A monochrome home in Helsinki, Finland

Oh Friday how I've been waiting for you! Are you up to anything fun this weekend? I wish I could say I was doing something super exciting like heading to Finland - but actually I'll just be chilling with my family here in South Sweden. But that doesn't mean we can't visit Finland in spirit, right? This is the home of Elisa (aka Minä ja Morris), a media producer, her man and daughter Stella in the heart of Helsinki.  Elisa describes her style as 'a little bit of a mix of everything' and likes to combine Scandinavian minimalism with a touch of bohemian. Her favourite things about her home are the lovely light, space, location in the heart of town and the sauna (of course!). Let's take a tour....

Photos 1,2,3,4,6 and 9  Hanne Manelius. All other pictures by @Minajamorris

What a cute bubba! May I just squish those gorgeous cheeks?!

Moving on to the home itself...have to say, I love that back wall and kitchen in matt black - it's so striking! Oh and that crate with wheels would make a perfect weekend DIY project, don't you think?

Some items I know and love: kitchen / dining - Eames wire chair, Artek golden bell lights, Marimekko Oiva tea cup, traditional espresso maker. Sitting room: Hay dot cushion in rose. Bedroom: Hay mega knit throw.

Is there anything you love in particular about this home?

Sending big love to Elisa for sending me these pics and letting us take a tour of her lovely Helsinki home (you can see more images over on instagram). Do you have any photos of your home or studio you would like to share? If so, drop me a mail!

Have a great weekend and see you Monday!

PS If I were to head to Finland I could imagine myself in this beautiful rustic cabin by the sea. What do you reckon - a good place to wile away a weekend? More Finnish homes here - scroll passed the first one.

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A charming boho dairy in the Swedish countryside

Do you ever feel like leading a simpler life in the country? I definitely do, especially when I look at homes like this. Johan and Rinas live in an old dairy outside Falkenberg on Sweden's west coast where they collect freshly laid eggs, forage for chanterelle and make homemade juice. 'Lis Mejeri' has been decorated using 'something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue' - including many things found around the house when they moved in. Johanna Bradford and Kristin Lagerqvist - were lucky enough to visit in person and took these lovely pictures. Let's take a peek...

Johanna Bradford / Kristin Lagerqvist  Lovely Life

This is definitely one to share with my family and say *guys, fancy living like this for a while?*....

Could you imagine living somewhere like this?

See more pics of the dairy here (and on their blog here). 

It reminds me a little of the beautiful Strömma Farmlodge. More boho homes not far from Lis Mejeri here.

Have a lovely day!

PS Malmö / Copenhagen friends Emily Katz popped me a note to say she is travelling from Portland, Oregon to Copenhagen to hold a modern macrame workshop this Saturday 5th September.  Thought you wouldn't want to miss it....

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A Swedish space in neutrals - with a few cool details

It's been a very Scandinavian week indeed here on MSH. Since last Wednesday I've featured home tours from Norway, Finland and Denmark (talk about spreading a little love!). So, today I thought I'd complete the picture with a home in Sweden. This delightful Swedish space in Gothenburg has been decorated with serene neutral tones and lots of lovely plants and accessories. What a perfect space to bring a little calm to the mid week, don't you think?!

Stadshem- Styling: Emma Fischer. Photography: Jonas Berg

There are a few lovely details in this space: the row of of hooks in the sitting room (these are fairly similar). The 90 brass shelf lamp as a bedside table. And the classic coat stand in the corner of the bedroom.

In contrast to the neat book shelves in the Danish apartment yesterday, the books in this apartment have been arranged in relaxed piles throughout the space. Which do you prefer? Perhaps a mix of both?

Is there anything that stands out to you?

More lovely spaces in calm neutrals include this Swedish apartment, an elegant space with a fab daybed and a Malmö home.

Have a lovely day!

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A fab Copenhagen home revisited

On Friday I showed some beautiful images from the Copenhagen home and showroom of Karen Maj Kornum of Another Ballroom (remember that trompe l'oeil?!). And then yesterday I was so excited to discover a few more pics of the  lovely danish space and had to share them with you! I love her eclectic style, the mid-century touches, the lovely rugs and gallery walls. Let's take a peek at a few more corners...

Photos courtesy of Another Ballroom with kind permission.

*sigh* what a fab space, don't you think?

I love to see books in the home, don't you? I'm constantly looking for new ways to store mine (currently, they're on shelves made by my husband in our bedroom) - I like the way they've showcased the books on low wall mounted shelving and then created a gallery wall above in this space. More book inspiration here.

Many of the items you see including the art, ceramics, and  rugs are from Another Ballroom. Pick up cool mid-century piees at Lauritz or Etsy.

I'm so excited to introduce Modo Living, retailer of Skargaarden, iconic Swedish furniture.  I've had my eye on a H55 Outdoor Lounger (so fab!) and Haverdal throw blanket for my little back garden. Modo Living ships to the USA and Canada.

Have a lovely day! 

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