Spring is in the air in this lovely Dutch home

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I love March, to me it's a sign that the long Scandinavian winter is coming to an end. And what better way to celebrate than with a Dutch home full of the joys of spring?! Photographed by <a href="http://www.margriethoekstra.nl/" target="_blank">Margriet Hoekstra</a>, this light-filled three-storey apartment in West Amsterdam is the result of a major renovation by Rick and Linsey. After a re-configuration, the pair furnished the space with fab industrial / vintage finds, modern units and plants and flowers in every room. What a perfect place which to kick off the week, don't you think?!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCELnTg3fU0NCUeH9p3JqlItDJMt4MMudkk4qjdr8gl_dM4Y4MygpV_WXXKV9ifv-9ZkHykC8YJ8yDM9q-s-o74FXtVxGM0rxZDsr2z3SmHw4iv9tq9CW1A0cpFcDUg69xTo-xuvj5BjM/s1600/margriet4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCELnTg3fU0NCUeH9p3JqlItDJMt4MMudkk4qjdr8gl_dM4Y4MygpV_WXXKV9ifv-9ZkHykC8YJ8yDM9q-s-o74FXtVxGM0rxZDsr2z3SmHw4iv9tq9CW1A0cpFcDUg69xTo-xuvj5BjM/s1600/margriet4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlzmSJ5HTHw7vAd4Mz7J9FPZolIs8iFu7_FiYbatiztqUwh1v5AoOPk_zqpxGR-ClI2OBWoI4UJe6njU9O3v2apoI0wwTz7zamPWTytTbvM0HQrUPYTQ02eDI-ocF9Yr3KrXg-hc5O9I/s1600/margriet5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlzmSJ5HTHw7vAd4Mz7J9FPZolIs8iFu7_FiYbatiztqUwh1v5AoOPk_zqpxGR-ClI2OBWoI4UJe6njU9O3v2apoI0wwTz7zamPWTytTbvM0HQrUPYTQ02eDI-ocF9Yr3KrXg-hc5O9I/s1600/margriet5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pmWLTnWAbyJqkRWXYUz_N_XY2FSdhfZbXXQ7AzHUHyduRpmWJCnPFOMNk8c_O-C4aGRuOWho8yKr9F05UjNvwwwy5uLJVTbRPuSWhyJxlcgJrATpuqqhlRIin-NHl88m33g2PbrYs_k/s1600/margriet6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pmWLTnWAbyJqkRWXYUz_N_XY2FSdhfZbXXQ7AzHUHyduRpmWJCnPFOMNk8c_O-C4aGRuOWho8yKr9F05UjNvwwwy5uLJVTbRPuSWhyJxlcgJrATpuqqhlRIin-NHl88m33g2PbrYs_k/s1600/margriet6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_OIVGjw4xGGCb4RYnYC52tl64hko4lnm2V62VBNo5G2HrHfEAiOLq8UmmPlmzdeI22PNoe9ctTftzNQlB43L_ElS0ypHHMC6l5ubCK8pkoQjf41GCWxcu4fPi8W7g1ZttqQzF-Coz50/s1600/Margriet7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_OIVGjw4xGGCb4RYnYC52tl64hko4lnm2V62VBNo5G2HrHfEAiOLq8UmmPlmzdeI22PNoe9ctTftzNQlB43L_ElS0ypHHMC6l5ubCK8pkoQjf41GCWxcu4fPi8W7g1ZttqQzF-Coz50/s1600/Margriet7.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDa-pMA8DR7pWO-eA5CWx2lxJ-RSKx4R2AB0GKg2rkL5ez5NeauAYud1lF8WKWRPIAKJLv_BGtnnVa2YKuiS7c9xdo-JGRPB2PRavph6PLybi1UQB4DLrSLJoAFGzBXNNvmdQOfEMpqw/s1600/Margriet1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDa-pMA8DR7pWO-eA5CWx2lxJ-RSKx4R2AB0GKg2rkL5ez5NeauAYud1lF8WKWRPIAKJLv_BGtnnVa2YKuiS7c9xdo-JGRPB2PRavph6PLybi1UQB4DLrSLJoAFGzBXNNvmdQOfEMpqw/s1600/Margriet1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nOmkLVIaDL6K75T-SYlWcN3E8z3dB-RHLoqNsjhDNzyxk51APjwWSpyofX9L0LK2CHr6-VPje80cEn_WNmKlMMFZa6OPeUgdSdxBSnBaz3nS4glD1IisTNsnfD25VQMa0h79EIK3ijU/s1600/Margriet3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nOmkLVIaDL6K75T-SYlWcN3E8z3dB-RHLoqNsjhDNzyxk51APjwWSpyofX9L0LK2CHr6-VPje80cEn_WNmKlMMFZa6OPeUgdSdxBSnBaz3nS4glD1IisTNsnfD25VQMa0h79EIK3ijU/s1600/Margriet3.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vtwonen.nl/binnenkijken/vtwonen-binnenkijkers/drie-verdiepingen-appartement-in-amsterdam-west/" target="_blank">VT Wonen</a>. Photography: <a href="http://www.margriethoekstra.nl/" target="_blank">Margriet Hoekstra</a> (with kind permission) Styling: Barbara Natzijl - <a href="http://www.boulevardb.nl/" target="_blank">BoulevardB.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I love the way Rick and Linsey have used a variety of plants  - from freshly cut spring flowers to year round cactus and big-leafed plants.<br /><br />For more plant and flower display inspiration I've squirreled away lots of lovely images on my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/nikiatmsh/plants-flowers/" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a> and can recommend this <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/04/the-house-gardener.html" target="_blank">fab book.</a><br /><br />Is there anything that stands out to you about this home?<br /><br />More pics and full article <a href="http://www.vtwonen.nl/binnenkijken/vtwonen-binnenkijkers/drie-verdiepingen-appartement-in-amsterdam-west/" target="_blank">here</a> (in Dutch - google translate, we heart you!).<br /><br />More Holland based homes full of the joys of spring <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/10/the-bright-and-happy-home-of-dutch.html" target="_blank">here,</a> <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/01/a-bright-white-and-airy-dutch-home.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/06/elina-dahls-happy-home.html" target="_blank">here</a>.  <br /><br />Have a great start to the week!  <br /><br />PS Don't forget to enter my <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2015/02/win-string-pocket.html" target="_blank">give-away</a> to win a String Pocket in a colour of your choice. The competition closes tonight (Monday 2nd March 2015) at Midnight GMT! Hurry!</div>

