2011-10-24 @ 13:48:54

Ikea styles my dreams

I just got these two pictures from Ikea Livet Hemma in my inbox, and liked them so much I couldn't resist posting them here! This is exactly how I would like my home to look, with the big windows, tiled walls and interesting displays including cacti and books in neutral colours. I can't spot many Ikea pieces in these shots, can you?

Styling: Saša Antić

Photo: Patric Johansson/IKEA Livet Hemma

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2011-10-17 @ 17:15:26

A raw chicken in a warehouse? But of course!

I just love the raw industrial look in these photos, styled by Helene Kofoed Sørensen and shot by Diana Lovring. The mix of soft fabrics and hard concrete is wonderful, and then the very unexpected twist of putting a raw chicken in middle of the picture? Fantastic!

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2011-10-16 @ 10:01:00

Stylist Hilary Robertson

Great work by interior stylist Hilary Robertson! I'm especially liking the moody grey hues, the light wood and the nice use of books.

Found via Desire to Inspire

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2011-10-15 @ 15:44:55

Saturday Sweets

How about a bag of mixed workspaces? Enjoy!

Styling by Jacob Hertzell

Photo and styling by Nina Holst, from the Stylizimo blog

From Kikki K via The Design Files

Styling by Katarina Grundströmer

From Boligliv

Press photo from Fritz Hansen

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2011-10-14 @ 03:16:26

Artist Tenka Gammelgaard

Sorry for being such a bad blogger this week. I've been working on other stuff. Like getting my house ready for a photoshoot and interview with Korean writer/stylist Juhee C, who is making a book on Scandinavian style.

Today I'd like to show you the studio of Danish artist Tenka Gammelgaard. It's all black and white and stripes, and I love it! I've seen her home and studio before, but I was reminded today by this post on the Mackapär blog.

Photos by Ranvita La Cour and Rishi from Happyliving and Tenka Gammelgaard

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2011-10-09 @ 13:28:01

Candy factory

Today I'm loving these photos of a candy work shop, by photographer Seth Smoot.

Found via Madame Hervé

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2011-10-06 @ 21:38:30

Copenhagen loft

I found this wonderful 140 m2 loft apartment in Danish Femina. It's located in Copenhagen and the owner is Rikke Rasmussen, co-owner of the Moshi Moshi Mind webshop. I like the use of textiles and sheep skins to soften the minimalistic look.

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2011-10-06 @ 15:00:07

Stylist Joanna Lavén

Yes, I'm still here. I've been working hard behind the scenes this week on a Christmas calendar for the blog, with great giveaways from some wonderful sponsors. I think you are going to like it...

Below are some pictures that caught my eye from the portfolio of Swedish prop stylist Joanna Lavén. I'm really into worn things at the moment, but not in a "shabby chic" way, more in a dirty, wrinkly and broken way. Wrinkled brown paper bags are my favourite props right now!

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2011-09-30 @ 12:56:53

Iris Hantverk catalogue

Iris Hantverk is a Swedish organisation that has been employing blind and sight impaired persons to make high quality household items since 1903. Perhaps some of you have heard of them or at least seen their brushes or other products? I personally think they are wonderful. And after seeing their new catalogue, I like them even more! It's styled by Cia Wedin, shot by Anna Kern and designed by Anna Larsson.

Anyway, the Swedish government has decided to discontinue their benefits towards Iris Hantverk, so now they have to make it on their own. I'd be really sad to see them go, so please, if you can, show your support by buying something from Iris Hantverk. They have two stores in Stockholm, one in Kungsgatan 55, and one in Västerlånggatan 24. If you don't live in Stockholm they have lots of retailers abroad. They are planning a webshop, but until then you can find some of their products online for example here.

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2011-09-29 @ 13:27:07

Merci by AnoukB

Just taking a break from my magazine job to show you some fantastic styling by AnoukB, shot by Marjon Hoogervorst, inspired by their trip to Paris this summer.

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2011-09-28 @ 16:05:46

Smallable FW11

French webshop Smallable, focused on kids fashion and decor, is one of my longtime sponsors here and I think they are worth some extra attention. Right now the store is full of stylish new products from the Autumn/Winter collections of brands like Stella McCartney, Finger in the Nose, Isabel Marant and Mini Rodini. I made a little autumn moodboard of my favorite products, but for some real inspiration you should check out their online magazine!

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2011-09-28 @ 11:34:13

The Straw Hat Factory

Yesterday was the big reveal of a new apartment project here in Stockholm. An old straw hat factory is being rebuilt and carefully renovated to become luxurious city apartments. Below are some 3D sketches. Looks promising, right?

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2011-09-27 @ 13:08:48

Grey by Petra Bindel + A winner!

Photographer Petra Bindel has some great new grey shots in her portfolio! Styled by the always excellent Tina Hellberg.

And in other news, the winner of the pint from Nordic Art House is Monkey Gone to Heaven (funny name btw)! Please contact me and give me your address so that we can send you the print!

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2011-09-22 @ 22:32:16

Metropolis by De Intuïtiefabriek

I never post about products here, at least not for the last few years. But I'm making an exception for this. I think the photos below will make you understand why. And this isn't mainly about products, it's about the art installation called Metropolis that the designers made of their products, and the wonderful photos shot by Ine Van Den Elsen.

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2011-09-22 @ 01:26:18

Hot Fluoro

I love fluoro details, like hot pink or orange, against a neutral background. The owner of this flat, Silke Neumann, shows som real guts with her bright pink wall at the entrance of her home, giving the light of the whole room a soft pinkish glow. The fluoro theme continues throughout her home without taking over or becoming too much.