Monthly Archives: May 2015

BLOG CRUSH | MUSTA OVI

6 May 2015

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I’m a blog junkie. There I’ve said it. I’ve got my nerdy little folders on Bloglovin and there’s one for ‘most favourites’ so I don’t miss a breath of the folks whom I truly admire amongst all the other 100something blogs I follow.

It’s mostly the photography, style and aesthetics that get me day-dreaming and I usually follow them on Instagram and Pinterest too. Kind of a style stalker – maybe I should think about re-naming my blog, though I’m sure somebody has already bought the domain.

So, today I’m going to introduce you to one of my blog crushes: Marja Wickman. She’s a Finnish art director and has been documenting the renovation of her new home on Instagram as well as her blog Musta Ovi – which means ‘black door’ for all non-Finnish speakers. Whenever I need peace and calm I just hop over and delight in her stunningly minimalist home where even the smallest detail is considered and deliberately styled to fit in with the overall aesthetic.

I’m sure she and her partner eat pizza out of card board boxes and watch Netflix like the rest of us but it sure won’t get captured on camera. And why should it!? Marja is not saying that dishes don’t pile up in her kitchen at times she’s just choosing not to show that side to the world. Some might say that this heavily edited version of her life makes her unauthentic but I’d disagree. For me she’s actually very authentic in showing us what she’s truly passionate about which is architecture, DIY, minimalism, Scandinavian style and photography.

If you like minimalism you’ll love Musta Ovi.

 

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MODERN RUSTIC | WOODEN KITCHEN

4 May 2015

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This wooden kitchen stopped me in my tracks… seriously, how gorgeous is this!? Thank you Pella for the introduction!

The combination of distressed solid oak and white marble is a perfect example of the modern rustic trend that I so love and the skylight brings wonderful soft light into what could be an otherwise dark extension. No surprise the interior architects Robson Rak were shortlisted for the 2014 Australian Interior Design Awards. They should have won if you ask me!

Check out the rest of the house including a to-die-for walk-in closet here.

 

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COOL STUFF | GARDEN WISH LIST VIA ARTILLERIET

2 May 2015

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And here comes part two of my love-in with Artilleriet. I didn’t want to bombard you yesterday which is why I’ve split up my wish lists.

Today’s selection features everything I need for the garden which I’m hoping will get me in the mood for some gardening this weekend. Well, not everything of course but the all the nice bits that make gardening so much more pleasant. How gorgeous is that lemon tree!? I’ve got to have one as it works inside as well as outside – I just hope the fruit isn’t too much of a temptation for little scavengers hanging around the house.

I love Artilleriet’s mix of modern and contemporary brands such as Aesop to Muutu and Hay as well as artisan up and coming designer/makers that provokes the consumer to pop in again and again to check out new stock.

I’m sure I’ll be a regular.

 

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Artilleriet, webshop, home wares, for the home, style, trend, garden, outdoor, gardening, apron, lemon tree, equipment, pots, daybed, wish list, decor, utility, contemporary design, vintage one-off finds, quality materials, modern rustic living

Artilleriet, webshop, home wares, for the home, style, trend, garden, outdoor, gardening, apron, lemon tree, equipment, pots, daybed, wish list, decor, utility, contemporary design, vintage one-off finds, quality materials, modern rustic living

Artilleriet, webshop, home wares, for the home, style, trend, garden, outdoor, gardening, apron, lemon tree, equipment, pots, daybed, wish list, decor, utility, contemporary design, vintage one-off finds, quality materials, modern rustic living

Artilleriet, webshop, home wares, for the home, style, trend, garden, outdoor, gardening, apron, lemon tree, equipment, pots, daybed, wish list, decor, utility, contemporary design, vintage one-off finds, quality materials, modern rustic living

 
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COOL STUFF | FOR THE KITCHEN VIA ARTILLERIET

1 May 2015

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I think I may have found my perfect home wares webshop for Modern Rustic Living. Artilleriet is a Swedish store that sells an eclectic mix of one-off vintage finds and contemporary products in innovative and classic designs.

Their curation is outstanding and has a contemporary scandinavian feel to it with form following function, the use of quality materials and a sense that great care has been taken to produce each individual piece.

Here’s a little selection for my kitchen wish list with the black wooden chopping boards and the bread cutting tray fighting for the top spot. Closely followed by the stone washed cutlery set and the marble pots. Oh, that would look soooo good in my kitchen and on my table.

Interestingly, the wood items in the Blackline Collection utilise a natural reactive process to give them their distinct dark finish, no pigments are used and it is totally food safe. Sold!
 

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Artilleriet, webshop, home wares, for the home, style, trend, kitchen, wish list, decor, utility, contemporary design, vintage one-off finds, quality materials, blackline collection, bread cutting tray, stone washed cutlery, marble pots

Artilleriet, webshop, home wares, for the home, style, trend, kitchen, wish list, decor, utility, contemporary design, vintage one-off finds, quality materials, blackline collection, bread cutting tray, stone washed cutlery, marble pots

Artilleriet, webshop, home wares, for the home, style, trend, kitchen, wish list, decor, utility, contemporary design, vintage one-off finds, quality materials, blackline collection, bread cutting tray, stone washed cutlery, marble pots

Artilleriet, webshop, home wares, for the home, style, trend, kitchen, wish list, decor, utility, contemporary design, vintage one-off finds, quality materials, blackline collection, bread cutting tray, stone washed cutlery, marble pots

 
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