, this online shop has gift wrapping / packaging for everything! Here's my pick:

For your chance to win a very cool kit worth up to 100 euros from Self Packaging all you need to do is:

1. State in the comment section below which Self Packaging item you'd like for St Valentine's day and why
2. Like Self Packaging on Facebook

Sorry folks, the give-away is only open to readers in Europe, USA and Canada. Be sure to enter latest Midnight GMT Thursday 23rd January 2014. Don't forget to leave your e-mail address so I contact you. The winner will be announced here and Twitter on Friday 24th January. Good luck!

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A converted monks retreat

This home has character. A converted monks retreat built in the 1800s, this Cambridgshire  family home is the perfect blend of vintage and contemporary. My favourite item has to be the doggy portrait in the kitchen, a family member portrait perhaps?! How about you?

 

Living Etc via The Relaxed Home

Any favourite room? See more fab pictures of this home here.

I spy the Arper Catifa 45 Chair with trestle base around the dining table- good news, they're on sale at Nest!

Hailing from London myself British homes have a special place in my heart. See some of my favourites here, here and here. So beautiful!

Today I have the pleasure of introducing a new sponsor: nordicthink.  nordicthink is an extremely cool online shop selling all my favourite Scandinavian brands including Muuto, String, HAY, &tradition, Lightyears and Ferm Living. Thank you for supporting my amazing sponsors who make this blog possible.

Pop back tomorrow for a very exciting give-away open to readers in Europe, the USA and Canada (sorry all other continents / nations, I promise there'll be another give-away in Feb open to all!).

Have a lovely day! 

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