When Michael Stokkeby bought this cottage in Småland, Sweden, it needed an extensive renovation as it wasn’t renovated since the 1970′s. With regard to the interior of the cottage, it was important to Michael that it would be easy and breath summer.
On the floors are carpets, furniture is old and often a bit worn or made from untreated wood.
Michael uses this lovely house to escape his busy city life during the weekends and holidays. After a few hours’ drive he can forget about everyday life. With a beautiful forest nearby, the cottage has become the perfect place for relaxation and inspiration!
Almost every corner of the house is decorated for relaxation. A comfortable sofa, a bed, a hammock, a recliner: there are lots of places to relax.
The cottage has been painted with Falun red paint with white trims and window frames. Falun is the name of a Swedish, deep red paint well known for its use on wooden cottages and barns. The paint originated from the copper mine at Falun in Dalarna, Sweden. The traditional colour remains popular today due to its effectiveness in preserving wood
(images from Hus o Hem)
I received an email from Saana ja Olli, introducing me to their company and products. Saana ja Olli is a Finnish design label whose interior textiles are produced with the environment in mind, from hundred per cent European hemp fabric. The textile designers Saana and Olli combine olden times myths and magical creatures with traditional Finnish textile art in their new print named Yö metsässä (which translates ”A Night in the Forest”).
The print tells a story about life in the forest. Inspiration came from traditional Finnish lifestyle blended with magical elements, an old weird Finland that never existed. The magical creatures of the Yö metsässä line can be found on cushions, bags as well as sauna- and tea towels.
All ferm LIVING products are now available with a large discount from Le Souk. Only one or two of each items are left in stock so hurry! Click here for all items on sale.
This beautiful villa north of Copenhagen, Denmark is the home of Henriette Staib, Claus Gerner and their three children. They decorated their home in a minimalistic way, yet added eclectic touches for a bohemian vibe. A large armchair (image above) is filled with pillows and a Moroccan wedding blanket (similar ones are available via My Marrakesh). This is a perfect place to curl up with a good book and a nice cup of tea!
(images from Skona Hem)
Today I’m loving … this light and spacious office space.
Dunlin is an online shop that offers a new approach in furnishing a home. Curated by New York and Sydney based architectural interior designers Nicholas Barber and Alexandra Bond, Dunlin provides the new essential classics for the contemporary home.
Their collection is sourced from New York to London, East Hampton to Palm Springs. Dunlin is located in Sydney, Australia but luckily for us they ship to customers globally.
Dunlin: “Building upon an extensive network of New York based artisans, craftsmen and suppliers, developed from the designers years of working in Manhattan, our collection provides the background for a well lived life.”
(found via Desire to Inspire)
For those living in The Netherlands, or for those who are in the ‘neighborhood’ in November, there is a great event that can’t be missed! Online shopping portal Flavourites is organising their unique web shopping event for the third time. From 18 – 20 November over 160 online shops will be selling their most beautiful items live (in stead of online) during this 3-day event in a cool and urban location in Amsterdam. Very handy, especially with the holiday season approaching. And there is more than shopping … you can also attend some fun workshops. For more information you can visit the Flavourites Live website (which is in Dutch).
Today some white & grey interior pics from the portfolio of Trine Thorsen. Perhaps the color combination is boring to some, but I do like the calm atmosphere that is created by the neutral colors.
Marit Lissdaniels and Angelica Utterberg are the names behind Little Studio. This beautiful label from Sweden offers playful and cheerful design, which is supposed to fit equally well to adults as to children. After the success of their graphic prints, they have expanded their collection with pillowcases, trays and cutting boards.
Little Studio’s philosophy: “Children’s ability to see things for more than what they really are, is a great inspiration to us. For example, a triangle could just be a triangle – but it can also be a mountain. Or a circle, a circular symbol, can with other circles turn into soap bubbles. We try to avoid the traditional gender roles, we want everything to fit all. It’s so much more fun we think, when you erase these boundaries and get to choose freely. Instead, we try to create designs that with the aid of imagination, color and shape conveys a special feeling.” You can visit their beautiful online shop here.
Some more black & white eye candy (combined with wood) from the portfolio of Danish photographer Line Klein. Simply beautiful!
