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All that glitters......

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't believe 2013 has come to an end, it's flown by. I've had such a wonderful year, I hope you have too?! Now I'm gearing up for tomorrow night's new year's eve party which has to be a dipped gold glitter affair, how about you?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9QfT01m232ZxxFxkUE6pnx548aiX8WTOyUsWNnRgACb9NU2oBaez4JTy9MmTDJsRJ54sUVs7dEyDAu3w-5w8Qycb4z1bcaZt2E6qqx1_lyH-ScXtqafZaQuv3hCEb_T2dynQjjvBs9M/s1600/new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9QfT01m232ZxxFxkUE6pnx548aiX8WTOyUsWNnRgACb9NU2oBaez4JTy9MmTDJsRJ54sUVs7dEyDAu3w-5w8Qycb4z1bcaZt2E6qqx1_lyH-ScXtqafZaQuv3hCEb_T2dynQjjvBs9M/s1600/new.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dress designed by <a href="http://jeffreymonteiro.com/" target="_blank">Jeffrey Monteiro</a> for <a href="http://www.billblass.com/" target="_blank">Bill Blass</a> photo: <a href="http://annstreetstudio.com/2011/10/10/bill-blass/" target="_blank">Ann Street Studio</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTt6wiTU0EUw4UqSPThkytmT1WEiqHeC9dhctYyRQakbiTRuEG0xaf7iyMmtG8iKJKvm3UjQ-KoVdBNw23AVTjUG3-5meqR7h-7P1n9tl_z4-yVI_na7eRokAQIp9oGCQCfHIXSHO3tzY/s1600/feathers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTt6wiTU0EUw4UqSPThkytmT1WEiqHeC9dhctYyRQakbiTRuEG0xaf7iyMmtG8iKJKvm3UjQ-KoVdBNw23AVTjUG3-5meqR7h-7P1n9tl_z4-yVI_na7eRokAQIp9oGCQCfHIXSHO3tzY/s640/feathers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidoknN8p7dViqPjJ4x9-Zqjaj8qTppiaQyFFOYS0nLDvtdd4QUkhxcJchcab4qxzmQXqEbrF7TCKCmTVWJ3INb7pd0wrPiZp0l3HnwgJ_DcQBc2sDdSaH8Eo7BfQ8Peht3WrQjSo-FteU/s1600/heart+sparklers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidoknN8p7dViqPjJ4x9-Zqjaj8qTppiaQyFFOYS0nLDvtdd4QUkhxcJchcab4qxzmQXqEbrF7TCKCmTVWJ3INb7pd0wrPiZp0l3HnwgJ_DcQBc2sDdSaH8Eo7BfQ8Peht3WrQjSo-FteU/s640/heart+sparklers.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fancy.com/" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div>In case you're in need of some inspiration, here are some of the fantastic ideas I found on<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/nikiatmsh/" target="_blank"> Pinterest</a>: Glitter dipped <a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/38475828/via/thrilllian" target="_blank">door keys</a>, gold confetti dipped <a href="http://www.studiodiy.com/2013/09/11/diy-confetti-dipped-balloons/" target="_blank">balloons</a> and beautiful glitter dipped <a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/cf/0b/36/cf0b3684047d529bf56497e5d7ed24c4.jpg" target="_blank">nails</a>! In fact my search has told me you can dip just about anything in gold glitter to make it look fab - an old pair of killer heels, a stained coffee cup,  tea light holders, mason jars, paper, star garlands, cutlery. The skies the limit for a year that glitters in gold!</div><div><br /></div><div>In case you're after some fab new year's eve table decorating ideas take a peek at what Nina from Stylizimo did <a href="http://stylizimoblog.com/make-a-festive-table-setting-for-new-years/" target="_blank">last year </a>- so beautiful! </div><div><br /></div><div>In Sweden it's customary to let off fireworks at midnight so the year really does start with a bang - how about in your country?</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you so much for reading my blog in 2013!<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />See you on 2nd January for the first home tour of the year :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Niki</div></div>

All that glitters......

I can't believe 2013 has come to an end, it's flown by. I've had such a wonderful year, I hope you have too?! Now I'm gearin...

