After a bit of a summer slowdown and a much-needed holiday in northern Spain, I'm back on the case with blogging - and I have plenty of interesting posts in the works, starting with a round-up of the latest design finds and product launches to catch my eye. There's plenty to inspire, from sustainable twists on Nordic classics to new rugs, minimalist furniture and even super-stylish kitchen . . .
Home tour | Soft, neutral decor in Finland
I'm back at my desk after a late-summer blogging break, and I'm kickstarting my September posts with a peek inside a beautiful Finnish apartment that's sure to provide lots of interiors inspiration. The home of stylist and photographer Maria Hiltunen, it sits in an early 20th-century building in the city of Tampere. It's been sensitively renovated throughout . . .
Home tour | A cosy Finnish new build
New-builds can be stunning, but the pristine surfaces and blank walls mean they often end up looking a bit stark. Not this one. Created by Helsinki-based interior designer Laura Seppänen, whose work I've featured before, it's a fantastic example of how to add warmth and cosiness to a just-built home without detracting from the clean lines or sense of airiness . . .
Styling a summer breakfast table with Iittala
[Advertisement – this is a paid post in collaboration with Iittala, but all words and opinions are my own] For me, weekend breakfasts are something to be savoured – a chance to sit back, relax and ease into the day in a way that’s never possible from Monday to Friday. I always like to dress the table to make them feel that little bit more special, whether it’s just Chris and me or we have . . .
A guest bedroom wall-art update with NØRDIK
[Advertisement - this is a paid collaboration with NØRDIK, but all words and opinions are my own] I'm very aware that I have quite a few readers in North America who love Nordic design as much as I do, but who often struggle to find brands that will deliver across the Atlantic. So, today I want to introduce you to US-based Scandinavian lifestyle store NØRDIK (don't worry, European readers, . . .
New finds | January 2019
It's time for my monthly round-up of design news, and the recent IMM Cologne and Maison & Objet trade fairs mean there have been plenty of exciting product launches over the last few weeks. I'll have more inspiring finds to share in February, too, as I'm currently on my way to Sweden to visit the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair - the biggest event in the Nordic design calendar. Stay . . .
