Four beautiful designs from Maison & Objet 2016

One of the best things about visiting Maison & Objet Paris this weekend was discovering new items and chatting to the passionate designers behind them. Here are four items that I completely fell in love with:

1. Dutch designer Jurianne Matter creates a whole host of pretty eco-friendly things using paper, textiles and ceramics. I particularly loved the twig leaves - once threaded, you can go wild and bend it into any shape you like.




2.  Created for Alicja Patanowski's final project at the Royal College of Art in London, PLANTATION is made up of four different porcelain shapes used for growing herbs and ornamental plants in any disused glass using the principles of hydroponics. Thanks to the use of only water, you can watch the the stems and roots grow too. Time to put that old pint glass to use?!

3.  The NOMAD chair by Copenhagen based We do Wood is inspired by the traditional English camping chair. It's lightweight and portable, made from sustainable natural resources and above all else - so comfy that when I tested it out at the fair I couldn't get back up!

4. And for the kids, the young French brand Main Sauvage has it covered! The super soft and cosy dye-free toys for kids are hand knitted in a Bolivian Fair Trade Cooperative (I might just have to get one for myself too!).

Such lovely designs!

Do you have a favourite?

PS see more of my Maison & Objet Paris highlights in this short video clip.

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A serene Swedish home with Autumn accents

Hello there! The sun's shining, the weather is fine... although I have to confess I'm feeling a little bleary eyed after a wonderful weekend at Maison & Objet in Paris (look out for my post later today with some of my highlights from the fair!). Did you have a good weekend too? I thought I'd ease us into the week gently with this lovely space in Gothenburg. The soft textiles, the natural materials, the subtle Autumn accents, just about everything in this space evokes a feeling of calm....

Credits: Anders Bergstedt for Entrance Mäklari

.....And relax!

These stonewashed linen sofas are simply beautiful. Could you imagine having one in your home?

Items I know and love (and there's quite a few in this home!): sitting room - koushi lamp, pick up a vintage beni ourain rug here, sea grass belly basket, lampe gras floor lamp, Belleville sofa, velvet cushion / pillow, this and this vintage rattan rocking chair are similar (if sold try here!). Bedroom - rustic stool (this three legged one is stunning - but it's a one off, so you'd need to hurry!), stonewashed linen bedding.

See more pics of this lovely apartment here.

Have a great start to the week!

PS I kind of promised myself if the weather's good today I'd go for a jog (hey, it was kind of a safe bet, it was pouring with rain - all day yesterday)...I'd better go and get my kit on *drags feet*.

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The home of a Swedish fashionista

Things are a little frantic as I'm off to Paris first thing tomorrow for Maison & Objet - wahaaaay! So exciting! I must get packing. Which is perhaps why I felt drawn to the home of Karoline de la Concha today. With over 16 years experience in the fashion industry, Karoline runs a unique and fabulous store with a focus on private shopping, housed within her turn-of-the-century home in Råå, Skåne. Oh how I could do with a creative consultant like Karoline today! Of course, the rest of the home is rather fabulous too. Here are some snapshots....

Photography: Sofi Sykfont

How lovely would it be to shop here? No queues, no grappling about in the changing room - just cool, calm and collected shopping in beautiful surroundings. What a great concept?!

Since I'm leaving early tomorrow morning the next time I'll be posting is after the weekend, but in the meantime I thought you might enjoy these home tours - all completely different, and all fabulous in their own way: 

A happy, eclectic and bohemian world.

Krickelin's beautiful home in Elle Decoration (which I once also showed here).

Theo and Soula's creative studio and home.

And for something back to nature and unwind:

This shot is kind of beautiful and at the same time gives me chills....you?

I love this video!

Have a wonderful weekend, I look forward to reporting back on all the latest interior trends next week.

PS Are you heading to Maison & Objet too?