Spring is in the air in this lovely Dutch home

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The stunning Bavarian home of a photographer

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">You know when homes have a friend's name written all over them? This incredible space found over at <a href="http://www.vosgesparis.com/2015/02/an-industrial-home-with-authentic.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vosges Paris </a> <i>was made </i>for my sister, Cas! She loves vintage pieces (cinema seats, step ladders, tables), art photography and industrial lighting.  But the home of German photographer <a href="http://wertvollfotografie.de/" target="_blank">Petra Reger </a>and her family in Kompton, Bavaria is oh so much more too. Petra's home decorating style is part industrial, part vintage, part designer, part rock 'n' roll. Throw in the beautiful bones of the apartment including the original plaster wall in the kitchen and 100 year old parquet flooring and the result is an incredibly striking and unique home fit for a creative. How cool is this space?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5s7OYqIlY7p6NvORQlQLcIlPx2R1D3DAu15PiuN6afxM2IQnvzCJqi0SkgUCMRTmCJrvQmZ7yjhdhq5RMheEQyhLZG-VP34_ZtXQBo0CSDaNIad0EavPnzifO0KjSxYX9jOhVip9CoMnY/s1600/petra2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5s7OYqIlY7p6NvORQlQLcIlPx2R1D3DAu15PiuN6afxM2IQnvzCJqi0SkgUCMRTmCJrvQmZ7yjhdhq5RMheEQyhLZG-VP34_ZtXQBo0CSDaNIad0EavPnzifO0KjSxYX9jOhVip9CoMnY/s1600/petra2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdcKMJ942rMjaTilzhIKzR-war-VtokMbP8TNSvhE9PHMwX4LLYyIZgkmNrRnnSqgOUWvau88VlsCU7qc33pDMN4GnDUb9XxDUl1OLQjH3vkx5TzNPi6RnrG0E2YMDr-qhHeH-58kPfnmP/s1600/Petra1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdcKMJ942rMjaTilzhIKzR-war-VtokMbP8TNSvhE9PHMwX4LLYyIZgkmNrRnnSqgOUWvau88VlsCU7qc33pDMN4GnDUb9XxDUl1OLQjH3vkx5TzNPi6RnrG0E2YMDr-qhHeH-58kPfnmP/s1600/Petra1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fbxf_npQRead4Rnbr6oeJCniL8jkmZJQ8Yn16O_KQI-Es2hoxycrz4Rqw1N47BTcS2O4CJiabg2GTcNeszUE00XjO-ZHHVd3JOZnhO0SOk9CHJuJAOKdlwPKknZ6dsHXq4VwPlWAD2F1/s1600/petra9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fbxf_npQRead4Rnbr6oeJCniL8jkmZJQ8Yn16O_KQI-Es2hoxycrz4Rqw1N47BTcS2O4CJiabg2GTcNeszUE00XjO-ZHHVd3JOZnhO0SOk9CHJuJAOKdlwPKknZ6dsHXq4VwPlWAD2F1/s1600/petra9.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDXWZ_43HTPQZxf0Ykh8Hawa3nL1p4Xl8dXGi_BtrAnWsruiAn3IF4AG8LswbJfWBZeHTSOkDyE0_oYIf_awiMUCNDFkEQ9kdMl9sIY2rGq013eKRgqWTvh-Sy9SPvs-iCqf4cZUpOlWxP/s1600/petra3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDXWZ_43HTPQZxf0Ykh8Hawa3nL1p4Xl8dXGi_BtrAnWsruiAn3IF4AG8LswbJfWBZeHTSOkDyE0_oYIf_awiMUCNDFkEQ9kdMl9sIY2rGq013eKRgqWTvh-Sy9SPvs-iCqf4cZUpOlWxP/s1600/petra3.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shared with kind permission from Homeowner / Photographer <a href="http://wertvollfotografie.de/" target="_blank">Petra Reger.</a> Inspired by <a href="http://www.vosgesparis.com/2015/02/an-industrial-home-with-authentic.html" target="_blank">Vosges Paris</a> with thanks. </td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />I'm such a big fan of the graphical monochrome look, it's just so striking. <br /><br />Is this your kind of style?<br /><br />A few items I know and love: Designer chairs: <a href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/product/1152/vitra-panton-chair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Panton</a>, <a href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/product/1114/vitra-plywood-group-dcw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LCW</a>, <a href="http:/?utm_source=My%20Scandinavian%20Home&utm_medium=Advertisement&utm_campaign=MSH%20advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knoll Diamond</a> and <a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/product/fritz-hansen-series-7-chair?utm_source=My%20Scandinavian%20Home&utm_medium=Advertisement&utm_campaign=MSH%20advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Series 7 </a>. Choose your own neon light letters <a href="https://www.theletteroom.com/personalised/a-z_monogrammed/neon_letter_light.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  Try <a href="https://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a> for industrial scissor lamps (that's where I found <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/03/my-new-vintageindustrial-scissor-wall.html" target="_blank">mine</a>), keep an eye on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/" target="_blank">ebay</a> for cinema chairs. An <a href="https://www.apple.com/displays/" target="_blank">Apple monitor</a> in Petra's workspace. To get the sitting room look try the Zanotta <a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/product/zanotta-william-three-seater-sofa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">three seater sofa</a>, the <a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/product/knoll-saarinen-tulip-side-table-round" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tulip side table</a> is similar and <a href="http://malmomodern.se/products/zettelz-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zettel Z 6</a> pendant light. Anything I've missed? <br /><br />Other fab monochrome spaces with a vintage touch <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/05/a-truly-inspiring-swedish-home-in.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/04/a-cool-monochrome-swedish-home.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2015/01/the-modern-monochrome-stockholm-space.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Or if you like a touch of colour, did you see yesterday's <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2015/02/a-charming-and-relaxed-dutch-home.html" target="_blank">post</a>? <br /><br />Time to pack for <a href="https://www.google.se/search?q=dalarna&client=firefox-a&hs=RAE&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=EL_dVJ2EHs2sPa2RgbgI&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=640#rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&q=dalarna+winter&revid=579600989" target="_blank">Dalarna</a> (I'll still be posting!). Before I shoot off, a quick reminder to stop by this weekend to enter the give-away intended to light up your St Valentine's Day. Oooo, intriguing?!  <br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend! <br /><br />PS Speaking of my sister, I sent her some uber cosy Swedish fleece tights and they haven't arrived - did Mr Postman accidentally put them through your (London) door?! #mysistersgettingcold! <br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>