2:56 AM

Oh so cosy Scandinavian log cabins

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello! I hope you had a very merry Christmas and are enjoying the holidays?! We're having such a wonderful time with my family in England. The internet is so slow here at my parent's though I'm afraid I'll need to come back Monday with an extended post, but....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxZyUQMPYEmBJqBfhtipJXj-i8PsgRClqfv3m0vePU7XWDgZVp-3Jc3ydIXOOUNAqTAuqmNdNdIsK4gyIoiBeLityalpiLPFTwGnQcIlcWRA3QvDKhGbYg50va-bmDdOehyuROkZyZag/s1600/cosy+cabin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxZyUQMPYEmBJqBfhtipJXj-i8PsgRClqfv3m0vePU7XWDgZVp-3Jc3ydIXOOUNAqTAuqmNdNdIsK4gyIoiBeLityalpiLPFTwGnQcIlcWRA3QvDKhGbYg50va-bmDdOehyuROkZyZag/s1600/cosy+cabin.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit - unfortunately I cannot locate the details for this beautiful image, can anyone help?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />.......until then, I'll love you and leave you with links to some oh so fab and cosy Scandinavian log cabins. Just add snow!<br /><br />Loving this Norwegian <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/cosy-bedrooms-with-log-cabin-feel.html" target="_blank">bedroom</a> with a ski chalet feel and the Norwegian <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/a-norwegian-cabin-by-sea.html" target="_blank">cabin by the sea</a>.<br /><br />Or how about a romantic Swedish <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/a-romantic-log-cabin-with-unique-blend.html" target="_blank">log cabin</a> with a twist.<br /><br />Perhaps a Finnish <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/a-finnish-log-cabin.html" target="_blank">family retreat </a>in the islands is more your style.<br /><br />Or if you're up for an alternative ski holiday, how about <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/glamping-guide-to-skiiing.html" target="_blank">Glamping </a>on the slopes? I'm there!<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend and see you Monday! /Niki</div>

Oh so cosy Scandinavian log cabins

Hello! I hope you had a very merry Christmas and are enjoying the holidays?! We're having such a wonderful time with my family in Englan...

2:27 AM

Merry Christmas!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jmuuGDQWfOIKr-7tb2GbbLkqPRHwuxTVz2agSoPrbZ70beGOGWQasmeyErf2g3m6bWgvVpEtKQGZ-ajtj2qrMB4Q3Mn_zSBTQpjL5H4vbaR8mY9pCecNLtXteDnsfcTB127bjIlmmag/s1600/PB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jmuuGDQWfOIKr-7tb2GbbLkqPRHwuxTVz2agSoPrbZ70beGOGWQasmeyErf2g3m6bWgvVpEtKQGZ-ajtj2qrMB4Q3Mn_zSBTQpjL5H4vbaR8mY9pCecNLtXteDnsfcTB127bjIlmmag/s1600/PB.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.petrabindel.com/Al-That-Glimmer-Is-Gold" target="_blank">Petra Binde</a>l for Elle Decoration</td></tr></tbody></table>I hope you have a very merry Christmas!<br /><br />See you on 27th!<br /><br />N xxx</div>

Merry Christmas!

Petra Binde l for Elle Decoration I hope you have a very merry Christmas! See you on 27th! N xxx

2:42 AM

A happy and relaxed Dutch home (and beautiful Christmas cards!)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's Friday and the end of a very looong week - time to celebrate, yay! Although this beautiful Dutch home isn't decorated for Christmas it still has some lovely pops of red. Based in Amsterdam, it's the home of design duo <a href="http://www.kidsonroof.com/new/index.php" target="_blank">Romy Boesveldt and Ilya Yashkin </a>and their three children. I love the mix of colours they've chosen and all of the designer / vintage finds. They clearly have a penchant for <a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/browse/brand/tom-dixon?pg=5" target="_blank">Tom Dixon</a> lights too (people after my own heart!). What a beautiful, relaxed home!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNln0g9juEUA49ILrrdkZIUHpEo2ZMy2zfDYBj97Tz3qXPnOtVmjTToYOWYVXXUe4pB6h1VSNQlgINUB6-RsNXwlVk7j4EYAjDrZZxyNIiAY8jJdQV2I9Q2NC585TKTYWwla02qpq1J0s/s1600/al1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNln0g9juEUA49ILrrdkZIUHpEo2ZMy2zfDYBj97Tz3qXPnOtVmjTToYOWYVXXUe4pB6h1VSNQlgINUB6-RsNXwlVk7j4EYAjDrZZxyNIiAY8jJdQV2I9Q2NC585TKTYWwla02qpq1J0s/s1600/al1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqx2Yn9lvGPdBy-YQesU04FZADxAR13tUr6UutEfILXdCQgXAkNgM2Fml0QM4170Jx1o9KBALKLvQTp8aAXf2Ok_vS730n8nF1WaQQubmGB87f836jtEltnvkvyc2Gd13kYUTPiIDMiiY/s1600/al2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqx2Yn9lvGPdBy-YQesU04FZADxAR13tUr6UutEfILXdCQgXAkNgM2Fml0QM4170Jx1o9KBALKLvQTp8aAXf2Ok_vS730n8nF1WaQQubmGB87f836jtEltnvkvyc2Gd13kYUTPiIDMiiY/s1600/al2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRfxpi11Xhtjr0eveT03PTbcf-MFJfE_uFa93x3sihUWVWuLZXnBk7LU39Qm11668T1fDGGPOtiBJ01VvXs2uBNp1is1EtJZ6nSmTC61uyNaSn2VHJ0_QexPlRTD0hNy7VAeP0tPog9o/s1600/al4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRfxpi11Xhtjr0eveT03PTbcf-MFJfE_uFa93x3sihUWVWuLZXnBk7LU39Qm11668T1fDGGPOtiBJ01VvXs2uBNp1is1EtJZ6nSmTC61uyNaSn2VHJ0_QexPlRTD0hNy7VAeP0tPog9o/s1600/al4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0TvzEgEJSW2f69g1PIbFdXKNevzheDxhyGGLF9rYgheOV4eaZn8G1bFvLBvBEMTIVRkPgX7h57oxzfnBuOmIL4yXMGlhzhVSYDTh-Q8cNdTuVFM2CiBBamhOvNDJy4ANvjBKff0lQWI/s1600/al5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0TvzEgEJSW2f69g1PIbFdXKNevzheDxhyGGLF9rYgheOV4eaZn8G1bFvLBvBEMTIVRkPgX7h57oxzfnBuOmIL4yXMGlhzhVSYDTh-Q8cNdTuVFM2CiBBamhOvNDJy4ANvjBKff0lQWI/s1600/al5.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.avenuelifestyle.com/" target="_blank">Holly Marder</a> for <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19665325/list/My-Houzz--Living-Light-in-Amsterdam" target="_blank">Houzz</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The space was photographed by<a href="http://www.avenuelifestyle.com/" target="_blank"> Holly Marder</a> from <a href="http://www.avenuelifestyle.com/" target="_blank">Avenue Lifestyle</a> (who also photographed this fab<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/09/a-fun-childrens-space-in-netherlands.html" target="_blank"> children's room</a>) for <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19665325/list/My-Houzz--Living-Light-in-Amsterdam" target="_blank">Houzz</a> where you can also check out many more pics from this colourful home.<br /><br />If you're looking for last minute Christmas cards I have just the thing. A great (and very talented) Swedish friend of mine Ulrika, has just finished her first graphic design course and designed these beautiful Christmas cards exclusively for My Scandinavian Home blog. There are two fab cards to choose from.To view and print them off all you need to do is click on the following links:<br /><a href="http://www.garethevans.co.uk/myscandinavianhome/Baubles2.pdf" target="_blank"><br /></a><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.garethevans.co.uk/myscandinavianhome/Baubles2.pdf" target="_blank">Baubles card - designed by Ulrika Sjöström</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.garethevans.co.uk/myscandinavianhome/Stars_Amatic2.pdf" target="_blank">Star card - designed by Ulrika Sjöström</a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></div>Here's some last minute <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2012/12/pared-down-christmas-tree.html" target="_blank">tree inspiration</a> (for the pared-back look) -  I love the idea of having real candles on a tree but wouldn't dare risk it would you?! And if you're in the mood for sprucing up your home it's worth checking out Design Collector's <a href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/products-promotion/" target="_blank">Christmas promotions</a> too.<br /><br />I hope you have a lovely weekend!

