Monthly Archives: April 2014

INTERIORS CRUSH | STYLIST EMMA PERSSON LAGERBERG’S HOME

22 April 2014

Emma Persson Lagerberg, Home, Stylist, Interior, Swedish, Scandinavia, Photography, Styling, Family Residence

Hello, how is everyone?! I’m back from a wonderfully relaxing week at my mum’s and feel like I’ve been off the grid for a month as the only access to the world wide web was via a dodgy old PC.

I thought I’d be all fidgety and getting internet cold turkey, wanting to check emails, pin and share the beautiful countryside I was surrounded by but in the end I really didn’t miss it at all and feel great after having such a long break from the screen. I highly recommend it!

The positive side effect of a break from the world wide noise is that I my brain feels refreshed and I’m newly inspired. So let’s kick off the new week with Swedish stylist Emma Persson Lagerberg’s home.

What a cool Mama! I love the fact she’s all kick-ass power-dressed surrounded by adorable children and leaving hubby to hold the baby. I wonder if that’s a reflection of their set up at home or if it’s just a little tongue-in-cheek. Either way… Go Girl!

In many ways her home is typical Scandinavian with white floors and walls in a period apartment but being such a great stylist she cleverly combines old and new furniture and lighting with quirky art and objects to give an inspiring look. I love the fact that she chose a grey-ish mint as an accent colour for her kitchen cabinets and I wonder if she’s already changed to a different colour by the time you’re reading this.

The kids bed- and playroom are super fun with a great big chalkboard and clever under-bed storage units for those fiddly Lego bits. Suits the kids and pleases mum’s aesthetic. Score!

In case you’re wondering my favourite photographer of the moment, Petra Bindel, took these wonderful photos. She also shot the story for Susanna Vento’s home and Muuto, all previously featured on Stylejuicer. Enjoy!
 

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Home, Interior, Scandinavia, Styling, Emma Persson Lagerberg, Stylist, Swedish, Photography, Family Residence

 
PHOTOGRAPHY | Petra Bindel
 
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MOOD BOARD | HAPPY EASTER

20 April 2014

Happy Easter, Bunny, Rabbit, Easter Eggs, Decorations, Decor, Flowers, Carrot Balloons, Chocolate, Hot Cross Buns, Baking, Recipe

Happy Easter everyone! Have you OD’d on chocolate yet? Are you peeling your children off the wall and scrubbing the sofa like mad to get those lovely brown finger prints off? And not for the first time telling yourself ‘shouldn’t have gone for the cream covers’ whilst your other half is peacefully nodding off after a bottle of crisp dry white. Aw… isn’t Easter bliss!?

Ok, intense family time is always tricky but seriously Easter is one of my favourite holidays. Not just because I’m a chocoholic and I can openly indulge in my favourite food group (yes, it’s a food group for me!) but mainly because unlike Christmas, Easter is still – thankfully – so much less commercial and people actually seem to get that it’s more about getting together with family and friends than spending money on presents.

So, enjoy the Easter spirit and this little inspirational mood board and I do sincerely hope you’re having a nice time with your loved ones. See you back here next week.
 
F L O W E R S / / Gorgeous fresh flowers via Nina Holst from Stylizimo.
B U N S / / Hot Cross Buns somehow they always taste best at Easter. Try Jamie’s recipe.
E G G S / / For the OCD sufferer: Ombré dyed eggs in blue. Gorge!
B A L L O O N S / / Carrott Balloons via DIY blog Jacks & Kate. How cute is that lil’ girl!?
C H O C O L A T E / / This will be me after the egg hunt. Mine… all mine. Hahaha *evil laugh*
E N T E R T A I N I N G / / Loving this simple Easter table arrangement with branches and wooden eggs by German DIYer Anja from Knobz.
 
CREDITS | I’d like to give credit to all the photographers and designers whose work is featured on this board. Sadly, most of the originators can’t be identified anymore so if you recognise your work here please email me and I’ll happily credit you and add your link.
 
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SORRENTO BEACH HOUSE BY SHAREEN JOEL DESIGN

17 April 2014

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This beautiful weekend getaway on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria belongs to interior designer and founder of inspiration blog Share Design Shareen Joel and her family of four. I’m rather envious of her little gem as in my opinion it has all the components that a home-from-home should have: set in a great (coastal) location with a sociable layout and a simple, casual and relaxed interior.

