Keeping it simple in white and wood

This apartment is great inspiration for someone who likes to keep it clean, or is simply a little colour shy. The white and wood theme is so relaxed and warm in this Swedish apartment for sale through Fantastic Frank.

Fantastic Frank via wonderful blog 79 ideas

I think my favourite picture is the last one thanks to the beautiful Swedish 'kakelugn' in the corner and the pretty collection of glass bottles used as candle holders on a perspex side table - clever!

What about you? Could you do white and wood?

Sorry if you had a few problems entering the give-away yesterday (there was a technical problem for a few hours and me and technical don't mix very well!). The problem is solved so if you'd like to enter to win a fab Vitra L'oiseau worth 100 euros stop by here, I'd love you to join in the fun!

I hope you have a lovely day (20 degrees and sunny here in London - now that's more like it!), let's hope I take it back with me to Sweden tomorrow.....

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An apartment in black, white and blue

Hi guys, I'm back! I had such a lovely time skiing with my family and friends in St Anton in the Austrian Alpes, have you been there? I'm already missing the mountains but it's also lovely to be home. I hope you all had a lovely Easter too? This Stockholm home is a recent edition to the Fantastic Frank 'for sale' portfolio. I love the white, black and blue colour scheme and as usual, fab styling!

Stylist: Sofie Ganeva.  Photograher: Emily Laye for Fantastic Frank

Which accent colour would you choose to go with black and white? I think I would go for dusty pink or the colour of the moment - apricot.

While I was away the very lovely Charlotte Minty published an inspiration profile interview with me. You can pop over and read it if you like here.

Have a lovely day!

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An apartment designed to fuel the imagination!

When you have friends over do you find yourself saying 'and eventually we'd like to put a shelf with books on it here'...or....'we're planning on turning the space into a work space over there'?! If so, you may benefit from this wonderful tool used by Fantastic Frank who are selling new apartments in Berlin. Tape. Renovation not completed yet? Not a problem! Just use tape to fuel the imagination (or as a note to self!). Genius!

Fantastic Frank via Feel Inspired with thanks

I wonder how much tape I'd need to spell out 'Niki's private spa area' and 'Niki's glass of Prosecco corner'?

I spy my favourite chair of the moment, the Thonet S64 :) next to the very cool LUM (15% off with code MYSCAN). And I have the same Muuto Around coffee table in my sitting room.  Wish I had the print in the bedroom too! How about you?

So it's the weekend.....finally!! So happy! What are you up to? I think we'll take it easy, maybe head out to a nature reserve for a walk in the Autumn colours, see a few friends, watch my little girl taking her ice-skating lesson (like bambi on ice - so cute!).

Have a wonderful weekend!

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A quirky Stockholm loft

I like this slightly quirky, eclectic, bohemian loft space in Stockholm which is currently for sale through Fantastic Frank. The owners have a very particular style, mixing many different looks to create a strong personality.

Fantastic Frank

I spy quite a few Designer's Guild cushions, including the same pink and gold one I have in my bubble chair (I do love a touch of Designer's Guild, it must be my English heritage!).


What styles do you mix in your home?

I am unlikely to have any internet connection tomorrow so bear with me until Friday if that's the case! :(

Have a lovely day.

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A Stockholm space with pretty colours

Hello! Happy 1st December (my favourite month of the year!). Although I love Christmas, I'll try to mix things up, with a few home tour posts here and some festive Scandinavian inspiration there, how does that sound? For today's home tour we're off to Sweden's capital city of Stockholm (yay!).  The apartment has been beautifully styled by the guys at Fantastic Frank. Look out for the cognac / brown leather chair coupled with a cupboard upcycled with Superfront doors in green. And also the mix of red, orange, peach and pink in the bedroom. Loving the artful vignettes too. Let's take a peek...

Fantastic Frank

Lovely!

Get the look: this black floor lamp is fabulous, Beni Ourain rug, Superfront doors, House Doctor ceiling light and table lamp , String shelves, SINNERLIG table. Source fab prints here.

Also loving this cottage in the Stockholm archipelago, a fresh white apartment and a relaxed, boho cabin on an island outside Stockholm.

If 1st December has got you in the festive mood, don't forget to pop back later for some Christmassy inspiration for your home! In the meantime here are my latest pins!

Have a lovely day!

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Dramatic dark greys in a Swedish apartment (spot the legs!)

Do you ever have those days when you start late, and then never really catch up? Today is definitely one of those for me! I meant to get this home tour out in time for you guys in Europe to enjoy over a morning coffee break, but it's turned out to be lunchtime instead, sorry! Still, better late than never and this lovely apartment with dark grey walls is well worth the wait! It's crammed with fun designer pieces and I'm loving the legs - they really put a smile on my face (good old Fantastic Frank at it's finest!). I hope you enjoy the tour too...

Fantastic Frank

I have to admit, at the start of the year I was a little unsure about the 'dark' trend sweeping the interior world but it's growing on me more and more. It creates such as elegant feel, but it's also very homely, like a cosy cocoon!

What are your thoughts on the 'dark' interior trend? Would you consider it in your home?
 
Quick round up of items I know and love: Flos 265 light, Gubi mirror, Hay tray tables, leather strap hanger, white linen bedding, dark grey / heather knitted throw.

For a similar dark wall colour try Downpipe (thank you for this recommendation in the comment section below) perhaps you have your own recommendations too? If so, we'd all love to know - give us a shout in the comment section below!

Have a lovely day!

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A relaxed and eclectic Stockholm space

'A pop of colour here and a vintage vibe there' is the best way to describe this very cool and relaxed apartment in Stockholm captured by Fantastic Frank. I like the casual way the books have been stacked on the kitchen floor, the striking yellow Mhy light, the decadent velvet armchair and the picture gallery wall. All in all, this space is just what I need on a Thursday - somewhere eclectic to kick-back and relax in style. Could you pad around here for the day?

Stylist: Mimmi Staaf, photographer: Emily Laye  Fantastic Frank

I note that stylist Mimmi has added two hot trends in interiors right now  - an oil portrait. They're relatively difficult to find but I love the ones sold by Three Potato Four and also the cool animal portraits by Oldi (I have the Lurcher one which has become a family favourite!). And antique chairs in velvet - how decadent to place a grand armchair in the kitchen - love it! (check out LiveAuctioneers or Lauritz for similar).

Seeing the stacked books has made me reflect on my own sitting room. I love books and feel the space looks disturbingly void of reading material, don't you? This Christmas I'll be pouring over my Pinterest storage board for ideas. One possibility is String shelves (I love the latest inspirational images they've released) and think they'll fit perfectly with my mid-century style. What do you think?

Lastly - today is a big day for me, it's the last day at my corporate job after 14 years in the industry! As of 1st Jaunary I'll be focusing full time on this blog - it's grown so much thanks to you all that I feel it's time to give it the attention it so deserves. Scary and exciting in equal measure! Here's to new and exciting adventures! And thank you all for your wonderful, ongoing encouragement and support.

Have a great day!

PS If it was Christmas decorating ideas you were after you can always check out my Christmas archive with a lorry load of decorating tips, DIY ideas and lovely scandinavian festive home tours. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

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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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