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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Weekend DIY: Plus garland (and a fab little boys room)

Yesterday I wrote about one of my favourite blogs SMÄM by Swedish illustrator / designer Sara Woodrow. Today I'd like to share one of her fab DIY ideas: a plus garland. Sara designed it for her little boy Alfie's room (and what an incredible little boys room it is!) but I think you could use it anywhere, and you won't believe how simple it is to make! Weekend project anyone? 

SMÄM Sara Woodrow with kind permission

Looking to make your own plus garland? Here's how: All you need is a white thread and black electrical tape. Cut the tape into four equal strips and then stick them together either side of the wire equally spaced apart. As simple as that! You could also create stars, hearts, letters.....

Thank you Sara for allowing me to share all your lovely images and ideas this week!

PS How wonderful is her little boys room?! For more Scandinavian children's bedrooms I love this, this and this one. Oh and how cute is this one to embrace the spirit of winter? It was one of the first posts I ever did!

PPS If you're looking for cute little children's clothing don't forget my sponsors Loja Dada and Babyssimo for very cool, baby clothes with a twist or Smallable for the mini designer! :)

Hope it's sunny where you are as it is in Malmö today.

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The beautiful home of a Swedish designer / illustrator

 I was so excited to come across a new blog today - SMÄM, produced by Sara Woodrow, a talented Swedish art director, designer and illustrator. Much of her work is featured in the beautiful photographs she takes of her home (regularly published on the blog) which she shares with her English husband and two little children here in Sweden.

 

SMÄM, Sara Woodrow

Such a lovely space don't you think?

You can also check out Sara's shop where she sells her art  as well as many other pieces she's designed.

Have a lovely day.

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Light wood, white walls and a touch of vintage

Hello! Thank you for your lovely comments yesterday on my bedroom. It's always nerve racking to post pics of my own home so I'm really grateful for your positive feedback and helpful tips :) Today's home comes from the Swedish estate agent Alvhem. My favourite features (apart from the beautiful Scandinavian blond wood and white walls of course) is the mix of modern and vintage furniture and the incredible statement wallpaper!

Alvhem

Are you a wallpaper person?

PS I love that they have thrown in a dark green chair into the mix of white chairs around the dining table. perhaps I should do this with my dining room? For the mix I see they've used an Eames DSR chair (15% off with code MYSCAN), the URBAN chair from IKEA and then flea market finds. Quite simple to achieve yet it looks so great no?

Have a lovely day!

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