A Swedish cottage with a beautiful mix

It's Friday! Woohoo! To celebrate here's a truly inspiring cottage in Höganäs here in Skåne. I would love a home like this - it's got the perfect mix of orginal wood beams, whitewashed brick walls, industrial style lamps and furniture and a touch of shabby chic. The white floors on the upper level are the icing on the cake for me!

Hemnet via 79 ideas

What do you think?

If you're ever in Southern Sweden, Höganäs in well worth a stop thanks to it's fantastic design shops - Lily & Oscar and Magasin 36 (which also does the best brunch ever!).

Have a wonderful weekend!

PS If you understand German and fancy a little read about design bloggers and their homes check out this article.....they've included my portrait picture and a few snaps of my home in the gallery too!!

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An artfully styled Stockholm pad

Scandinavian estate agents are setting the trend for estate agents around the world with their fab styling. One of my favourites is Fantastic Frank. Browsing through their website is like flipping through a copy of Elle Decoration! This Stockholm pad has been artfully styled for sale. 

Fantastic Frank

I love the plant in the final picture....trying to think where I could do the same in my own house!

What stands out to you?

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A fresh work space in white and orange

Many of us spend so much time at work it's vital the environment around us is inspiring, creative and, well, keeps us sane! This collaborative work space in Brooklyn is super fresh in an all white pallet save for the flashes of red and orange in the seating and pictures on the wall.

Julia Robbs via Jelanie blog

I could work here could you?!

PS Anyone work in a collaborative workspace? I think they're a so great, I remember working from home once and by the end of the day I was climbing up the walls!

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The Finnish treatment

This fantastic Finnish home was styled by the home owners in collaboration with Scandinavian Deko's editor-in-chief Ulla Koskinen for the Housing Fair Finland, set up to improve the quality of housing and living conditions in Finland. The space is defined by it's large open spaces, minimalist style, clean lines and the perfect balance of black, grey, white, wood and concrete. It is all very zen. I love it.

Skandinavian Deko via Emmas Design Blog

What do you think? Are you the minamlist, clean lines type of interior person or do you prefer to mess things up a little?

PS Slightly off topic, but since I'm in London this week......Congratulations to Kate and Wills on the arrival of a little boy! I wonder what his name will be? My money's on Alfred (Alfie), what about you?!

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A weekend retreat in Skåne

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! In Southern Sweden it's becoming increasingly popular/ trendy to  escape city apartments at weekends / in the summer to a 'kollonilott' (an allotment often with a small house). Seeing these pictures, it's a far cry from the small veggie patch allotment my parents had when I grew up (I remember hours of raking, digging and once trod on a slug bare foot....). This allotment site comes with a beautiful cottage owned by Emma Persson Lagerberg and is currently up for sale. 

Emma Persson Lagerberg, Fastighetsbyrån

Coud you see yourself relaxing here?

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White, wood and greys in Stockholm

Earlier in the week I showed this home by Folkhem. And today I found another one by Folkhem I just had to share with you! With the weather so hot and humid in London today (I'm visiting friends and family :) this place is a cool oasis of calm.

Photographer: Henrik Bonnevier, Folkhem. 

I spy pieces from some of my favourite brands Muuto, Hay, and Thonet. I absolutely love the children's bedroom too, so cute. I'm planning on sourcing the Stacked Shelving System in white for my little girls room too.

What do you think of this space?

I hope you have some great plans lined up for the weekend?! I'm gearing up for my sisters engagement garden party tomorrow evening here in London, can't wait!

Have a lovely sunny couple of days and see you Monday.

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Cool and contemporary in Chianti

Hello, London calling! I've popped home for a while to see family and friends and it's so lovely to be here (and HOT too!). This home in Chianti, Tuscany is a fascinating mix of rustic and contemporary. Designed by architects Ugo Dattilo, the home has been carefully renovated to restore original features such as beams and exposed stone walls while bringing it up to date with fab modern design pieces such as the Tom Dixon Beat Lights over the dining table and the Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair.

Denise Bonenti with kind permission via SF Girl By Bay

Such a fascinating mix of styles and just goes to show that you don't need to stick to the period of the home to decorate. 

What are your thoughts? Would you go for a mix?

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