Old meets new in stunning Vrångsholmen

Well hello! I have to confess I feel a little worse for wear today (totally self-induced of course!). In fact, I could totally see myself rocking about in this beautiful space - with it's lowered lighting, and soothing, dark, earthy tones right now. The striking images are the result of a shoot by (the a-ma-zing Gothenburg store Artilleriet, using Vrångsholmen as a backdrop. Vrångsholmen was originally built to save children from the dangers of city life by providing a safe rural haven, these days it's run by artists, artisans, musicians, dancers and architects who use the space for artistic productions, rehearsals, courses and educational activities.

Photography courtesy of Artilleriet with thanks.

I love the peeling paint and scuffed floors, there's something almost poetic about the space.

That ghost sofa totally has my name on it! 

Is there anything that stands out to you?

See more pictures and find out about all the items featured here! And while you're there - I can totally recommended browsing the Artilleriet Christmas decoration- *sigh*!

Have a lovely day! 

PS how wonderful would be to attend a course or workshop in Vrångsholmen? I'm keeping an eye out now.... will keep you updated if I spot anything!

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Joy in every cup!

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Living in a land of coffee lovers and a pretty big fan myself (I do love my fika breaks!), you can imagine my ears pricked up when I heard Nespresso was launching a Limited Edition Festive Collection (even more so when I heard it was candy-inspired!). And then I received an invite to attend the launch at the fabulous Nespresso Flagship Boutique on Regent Street in London (I think it took me about two seconds to RSVP!)! At the event we got to sample the Nespresso Limited Edition Variations Confetto, which is made up of three divine variations inspired by traditional candy. 'Snowball' has a subtle taste of cocunut and vanilla, 'Orangette' contains notes of orange peel and a hint of chocolate and 'Liquorice' has a distinct flavour of licorice roll candy notes, all of which have been married with the Nespresso Livanto coffee blend (a well-balanced Espresso characterised by a roasted caramelised note). *Mouth waters*. 

To add a pop of colour, pattern and fun to the collection, Nespresso collaborated with talented artists Craig & Karl, who were also in attendance, and who's designs can be seen across a selection of accessories (such a perfect gift for design and coffee aficionados, don't you think?!).


Having sampled all the Variations (many times now...!), I can safely say they're all as delicious as they sound, but I do have a particular weakness for Variations Confetto Snowball. You can try for yourself by heading to Nespresso online here.

Which one do you most like the sound of?!

Have a lovely day!

#joyineverycup


This post is brought to you in collaboration with Nespresso, however all words are my own and I only ever work with brands I love and think you will too.

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The lovely home of a Danish artist

Why, hello there! It's miserable outside today and probably never really going to get light, but I don't mind because it's my biiiiiiiiiiirthday! Now, I know you're not really meant to make a song and dance about these things, but you know, life's short and I actually really do like to sing (not very well) and dance (even worse) each year on this day!! It kicked off beautifully with a surprise 'full english breakfast' (no easy feat in Sweden, and the man and my girls nailed it!!) so things are going exceedingly well..... Anyway, I digress, I've prepared a post featuring the most fabulous Danish apartment for you today. Owner, Anne Aarsland is exactly the same age as me (that young? I hear you say!). The only difference is that she lives and works in Copenhagen and is "an astronomer with a liberating legendary approach to painting." Anne's work is characterised by stripes, dots and triangles in all angles and constellations, using repetition and abstract pattern formations to develop and change the shapes and can be seen throughout the living space. On with the tour!

Aaaaah, what a great home! Anne's art totally makes the space, don't you think?! - and rightly so!

The high ceilings, spacious rooms and general style reminds me a little of the home of Karen Maj Kornum who's home I posted about here and here  (and also featured on the front cover of  my book The Scandinavian Home). What do you think?

Get the look: Anne's artwork and limited edition paintings, saucer pendant, AJ floor lamp, wishbone chair, Artek chair, Ligne Roset Togo sofa.

You can follow Anne's latest projects and see more shots of her home and studio over on Instagram. 

If you'd like to see more artist's homes today you'll love this relaxed, vintage style home,  an artist's studio and home in Stockholm and a former artist's studio converted into a beautiful home - makes me wish I was a little better at painting!!

Have a lovely day!!

PS - I received the best birthday surprise  - My Scandinavian Home won Best International Design Blog in the first ever Domino Design Blog Awards - weeeeeeee! Thank you so much to everyone who voted, it really means the world to me. A feature about My Scandinavian Home is now live on Domino here if you fancy a read!

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A Swedish home reminiscent of the Nordic winter landscape

It was a while since I featured something with monochromatic appeal which is why I was excited when this popped up on one my favourite Swedish blogs Stil Inspiration today. Located in Örebro, The space belongs to Maria Karlberg, an interior designer, blogger and "creative Mom to a magical daughter." The clean lines and marriage of black, white and wood furniture with a concrete floor remind me of the beautiful starkness of the nordic landscape in winter, while soft textiles and textured surfaces add a warm and inviting feel. No wonder it caught the eye of Pella Hedeby and Sofi Sykfont who captured it for this months' edition of Elle Decoration Sweden! Enjoy the tour!

So striking! I particularly love the dining space and bedroom areas.

.....And that stonewashed linen bed skirt against the concrete floor is so beautiful! (this bed skirt / coverlet is similar!). 

Is there anything that stands out to you?

A few items I know and love: dining room -  Menu Afteroom dining chair, Kubus bowl (black). Office - Lampe gras. Bedroom - ConceptBetong bedside table, Muuto wood lamp.

Pick up a copy of this months Elle Decoration Sweden (it's a beautiful magazine for inspiration even if you don't understand Swedish!) to see the full tour.

And if you're up for a little more monochrome inspiration today, put your feet up and enjoy this archive! 

Have a lovely day!

PS I had a great evening chatting with the guys at LiveHappy about my Lagom book - the podcast is now live if you fancy a listen! 

Photography: Sofi Sykfont /  Styling Pella Hedeby (shared with kind permission).

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