The stunning Bavarian home of a photographer

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A relaxed and eclectic Stockholm space

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">'A pop of colour here and a vintage vibe there' is the best way to describe this very cool and relaxed apartment in Stockholm captured by <a href="http://www.fantasticfrank.se/" target="_blank">Fantastic Frank</a>. I like the casual way the books have been stacked on the kitchen floor, the striking yellow <a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/browse/product-type/lighting/pendant-lights/muuto-mhy-pendant-light" target="_blank">Mhy</a> light, the decadent velvet armchair and the picture gallery wall. All in all, this space is just what I need on a Thursday - somewhere eclectic to kick-back and relax in style. Could you pad around here for the day?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRERyX6uUUsyAlBmhVZthGAPmEFi2mLOXeeGGaNbwysgSS5rQGwGhk0sEXPR9e2JkBasF9KetSvuAKDcUFtaB8j_HbU7-eALBrocNwHqaNsW7SL5ha18yIWBpRGzjB8ATpn2XxLXes6_b/s1600/FF4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRERyX6uUUsyAlBmhVZthGAPmEFi2mLOXeeGGaNbwysgSS5rQGwGhk0sEXPR9e2JkBasF9KetSvuAKDcUFtaB8j_HbU7-eALBrocNwHqaNsW7SL5ha18yIWBpRGzjB8ATpn2XxLXes6_b/s1600/FF4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCnux9nf-l0a6Yt_Mhj3Mb0H6XVNRIMuUSrSctKDDAEnD_lKtb-BZV3YJMiFSPjpoi3BdUK8nJen2mrb_R_kLDF_cMRVbu6A_q_CAUlnQEtqBML67gzivV9uDpKgRAydWPQdFJArljPpX/s1600/FF2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCnux9nf-l0a6Yt_Mhj3Mb0H6XVNRIMuUSrSctKDDAEnD_lKtb-BZV3YJMiFSPjpoi3BdUK8nJen2mrb_R_kLDF_cMRVbu6A_q_CAUlnQEtqBML67gzivV9uDpKgRAydWPQdFJArljPpX/s1600/FF2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKoT4S5ExEQBIt8kU5_W8tj_06tpap_XobJD81qBEaMUDT3KNE9YTC7YcaRhpUYuDnPWfu4cCX5CQed8dbQdJf3-_QiFcsoLIOMKFoLSuLN6bMhyphenhyphenzgMfxQXh8G2F0-4AJFwFQIrjSfBzSi/s1600/FF3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKoT4S5ExEQBIt8kU5_W8tj_06tpap_XobJD81qBEaMUDT3KNE9YTC7YcaRhpUYuDnPWfu4cCX5CQed8dbQdJf3-_QiFcsoLIOMKFoLSuLN6bMhyphenhyphenzgMfxQXh8G2F0-4AJFwFQIrjSfBzSi/s1600/FF3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWS_GBypdDQqdGM7EUX0VgzYI-oi-1cs3tGjq9wE8UzHxbxJXGJSl_xMerakmxI28Buo9o7hXjNEUOB4BIIN8KceLQY2N6phLACPHqBQhHlhHyNH_vwZ6OkU6gWJ32BeOxYN-cGW3wYLn/s1600/FF1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWS_GBypdDQqdGM7EUX0VgzYI-oi-1cs3tGjq9wE8UzHxbxJXGJSl_xMerakmxI28Buo9o7hXjNEUOB4BIIN8KceLQY2N6phLACPHqBQhHlhHyNH_vwZ6OkU6gWJ32BeOxYN-cGW3wYLn/s1600/FF1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChGfBaZnM3Cy2vcmMbAX9W_RdccYaenrzem2JAYVb4BYw7GS9axZv7mjwm6l7e4aMIHHMIPurE_dnW9B98Fpo9Vh6SYG0svM3vNQkw5mn3RJjp3dpPvFpEMhthpl23ckSDaYBJEn_SAhW/s1600/FF5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChGfBaZnM3Cy2vcmMbAX9W_RdccYaenrzem2JAYVb4BYw7GS9axZv7mjwm6l7e4aMIHHMIPurE_dnW9B98Fpo9Vh6SYG0svM3vNQkw5mn3RJjp3dpPvFpEMhthpl23ckSDaYBJEn_SAhW/s1600/FF5.