A happy and relaxed Dutch home (and beautiful Christmas cards!)

It's Friday and the end of a very looong week - time to celebrate, yay! Although this beautiful Dutch home isn't decorated for Chris...

3:28 AM

A black and white home with a touch of pink

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello and happy Thursday! It was a while ago I visited the fabulous Swedish estate agents <a href="http://www.fantasticfrank.se/" target="_blank">Fantastic Frank</a> and admired their wonderful styling and photography. <a href="http://www.fantasticfrank.se/visa-bilder-hemnet.php?objekt=OBJ17365_1298097410" target="_blank">This home</a> stood out for it's colour palette (black, white, dusty pink) and the selection of fabulous lighting and furniture (the majority of which can be found at <a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/selections/scandi-design?utm_source=My%20Scandi%20Home%20%20-%20String&utm_medium=Banner&utm_term=My%20Scandi%20Home%20%20-%20String&utm_content=My%20Scandi%20Home%20%20-%20String&utm_campaign=My%20Scandi%20Home%20%20-%20String" target="_blank">Nest</a>), plus a few quirky touches.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ER8JKheDnguE_MCr01rr17xEr4qkCBJayNuouNcNV32FCCRV2u_Xo3G0XP3uu3RIq22jjmes-qTP0OKiN-PR25_Cqcg-PYWJVqL-UWAdqXd0gJqqIUDGS5ppgOTbJHQeTXUz1riZnyg/s1600/FF7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The thing I don't have though are those feet - so fab and the stairs are such a great place for them (although I'm ot sure how long they'd last in that position in my home?!).<br /><br />The Christmas tree in <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/12/a-black-and-white-christmas-with-tine-k.html" target="_blank">this post</a> would work perfectly in this home, as would<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/12/pretty-christmas-inspiration-in-white.html" target="_blank"> these decorations</a>. So pretty!<br /><br />If you're hankering after more Christmas inspiration for last minute inspiration you can scroll through ALL my Christmas posts from this year and last year <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/search?q=christmas" target="_blank">here</a>! Ho ho ho!<br /><br />Have a lovely day!

A black and white home with a touch of pink

Hello and happy Thursday! It was a while ago I visited the fabulous Swedish estate agents Fantastic Frank and admired their wonderful styli...

