A beautiful apartment in a 1920s art deco build

Oj oj oj (as they say in Sweden)! The end of the week has really crept up on me. How great is that?! It's probably because I've been virtually padding around this Swedish space and sunning it up down under at a beautiful estate! I think it would be a shame not to complete the week with one final Scandinavian inspired Australian home tour, don't you? Designed, styled and decorated by Lynda Gardener (also the brains behind yesterday's barn conversion and that estate - yup, she's talented), The Apartment is a boutique rental accommodation in Melbourne's St Kilda. It's located on the third floor of a wonderful 1920s art deco building and has been styled in one off pieces, pure french linens, toasty warm blankets, hand crocheted rugs and vintage oil paintings. It sounds like one of those places where you can check out anytime you like but will never want to leave....(eh hem)....

Credit: photos Lisa Cohen, Styling / design Lynda Gardener. The Apartment St Kilda. 

That 1920's building is just incredible?! I love how Lynda's used so many natural textures too, it all looks so warm and inviting.

Could you see yourself staying here? 

Get the look from this lovely apartment:  sitting room - this rug is similar, source lovely vintage portraits here. Chunky crochet blanket. Kitchen: macrame plant hanger, I love this bamboo light shade. Bedroom - reindeer skin, stonewashed linen striped duvet cover. Bathroom - H&M used to sell this shower curtain - I've been looking around on the web for a similar one but no luck yet - any tips?

Have you got any great plans for the weekend? We're having a little birthday party for my daughter who turned 6 this week - so much fun (will need a glass of this to recover though - and while on the topic, how pretty are these simple DIY ice cubes, perfect for the weekend?)!

Have a wonderful couple of days and see you Monday!

PS The nominations are now open for Elle Decoration Sweden's interior blogger of the year award here, I'd be so happy if you feel My Scandinavian Home deserves to be in the running! 

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A beautiful, rustic barn conversion

While drooling over the house at The Estate Trentham featured in Tuesday's post, I couldn't help but notice they also have a beautiful barn on the grounds too (used for events, gatherings, workshops, weddings and photo shoots). And I do love a barn conversion don't you?!  This particular one has been decorated with white washed walls, and a concrete floor, with exposed wood beams and rustic trellis tables adding a lovely natural touch and warmth to the space. Outside, the grounds include a mini orchard and harvest garden - oh to live nearby and have the excuse to have a party here, it all sounds so romantic!

Photos - Lisa Cohen. Styling: Lynda Gardener

Could you imagine getting together with friends or having a workshop here? I see bookings can be made here. Just saying!

Get the look: these vintage wood and metal stools are similar (if sold - source more here). This pendant lamp is similar. Buy beautiful stonewashed linen the metre here (or a ready made tablecloth here).

Other barn conversion inspiration I love includes: a fantastic, modern Swedish home in a converted barn (also featured here), an all white home, and a rustic retreat on Sweden's west coast. What a treat!

Have a lovely day!

PS I would hate to be seen inviting myself to parties, but if you do go and have a party here I make a great guest....

PPS - I received a message from Bloglovin this morning saying 'wowza, you just reached 50,000 followers' - that's quite a number and hard to imagine in real terms! Thank you so much for following My Scandinavian Home, you're wonderful!

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A beautiful Swedish space with autumn tones

Oh have I got a treat for you today. This fabulous Swedish apartment incorporates all the latest trends (marble, aged wood, a Lampe Gras, linen (sofas and bedding!), Gubi beetle chairs, black framed windows and even a Vapeur light!) - and features lovely, cosy Autumn touches (the earthy tones on the wall, amber accents, the flowers)...and all so beautifully put together too. Can I move in with everything intact please?

Photos - Anders Bergstedt for Entrance

What a lovely space? Could you live here?!

I spy: kitchen - eames chair, Lampe Gras. Sitting room - the sofa and armchair are available here, Flos 265 light, this black marble O table is similar.  Office: beetle chair, zigzag light. Children's room - Z1 cotton lamp, IKEA MINNEN beds. Bedroom - Vapeur light, Gubi mirror, natural linen throw. Pick up beautiful Boucherouite rugs here.

This lovely apartment is for sale here (oh yes!), maybe it's possible after all?!

A little mid week link love:

Don't miss House for Mother.

How to edit your Instagram pics. 

A lovely hallway.

Colour palette. 