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stylist: <a href="http://mimmistaaf.com/" target="_blank">Mimmi Staaf</a>, photographer: <a href="http://www.emilylaye.com/" target="_blank">Emily Laye</a>  <a href="http://www.fantasticfrank.se/" target="_blank">Fantastic Frank</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I note that stylist <a href="http://mimmistaaf.com/" target="_blank">Mimmi</a> has added two hot trends in interiors right now  - an oil portrait. They're relatively difficult to find but I love the ones sold by <a href="http://threepotatofour.com/collections/ace-finds/products/vintage-portrait-no-5" target="_blank">Three Potato Four</a> and also the cool animal portraits by <a href="http://www.oldipaintings.com/" target="_blank">Oldi</a> (I have the <a href="http://www.oldiart.com/1783422-2014#6" target="_blank">Lurcher </a>one which has become a family favourite!). And antique chairs in velvet - how decadent to place a grand armchair in the kitchen - love it! (check out<a href="http://www.liveauctioneers.com/" target="_blank"> LiveAuctioneers</a> or <a href="http://www.lauritz.com/en/" target="_blank">Lauritz</a> for similar).<br /><br />Seeing the stacked books has made me reflect on <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/10/my-home-captured-by-karin-sitting-room.html" target="_blank">my own sitting room</a>. I love books and feel the space looks disturbingly void of reading material, don't you? This Christmas I'll be pouring over my Pinterest <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/nikiatmsh/storage/" target="_blank">storage board</a> for ideas. One possibility is<a href="http://www.string.se/" target="_blank"> String </a>shelves (I love the latest <a href="http://emmas.blogg.se/2014/december/new-string-photos-by-lotta-agaton.html" target="_blank">inspirational images</a> they've released) and think they'll fit perfectly with my mid-century style. What do you think?<br /><br />Lastly - today is a big day for me, it's the last day at my corporate job after 14 years in the industry! As of 1st Jaunary I'll be focusing full time on this blog - it's grown so much thanks to you all that I feel it's time to give it the attention it so deserves. Scary and exciting in equal measure! Here's to new and exciting adventures! And thank you all for your wonderful, ongoing encouragement and support.<br /><br />Have a great day!<br /><br />PS If it was Christmas decorating ideas you were after you can always check out my <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/search/label/Christmas" target="_blank">Christmas archive</a> with a lorry load of decorating tips, DIY ideas and lovely scandinavian festive home tours. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!<br /><br /></div>

A relaxed and eclectic Stockholm space

'A pop of colour here and a vintage vibe there' is the best way to describe this very cool and relaxed apartment in Stockholm captur...

