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diy: stencil your own cushions

Posted on March 1, 2011 by danielle| Leave a comment

In the latest issue of Covet Garden you can find instructions on how to stencil your own cushions.

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a renovated farmhouse in the french countryside

Posted on February 28, 2011 by danielle| 10 Comments

A lot of imagination and time was needed to transform this neglected farmhouse in France into a modern country home.

Neutral tones and raw materials are the main ingredients that were used to decorate this gorgeous home. The sleek kitchen island (top image) is stunning.

Designer pieces but also furniture and accessories from IKEA can be found in the various rooms. For example, the wicker pendants in the photo above are from IKEA.

Green, grey and brown shades have been used for the bedroom and hallways.

The outdoor area is a perfect place for a sunny breakfast.

(images via Cote Maison)

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spice racks as bookshelves

Posted on February 27, 2011 by danielle| 9 Comments

Such a clever idea to use IKEA spice racks (Bekvam) as bookshelves!

(via Ohdeedoh)

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turquoise chandelier

Posted on February 26, 2011 by danielle| 11 Comments

This unusual turquoise chandelier is made from semi-precious stones. The chandelier is from Marjorie Skouras Design. Happy weekend everyone!

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diy: rug lamp

Posted on February 25, 2011 by danielle| 1 Comment

On emmas designblogg I found this great lamp created by Annaleena. What you need to make this lamp yourself is basically a lamp shade, wooden beads and rug strips – the easiest way to make these is to tear white bed sheets into thin “rag rug strips”. You can find full instructions here.

I loving the kitchen by the way!

(images via Emmas Designblogg / by Annalee)

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side table with chalkboard paint

Posted on February 25, 2011 by danielle| 4 Comments

Today I’m loving … this lovely small table with chalkboard paint.

(image source unknown)

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ribbon wallpaper in a nursery

Posted on February 24, 2011 by danielle| 8 Comments

This Ribbon Wallpaper looks beautiful in a nursery.

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scandinavian style posters

Posted on February 23, 2011 by danielle| 11 Comments

Today I’m loving… these retro Scandinavian style posters from Etsy shop ReStyle.

This shop is owned by Jan Skácelík who is a graphic designer/photographer/composer living in Olomouc, Czech Republic. In his shop you can find posters inspired by Scandinavian mid century modern design, Cathrineholm, Stig Lindberg, Marianne Westman etc.

For example, the first poster features the famous Stig Lindbergs BERSA teapot.

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aura textiles by tracie ellis

Posted on February 22, 2011 by danielle| 5 Comments

AURA is an Australian bed linen label founded by Tracie Ellis. To mark their ten year anniversary, they have ventured beyond the bedroom, creating a sensual new collection of kaftans, scarves, towels, table linen and homewares.

Screen-printed fabrics and hand-crafted finishes provide sumptuous, earthy detail and tactile delight. There is also a stunning new range of designer bed linen that roams the globe in a journey of discovery.