My new boucherouite rug shop find.

How lovely do these beet glazed plums in rosemary look? I see Diadonna has added the recipe in English at the bottom of the page too - perfect!

Have a great day!

PS Happy birthday to my wonderful Alice, six today!

PPS It's time for the Elle Decoration Sweden blog nominations and I'd so love it if you have time to stop by and nominate My Scandinavian Home (if you'd like)- It's in swedish, but easy to translate with google.Tack så mycket!

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A dreamy home-from-home in Australia

Third gloomy day in a row here and I have to admit I'm not feeling the 'hygge'. And no amount of candles, sheepskins and kanelbullar are going to help. Instead, I'm dreaming about a visit to The Estate Trentham, and it seems to be lifting my spirits no end! Located an hour from Melbourne and inspired by Scandinavian interiors (cue white washed walls and a pared-back look) The Estate Trentham is an original early twentieth century three bedroom federation house surrounded by beautiful gardens. And if that's not enough, it's also been artfully decorated with lovely muted autumn colours, soft natural textiles and a wonderful mix of old and new. In other words my ideal get-away and the perfect antidote to gloomy days! Excuse me while I search for flights....

Photography: Lisa Cohen (shared with kind permission). Book a stay at The Estate Trentham here.

See you there?!

I wanted to be able to use this little space to pick out a small detail but I have to say, the whole house is positively dreamy!


Is there anything that stands out to you in particular?

Get the look (if my home looked even a little like this I'd be thrilled): pick up an industrial pendant here, I like this jute rug. The sofa looks like a Gervasoni ghost (beautiful!). This online shop sells cushions in autumn colours.  Vintage scissor lamps. I like Kara Rosenlund's horse and nature inspired prints.

Loving the neutral colour scheme with touches of brown it reminds me a lot of Kara Rosenlund's home which I featured a few weeks back. Maybe I can do this Autumn thing after all!

More holiday rentals in my archive  here (you so knew that was coming right?!).

Have a lovely day!

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Georg Jensen - You can never be too much you

As one of three sisters and mother to two (wonderful) girls championing women is something I'm passionate about. If you feel the same you'll feel so inspired by Georg Jensen's latest campaign.  Georg Jensen has been on the cutting edge of design for more than 112 years and renowned for artistic boldness, superior craftmanship and visionary collaborations with leading artists and designers. 'You can never be too much you' encourages women all over the world to empower themselves and never compromise on their personalities.  The campaign stars 5 influential and inspirational women who are 'demanding, strong, provocative, loud and ambitious': award winning film director Susanne Bier, WBA, WBC and WBO world champion welterweight boxer Cecilia Brækhus,  the world's best female chef Dominique Crenn, award-winning comedian Sarah Kendall and professional motocross rider Behnaz Shafiei. The campaign video is so unbelievably powerful, and the message applies to everyone, not just women.  I hope you feel as moved and inspired as I do!

'you will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy. If you round out your edges, you lose your edge'

- Danielle LaPorte.

  #IamNeverTooMuch

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Beautiful individually handcrafted backpacks and bags

Earlier this year I introduced you to one of my wonderful sponsors Dorayaky - creators of natural waxed canvas bags that 'explore the connection between the natural world and the urban lifestyle'. Their bag have fast become my favourite - and every time I leave the house with my backpack someone comments on it (seriously!). I proudly tell them it's by a small Spanish brand and that every piece is handmade to order in their studio (this is one of team members in action!). It also has a nifty inside pocket and perfectly fits my macbook air! Yup! Lately, the Dorayaky team has been burning the midnight oil and introduced four exciting new models including the ALICE backpack, CATHERINE bag,  CHLOE bag and NURIA tote all available in a choice of brown, blue, grey or black. Here's a sneak peek...

In order of appearance: 1. and 2.  ALICE backpack, 3. CATHERINE bag, 4. CHLOE bag and 5. NURIA tote.

I'm loving the ALICE backpack (I've turned into a real backpack girl lately- so practical!)

Do you have a favourite?

It's also well worth checking out their instagram feed for inspiration - and to see the bags on the go!

Oh and one final thing - Dorayaky ships worldwide - perfect!

#Ilovemyjob

This post is sponsored by the wonderful team at Dorayaky. All words are my own and I only ever collaborate with partners that I love and which I think you'll love too. Thank you for supporting the brands which make My Scandinavian Home possible.

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