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A home with grey accents and a mix of old and new

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">It's no secret that grey is huge this Autumn - whether it's <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/nikiatmsh/style/" target="_blank">how you dress</a> or decorate. I've seen a few fabulous homes already this year that have gone all out (<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/02/mondays-home-shades-of-grey.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/01/the-dark-side-of-decorating.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/03/a-fabulous-grey-australian-holiday-home.html" target="_blank">here</a>). And this home is another fine example. It's extremely clever how the owners have used different features for the grey accent - whether it's a wall, door or breakfast bar. And there are so many textures at play: concrete, wood, leather which all work together to add warmth and  interest. I love the mix of old and new too. Great inspiration for a Tuesday!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrgsXLCKTKqfNVrvP0saPbNfvOazZRjuSGeBmVtwvQOK81H1bggf50xYR4PjqeaMkSp4BWR3f-jGDKobMo_mBNKL4t9zmFRlD_unCbGaCltLW0PL5af0YKdD6MoMjIonB_11yWRPJVQ2z/s1600/grey1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrgsXLCKTKqfNVrvP0saPbNfvOazZRjuSGeBmVtwvQOK81H1bggf50xYR4PjqeaMkSp4BWR3f-jGDKobMo_mBNKL4t9zmFRlD_unCbGaCltLW0PL5af0YKdD6MoMjIonB_11yWRPJVQ2z/s1600/grey1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlwVQINOf_AZ4gcyE0DSBsLf_Os6qEFh22AK_cIvQtvFiB7D8Yw_ocL7B7MN9nkbccVoQ2e3uw9EvRQFeHjc6c8dAuCKAGoEZ6OSL63TYVRXh-S0xlUCQYSBT9n7drevBtYcRQQFL4_UN/s1600/grey2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlwVQINOf_AZ4gcyE0DSBsLf_Os6qEFh22AK_cIvQtvFiB7D8Yw_ocL7B7MN9nkbccVoQ2e3uw9EvRQFeHjc6c8dAuCKAGoEZ6OSL63TYVRXh-S0xlUCQYSBT9n7drevBtYcRQQFL4_UN/s1600/grey2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBk7hFeOLS1zqW1COga3se7ANMxzx-yhOfG5wqUSOFotiov1KSz9IGnX6Br4LDnRHJi3z73CCqw0Fzw13J5nte8U0R-wifvVfEovvhr2knN3DaIdTx9Ze3olPUFkRkiobnfyvochkPYQz/s1600/grey3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBk7hFeOLS1zqW1COga3se7ANMxzx-yhOfG5wqUSOFotiov1KSz9IGnX6Br4LDnRHJi3z73CCqw0Fzw13J5nte8U0R-wifvVfEovvhr2knN3DaIdTx9Ze3olPUFkRkiobnfyvochkPYQz/s1600/grey3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT24ONtdmbtlTZwTm4BFLDqpoJfNQzEH0jkeM-ot1EQzr54GPvvVEA_PHceuk9Ps_ei8KFsY1ob9ktSor-hqybjBFPIhw_73gAnhtIf_Fe-gB1SdEZnv5GNOouhlUwsFf6X273p4geFbcF/s1600/grey4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT24ONtdmbtlTZwTm4BFLDqpoJfNQzEH0jkeM-ot1EQzr54GPvvVEA_PHceuk9Ps_ei8KFsY1ob9ktSor-hqybjBFPIhw_73gAnhtIf_Fe-gB1SdEZnv5GNOouhlUwsFf6X273p4geFbcF/s1600/grey4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlhrgL6JK6T3GNi8DMtn2I5RiChwVjmqUyn8yEehXIICi1N2DHMjeXgwn3XUYPV9ZDPICxEA_NZzqwGLT5UaGuv5MonQ59oftPM8x6TQ_U-KLflDYysbo95R3ipeBCerIfV3TS6ac-HvQ/s1600/grey6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlhrgL6JK6T3GNi8DMtn2I5RiChwVjmqUyn8yEehXIICi1N2DHMjeXgwn3XUYPV9ZDPICxEA_NZzqwGLT5UaGuv5MonQ59oftPM8x6TQ_U-KLflDYysbo95R3ipeBCerIfV3TS6ac-HvQ/s1600/grey6.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stylist: <a href="http://www.tinahellberg.se/" target="_blank">Tina Hellberg</a>. Photography: <a href="http://www.johansellen.se/" target="_blank">Johan Sellen</a>. Via <a href="http://www.79ideas.org/" target="_blank">79 ideas</a> + <a href="http://aprilandmaystudio.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/vintage-grey.html" target="_blank">April & May</a>. </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Love this space! It's totally unique, personal and relaxed. I'm not sure if I could do the grey myself but it totally works here. What do you think?<br /><br />Have a lovely day!<br /><br /></div>

A home with grey accents and a mix of old and new

It's no secret that grey is huge this Autumn - whether it's how you dress or decorate. I've seen a few fabulous homes already t...