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The zen home of a LA fashion designer and boutique owner

Hello! Only a week left until Christmas and today I'm feeling the stress! Working full time, rushing around buying last minute presents and packing for three people while trying to keep the day to day running of the house going. Is anyone else feeling it? :( Just in case, here's a little oasis of calm - the LA home of Chay Wikes, fashion designer and owner of this beautiful <a href="http://chayonline.com/" target="_blank">LA boutique</a> with the eponymous name. I love the concrete floors, textiles, vintage industrial furniture, high ceilings. Transport me there!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3llSHJy0pHc4A-PMlPeq_P5Y3deCiUk3IzThVEpwciw4wpFLOB5VjSvNG5WcjZNzbgkil8M3H4HPfLrsWape3zY1S09o0_eTJAz5dtLwjOV9uBjEG_GMfOVdt-a7BtqUv6LtgSd3gi5M/s1600/chay3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3llSHJy0pHc4A-PMlPeq_P5Y3deCiUk3IzThVEpwciw4wpFLOB5VjSvNG5WcjZNzbgkil8M3H4HPfLrsWape3zY1S09o0_eTJAz5dtLwjOV9uBjEG_GMfOVdt-a7BtqUv6LtgSd3gi5M/s1600/chay3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKexMlB1qh_pR3f9ZetX-LK1HQOJ4NpFhdGrCeeKAHgMEwgeNQjF4oNtERzH7ful3X_CJQawKnorhQKIthbq4UNlLml708ZBtESk1xjQt9L_BIbTVd-GITQjwfgQUYfoOs-wl0fTSmf60/s1600/chay4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKexMlB1qh_pR3f9ZetX-LK1HQOJ4NpFhdGrCeeKAHgMEwgeNQjF4oNtERzH7ful3X_CJQawKnorhQKIthbq4UNlLml708ZBtESk1xjQt9L_BIbTVd-GITQjwfgQUYfoOs-wl0fTSmf60/s1600/chay4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iv4KslGftzac8oZ2g-NTEx9xAZvcgTEhwsM9pvgHBegLUa8oUS5exkK1LtOHck7SsaVqQ1h3VfYv1TPHThbfOaoCGhNjjiqGDZFMr2AgUymeqecP8fhhdASWY2BCRnN8MNYAP_KsMpI/s1600/chay6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iv4KslGftzac8oZ2g-NTEx9xAZvcgTEhwsM9pvgHBegLUa8oUS5exkK1LtOHck7SsaVqQ1h3VfYv1TPHThbfOaoCGhNjjiqGDZFMr2AgUymeqecP8fhhdASWY2BCRnN8MNYAP_KsMpI/s1600/chay6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Te8Z9xSVRjKqzckh4E_Cwk3cDqfYc_XcZg8l4Ni2o7fSBsKg7QXmFCr4Gz6JDKaAIoXKstusp9A-sWyC4tpDC-SOZ62g2txq0EWmTC4w1JZR80KcTze2mKZaIyXdmJ97aXCdzqXkoT0/s1600/chay8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Te8Z9xSVRjKqzckh4E_Cwk3cDqfYc_XcZg8l4Ni2o7fSBsKg7QXmFCr4Gz6JDKaAIoXKstusp9A-sWyC4tpDC-SOZ62g2txq0EWmTC4w1JZR80KcTze2mKZaIyXdmJ97aXCdzqXkoT0/s1600/chay8.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photography: <a href="http://www.auberginephotography.com/" target="_blank">Brittany Ambridge</a>, Interior design: Lauren Soloff and<a href="http://chayonline.com/" target="_blank"> Chay Wike </a>Via<a href="http://blissfulbblog.com/blog/2013/12/17/chay-wikes-home.html" target="_blank"> Bliss Blog</a> </td></tr></tbody></table><br />What do you love about this home?<br /><br />Full article and more lovely pictures over at <a href="http://domino.com/natural-beauty" target="_blank">Domino</a> (plus a very beautiful shop).<br /><br />Other homes providing a picture of calm today....<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2012/03/lilac-and-dusty-pale-pink-for-calm-home.html" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/11/the-serene-home-of-swedish-fashion.html" target="_blank">this</a> and <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/07/a-serene-swedish-apartment.html" target="_blank">this</a>.<br /><br />And if these fail, how about a trip to this incredible <a href="http://www.beautifulosophy.com/2013/12/take-me-there-gorgeous-hotel.html" target="_blank">Alpine spa</a>.....oh how I'd love to spend the entire holiday season there right now!<br /><br />1,2,3 and breathe....<br /><br />Have a lovely CALM day!

The zen home of a LA fashion designer and boutique owner

Hello! Only a week left until Christmas and today I'm feeling the stress! Working full time, rushing around buying last minute presents ...

