Italian holiday home full of art and design

When it comes to holidays, finding the right accommodation is crucial but it takes so much time?  Last night, for example, I spent the best part of the evening searching for somewhere to stay on Long Island, New York and I still haven't found anywhere - (tips welcome!). Even though I haven't sorted my own holiday plans  - I might just be able to help you with yours.  If you're heading to Italy this summer, how about staying at the beautiful Villa Bianca on the Sorrento coast? The white washed villa has large, cool rooms filled with design and contemporary art - and there's even a desk in case you're meant to be "working" (ideal!).  But the pièce de résistance has to be the roof terrace and pool which offer the most amazing views over the Gulf of Naples and the island of Capri. Bellissimo!

Photography: Yvonne Wilhelmsen. Styling Tone Kroken. Villa Bianca is available to rent through ALBELI.

I could quite happily laze in that pool right now, how about you?!

Inside I spy the Flos Arco floor light and Eames lounge chair and ottoman - anything catch your eye?

Villa Bianca is available to rent here (see more picture here).  

Check out this archive if you'd like to see more beautiful holiday rentals - (pure distraction!). I also love my swimming pool, ocean and travel boards over on Pinterest! As they say 'spend money on experiences, not things'!

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A finnish home with nature at the heart

I love it when a plan comes together. The pictures of this beautiful Finnish house are a culmination of cabin manufacturers Kannustalo, stylist extraordinaire Susanna Vento and photographer Riika Kantinkoski. Every aspect of the build and styling is centred around putting nature at the heart of the home; whether through the vast windows which offer spectacular views over the lake, or the abundance of wood and other natural materials inside. The result is an incredibly calm, open space in which to unwind. What a beauty?!

Photography: Riika Kantinkoski. Styling Susanna Vento. Styling assistant Pinja Forsman. 

Oh so fabulous.

Could you imagine unwinding here?!

A few items I know and love: sitting room - MANTIS floor lamp, cabinet from IKEA. Bedroom - le Lampe Gras wall light. Pick up white stonewashed bed linen here.

See Riika's own home here. Riika and Susanna also teamed up to produce this lovely book.  

Seeing these beautiful Finnish spaces has got me even more excited about my pending trip to Habitare this September! Think I might just have to stay a few extra days to enjoy Helsinki too! Will you be there?

Have a lovely day!
 

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A beautiful Malmö home

This elegant home is nestled in the Rösjöstaden (I dare you to try and pronounce that word!) district, here in Malmö, made up of beautiful apartment buildings dating back to the late 19th century. Communal sweeping staircases lead to apartments characterised by spacious rooms, high ceilings and large windows which capitalise on the light. The owners of this lovely apartment have added deep grey and blue accents as well as touches of magenta, emerald and red to create a truly personal oasis. And now it's on the market!

For sale through Bolaget. 

What a beautiful home? It looks so unbelievably calm, don't you think?!

Fancy a move to Malmö anyone?! It's a great city!

A few items I know and love: Safari daybed, Sinnerlig pendant, Bistro chairs.  

You can see more of this lovely home over at Bolaget (just saying!).

Have a lovely day!

PS Happy national day to all in Sweden! I have two little girls beside me waiting to head off and enjoy it - better head off on that cycle ride I've promised (followed by a fika of course!).

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Imagine whiling away your summer here....

Hello there! Dropping by to share these lovely images from the Tine K Home spring / summer 2017 Boho collection with you. The shoot took place at the beautiful La Granja Ibiza and the look has me dreaming of summer holidays in far away places - no schedule to keep, no e-mails to tend to, only carefree days reading, lounging on the terrace and enjoying the odd dip in the pool. How heavenly?!

What a beautiful location? I love how cool the house looks (I can imagine the breeze wafting through!) -  and that pool looks pretty inviting to, don't you think?!

Many of these items are available through Tine K Home. I'm also loving this bamboo folding table, bamboo chair, and wood basket.

Do you have any great plans for the summer (or winter - if you're down South!)?

In case you're in need of inspiration, maybe staying at one of these beautiful holiday rentals could do the trick? Or perhaps treating yourself to a stay at La Granja or another fab design hotel?!  Feel free to share your tips below, I'm always after new ideas!

Have a great start to the week! 

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