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Madelynn's fabulous industrial style loft.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span">Today is one of those days where I'd like to just potter about at home. Forget that. I'd actually like to potter around <a href="http://www.wideeyedlegless.com/about/" target="_blank">Madelynn Hackwith Furlong</a>'s home. Madelynn </span><span class="Apple-style-span">is a stylist, designer, wardrobe consultant and the fab blogger behind <a href="http://www.wideeyedlegless.com/" target="_blank">wide eyed legless</a>. She is also the owner of this relaxed industrial style loft in Minneapolis. Madelynn's also pretty lovely (she sent me many of these images), has amazing taste (I love the relaxed feel of the space don't you?) and also popular (when I researched this post I'd never seen the space before and have since found it on a whole host of blogs!) But just in case you missed it too......</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Futura, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 5px; line-height: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;"></span><br /><div class="post-body entry-content" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; text-align: justify; width: 700px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKUkn45CAZgGXlxQTc8EGjMNAa1Vn1mDezh-obgBsVoX9OoEwmTeeXTywIBGJ-qkhQKDESTZoFEmOLFwTf3oo9EEUpzqfQnfE0C_75m_IAZuDqQvgdNRbaMF_Z9BvkHf6NgO-z8sTkAk/s1600/MF1e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Futura, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 5px; line-height: 16px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-transform: uppercase;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKUkn45CAZgGXlxQTc8EGjMNAa1Vn1mDezh-obgBsVoX9OoEwmTeeXTywIBGJ-qkhQKDESTZoFEmOLFwTf3oo9EEUpzqfQnfE0C_75m_IAZuDqQvgdNRbaMF_Z9BvkHf6NgO-z8sTkAk/s1600/MF1e.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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line-height: normal; text-align: left;">My favourite item has to be that copper clothes hanger which Madelynn made herself (in fact, she's provided the DIY instructions for this on SF Girl By Bay <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2014/03/28/copper-clothing-rack-diy/" target="_blank">here</a>, perfect!).</div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;">And there's that gorgeous dog too of course......</div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;">What do you love most about this home?</div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;">If you're in the mood for other industrial style inspiration today you might want to take a look at this <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2012/03/romantic-industrial-swedish-studio.html" target="_blank">Swedish studio</a>, this<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2011/11/swedish-home-teeming-with-flea-market.html" target="_blank"> industrial space teeming with flee market finds</a> and the Copenhagen restaurant <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/02/rustic-industrial-danish-restaurant-host.html" target="_blank">Höst</a>.</div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;">Before I leave you to your Tuesday, I'd like to highly recommend (and congratulate) <a href="http://www.tinytribemagazine.com/" target="_blank">Tiny Tribe Magazine</a> for their first ever edition out this week. if you're looking for children's inspiration this is a must read. I was truly honoured to be interviewed for the magazine too! Thank you for including me Tiny Tribe!</div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; line-height: normal; text-align: left;">Have a lovely day!</div></div></div>

Madelynn's fabulous industrial style loft.

Today is one of those days where I'd like to just potter about at home. Forget that. I'd actually like to potter around Madelynn Hac...