Cleverly integrated into the coastal landscape the house with it’s L-shaped floor plan is easy to live in centering around a sheltered decked terrace and an old Moonah tree. The natural light flooding in from those gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows helps with the flow of the semi open-plan space where the living and kitchen/dining areas are partitioned off with a (kitchen) storage unit and integrated wood burner. A sign that even in Victoria it does get chilly which for some reason I find hard to fathom.

What I love most about the house is the black timber cladding and contrasting natural timber window frames and doors. On entering the space is almost completely white with Larch floorboards and a mix of vintage and design pieces. Accent colours are kept to a minimum and only provided through crockery and soft furnishings. The overall feel is very clean and minimalist with natural textures like wood and worn leather chairs taking the lead.

I wish there were more shots of the outside of the house and the surrounding landscape as I’m sure the coastline must be beautiful and I read that Shareen’s husband and son are sailing nuts. Maybe the outside shower with the old fashioned zinc tub is for them to rinse off after a tough ride on the ocean waves!?

 
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Sorrento, Beach House, Australia, Shareen Joel Design, Coastal, Easy Living, Relaxed, Family, Interior Design, Natural Light, Weekend, Vintage

 
VIA | Share Design
MORE INFORMATION | Shareen Joel Design
PHOTOGRAPHY | Brooke Holm
STYLING | Marsha Golemac
 
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COOL STUFF | EASTER BY FERM LIVING

15 April 2014

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I’ve long been a fan of Danish home decor & accessories company ferm Living and have an unexplained affinity with founder and owner Trine Andersen. Read my previous post here.

Maybe because she’s a graphic designer like me or maybe because she takes everyday life as inspiration for her products or maybe it’s just all clever marketing and I shouldn’t be so bloomin’ naive as the cowboy would tell me. But still… I can’t help but being drawn to ferm’s Scandinavian design traditions and retro charm and their distinctive graphic edge.

Now, since we’re about to embark on copious amounts of chocolate bunnies and eggs I’d like to share ferm Living’s playful take on Easter with you today. I love the way they’ve styled the photos and incorporated some old school egg painting. I bet that was a fun shoot taking the models back to their childhoods.

You can see more in their online magazine and shop the collection on their website.

 

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Ferm Living, Easter, Decor, Decoration, Interior, Home, Accessories, Entertaining, Egg, Painting, Denmark

 
MORE INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPHY | ferm Living
 
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DESIGN INSPIRATION | BRANDING BOLIVAR RESTAURANT OSLO

14 April 2014

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Hola, que tal?! I’ve decided that Mondays are for inspiration and today I’d like to share Norwegian design studio Heydays’ branding for restaurant Bolivar with you.

Bolivar is a small piece of South America served in Oslo through authentic food, wine and cigars. Inspired by personal travels and experiences, the identity reflects the owners own impressions of the continent. Joyful, vocal and varied.

Sounds good, doesn’t it!? The branding really caught my eye as it’s a modern take on the tried and tested good ol’ steak house. But unlike most traditional steak houses – thankfully – Bolivar’s menu doesn’t come in a heavy faux leather bound folder with plastic sleeves that stick together with cheap multipurpose cleaner.

Heydays have come up with a creative binding technique for the menu whereby a branded board with a red elastic band holds drinks and main menu together, almost like a clip board. Oh, how I love a clip board… it gives you so much power, doesn’t it!? I should walk around with one more often… but I digress.

It’s a genius idea as unappetizing grubby menus can quickly and easily be replaced as well as updated reacting to customer preferences and including seasonal dishes. Everyone’s a winner!

My favourite bit has to be the deliberately uneven typography that links back to one of their original inspiration shots showing a street vendors cart and it’s hand painted sign. The pastel stock for stationery and marketing materials is another nod to that photograph and works well with the intense red typography and tactile dark wood and leather for the rest of the signage.

An great example of a funky, modern South American eatery and bodega with a fun, earthy and totally authentic feel. Hasta mañana.

 
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Bolivar, Restaurant, Branding, Brand Identity, Graphic Design, Trend, Letterpress, Oslo, Norway, Agency, Heydays, South America, Inspiration

 
MORE INFORMATION | Bolivar Restaurant Oslo
PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN | Heydays
 
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