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A Brazilian home to brighten up your day!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's easy to forget when I look out at the gloomy weather here in Sweden that there are some parts of the world basking in sunshine right now (hello Southern hemisphere friends!). So this post is dedicated to you, and the rest of us will have to squirrel away the<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/nikiatmsh/alfresco/" target="_blank"> alfresco inspiration</a> on our <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/nikiatmsh/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> boards until Spring! It's the Brazilian home of Lucas Jimeno photographed by<a href="http://www.theortitz.com/" target="_blank"> Ruben Ortitz</a> for Wish Casa. 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text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfravaRXO6PgQnClmpVRR-Sf-LgMthc6PHWkUl7UsoLDruB3EeEO9VRG7HlMRR8thNcZbz3YW3I731jEsiIcqWrOaqw5uwUYcgb1oKaoAlQtlm8KNkuf8nZyZRsOHDAZOxaDiOKnVi4r8/s1600/SL8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfravaRXO6PgQnClmpVRR-Sf-LgMthc6PHWkUl7UsoLDruB3EeEO9VRG7HlMRR8thNcZbz3YW3I731jEsiIcqWrOaqw5uwUYcgb1oKaoAlQtlm8KNkuf8nZyZRsOHDAZOxaDiOKnVi4r8/s1600/SL8.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://somewhereiwouldliketolive.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/lucas-jimeno-home.html" target="_blank">Somewhere I would like to liv</a>e for Wish Casa. Photography <a href="http://www.theortitz.com/" target="_blank">Ruben Ortitz</a> with kind permission. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Imagine that courtyard twinkling with fairy lights and a large wreath on those double doors. I love the black kitchen units and all the<a href="http://www.thelinenworks.co.uk/" target="_blank"> linen </a>around the home (used instead of cupboard doors, table cloths, cushions, curtains etc - so beautiful) - I am thinking of using a <a href="http://www.thelinenworks.co.uk/dining/product.asp?type=washed-linen-tablecloth-dove-grey-1899" target="_blank">dove grey linen table cloth</a> for Christmas this year - lovely! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anything you love about this home in particular?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More stunning inspiration from this <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/06/a-beautiful-brazilian-get-away.html" target="_blank">Brazilian beach home</a> and this <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/05/monday-morning-brazilian-escape.html" target="_blank">Brazilian escape</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're hankering after a little Christmas inspiration today check out<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2011/11/danish-clothes-designers-home-at.html" target="_blank"> this home</a> of a Danish clothes designer and this <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2011/11/finnish-home-in-spirit-of-christmas.html" target="_blank">Finnish home</a> all ready for Christmas. Very pretty! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a lovely day!</div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_933541282"></span><span id="goog_933541283"></span><br /></span>

A Brazilian home to brighten up your day!

It's easy to forget when I look out at the gloomy weather here in Sweden that there are some parts of the world basking in sunshine righ...

3:05 AM

A white and yellow children's bedroom

Hello, and happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. Is it just me or was it near impossible to get up this morning? Last night my man and I wrote down a few plans of what we'd like to do in 2014. Out of a list of 10 we agreed on a couple of things - we'd both like to do a hut to hut three day hike in Norway (any tips?) and we both agreed on a <a href="http://www.bavaria37charter.se/" target="_blank">sailing holiday </a>in the Stockholm archipelagos so it's looking like a Scamdinavian summer, the rest is back to the drawing board! Of course I have lots of plans for the house too. One room that's destined for a make-over is my little girls' room. Here's my inspiration (from <a href="http://www.mydeer.nl/" target="_blank">Maiike Koster</a>).<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0tAemZ8Z_U7yrJR42PrQ_F2nB-lXQ9BVYec48fEazaT_NVjh2Lwn8DpDoooDwS-cr8f9Fp32liL53CY1698d_-9sM2MsRErx2FvgwwBXPHsTEIdBDuTY8_bXsJc1X2o7ZyQ0uJa-eMw/s1600/child1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0tAemZ8Z_U7yrJR42PrQ_F2nB-lXQ9BVYec48fEazaT_NVjh2Lwn8DpDoooDwS-cr8f9Fp32liL53CY1698d_-9sM2MsRErx2FvgwwBXPHsTEIdBDuTY8_bXsJc1X2o7ZyQ0uJa-eMw/s1600/child1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QrklYhSkAQMNuaO1b7IxJQURkzQcCnpuBlyY9GychxCzJWKMifQ9aQ3VU2qTOz9kEIx3kGL_cf8we_v2teR8CP5s_Sm8wG7G1Y1k50Wn1Djf7wFX6zJPkSEVLwmRBwz7DY6LYRUrIx4/s1600/child2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QrklYhSkAQMNuaO1b7IxJQURkzQcCnpuBlyY9GychxCzJWKMifQ9aQ3VU2qTOz9kEIx3kGL_cf8we_v2teR8CP5s_Sm8wG7G1Y1k50Wn1Djf7wFX6zJPkSEVLwmRBwz7DY6LYRUrIx4/s1600/child2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpyABmEjeLK2s_K0YH-bzZZK1m_CGXoxJEzmT97wfsQGjQXzqTmJLbGjbpHyzDWFLbhFsHAC07oAx_Li5O-k4RIsGYg4itmLZY2vZT-3gjaSoM2ZVd_MyODkRN6HgpAYfu54Xw6_1SxI/s1600/child3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpyABmEjeLK2s_K0YH-bzZZK1m_CGXoxJEzmT97wfsQGjQXzqTmJLbGjbpHyzDWFLbhFsHAC07oAx_Li5O-k4RIsGYg4itmLZY2vZT-3gjaSoM2ZVd_MyODkRN6HgpAYfu54Xw6_1SxI/s1600/child3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOfVEyMJv12ELIzo5JOc6nD9ExLeBk890UVgYnfudSvOpCW9PdhWH3xuxdtIoAY16cMiBfe-DWcJ4C00d9HxviYTkdCCDMab-EZS-oAx74sVPrfTj55yMP6XbMHJ_BbRHU9A0GLFHudg/s1600/child4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOfVEyMJv12ELIzo5JOc6nD9ExLeBk890UVgYnfudSvOpCW9PdhWH3xuxdtIoAY16cMiBfe-DWcJ4C00d9HxviYTkdCCDMab-EZS-oAx74sVPrfTj55yMP6XbMHJ_BbRHU9A0GLFHudg/s1600/child4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maiike Koster, <a href="http://www.mydeer.nl/" target="_blank">My Deer</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />It's very white, which of course I love but I know my girls will want more colour. So this is merely a pipe dream. But so beautiful don't you think? Clever Maiike!<br /><br />Get the look: <a href="http://www.bodieandfou.com/products/apple-papple-print" target="_blank">Apple papple print</a>, <a href="http://www.granit.se/product.html?product_id=2892&category_id=228#.Uq7D-_RDv58" target="_blank">cardboard play house</a>,<a href="http://www.blacksheepwhitelight.com/" target="_blank"> sheep skin rug</a>. Cool <a href="http://en.smallable.com/36-cushions" target="_blank">cushions</a>. Beautiful <a href="http://en.smallable.com/?ectrans=1" target="_blank">children's clothing</a> to match the beautiful room!<br /><br />Do you remember Maiike's <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/11/beautiful-dutch-monochrome-spaces-by-my.html" target="_blank">beautiful home</a> which I showed a few weeks ago?<br /><br />Have a lovely Monday!<br /><br />PS Do you have 'must-do' plans for 2014?<br /><br />