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A stunning Italian loft

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I'm so over excited about today's home tour: an incredible Italian loft created by architects <a href="http://www.amorfo.it/projects/architecture/loft" target="_blank">Amorfo</a>. It's a little like a museum - every piece has been carefully selected for it's aesthetics whether mid-century, industrial or designer - and exhibited against a backdrop of concrete / white walls and floors and angled ceilings. Modern day architecture and minimalism at it's best! I would add soft textiles such as colourful rugs, throws and cushions to make it my home. How about you?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IQuicOTJWONSM-BnOJKXwzrsYjsYLc8nKQ7kzRg5tnZCxaB_lwN6f6OvYqcMD2TvVqVESJZSftTvVoh6NATmBdteXTotepbRC0w6WMizKzAfBmgoVD99K6tKFGoWfxAM_TtcRkAjFtI/s1600/il2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IQuicOTJWONSM-BnOJKXwzrsYjsYLc8nKQ7kzRg5tnZCxaB_lwN6f6OvYqcMD2TvVqVESJZSftTvVoh6NATmBdteXTotepbRC0w6WMizKzAfBmgoVD99K6tKFGoWfxAM_TtcRkAjFtI/s1600/il2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0famEgjRYonQ-LFsdydJ4Ino25pRMEOM5IAEvSNpaSSwFaOVVD_Eww-yTbDuJatdqi_fJV5Mpo9_CiaB0MWURskcwNcEJHUOBztlq77Y_iqe23rGzQee3UEUc4U-4Khr_ZTB-QarI2JY/s1600/IL1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0famEgjRYonQ-LFsdydJ4Ino25pRMEOM5IAEvSNpaSSwFaOVVD_Eww-yTbDuJatdqi_fJV5Mpo9_CiaB0MWURskcwNcEJHUOBztlq77Y_iqe23rGzQee3UEUc4U-4Khr_ZTB-QarI2JY/s1600/IL1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Of-FfvQ1wX0v_EbmDRQZD5Zxzlyc1CAb3phSchWBgX_SAYJGnGYF50KLrpigmkmnLiJ2iqHhT5DMitAOoqq31kOgcxYgQNXKv-o1nZCtCiP-pFfwK0BaSWJRj22M6u-1LB5bjsrUNAE/s1600/il3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Of-FfvQ1wX0v_EbmDRQZD5Zxzlyc1CAb3phSchWBgX_SAYJGnGYF50KLrpigmkmnLiJ2iqHhT5DMitAOoqq31kOgcxYgQNXKv-o1nZCtCiP-pFfwK0BaSWJRj22M6u-1LB5bjsrUNAE/s1600/il3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-wygYQFH9xczrdvVHQjcJyk5M07a6tFF6bQv4d6dFq8qD7oZlVMFLwz0AebhIWkEzfsnr3Y4kmY2X2PgaBNlxuuX19ZldMX2DYoj3Gr5aO7mj2xlo8Jvo4Fyn-277ShhvaKxLdFBaYM/s1600/il4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-wygYQFH9xczrdvVHQjcJyk5M07a6tFF6bQv4d6dFq8qD7oZlVMFLwz0AebhIWkEzfsnr3Y4kmY2X2PgaBNlxuuX19ZldMX2DYoj3Gr5aO7mj2xlo8Jvo4Fyn-277ShhvaKxLdFBaYM/s1600/il4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLN8EqG4x9-B0SN76PKrhTjtmA7aam7-uCc3SkMpkCgQVBvcZaxcMxtorIjMg8S6j8Z1NQJQtjbnFkES3tj15scquroqaYPrPF7htSniSedh_jRQJ4U94eBetgHLQRtUFspBpvwrDVMmo/s1600/il5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLN8EqG4x9-B0SN76PKrhTjtmA7aam7-uCc3SkMpkCgQVBvcZaxcMxtorIjMg8S6j8Z1NQJQtjbnFkES3tj15scquroqaYPrPF7htSniSedh_jRQJ4U94eBetgHLQRtUFspBpvwrDVMmo/s1600/il5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodBciahp_e-Al5q6PF3yHUu-4H0LzwDldpT_j1MgcY3tp4jBbMpGGY0lHeDZ347my9TEHPIAX0M1jsBpporfCCL2K_M4J0RKJSD_N578mw41iPk60IhnkrZzAwidTFQyKP_A_f6pp5Cw/s1600/il6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodBciahp_e-Al5q6PF3yHUu-4H0LzwDldpT_j1MgcY3tp4jBbMpGGY0lHeDZ347my9TEHPIAX0M1jsBpporfCCL2K_M4J0RKJSD_N578mw41iPk60IhnkrZzAwidTFQyKP_A_f6pp5Cw/s1600/il6.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amorfo.it/projects/architecture/loft" target="_blank">Amorfo</a> via <a href="http://aprilandmaystudio.blogspot.nl/2014/04/amorfo-italian-loft.html" target="_blank">April and May</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Is this your kind of style? Anything that stands out to you in particular? I love the huge glass door which opens the entire space out onto the terrace!<br /><br />You can see more pictures of this space <a href="http://www.amorfo.it/projects/architecture/loft" target="_blank">here</a> if you'd like. <br /><br />I spy: the <a href="http://www.flosusa.com/Flos/Paolo-Rizzatto/AU030020" target="_blank">Flos 265</a> wall light, the <a href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/product/1176/vitra-wire-chair-dkr-5/" target="_blank">Vitra Wire Chair DKR-5</a> is similar and one of my favoruite outdoor pieces - the <a href="http://bkforiginal.com/web/" target="_blank">Butterfly chair</a>. Beautiful mid-century pieces like this <a href="http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/26162814_teakwood-mid-century-modern-sideboard" target="_blank">teak side-table</a> at <a href="http://www.liveauctioneers.com/" target="_blank">LiveAuctioneers</a>.<br /><br />Have a lovely day!</div>

A stunning Italian loft

I'm so over excited about today's home tour: an incredible Italian loft created by architects Amorfo . It's a little like a muse...

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Monochrome and cognac in a vintage inspired apartment

