I'm very excited about my latest profile post, as it features a brand which I've admired for a long time. Based in Copenhagen, Skandinavisk celebrates the Scandinavian way of life through a range of scented candles and room fragrances, all with simple yet wonderfully evocative names such as SKOG ('forest'), HAV ('sea') and KOTO (Finnish for 'cosy at home'). I own quite a few of them, and in fact . . .
Home tour | A Swedish house with marble & brass
Today I want to share a peek at the calming, pared-back home of Swedish blogger Nadja Mini Helminen, which is one of the most beautiful I’ve come across in a while. It’s set by the sea just outside Stockholm, and the whole place has been designed to showcase the wonderful Scandinavian light. Inside, the house retains many of its original features, including wooden panelling and plaster ceiling . . .
The ‘VIKTIGT’ collection from IKEA
IKEA has just announced a raft of new limited-edition collections and I wanted to end the week by sharing a few images of my favourite: the beautiful ‘VIKTIGT’ range, created by renowned glass designer and ceramicist Ingegerd Råman. It follows on from successful IKEA collaborations with other famous names – including Isla Crawford’s cork-based ‘SINNERLIG’ collection, which caused huge excitement . . .
Home tour | A Swedish apartment with splashes of spring colour
Adding accent colours to a muted scheme without overpowering it is always tricky, but this three-bedroom corner apartment in Gothenburg is a perfect example of how to do it well. Throughout, it mixes minimal monochrome décor with touches of spring-like blues and greens, creating a space that’s both fresh and calming. The lounge is my favourite room. The mint-green sofa works brilliantly next to . . .
Finding your interiors personality with Sandberg
Today I want to share a lovely new concept from Swedish company Sandberg, which produces beautifully crafted wallpapers and accessories. For its spring-summer 2016 trend report, Sandberg has chosen not to present a vast collection of new designs, but to devise a tool to help people discover their interiors personality. The aim is to encourage responsible consumption by enabling customers to . . .
Room Envy | A grey & white kitchen
I've covered bedrooms, lounges, bathrooms and more, so I thought it was about time I picked a kitchen for my monthly 'Room Envy' post. There are so many wonderful ideas in this beautiful space, which sits in an airy, light-filled Stockholm apartment. The dark units mix classic lines with a contemporary matt finish, and they're offset by sparkling Carrara marble counters. The striking brass . . .
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