Beautiful Italian designer's studio

As the new year rolls in and most of us have either started or just about to return to work, it's time to dream about beautiful work spaces. This artist's studio in Reggio Emilia, Italy is simply stunning and the perfect base for Secondalinea, an upcycling furniture design company owned by Giovanni Mazza and Francesca Dalla Costa. Would you call it work if you sat here everyday?

Photography: Fabrizzio Cicconi via French By Design

I am in love with every item in the entire studio, simply beautiful pieces! What about you?

Speaking of work I'm heading off for a few days next week but don't worry, I won't be leaving you high and dry - I've asked some fabulous Scandinavian bloggers to write guest posts while I'm away! First off is the talented Nina from Stylizimo blog on Monday.

Before I head off I've got some exciting news too, a new sponsor! A big warm welcome to Loja Dada, a fab online shop selling children's clothes with attitude for 0 to 6 year olds! If you get the chance pop by and check out their very cool shop (shhh - the sale starts Monday!). 

Have a wonderful weekend all!

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The funky side of London

Today is my last day in London before heading back to snowy Sweden. I thought it was only fair to do a small nod to the Big Smoke in today's post as I've had such a great stay. These spaces have been designed by London based interior design firm Precious McBain and have a definite touch of funkiness. It's not my usual style but if a new year's not for challenging your minds and to spread your interior design wings what is?

Precious McBain via Desire to Inspire

Although I'm not sure I could go for an all out patterned wall like the one shown I could definitely live with the furry pouff, light grey marbled bathroom with pretty glass cabinet and of course those fantastic views of my favourite city in the world. Bye bye London, I'll be back soon :)

PS Thanks for all your wonderful tips yesterday on where to go for design in Helsinki - I can't wait to go now! Exciting to hear all your get-away plans too, so many places to visit, such little time....

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If you're going to Helsinki....

On my list of places to go in 2013 is Helsinki, Finland. I absolutely love Finnish design and Helsinki is teeming with fantastic design shops and museums.

The Finnish Design Shop 'pop-up' shop in Helsinki which I think is now closed. But keep an eye out on their website for more pop up shops!

Have you been to Helsinki? (Or are you lucky enough to come from Helsinki?) Perhaps you can give me some tips?!

Which city do you have top of your list for 2013?

Have yourselves a very merry Wednesday all and I'll see you tomorrow!

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Happy New Year 2013!

Wishing you all a fantastic new year full of love, laughs, happiness, creativity and beautiful design!

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PS I found this photo on Pinterest, it's so cute don't you think?!

Tonight I'm going to plan my new year's resolutions, do you have any?

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