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I hope you had a wonderful weekend? We've had real April showers here in Southern Sweden and as I write from my corner in a cafe by the sea this morning the rain is coming down in sheets outside, it's all very cosy! Indoors is the best place to be today -  and I have just came across this little gem on <a href="http://www.stadshem.se/till-salu/obj24162_1333141146#images" target="_blank">Stadshem</a>. This two room apartment is teeming with vintage finds and mid-century pieces. I love the white, black and cognac colour scheme too, very lovely.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkcPBhiHz_3mVM0suKH9HenR_LwIGL8mdnFH8ablKWi6TFVcdKmyILWjeui0i6rcsmWgL_siQQ2qplDYDfOVCNUWM2Qs1xHJ3MqShB413eiDNwjeShXPyzkmaSe8z12QxWUJnuokWEwA/s1600/sh1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkcPBhiHz_3mVM0suKH9HenR_LwIGL8mdnFH8ablKWi6TFVcdKmyILWjeui0i6rcsmWgL_siQQ2qplDYDfOVCNUWM2Qs1xHJ3MqShB413eiDNwjeShXPyzkmaSe8z12QxWUJnuokWEwA/s1600/sh1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAvFOBvCXIzYwLwzwi_yLfKqMkrEU8EbLc8g4tlwH1fuvHMK3JapSIU0iHtR38yX8ZJQXBXRscaKasc5gdBhYpEq7LClV1_7nAvxt_srvBU3Wdivtvc14-pz3p0sHaiE47tyx-fIwt5g/s1600/sh2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAvFOBvCXIzYwLwzwi_yLfKqMkrEU8EbLc8g4tlwH1fuvHMK3JapSIU0iHtR38yX8ZJQXBXRscaKasc5gdBhYpEq7LClV1_7nAvxt_srvBU3Wdivtvc14-pz3p0sHaiE47tyx-fIwt5g/s1600/sh2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUbZ6TCL-aojL8pb3WxKRBRL3RQVzfMxIExZpZSPUibSrBJW1N9O5VhTPG1ATGJVCl8CoWJGS2ZhwfWO-c2pNNSNcCi_xPKTfHpncExnh-9UiUT6qksXmr0xbuu5AdOJQ1ISEPNhNJC0/s1600/sh5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUbZ6TCL-aojL8pb3WxKRBRL3RQVzfMxIExZpZSPUibSrBJW1N9O5VhTPG1ATGJVCl8CoWJGS2ZhwfWO-c2pNNSNcCi_xPKTfHpncExnh-9UiUT6qksXmr0xbuu5AdOJQ1ISEPNhNJC0/s1600/sh5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxU7edpre0haH_B_R2p6-kRna2XfyQrdSGivbxz5zfKzy2m2_Vhau1FzkJSBiBt2GOFOIn8LRhcmE1VetHN0liEivKovS67s7KeL3XE7OJvEE8yySwEY1gcVHEsWoeKwYL_b3c_9iupg/s1600/sh8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxU7edpre0haH_B_R2p6-kRna2XfyQrdSGivbxz5zfKzy2m2_Vhau1FzkJSBiBt2GOFOIn8LRhcmE1VetHN0liEivKovS67s7KeL3XE7OJvEE8yySwEY1gcVHEsWoeKwYL_b3c_9iupg/s1600/sh8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_KQ7fTYpHgMMxEc3vccLrPZYASEo7I7Fd2BzKdNOhZR3vvibaMeGXcDW4hP0jLCyjOaBf9d61-jzmIUXO5YVIX_C5gzF5d5JmtKRmfv8GEY3DC-RqScJ0rNpNXy1ZKrkv1noTd4MpRE/s1600/sh7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_KQ7fTYpHgMMxEc3vccLrPZYASEo7I7Fd2BzKdNOhZR3vvibaMeGXcDW4hP0jLCyjOaBf9d61-jzmIUXO5YVIX_C5gzF5d5JmtKRmfv8GEY3DC-RqScJ0rNpNXy1ZKrkv1noTd4MpRE/s1600/sh7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9Mmc6U316FhBjyntWBp0GTEI74Q0GBUgd-mc_1bVX1lBbzqmhzedwFnGrn_-PocO2g3yFpolC3IqZYa_iU7vFVrQ8Db0YXrcUqNtjDV8MACmlwpoiH3AsBYj65Fhs4pE4qvZzDlxkPk/s1600/sh9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV9Mmc6U316FhBjyntWBp0GTEI74Q0GBUgd-mc_1bVX1lBbzqmhzedwFnGrn_-PocO2g3yFpolC3IqZYa_iU7vFVrQ8Db0YXrcUqNtjDV8MACmlwpoiH3AsBYj65Fhs4pE4qvZzDlxkPk/s1600/sh9.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJI6dGvCwYcQi4iMsM8ti2EvDxHKgf60BkiZXNcm2w8prziVM7adXI0bJR0SyN1C6Gp_EpJmFxjY2A7z7qwWWW0oebeC-LsnEpc6VWYv8MYvXfuHCASwmAzNzzuhKNrm29D_eYw4ONWA/s1600/sh4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJI6dGvCwYcQi4iMsM8ti2EvDxHKgf60BkiZXNcm2w8prziVM7adXI0bJR0SyN1C6Gp_EpJmFxjY2A7z7qwWWW0oebeC-LsnEpc6VWYv8MYvXfuHCASwmAzNzzuhKNrm29D_eYw4ONWA/s1600/sh4.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stadshem.se/till-salu/obj24162_1333141146#images" target="_blank">Stadshem</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I can't take my eyes of that black gloss <a href="http://ao.com/product/FAB30RFN-Smeg-Right-Hand-Hinge-Fridge-Freezer-Black-27763.aspx" target="_blank">Smeg fridge</a>! Anything that catches your eye?<br /><br />I'm a huge fan of cognac, it can add real warmth to a colour scheme. Some of my favourite colour combinations include the blue and cognac mix in this<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/04/a-swedish-apartment-in-pretty-white.html" target="_blank"> pretty Swedish home</a>, monochrome and cognac in this <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/02/danish-apartment-monochrome-and-wood.html" target="_blank">stunning Danish home</a> and the<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2012/08/50-shades-of-grey-in-copenhagen.html" target="_blank"> grey and cognac in this apartment</a>.<br /><br />Have a lovely Monday!<br /><br />PS Thank you to the wonderful <a href="http://krispinterior.blogspot.se/2014/04/niki-says-its-my-scandinavian-home.html" target="_blank">Krisp Interior</a> for featuring an interview with me over the weekend, I really enjoyed taking part!</div>

Monochrome and cognac in a vintage inspired apartment

I hope you had a wonderful weekend? We've had real April showers here in Southern Sweden and as I write from my corner in a cafe by the ...

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