Could you stay at the top of a ski jump?!

I do love the weird and wonderful houses of this world - and this has to be up there at the top, literally! Listed on Airbnb with the strapline 'ski in, zipline out' this 'penthouse' apartment sits atop a large ski jump in Holmenkollen in Oslo, Norway. If you can stomach the height, the space not only offers incredible panoramic views across Oslo and beyond, it also has bags of style too (loving the mid-century touch!). Unless your Eddie the Eagle though, you might want to take the lift down.

Oslo anyone?!

Ski jumping not quite your thing but love a little downhill skiing (and unusual places to stay)? The  'whitepods' in Switzerland are pretty great too?

And for those of you who like the, er, more traditional - this rustic Norwegian cabin is beautiful!

Have a wonderful day! 

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A Swedish home with cosy textiles

One day at home and I'm back on the early morning train to the IKEA headquarters to see their latest range - busy (but exciting) days! Fortunately I've got something to keep me awake and feel inspired on the train - this Gothenburg home. Unlike yesterday's home tour, this one has been staged for sale (by the talented Emma Fischer). I know only too well that styling is a tricky business and requires a delicate balance. And Emma's use of chunky knit blankets, touches of light wood and the 'relaxed' look make for a lovely, cosy home. I could certainly see myself padding around here, how about you?

Source: Emma Fischer / Bjurfors

It's amazing what a difference the textiles make in this space - after all the shell is actually very modern and angular.

And if my girls see that bed canopy..... (for the record - it's by Numero 74).

As always, a few items I know and love: kitchen - Flowerpot VP1 pendant. Sitting room - this chunky knit blanket is similar (soooo cosy!). Bedroom - knot cushion (these are beautiful too), wishbone chair, linen throw. Children's bedroom - Hay cushion, Muuto wood lamp.

At Paris design week (see a few of my highlights here) I was invited to hear more about an exciting project (which I'll tell you more about in the next couple of days) over a delicious Finnish breakfast (well, if I must....)...and it had me dreaming about Finnish summer cottage life, which this video clip sums up beautifully.

If I've got you in the mood for Finland - here's my  Finnish summer cottage archive - pour that coffee, block the calendar!
 
Have a lovely day!

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