Monthly Archives: April 2015

MY MONTH ON INSTAGRAM | APRIL 2015

29 April 2015

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As you can see from the photos I had a fabulously London-centric April and feel that I’ve really re-connected with the city and what it has to offer. I can get so head up out here in the ‘burbs with mummy duties and daily chores that I forget how good it is to go out and explore what’s just a short train ride away.

So, I decided to take the kids to the Tate Modern for a day out and they loved running around the huge turbine hall. They didn’t get why there were ropes around the ‘doggie poopie’ as they called Joseph Beuys seminal installation and pretended to be tip toeing around the Kandinsky’s before speeding off down the corridor screaming. After that I decided to treat ourselves to a proper lunch in the cafe and they behaved surprisingly well colouring in their placemat. I even had time to take in the wonderful view over the Millennium Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral before mopping up spilled drinks and picking up food from the floor. Hey, it’s a definite improvement from a few years ago when I remember trying to eat lunch in a packed restaurant with a screaming baby on my lap. Now, that was stressful!

And since it was such a successful day out we took The Cowboy the following weekend for another trip into town and admired the London Eye before strolling along the Southbank and exploring the new all-day cafe at the National Theatre called Kitchen. They served super yummy food and I highly recommend you try it out as it’s a lot quieter than some of the other places along the Southbank.

London, I’ve fallen in love with you – again!

 

PHOTOGRAPHY | Annie Kruse Please don’t take my shots without my permission. Instead follow me on Instagram.

 
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INTERIORS BOOK | MONOCHROME HOMES

27 April 2015

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It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Lotta Agaton’s styling work and her collaborative book ‘Colourful’ with photographer Pia Ulin has got pride of place on my coffee table – just as soon as the kids and their sticky hands have gone to bed.

I’m thrilled to report that Pia has another book coming out. This time a collaboration with stylist Hilary Robertson and the title ‘Monochrome Homes’ says it all and makes my heart beat faster. Here’s a little excerpt to whet your appetite:

Decorating in black and white is perennially popular and eternally chic. Hilary Robertson demonstrates how, whether used alone or together, these contrasting shades can create dramatic effects at home, from the classic to the eclectic.

Order here.

 
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STYLING | Hilary Robertson
MORE INFORMATION | Monochrome Homes
PHOTOGRAPHY | Pia Ulin

 
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PLACES TO GO | VILLA VERGELLE, TUSCANY

24 April 2015

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All this Spring sunshine has started to make me think about holidays and as if by magic – other might say serendipity – Villa Vergelle pops up.

Turns out I’ve admired this holiday rental for a good 5 months now as it’s featured on the cover of Country Living’s Modern Rustic issue #02 [can’t wait for issue #03 which should be out any day now] so I was ecstatic to find some more photos online.

This Italian country home is a great example of adapting an old house and making it fit for 21st century living. The interior features industrial elements like exposed steel girders, pipes and ceiling lighting as well as polished concrete flooring and a hand-built kitchen with cabinets made from wide recycled planks and open shelving.

The layout is family friendly with a large kitchen / dining / living area on the ground floor and super cool in-built bunk beds for the kiddos upstairs. All beds, cabinets and shelves are custom-built from recycled wood and I love the worn, slightly burnt patina which contrasts so well with the industrial elements.

A dream home for me and a successful renovation project where the owners sensitively opened up the previously small windows to let in more light and added wooden shutters to control the heat in the height of summer.

You can book a stay in this delightful luxury space via SpecialUmbria.

 

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MORE INFORMATION | SpecialUmbria
PHOTOGRAPHY | Kristian Septimius Krogh
 
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STUDIO ENVY | KATRIN BAATH

22 April 2015

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I don’t even know where to begin gushing about this fabulous studio belonging to Swedish art director and stylist Katrin Bååth who coincidentally was part of the duo that shot Monday’s post about Swedish homeware brand Skapha.

Another Jönköpping resident her work for mostly fashion and lifestyle brands is clean and classy and her studio reflects her professional aesthetics. A light and airy space in what looks like an old period building with high ceilings and large windows she’s kept the space mostly white with a few vintage accents mixed with sleek, modern and functional furniture.

My favourite piece has to be her black display cabinet which makes me feel like a kid in a sweet shop. So many gorgeous things to look at and no sticky hands in sight!

Enjoy the fabulous photography by Sara Landstedt and I’m sorry if I’ve inflicted studio envy!

 

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MORE INFORMATION | Katrin Bååth
PHOTOGRAPHY | Sara Landstedt with thanks

FOR THE HOME | SKAPHA

20 April 2015

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Oh, I love coming across new brands so let’s kick the week off with Skapha, a Swedish homeware brand who knit and crochet all of their products from 100% recycled cotton jersey! Incredibly, it’s all made by hand in Jönköpping, right in the middle of Sweden.

The designs are stylish and simple and feature in a muted colour palette ranging from white, beige and navy to different shades of grey. Personally, I love the knitted cushions and I’m hoping they’re going to add some throws to their collection which would add some great texture to the home.

You can view the products on Skapha’s Pinterest or Facebook pages as the website is currently just a holding page.

 
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MORE INFORMATION | Skapha
STYLING | Katrin Bååth
PHOTOGRAPHY | Sara Landstedt with thanks
ASSISTANT | Camilla Sundåker

 
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