Today’s summer shopping post is all about pretty pastel colors. You can find more sweet summer shopping posts here and here. Above: handcarved lotus bed | cotton-linen duvet cover | pastel colored rug Above: pillow | capiz chandelier | plates | hanging chair Above: Tulum baskets
DIY + CRAFTS
EASY DIY PROJECT: WOODEN HANGER MAKEOVER
This lovely DIY project is from Rachel Mae Smith’s new book ‘Hello Color, 25 Bright Ideas for DIY Decor’. The book is conveniently Divided into four chapters covering each room in your home: The Living Room, The Dining Room, The Kitchen and The Bedroom. The wooden hangers from The Bedroom chapter are created by using temporary tattoos. You can find
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INTERIORS
A LAKESIDE SUMMER HOME IN ITALY
This stunning private holiday home in Italy has gorgeous views on Lake Garda. The house, designed by German architect Titus Bernhard, is built on a steep slope about 300 metres above the west shore of the lake. The old ‘rustico’ was rebuilt with traditional dry-stone walls in order to keep the original character and for the building to fit into
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FASHION + STYLE
THE SUMMER SHOPPING FILES: SWEET SUMMER COLORS
In summer I like to add a splash of color to my wardrobe and interior. Today some shopping suggestions for a colorful summer! Above: open front kimono in beautiful color scheme gilded motif glass | linnen napkins | polka tote bag | matte vases high rise flare jeans & classic white button down shirt dyed cotton napkins kimono | embroidered
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A COZY SWEDISH SUMMER HOME
This cozy summer home is located near Mariestad in Sweden. The red color of the exterior is typical for Swedish houses. It is called Falu red and the pigment historically originated from various copper mines in Sweden. Most well known is the mine at Falun, in the province of Dalarna. These images are shot by Carina Olander for Allt i
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FASHION + STYLE
THE SUMMER SHOPPING FILES
It is time for some shopping in my favorite summer colors! Above: caftan with embroidery green goddess layered necklace | half moon hoop earrings | ring | scalloped knit throw blanket (see a matching pillow here) French carafe & glass
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AN ELEGANT APARTMENT FOR SALE IN SWEDEN
This elegant 3 room apartment is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The building dates back to 1929 and has original features. If you are thinking of moving to Stockholm: the apartment is for sale! You can find more details here.
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FUN STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR TOYS BY TELLKIDDO
Tellkiddo is a Swedish kids interior brand, founded in 2014, offering fun storage solutions for toys. All products are designed by the founder Maria Sabbah, who started the brand during her maternity leave. She is a proof that it’s possible to combine career and family. The motivation has been to find sustainable solutions that are good for both family and
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A STUNNING SEA VIEW VILLA ON FORMENTERA, SPAIN
This villa on the Spanish island of Formentera is just stunning. The inside, with a beautiful beamed ceiling in the living room (top image), is gorgeous but the absolute best feature of this summer home is the outdoor space. An outdoor bath tub, a massage table, various seating areas for outdoor dining .. it is all there. And not to
