Saturday wall space inspiration

Hello Saturday. A rare weekend post from me! For some reason I was wide awake early this morning which was a real luxury as the house was so quiet! So I made myself a big cup of fresh coffee on the stove and had a little play on Pinterest (of course!). Here's my Saturday morning find. A very cool print by one of my favourite Swedish designers Therese Sennerholt.

Therese Sennerholt. Styling Josefin Hååg via Elin Strömberg

I have one of her limited edition prints in my sitting room and never tire of it. Do you have anything by her?

I recently came across this fab store The Print Atelier too which is great for photographic art. I'm on it!

Have a lovely weekend and see you Monday!

PS Don't forget to enter the give-away....

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St Valentine's Day Give-away

I've teamed up with the fab online shop Self Packaging to offer you the chance to win a very cool gift box kit with a value up to 100 euros in time for St. Valentine's Day. Whether you're thinking of baking cupcakes for a friend, turning up with a surprise picnic or giving someone their favourite tipple, this online shop has gift wrapping / packaging for everything! Here's my pick:

For your chance to win a very cool kit worth up to 100 euros from Self Packaging all you need to do is:

1. State in the comment section below which Self Packaging item you'd like for St Valentine's day and why
2. Like Self Packaging on Facebook

Sorry folks, the give-away is only open to readers in Europe, USA and Canada. Be sure to enter latest Midnight GMT Thursday 23rd January 2014. Don't forget to leave your e-mail address so I contact you. The winner will be announced here and Twitter on Friday 24th January. Good luck!

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A converted monks retreat

This home has character. A converted monks retreat built in the 1800s, this Cambridgshire  family home is the perfect blend of vintage and contemporary. My favourite item has to be the doggy portrait in the kitchen, a family member portrait perhaps?! How about you?

 

Living Etc via The Relaxed Home

Any favourite room? See more fab pictures of this home here.

I spy the Arper Catifa 45 Chair with trestle base around the dining table- good news, they're on sale at Nest!

Hailing from London myself British homes have a special place in my heart. See some of my favourites here, here and here. So beautiful!

Today I have the pleasure of introducing a new sponsor: nordicthink.  nordicthink is an extremely cool online shop selling all my favourite Scandinavian brands including Muuto, String, HAY, &tradition, Lightyears and Ferm Living. Thank you for supporting my amazing sponsors who make this blog possible.

Pop back tomorrow for a very exciting give-away open to readers in Europe, the USA and Canada (sorry all other continents / nations, I promise there'll be another give-away in Feb open to all!).

Have a lovely day! 

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The 2014 romantic pastel home

It seems like pastels are back in a big way for 2014. My personal take is 'pastels with a romantic touch'. I came across these inspirational images from H&M Home and think they really hit the mark.  Do you have an H&M home near you? We don't have one in Southern Sweden sadly but there's one over the bridge in Copenhagen so I always take the time to stop by when I'm in town. Last time I picked up this moss coloured knit throw for my bedroom. Seeing these pictures make me feel perhaps it's time for another visit?!

H&M Home via Flying House

If you fancy a little more pastel inspiration I love this Swedish home and this home of a French fashion designer.

Are you a pastel person? I'm definitely more pastels then bold colours although I do sometimes think I should throw in an element of surprise like a bright yellow chair!

Incidentally this is not a sponsored post, I just happen to love the H&M Home lifestyle images, how about you?!

Have a lovely day!

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A romantic old school bathroom with a modern twist

Last week I had a lovely comment from one of you asking to see more bathrooms and your wish is my command! This beautiful black and white bathroom was recently photographed by Skåne based Daniella Witte. It's the perfect mix of old school and modern day industrial with a hint of romantic. I love the retro black square pattern boarder used to break up the white. Such a lovely bathroom.

Daniella Witte (with kind permission) for Residence Via Cocozy

Your kind of bathroom? As I write this the snow is falling silently outside so I could definitely see myself lighting a few candles and having a soak with delicious smelling bubble bath in this tub (with the door closed naturally!).

I spy L:a Bruket products - trending in bathrooms across Scandinavia right now (wonderful products with beautiful packaging).

For more bathroom inspiration check out this calming all white bathroom, free-standing bath inspiration or even alfresco showers?! You might also want to check out my bathroom Pinterest board.

Are you a shower or a bath person? Oh and wet room or dry room?

Have a wonderful day!

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A monochrome apartment with a touch of orange

Hello Monday! I hope you had a great weekend? It seems Fantastic Frank is taking my blog by storm this January. Here is another wonderful Stockholm apartment styled and photographed for sale by the Swedish estate agent. Decorated in monochrome save for a bold orange touch in the dining area, this home has so many inspiring details.

Fantastic Frank via 79 ideas

I love the artwork, mood boards and use of greenery (especially next to the bed!). Personally I'm not a big fan of orange and would have preferred to have seen a mix match of chairs around the table but hey, that's at a push because I would say this apartment is next to perfect! How about you?

I spy the Vitra wire chair and Eames DSR in orange (15% off with MYSCAN),  The HAY standard loop table is similar, and Anglepoise desk lamps lights.

In case you've missed them, her's a warren of fab apartments from Fantastic Frank?

Incidentally this year I've big plans for my blog (more to follow!). Among one of my goals is to create a My Scandinavian Home app - but how to get started?! Do you know how, where, what?! Would love some tips.

Have a lovely Monday!

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