Scandinavian design meets Parisian eclecticism

Designer Karsten Bach  felt a bit tired by the traditional minimalist styled Scandinavian  interiors so she brought bit of French style into her 200 m2 large apartment. There is really a bit of Parisian luxury feeling with all the eclectic pieces, but good old Arne Jacobsens chairs still remind you, that you are in Scandinavia. Nice combination which for sure works here.

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Birthday Bedside Table

Hello my loves! I've really missed blogging the past couple of weeks. I'm sorry for my unexplained absence...it was finals at school (officially done term 7!) and I was wrapped up in projects. Forgive me?
While I was taking my blogging break, I also celebrated a Birthday and turned 24! Woohoo! Today I'm sharing a couple of my gifts from my boyfriend, M.

For a long time, my bedside table was the one area in my apartment that I was not happy with. It was functional, but it was from my childhood bedroom set and I didn't feel like it really had any personality (see it here). I tried and tried again to style it in a way that would satisfy me (as I've pretty much run out of a decor budget), but I guess I still complained because M. took note and bought me a new one as a birthday gift! I have to say, buying someone a piece of furniture without their pre-approval is a pretty risky move, but then again M. has never been one to hold back! And guess what? He did so good!! What can I say? The man has good taste.

 I love that this section of my space has such a calming, almost cottagey feel to it. It really is my retreat after a long day in the busy city! The rustic, distressed side table that M. chose is from Home Sense and is such a great addition. He also got me the IKEA Ranarp plug in sconce which I have been wanting for months! It's perfect paired with this side table since it is narrower and a table lamp would take up a lot of space. The sconce frees up room for essentials like books, a clock, and pretty accessories.

sconce / 'Leopard is a Neutral' print / clock / matches / Great Gatsby copy / astrological hand

The lamp swivels, and the head rotates, making it ideal for reading in bed. M. also gifted me a copy of "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy, so he really created the ultimate reading retreat for my room. Last year, before we were dating, he surprised me with a copy of "Anna Karenina" by Tolstoy for my birthday, so it has become a bit of a tradition.

I'm glad to be back! Hope you all have a fabulous week
xox

A sophisticated apartment in Madrid

This amazing flat is located in a 1930s house in Madrid. The owner wanted to keep the somphisticated feel and he achieved just that through antique armchairs reupholstered with modern fabrics and contemporary art works. Same applies to the Eero Saarinen Tulip table in the kitchen, accompanied by wondeful metalic chairs.

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1960s Deckhouse in Hampshire

This is a 54 m2 house in Hampshire, England, built in the late 1960s, currently occupied by an architect named Paul and his wife Chrissy. The interior has a very modern, yet chic a sophisticated feel. One may recognize a few famous designs of furniture: Panton chairs or the Eames chair.

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A collector's stylish apartment

Welcome to Lone and Sean's beautiful home in Odense. She lives in a villa from the 1920s, supplemented by a multi-functional extension. She decorated it in a mix of stylish furniture and collectibles, added a little of her own graphic design and a dollop of neon here and there.

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Stylish Scandinavian Villa

House of Carolina Linn and Patrik Gustavsson in Brønshøj is truly a treat for the eyes. Furnished with mid century classics and also modern design, with some interesting color combinations and nice use of decor, this 1937 villa is a beautiful place to live and to look at.

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Small and Cool Scandinavian Apartment

This nice 75 sqm apartment located in Frederiksberg is just another good example of how even the small place may look airy ans spacious, but still preserve a very cozy atmosphere. Decor here is made nicely with furniture consisting of classic Eames chairs and other vintage furniture accompanied by beautiful abstract and colourful wall art.  

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Garment Rack Room Decor

via Space46 Boutique

Thank you all so much for the positive feedback on my walk in closet! And for those of you who don't have a big closet, don't worry, I've been thinking about you. Displaying clothes on a rack in a room is a great option if you've got a lot of pretty clothes and not a lot of hanging space. Reserve your less eye catching garments for the dresser and cramped closet, and let your statement pieces shine on display. The fashion becomes decor!

Stephanie Sterjovski via the Every Girl

via With Love From Kat

Jenna Lyon's Home via Domino Magazine

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This is also a great tip for children's rooms to hang costumes!

via Bijou and Boheme

What is your closet space situation? A little or a lot?
xox

1950s cottage in Montreal

This interior was created by Sarah and her husband in a 1950s cottage in Montreal. It is full of amazing vivid colors, fantastic mid-century pieces of furniture, decorations and artworks on the walls. Overall  a bright, cheery, easy space with a retro feel to it.

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Paris Collection by Anna With Love Photography

Every once in awhile, the blogging community presents you with an opportunity to get to know someone truly special. Anna (from Anna with Love Photography) is one of those people who I have been lucky enough to connect with. She has such a kind heart and so much talent.
Recently, Anna launched her Paris Collection, a set of fine art photography prints from her travels in Paris, France. I cannot begin to tell you how gorgeous each and every photo is.
I picked out three for myself. You saw Oui Madame in my walk in closet, and I just finished framing and hanging my other two.

I wanted to frame them in a way that would feel really special. I was inspired by the blue hue of the Parisian rooftops and decided to pair it with gold. There is something quintessentially French about blue and gold together, as evidenced by this door photograph, part of the Paris Collection! I spraypainted the frames gold and hand painted the mattes blue. I got a quote to get this same look via custom framing and it was $300, DIYing it cost about $50 (not including prints). I am so pleased with the results!

I have switched up the art above my desk so many times, but now it finally feels right.
My office area is complete and I feel so happy every time I look at these photos. They will tide me over until I can actually make it to Paris myself one day!

I chose But First, Paris and Forever Frenched.
Check out the entire collection HERE.
xox

Inspiring Scandinavian apartment in monochrome

What a lovely monochromatic interior! Everything comes together with a touch of a rustic piece of furniture in the form of a sofa or the wooden and ethnic decorations like the rug in the living room. The wooden ceilings as well as the artworks on the walls are pretty spectacular as well. 

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A star plan Danish modern apartment

This flat is special because all its rooms are accessible from the hallway. It is furnished in a retro Danish modern style with some amazing pieces: the string shelves, grey sofa, geometric rug and several musical instruments.

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