A white and yellow children's bedroom

Hello, and happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. Is it just me or was it near impossible to get up this morning? Last night my man a...

1:26 AM

A black and white Christmas with Tine K.

It's the weekend, yay! There's going to be a flurry of last minute decorating and wrapping here in <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/12/my-home-at-christmas.html" target="_blank">my home</a> in preparation of celebrating our 'Swedish Christmas' with my husband's family next weekend. If like me, you're looking for new ideas - here's a touch of inspiration. When it comes to Christmas, Danish brand<a href="http://www.tinekhome.com/TINE_K_HOME_en" target="_blank"> Tine K Home</a> always come up trumps. The <a href="http://www.tinekhome.com/TINE_K_HOME_en" target="_blank">Tine K Home</a>  theme for the holiday season 2013 is black and white, save for the tree which is also decorated with a touch of earthy mauve (or, what would you call this colour?).<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8xiwNcBEBNbq9wQjAU-RBlH7pPR-gWXnPiboV2vA_kLHg8u4HtVOb0Xpmpl-HkmicheNpBL_CPx_s5x9bvh7-5YYEIpaO_-EWvVPbr8OvhWJBTmyODvgS9l5E1IdA_HCQcUhX4lg_xQ/s1600/TK1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8xiwNcBEBNbq9wQjAU-RBlH7pPR-gWXnPiboV2vA_kLHg8u4HtVOb0Xpmpl-HkmicheNpBL_CPx_s5x9bvh7-5YYEIpaO_-EWvVPbr8OvhWJBTmyODvgS9l5E1IdA_HCQcUhX4lg_xQ/s640/TK1.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_xmt85heJNq9vs4-BFmv11R4umkuz0wW6gCCKSy5KtNnWuuNAUe5Usx_YJi-htGl9NL-tvfGBdV4Bc8B7-FjhF5De8RrNc5KjAUsa0P93yWDOnCGZFuF5Kz_n0O-EUzzrMFJejsEjpik/s1600/TK2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4H-WCcnRB-b9bt7wmCU-I67lV4eLVyZmiz1iF8PGyQWxjXAX81Yjii81ADUMDoV4FbPjz1Rfm-zKslsGMuzDheivq4Ta-BMIhuS3-mKELvItEe2kt90aXLt-7Lcnb5HabULQ21rFp4M/s640/TK9.jpg" width="442" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tinekhome.com/TINE_K_HOME_en" target="_blank">Tine K Home</a> inspired by a post from<a href="http://purplearea.blogspot.se/2013/12/svart-och-vitt-hos-tine-k.html" target="_blank"> Purple Area</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Do you like a black and white theme at Christmas?<br /><br />I've gone for a white and brown theme and hung ginger snaps in our tree. The scent as you walk in the door is wonderful, I can definitely recommend it. How do you create the smell of Christmas in your home?<br /><br />If you love this style you'll also love the <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2012/11/the-danish-home-of-tine-k.html" target="_blank">home tour</a> of Tine K Home's owner.<br /><br />For more black and white Christmas inspiration check out this <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/11/a-skane-sitting-room-beautifully.html" target="_blank">Swedish home</a>, this<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2012/11/christmas-norwegian-style.html" target="_blank"> Norwegian home </a> and <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2011/11/christmas-decorations-danish-style.html" target="_blank">here</a> for beautiful Danish Christmas decoration inspiration.<br /><br />This afternoon I'm heading up to the nursery to watch my girls in their <a href="http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luciat%C3%A5g" target="_blank">Luciatåg</a> (Lucia procession). My eldest will be a 'tomten' and my youngest 'Lucia' with a crown of candles in her hair (not real thankfully), I can't wait, it'll be so sweet! What are you up to this evening / over the next couple of days?<br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />PS I have a little Christmas treat for you next week designed by my friend here in Malmö!.....

