Every summer we come to our house here in Sweden and every time I fall in love with this place all over again. Homes are to be loved and lived in and I can’t think of a place that represents that more than this house. The house sits in a little village with only sevenPictures from our house in Sweden
Our new simple Scandinavian country kitchen
Hope you are enjoying your summer. We arrived in Sweden this week to an almost finished house I couldn’t be happier. Living in two houses that are being renovated while renovating and designing for others can put you over the edge! You might remember the water damage disaster that ruined our country house. Furniture sourcesREAD MORE Our new simple Scandinavian country kitchen →
Retro chic interior designer
I’ve been searching for some mid century/1950’s-70’s inspiration for phase two of our home renovations and came upon Charlotte designer Barrie Benson’s cool portfolio. I love her classic/modern interiors with retro chintz, old world glam and unusual color tones. It’s always inspiring to see designers with on their own unique vibe. ShareREAD MORE Retro chic interior designer →
Mid century terrace inspiration
Our LA house wont be complete until the terrace and garden is outfitted with mid century creature comforts, pots and greenery. Here are some ideas I’m looking at… Hanging chairs…. Image CB2 Mid century dining area. Cozy bohemian little seating areas with pillow ottomans. Out door swings. Cactuses and succulents. Lots of them. Some retroREAD MORE Mid century terrace inspiration →
Jana Bek’s dreamy apartment
You might already have seen talented designer Jana Bek’s sweet makeover in the One Room Challenge but I can’t resist sharing it with you here. It’s such a refreshing feminine space filled with pastels and chicness. I particularly of course love how great her new floral pillows and fabric mix with my black graphic bedding!READ MORE Jana Bek’s dreamy apartment →
My bedding in delicious new colors
Hope you had a great Easter weekend! Color as some of you know is something I can’t get enough of. I’m happy to let you know that a few weeks ago we started offering the bedding in 18 custom colors. Designers and customers have e-mailed for a long time and requested certain colors so I’mREAD MORE My bedding in delicious new colors →
TOP 6 irresistible light fixtures!
I’m in the midst of sourcing for some new big projects. I’m currently obsessing over modern, mid century inspired, gold, black and straight cut crystal light fixtures. Here are my TOP 6 irresistible gold light fixture picks that I want to use in just about every project (including my own). Use them in a transitionalREAD MORE TOP 6 irresistible light fixtures! →
A refreshing & cozy family room
I’m surprising myself a lot lately by loving more neutral spaces. However….I should clarify neutral spaces with something going on of course! I love the pretty and fresh vibe in this family room designed by Studio Mc Gee. It’s neutral, relaxing yet with textures and a touch of something unusual. Images via Studio Mc GeeREAD MORE A refreshing & cozy family room →
Which firescreen should I pick?
Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. Summer is officially over and it’s time to get focused! For me that means get this house done once and for all! The double sided fireplace needs a fire screen – can you help me pick out a favorite? I need to select one for the kitchenREAD MORE Which firescreen should I pick? →
Do I dare to paint our house like this?
Thank You for your comments regarding the front door. Seems it was a toss up between navy and yellow? Thankfully I still have a little time to decide. First we’re going to start next week by painting our house a nice white color. After that is done, I’ll see how it feels and decide whatREAD MORE Do I dare to paint our house like this? →