Millions of us around the world are now facing weeks and perhaps even months stuck at home as various restrictions come into force. It's a daunting prospect - even for those like me who generally enjoy relaxing around the house - but the rules are there to protect the most vulnerable in society, so we all need to hunker down . . .
My top tips for working from home
What strange and unsettling times we find ourselves in. As people all over the world grapple with the impact of the current situation, many are finding themselves working from home for the first time - and it's one of the few areas where I feel I can offer any useful advice, having done it for almost three years now. When I left my job to go freelance back in August 2017, I naively thought that . . .
A small urban garden makeover on a budget | Mood board & plans
The long, drawn-out process of renovating our house (five years and counting!) continues, and after finishing the living room, dining room, hallway and kitchen, the next area in line for a makeover is the garden. And oh my, does it need it! . . .
New finds | March 2020
The start of a new month means it's time for my regular round-up of minimalist design finds. I've already covered a lot of the spring-summer 2020 interiors collections, as well as my top picks from this year's Stockholm Furniture Fair, but there have been plenty of other interesting product launches in recent weeks. Here are a few that have caught my eye... . . .
Home tour | A minimalist self-build in southern Sweden
There's a common assumption that minimalist design isn't compatible with busy family life, but the stunning Swedish home of Johanna Haglund is proof that it can be. Johanna is the founder of Design Of, which makes understated, versatile and long-lasting furniture from solid steel, and she and her husband designed and built the house themselves . . .
Colour inspiration with Crown Paints x Elle Decoration
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Crown Paints, but all words and opinions are my own] One of my favourite-ever collaborations was working with Crown Paints to style a room set demonstrating my personal take on colour. So, when the Crown team got in touch to ask if I’d like to take part in another project, this time putting my own spin on an exciting new range . . .
New designs from NORR11
I was originally planning to include the latest launches from Danish brand NORR11 in my round-up from the Stockholm Furniture Fair, but as soon as I saw the press images I knew they had to have a post of their own! Created by stylist Pernille Vest and photographer Heidi Lerkenfeldt, they were shot at the J.F. Willumsen Museum in Frederikssund, north of Copenhagen . . .
New finds from the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2020
I've already shared two of my favourite exhibitions from Stockholm Design Week - 'The Sculptor's Residence' and 'The Archive' - so today I have a round-up of interesting product launches from the Stockholm Furniture Fair, which takes place at the same time. The largest trade show in the Nordic design world, it brings together more than 700 brands . . .
The Archive – a showcase of Japanese & Scandinavian design
I have another inspiring exhibition from Stockholm Design Week to share with you today, this time from Japanese brand Ariake. Each year it teams up with like-minded companies to take over a historic location somewhere in the city, and its previous efforts - 'A Quiet Reflection' and 'The Phoenix Palace' - were highlights of Design Weeks 2018 and 2019 . . .
‘The Sculptor’s Residence’ by Norm Architects, Dux & Menu
What a busy month of travel I've had. I'd barely landed back from my trip to Finnish Lapland before I was off again, this time to Stockholm for its annual Design Week. I visit every year if I can and it's always inspiring, with more than 400 exhibitions and events across the city, as well as the huge Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair taking place on its outskirts . . .
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