A black and white Christmas with Tine K.

It's the weekend, yay! There's going to be a flurry of last minute decorating and wrapping here in my home in preparation of celebr...

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A cosy and warm Finnish table setting

With the shortest day of the year fast approaching here in Sweden natural light is scarce. As per Scandinavian tradition the best way to let natural light into the home over the winter months is through candle-light, whether on the dining table, in the windows or outside the front door. I've noticed that even my children's nursery have candle light on their breakfast table! This cosy dining table setting for two has been styled by Maiju of Finnish blog <a href="http://mysecondhandlife.indiedays.com/page/3/" target="_blank">my second hand life</a> for<a href="http://www.lapuankankurit.fi/verkkokauppa/en/?___from_store=fi" target="_blank"> Lapuan Kankurit</a>. It looks so cosy and warm, I could see myself having a 'fika' here with friends, anyone want to join?!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMK_HU0s3fsX_XFzG897i7MLafVHu85RhiOjhA-e0WX8Pma9BzbF1g8mKXsEU4oK5nz6IUuVSoaIv6mrqMmaJnKd8PmOSH_Y3d4OTdYb7lB_9ZZ3ZedLzIO6HxUXoBNmDGR-oSeVq-8Y/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_Ristikk%C3%A4in.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMK_HU0s3fsX_XFzG897i7MLafVHu85RhiOjhA-e0WX8Pma9BzbF1g8mKXsEU4oK5nz6IUuVSoaIv6mrqMmaJnKd8PmOSH_Y3d4OTdYb7lB_9ZZ3ZedLzIO6HxUXoBNmDGR-oSeVq-8Y/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_Ristikk%C3%A4in.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmdqcH78yL5CzU4aSKKACudYViz6F8Tp0JmtxMj-2tY9fjOyfCWHRxG8mXXknReXIbkrLmtCEw4s3nSNbT4DmA9Za-r_usplyy9TlFCwKn2Gjfw58tXtHndSV9BZFJYrSSd3ArPsUaPTs/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_Ristikk%C3%A4in-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmdqcH78yL5CzU4aSKKACudYViz6F8Tp0JmtxMj-2tY9fjOyfCWHRxG8mXXknReXIbkrLmtCEw4s3nSNbT4DmA9Za-r_usplyy9TlFCwKn2Gjfw58tXtHndSV9BZFJYrSSd3ArPsUaPTs/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_Ristikk%C3%A4in-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQijGggPO6H8r8knEQngXoIeC0h23ZoGMOPPj59kzKOsf5Jpoe028E5hsbskL_8HyNX6OmMMNHqsJ5qRjvlkMmlyksl_FGytxTCgpq1VDwV6DDzsxAD00z-WOEfChGWHg7mrbNa4dAhk/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_joulu-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQijGggPO6H8r8knEQngXoIeC0h23ZoGMOPPj59kzKOsf5Jpoe028E5hsbskL_8HyNX6OmMMNHqsJ5qRjvlkMmlyksl_FGytxTCgpq1VDwV6DDzsxAD00z-WOEfChGWHg7mrbNa4dAhk/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_joulu-5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2U1wbl8UvxhjPd760yfc3AsyL9Tg4ni792IxmfgLX1b9UUR7NSUhbAHBY7Oz826ts6A87any3GSUu_OQSvPR6cPXf_B_1__TMQWUz7HWh-pPCWBpNL7nOGLeyNsOIdABYW_pdFVlLV4w/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_Salla-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2U1wbl8UvxhjPd760yfc3AsyL9Tg4ni792IxmfgLX1b9UUR7NSUhbAHBY7Oz826ts6A87any3GSUu_OQSvPR6cPXf_B_1__TMQWUz7HWh-pPCWBpNL7nOGLeyNsOIdABYW_pdFVlLV4w/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_Salla-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSmAGiUECAeazElZJOSvB9Il4K3xNIpKUeF6PcHd3M-7P4irt0HJS-E_CU6sQvcvNkL7Z0kiFVddkent41pRANNftlORC0Hsd2XxB07LaIqpzMfXSRrSWpbmqQf-Yay3RsBZ39f23heHc/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_Ristikk%C3%A4in-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSmAGiUECAeazElZJOSvB9Il4K3xNIpKUeF6PcHd3M-7P4irt0HJS-E_CU6sQvcvNkL7Z0kiFVddkent41pRANNftlORC0Hsd2XxB07LaIqpzMfXSRrSWpbmqQf-Yay3RsBZ39f23heHc/s1600/Lapuan-Kankurit_Ristikk%C3%A4in-2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mysecondhandlife.indiedays.com/page/3/" target="_blank">My Second Hand Life</a> with kind permission. </td></tr></tbody></table>Other than the fabrics and square plates, everything used for this setting are flee market finds!<br /><br />I found beautiful vintage lamps on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/vintage?q=industrial+pendant+lights&view_type=gallery&ship_to=SE&vintage_rewrite=vintage+industrial+pendant+lights&orig_facet=vintage&original_query=2" target="_blank">Etsy</a> yesterday, the candle holder is the <a href="https://www.iittala.com/Series/Iittala/Nappula/c/Nappula" target="_blank">Nappula from Iittala</a>, find beautiful linen table cloths and napkins in white and dove grey<a href="http://www.thelinenworks.co.uk/product/index.asp?range=festive-tables-3448" target="_blank"> here</a>. The chair with the wooden legs is<a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/browse/brand/hay/hay-about-a-chair-with-armrest-and-wooden-base" target="_blank"> 'About a Chair' by HAY</a>.<br /><br />If you'd like to read more about this table setting you can always pop over to <a href="http://mysecondhandlife.indiedays.com/page/3/" target="_blank">Maiju's</a> wonderful blog.<br /><code style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"></code><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;" />I also love this Christmas<a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2011/11/have-cosy-weekend-everyone.html" target="_blank"> table setting</a> (imagine?!) and this New Years Eve<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2011/12/light-bulb-moment-2012.html" target="_blank"> table setting</a> (I just bought star garlands like these from <a href="http://www.illum.dk/bolig" target="_blank">Illum</a> but you can also buy similar ones online <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/funkyfrillsuk/product/metallic-gold-star-paper-garland" target="_blank">here</a>). And look at these beautiful DIY<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/255438610088822597/" target="_blank"> rosemary napkin rings</a> - perfect around a fresh white linen napkin?<br /><br />How will you decorate your table this season?<br /><br />PS I think you're going to love tomorrow's home tour! See you then :)

