TRIWA Watch winner!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered the give-away to win a beautiful watch from Swedish brand TRIWA I am thrilled to announce the winner as Jemma Rethman! Congratulations! Please send me a mail with your shipping details and we'll nip it off in the post to you!



It's no secret I love the Rose Svalan (read more about my pretty new watch here), not least because of its organically tanned leather strap (it goes so beautifully with this season's blush tones too!). But I have many other favourites in the new spring collection too (a girl can never have too many watches right?!). Here are a few other of my picks (for men and women alike!):


In order of appearance: 1. Rose Svalan 2. Ebony Svalan / 3. Smoky Falken / 4. loch nevil

Imagine how great the Loch Nevil would look with an over-sized striped shirt?!

Check out more TRIWA new arrivals here.


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THIS GIVE-AWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

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You must be age of majority in your country of residence (OPEN TO ALL!). We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur. Only 1 entry per person. The competition closes Midnight GMT, April 4th and will be announced here on April 5th, 2018. Good luck!

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

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Inside the Parisien Home of a Chef / Photographer

Tjena! Hur är läget? I often think some of the most unique homes come about when two cultures collide, how about you? This is definitely the case with Carrie Solomon's lovely abode. Carrie moved from Michigan, USA to Paris over a decade ago and describes herself on instagram as a "breakfast cook, author, mother, and a photographer" (i.e. one busy, yet very creative lady!). Her lovely home is light and airy and filled with natural textures and cosy, one-off pieces set against a backdrop of white. Constance Gennari of The Socialite Family paid her a visit and snapped these images of Carrie's perfect oasis in the bustling 10th arrondissement: 

I get such a warm and inviting feeling from these pictures, how about you?! I especially love the light-filled sitting room which is separated from the bedroom with a glass partition.

Do you have a favourite spot?

Although you get a great idea of the relaxed vibe of the home from these pictures, there's a short film (in French) over on The Socialite Family where you get to see how it all hangs together (and a glimpse of the lovely kitchen where Carrie developed some of her recipes for her books An American in Paris, Inside Chefs’ Fridges and Food with kids.  Well worth a look!

GET THE LOOK

1. Inside Chefs' Fridges, Europe: Top chefs open their home refrigerators">Inside Chefs' Fridges 
2. Frida Rattan Chair  3. Sipes Hand-Woven Jute Round Rug  4. Enormous 90-Drawer Y&E Flat File Cabinet 5. Table basse Béate-Marmora 6. Macrame plant hanger 7. Devialet Phantom Sound System

8. Ghost 16 Sofa Lino Bianco Fabric

Such a lovely space. I'm a big fan of the simple white and wood look - it's so calming!

Have a lovely day!

PS If you're visiting Paris I can so recommend Hotel Henriette - I stayed there last autumn when I was in town for the launch of the French version of my Lagom book and was in design heaven!

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A Striking Swedish Home With A Wall of Books!

Why, hello there! I hope you had a great weekend?! I'm hoping this home might brighten up the start of your week (it certainly has mine!). This incredible apartment in Stockholm belongs to Anna Tuernell, Head of Design at Arket. It's a home of contrast - where light wood floors and fresh white walls juxtapose with dark grey, black and wood furniture. But perhaps my favourite thing of all are the floor to ceiling shelves brimming with books - if you're a book lover, you'll no doubt fall in love with it too! Anna invited Lotta Agaton and Kristofer Johnsson in to capture it for Residence magazine. Enjoy the tour!

The bumling pendant (call me immature but I can't help smile at the name, how about you?!) in brass definitely takes centre stage in the kitchen. There are always second-hand ones available here.

 The sitting room reads like a 'who's who' of fabulous design classics - with the most unbelievably comfortable Eames lounge chair and ottoman beside a Bollo Lounge chair.  

Book lovers rejoice! I've said it already in the introduction, but just how wonderful are these floor to ceiling shelves bursting with books?! The Elfa bookshelf system is perfect for creating this effect. 

The tea trolley - possibly my favourite piece by Artek (and the black version too, love it!) looks great next to the Panthella Floor lamp.

A Swedish Kakelugn in the corner of the bedroom adds a decorative touch (and if in working condition - a lot of warmth!) to the bedroom. An Eames rocker can be seen just in front (ready to act as the perfect chairdrobe?).

What a fabulous space?! The architect is simply stunning too. Imagine having ceilings as high as this?! 

Thank you so much to Lotta for the kind permission to share these lovely photos from her portfolio  - and to Coco Lapine - through whom I discovered this space! 

You can see more of Lottas lovely work here. 

Have a happy start to the week all!

Credits: Interior design Lotta Agaton Interiors. Photography Kristofer Johnsson.

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A Relaxed Artist's Cabin by the Sea

It's Friday - woohooo! Any fun plans?! I'm actually going to have the biggest clear out (boring I know), followed by a well deserved Aperol Spritz and then I'm going to hunt for an off the grid cabin.  I kid you not! This cabin by the sea in South Hobart, Tasmania has totally won me over! It's owned by artist Brigitte May and her partner - who had a baby earlier this week (congratulations guys!)! Solar panels and a tank help to make the cabin completely self-sustained, and it's not unusual to wake up to a troupe of passing wallabies! The relaxed, bohemian-style of the interior taps into the off the beaten-track vibe and provides an inspiring spot for Brigitte to sit and create. Enjoy the tour!

Isn't it fantastic?! Such a romantic setting for arts and crafts (I love Brigitte's paintings and ceramics, and she's currently working on an ethical baby range too (how cute are these bloomers?!). Did you spot the little furry friend too?!  I have a feeling their little one's going to be very happy here, don't you?!

In case you feel exactly like I do but our off-the-grid cabins are a little far off just now - here's a guide on how to bring a little piece of South Hobart cabin style to our own homes:

GET THE LOOK:

1. Macrame wall hanging / 2. Speckled Mug by Brigitte May / 3. Eggcup stool / 4. Monstera plant
5. Macrame plant hanger / 6. Tabor Pot / 7. Losoya Round Stool / 8. Scrabble Game Linen Vintage / 9. Duo Pot / 10. Anjat Rattan Basket Backpack / 11. Fawn Print by Brigitte May / 12. Wooden Plant Pot.

Love the look? You can also see more of Brigitte's home on instagram here. 

And in case you're thinking of visiting Tasmania (it's certainly top of my list right now!) - a stay at this island hide-away is a must. Doesn't it look incredible?!

Have a dreamy weekend all and see you Monday!


Photography: Brigitte May

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