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A lovely Swedish home full of flea market finds

The beauty of the Internet is that you can take a peek inside homes from all round the world without even leaving your coffee spot! Yesterday we were just outside Sydney taking a wander around a beautiful Australian beach house in dreamy seaside blues and today we're taking a tour of an eclectic home in Svedala, just outside Malmö, Sweden! Home to Anja, the blogger behind 'En Klick Smör' and her family, the ethos is very much about 'slow-living'. Kitchen worktops are bursting with homegrown or locally sourced produce and the entire house has been furnished with a delightful mix of flea market finds. The result is a personal home where family happiness and health comes first. 

Photography: Carina Olander (shared with kind permission), Styling: Johanna Flyckt Gashi 
/ Leva & Bo

Such a charming home, don't you think? I love the mix of floors (white, black and chequered) and the pretty wallpaper in the hallway. 

Is there anything that stands out to you?

Get the look from Anja's home: kitchen - handmade Finnish shingle basket, source a similar vintage industrial pendant here. Dining room - pick up a vintage Bumling pendant light here. Sitting room / bedroom - Pillow me sells a beautiful range of Kilim cushions and pillows. Test Farrow & Ball's range of blues for a similar wall colour.

Going back to that chequered floor. Remember the one in this Swedish home on an island too? Oh so lovely. I'd love to create my own one day - how about you?

Have a lovely day!

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A dreamy urban beach home

I can't tell you how excited I am about today's home tour. Located just east of Sydney, this beautiful cliff top beach house combines white washed walls and soft coastal tones with an urban feel. But it hasn't always been as fabulous. When the family of four bought it in 2010 it was a run down bungalow - soon put to right by architect Brian Bass and interior design team Hare & Klein. Today, wall to ceiling windows offer panoramic views over the sea, and the light walls allow the beautiful light to bounce around the split-level house. Curved walls, texture and layers add a softness and help the space to flow. Oh how I'd love to live in an urban beach house like this!

Photography: Anson Smart (shared with kind permission). Styling Joseph Gardner.

Could you live here?!

A few items I know and love: Ghost sofa 16, Serge Mouille floor lamp, Z1 pendant light, J39 or 'the people's chair', this bamboo pendant light is similar, pick-up beautiful stonewashed bed linen like this here.

You can see a few more pics of this lovely Australian home and a full write-up over at Vogue.

When a home as lovely as this is featured, I think it would be rude not to make it a 'beach home' kind of day don't you?! Warning - this archive will have you dreaming of an escape to somewhere warm and tropical!

Have a lovely day!

PS Two exciting announcements - don't forget to make the most of this reader offer from Abbott & Mosley and the winner of the Beni Ourain rug is now up here!

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Celebrating calm, rustic space living

Whenever I go shopping here in Malmö the list of places I visit is loooong (so lucky to have so many design shops here!). And H&M Home has recently become a must. You only have to see their latest lifestyle images (shot by Pia Ulin and styled by Glen Proebstel) -to see why, so beautiful! The home reminds me very much of this Gotland one (the colours, the materials...). And I love the overall rustic and organic nature of the space.

Oh so lovely! Calm, natural and relaxed.

What do you think of the rustic vibe?

Get the look: Sitting room - linen cushions,  throw, large cotton rug, wooden tea light holder, this table lamp is very similar (this one off vintage industrial table lamp is a-ma-zing!). Keep an eye out for similar here. Bathroom - linen dressing gown / robe, bath mat, towel, rustic bench, market bag. Bedroom - linen duvet cover set (I also love all the linen bedding from here - beautiful!).

I'm feeling a little link love coming on....

Proof a small kitchen can be bright and beautiful.

She danced all night...and all the way home is one inspiring tumblr!

Throwing shapes: hexagonal tiles and a round window.

Biggest trend this Autumn - the 'she shed' (remember Jeska's?), have you created your own one yet?).

Last day to enter the Instagram give-away to win this vintage beni ourain rug in assoc with Maroc Tribal (check out these beauties here too)! I know!

Have a great start to the week!

PS this post isn't sponsored, I simply love the look and feel of the space and thought you might too!

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