A relaxed, atmospheric family home in Malmö

I'm so proud of my adopted home town of Malmö. Having moved to Sweden from London ten years ago, I've seen it grow into a thriving hub with a flourishing creative community. Yesterday's post of my girls' bedroom was the result of a collaboration with two talented Malmö girls and today's fabulous home tour is also here in Malmö. The relaxed family space belongs to former model Malin Persson, blogger for Elle Decoration and self-confessed creative multi-tasker, her husband Damiano and children Tiago, Milo and Cleo. The family recently moved back to Sweden after a period in Rome, Italy. The two worlds have come together in the form of this beautiful, unique space, decorated with a mix of  fabulous vintage and antique finds and atmospheric colours.

Home: Malin Persson (with kind permission). Photography: Linda Alfvegren. Inspired by The Way We Play. 

What a beautiful, relaxed family home, don't you think? 

I love that children's toys can be seen through out the house (more pictures here). I also like the dark colours - especially in the cute little girls bedroom. A similar colour scheme has been used in this and this home.

Another thing that stands out to me is the use of clothing as decoration. A negligée hung in the window of the bathroom softens the feel of the room and adds a romantic touch, as does the lovely dress hanging on the mirror in the bedroom.

Is there anything that stands out to you?

Today the sun will set at 3.25 pm - but really, it's never truly going to get light. This is why I'm eating my way through a packet of chocolate hob nobs. The good news? It's Saint Lucia here tomorrow, a festival of light in which a girl wearing a crown of candles will lead a procession who will then sing, and we'll enjoy a feast of Pepparkaka, saffron buns and glögg (mulled wine). It's one of my favoruite Swedish traditions.

I hope you have a lovely weekend too!

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My little girls and their new bedroom

I'm so excited to share a glimpse of the newly decorated bedroom of my two little girls - Liv (6) and Ali (4) today. I couldn't show the room without an appearance from my girls, after all what's a children's room without children?! They were more than happy to be little models, in fact they had such fun during the shoot! I'm particularly proud of these images as they're the result of a collaboration with three Southern Sweden creative friends: Gen, interior stylist and owner of The Youngsters helped me design the room, Malin, owner of oh so cool online shop Ziggys, helped pick out the clothes and Kimme Persson took the fab shots. I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed creating them!

Home: My Scandinavian Home, Photographer: Kimme Persson. Stylist Genevieve Torn, The Youngsters. 

I am so pleased with the room, but not as much as my girls are. I hope you like it too (it's very nerve-racking posting pictures of my home here!).

In case you're wondering where everything's from here's the complete list (I hope - if I've missed something give me a shout!):

Items

Heart wall stickers, Vee Speers print, Marrakech bean bag in green diamond, sheepskin rug, Holga camera cushion, Muuto book case, Love Lives Here print, the desk and chair are a flee market find (try Etsy for vintage children's desks).

Swedese Tree coat stand, äpple päpple print, phosphorescent light bulb, Toy bag BAOBAB in green stripes , dot garland, animal masks, mini woody tablet black board, black and white boxes from TGR.  Bandit girl print, jump / skipping rope in green. Matchbox light in dark blue.

Snow Bunk bed. Pois Pink bedding and Deer bedding. Cushions: Drops in navy and sea blue, Zut Pois Pink, Marthe Absinthe hop-skotch, Polka Grey (striped).

Clothing

Liv: Soft Gallery Adele Pebbles dress, Cat leggings (e-mail Ziggys) or these wolf leggings are similar.
Ali: Bobo Choses shiny leggings, Beau Loves fringes top.

Have a lovely day! 

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A serene Swedish home in white and wood

I'm writing today's post from a candlelit cafe by the sea here in Southern Sweden.  It's barely daylight and there's a storm raging over the sea. It's feels so cosy to be tucked up inside! Contrary to the weather outside, this Gothenburg space is a picture of calm. I love the black, white, grey, and wood theme with touches of brass. One item that stands out in particular is the vintage brass drinks trolley used as a side table in the sitting room. I could batten down the hatches and ride out a storm in this lovely apartment, how about you?

Stadshem

So lovely don't you think? Anything that stands out to you? 

A few items I know and love: Muuto E27 pendant light, svenskt tenn elefant place mats, HAY DLM table, HAY dots cushion, Sheepskin rug, HAY dots cushion, Thonet 214 chair. Granit industrial mail sorter. Lamino easy chair in graphite. You can source lovely prints from Elina Dahl (free shipping within Sweden until Christmas, available to worldwide). 

See more, beautiful serene spaces here, here and here. Or escape the stormy winter weather by transporting yourself to a boho abode in Mexico, or a Brazilian escape with a pool. *Yes.Please*. 

I think it's time for one of those hot chocolates with whipped cream and cinnamon I talked about yesterday, don't you?

Have a lovely day! 

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