A cosy and warm Finnish table setting

With the shortest day of the year fast approaching here in Sweden natural light is scarce. As per Scandinavian tradition the best way to let...

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Home of a fashion designer in a converted bar

Moving slightly away from the Christmas theme today with the beautiful San Francisco home of Courtney Klein, owner of <a href="http://storq.co/" target="_blank">Storq</a>, a company focusing on empowering pregnant women through fashion, and her husband Zach. Located in Mission District, the former bar was built on a fault line and has survived two earthquakes without damage since 1890. Despite this shaky start (couldn'r resist!),  Courtney and Zach have created a home full of character; I love the mid century touches, personal installations such as the pallet coat storage unit which Zach made and the splashes of red. And what a garden?!<br /><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #484848; font-family: times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPpj8yS1RI4C4vsytucRmYVjplDnd7byUf4tc528xf6m07Q6EPBHxanlPeznweEewEUaiNf250NMRkE8Ol-W9lKBUe5Gy-NnVO7aszeFhv5S5TrNQDk_TidVi4FYFYaULphrVbEp4E5Bk/s1600/CourtneyKlein_093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPpj8yS1RI4C4vsytucRmYVjplDnd7byUf4tc528xf6m07Q6EPBHxanlPeznweEewEUaiNf250NMRkE8Ol-W9lKBUe5Gy-NnVO7aszeFhv5S5TrNQDk_TidVi4FYFYaULphrVbEp4E5Bk/s1600/CourtneyKlein_093.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbYxttur6OUnShMGJtmvWG4yYgfc4r39w2V9qLEEx_D9bg3wHHupIqou5eTQ355IoOmURA_QsYUZrlRW2-mLoSGc7Sk6HBqHwVSnrCydfQ7us0iAedYZXDL5aJbySdqMTGPmDKwLPhcw/s1600/CourtneyKlein_091.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://storq.co/" target="_blank">Courtney Klein</a>. <a href="http://annstreetstudio.com/2013/12/02/courtney-klein/" target="_blank">Ann Street Studio</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">Very cool don't you think? Who would ever guess their bedroom was previously used for storing beer?!</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">Thank you so much to <a href="http://annstreetstudio.com/2013/12/02/courtney-klein/" target="_blank">Ann Street Studio</a> for allowing me to publish these images. If you'd like to see more pictures and read more about Courtney and her wonderful home (including where many of the items are from) you can read the complete article <a href="http://annstreetstudio.com/2013/12/02/courtney-klein/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">If you love a great conversion, here are a few more to enjoy:<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/08/the-colourful-home-of-artist.html" target="_blank"> the home of an artist in a converted warehouse in Australia, </a><a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2011/10/soaking-up-converted-gotland-brewery.html" target="_blank">a converted brewery on Gotland, Sweden</a>, and<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/01/white-industrial-style-loft-in-barcelona.html" target="_blank"> a converted textile workshop in Barcelona</a>. </div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">Have a lovely day!<br /><br />PS I had a question from one lovely reader asking about wonderful places to buy Scandinavian interior items in the US. Any tips?</div>

Home of a fashion designer in a converted bar

Moving slightly away from the Christmas theme today with the beautiful San Francisco home of Courtney Klein, owner of Storq , a company focu...

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