Styling at it's best

If I was lucky enough to own my own brand one of the first things I'd do would be to hire a fantastic stylist and photographer to take some lifestlye images. Like these ones from the HK Living spring collection shot by Finnish photographer Paulina Arcklin. I mean, how great?!

Paulina Arcklin for HK Living via Decor8blog

Not sure where to start - the exposed brick wall painted white? The fab throw and rugs? The vintage bar stools? The wooden stool with the orange seat?!  What about you?

Happy Swedish national day! We're off to the beach :)

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Wednesday DIY - hallway cloud

With the arrival of Summer (sort of) here in the North, little feet are going in and out of the front door all day long to collect scooters, tricycles, buckets and spades.....a doormat is therefore essential, but they're often so boring aren't they? I was so excited to come across this very cool cloud shaped DIY door mat by Shine Design. It's cool, cheap and quick to make! Genius! 

Shine Design with kind permission

Here's how to make it: buy a door mat like the Lynäs from IKEA. Find a cloud shape you would like to replicate and use a bowl to draw around to recreate the shape on the doormat. Cut out with a pair of scissors!

Something for your hallway perhaps?

PS I love hearing about DIY projects for the home, if you have any you would like to share please send me an e-mail at myscandinavianhome@gmail.com.

Have a lovely day!

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A warm black and white home

Some homes are so striking they spread across the blogosphere like wildfire. This monochrome apartment currently for sale in Gothenburg is one of them. It's incredible how much warmth a touch of wood and patterned rugs can add to a black and white home.

Stadshem via Emma's Design blog

What do you think?

I have black walls in the guest bedroom and in the kitchen but truth be told I'm a little tired of them now that it's summer and I'm thinking of changing them both to something lighter. What do you think?

Thank you all for entering the Fouta De Val give-away last week. I am very excited to announce the winner: Laura Gosselink. Congratulations, and good luck with your move to Sweden in three months time, we hope you like your Haidra in black / grey fouta!

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