Monday, 2 February 2015

Una casa cálida y hogareña


Hoy nos vamos a una acogedora casa  donde el tiempo parece haberse detenido,   sus cuidados detalles
la hacen especialmente sosegada y equilibrada , aires cottage que le aportan
un ambiente cálido y hogareño.












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Gracias por tu visita ¡Vicky!

The creative studio of Katrin Bååth

Hello Monday! Back to work - woohoo. Or, perhaps not?!  Which is why I thought I'd kick off the working week with an uber cool studio! Katrin Bååth is a self confessed multi-tasker, describing herself as an 'art director, stylist, event coordinator, designer, creator and everything in between'.  She works out of her Jönköping studio in Sweden. And looking at how she has decorated the space tells us a lot about her sense of creativity and personal style,  I could work from here, how about you?!

Studio owner: Katrin Bååth. Photography: Sara Lanstedt with permission. 

Studio owner: Katrin Bååth. Photography: Sara Lanstedt with permission. 
Studio owner: Katrin Bååth. Photography: Sara Lanstedt with permission. 
Studio owner: Katrin Bååth. Photography: Sara Lanstedt with permission. 
Studio owner: Katrin Bååth. Photography: Sara Lanstedt with permission. 
Studio owner: Katrin Bååth. Photography: Sara Lanstedt with permission. 
Studio owner: Katrin Bååth. Photography: Sara Lanstedt with permission. 
Studio owner: Katrin Bååth. Photography: Sara Lanstedt with permission. 
Studio owner: Katrin Bååth. Photography: Sara Lanstedt with permission. 

I really love the neon lights. I'm often trying to think of somewhere I could install a set in my own home. Source individual neon letters to make up your own words here. I also love light boxes like this one (something for the entrance hall?!) or this one for the bedroom (sweet!).

Favourite office stationary and organisers of late (after all - it's all in the detail!): HAY scissorsnotebook and box set, Normann pocket organiser,

You can see Katrin's wonderful portfolio here and follow her latest work on her blog.

Other studios / ateliers I love include an Italian designer space and a relaxed art studio.

Have an inspiring start to the working week! 

Sunday, 1 February 2015

Una casa llena de carácter y encanto / A house full of character and charm


Y casi sin darnos cuenta empezamos una nueva semana, con una encantadora casa típica de Brujas  
restaurada en el 2013, en ella se combina el carácter y el encanto original 
 con todos los detalles y comodidad de la vida moderna
 una fusión ideal entre pasado y presente 












Gracias por tu visita ¡Vicky!



Saturday, 31 January 2015

Haven 2015!

Screen Shot 2015-01-30 at 11.58.35 PMYes it’s Saturday and I’m blogging! :) This is just a very quick announcement to let you know that our annual blogging event, Haven Conference, is back again this year!

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As the button says, it will be held from July 16-18 – this year at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta. And tickets will go on sale this Monday, February 2nd at noon EST!  

We are thrilled to announce our main sponsor, Home Depot, joining us again:

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And our keynote speaker this year is bestselling author and blogger Jon Acuff:

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I’ve heard he is an incredibly inspiring speaker and I can’t wait to hear him!

As always our sessions will focus on blogging, decor and DIY and I can promise you will learn a lot from those and fellow bloggers who attend!

You can keep up with news and announcements via our Facebook page or Instagram:

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Now have a great rest of your weekend!

Friday, 30 January 2015

Dark Door Trim

Hey there all and happy Friday! I’m editing this post to let you know I changed it up from the original content.

Above everything else my goal is always to blog with integrity – and whether I believe I’m doing that at all times doesn’t matter if even a few question it. I shared a knock off project today that struck a nerve with some, and even though most were incredibly respectful about it, people were going back and forth in the comments so I chose to just remove it. I can take criticism, I just don’t care for drama. :)

I’ve shared knock off projects for years now and will continue to do so – but I decided to remove this one just to avoid any more back and forth (and I took down the comments on this post for that reason as well).

So…this post is now a super lame one with two pictures about the door frame I painted in the mud room. It’s very exciting, I know, please calm down.

I have to tell you – painting the beadboard in this room a darker color (it’s called Reflecting Pool) was a out of the norm for me but I LOVE it so so much. I painted the door trim white last year but quickly realized it looked off with the rich color everywhere else. So I got one frame painted in the blue and it looks so much better!

You can see the difference between the white trim on the left and the blue on the right:

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I’ve started a fun little gallery wall that brings in some more bright colors that look great against the white walls. I got the Happy Place sign from Meijer but it was at least a year ago. The raindrops art is from Hobby Lobby – absolutely love that one!

This room has really come together over the past year but I still have a long list. I have to finish painting the trim, cut down a piece of beadboard and install it over by the light switch, paint the ceiling, install crown and build the storage unit over the bench in this room:DIY mud room bench

I LOVE how it’s coming together though!

Yes, that’s all I have for you. ;) Don’t forget Monday is the February Before and After link up and then I have a BIG project I’m super excited about that I’ll be sharing next week! Have a great weekend all!

A serene Norwegian space in monochrome and nudes

It's the weekend - woooop! But before we all shoot off, let's head to Norway for today's home tour. This space belongs to Nina Holst of Stylizimo blog. Nina moved home last year and since her previous home was so fab and included this famous walk-in-wardrobe, I've been eagerly awaiting to see what she was going to do with the new pad. And it certainly doesn't disappoint! Nina has stuck to her signature black, white and nude colour scheme and played with the beautiful light. All the shots of this serene, minimalist home have been taken by Nina, and she's also a talented artist (this is her latest painting), stylist (love this office) and store owner. Are there no end to this busy girls talents?









Homeowner & Photography: Nina Holst

What a serene space - oh how I'd love to be sitting in the egg lounge chair looking out over the snow covered hills right now, how about you?!

So many pieces I know and love including: the wishbone chairs, Norm 69 pendant light and white Panthella floor lamp, AJ desk and floor AJ floor lamp, DLM table, white desk lamp, Design House Stockholm Björk rug in bedroom, Tom Dixon etch tea light holder, By Lassen kubus candle holder and vase with brass neck from H&M (sadly sold out - trust me I've been looking everywhere!).

Is there anything that stands out to you?

If you like this colous scheme you'll also love this  kitchen, office space and home tour in the same monochrome and nude. Definitely my colours of the moment!

Any plans for the weekend? I think I'm going to sleep (I feel soooo tired!) but I'm also planning for a VIP visit from my ma and pa from London next week - sooo excited!

Before I shoot off - I'd like to to introduce you to a returning sponsor - oh so lovely handmade jewellery shop Studio Cosette. Safe to say, I pretty much love every piece Fai makes. But if I had to choose just two pieces I'd go for these earrings and the halo necklace (this is not a hint...honest!).

Have a great weekend and see you Monday!