A relaxed monochrome apartment in Malmö

It's the weekend! Yaaaaay! To celebrate I've chosen an apartment close to home. This space feels so familiar as many of my friends have lived in similar pads in Malmö. There's something beautiful about the high ceilings, original wood flooring and double doors thrown open between each room. I also love the relaxed style and monochrome theme....if you're thinking of moving to Malmö it's for sale here!Bo-lagetDo you go for black and white or do you prefer flashes of colour? Or perhaps pastels?Some...

My home captured by Karin: dressing room

As promised, today I'm introducing the first in a mini weekly series called 'my home captured by Karin'. While we were away recently my photographer friend Karin Björklund (who also took my profile picture) spent the day in our home and took lots of lovely pictures. It's fascinating to see how someone else sees your home. I call this room 'my dressing room' since this is where I have my dressing table, keep all my clothes and like to swan about, wafting perfume, reading magazines...

White, cognac and blue in a Swedish apartment

When I look at this apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden I think fresh, relaxed and warm.  I'm also a long term fan of the colour scheme blue, white and cognac and not many do it better than stylists and estate agents Alvhem. I could certainly see my self padding around here and reading a book in one of the pools of light, couldn't you?Alvhem via 79 ideasThe 'Kakelugn' or tiled fireplace is another element I could imagine having in my dream cottage but it would need to be in addition to the...

A rustic retreat on Sweden's west coast

This converted barn and tower in Korslid, near Bottna, on Sweden's west coast is the country home of writer and journalist Kenneth Kauppi, gardener Catherine Thelander and their family. Recently featured in Lantliv, the family have lovingly renovated the farm buildings over 25 years to create a beautiful rustic open living space and studio. The family love to stay in the summer to relax, swim and kayak in the archipelago, explore the great open spaces that surround the house and generally take some...

My dream cottage would never be without......

Hi, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend?  Admittedly I spent some of Sunday thinking about how I could go about acquiring a Swedish cottage in the woods! I realised I've nailed two things about this future cottage and how I would renovate it. 1. it will be mostly white inside and 2. it will have a wood burning stove.  Here's my inspiration.1. Line T Klein. 2. Saaan Olli 3. Johanna Pilfalk 4. Via (If you fancy a little more Fireplace inspiration you can...

A Danish take on Autumn 2013

Hello Friday! Yay! I've had such an inspiring week, I hope you have too! Now, I'm not sure if I dare say the word....Autumn. There I've said it. For some reason I used to feel all nostalgic with the feel of a slight chill in the air but these days I feel a little bit sad that summer is over, does anyone else feel that? (I guess you guys in the Southern hemisphere are thinking yaaaay Spring!!!).  But today the chill in the air is warmed just a little by the new autumn/ winter collections that...

The Row house. And the creative power of boredom.

Newly built mid-century cool housing is not something you would usually pair with 'affordable' but that is exactly what this housing project 'Row on 25th' in Houston, Texas set out to achieve. Investor and landowner Holden Shannon's own home was decorated with the help of designer Barbara Hill. I love the choice of vintage mid-century furniture starting with that fab turquoise sofa, very cool.Photographer: Jack Thompson, Dwell via Scandinavian RetreatFor more pictures and info check out this article...

A cute Swedish family apartment

Hello, how are you today?! I've been in a rush since I woke up (I think it's one of those days where I'll always be one step behind). Sorry if this is a bit rushed but i really wanted to share this home currently for sale in Gothenburg, Sweden. What strikes me most is the children's room for two. It's so sweetly laid out I can just see the little ones chatting away in their beds or drawing along side each other at their desks. Oh and OK, the Bumling light in the kitchen is a bit of a favourite...

An elephant in the room....

Morning! We all love an Alvhem make-over so I thought I'd kick off the week with one of their latest Gothenburg apartments which is currently for sale here. The Svenskt Tenn elephant wall paper is so cute don't you think?Alvhem I do love a black and white kitchen floor too. That or moroccan mosaic. What about you?Have a lovely Mond...