Tag Archives: Scandinavian

MUBU HOME | FURNITURE AND HOMEWARES FROM MELBOURNE

30 September 2016

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Australian design has long had a fascination for me. The continent that seems further removed than any other (if you live in the UK) has a wonderful cultural mix with strong European as well as Asian influences which makes their creative scene absolutely thrive, producing some of the most innovative designs around.

MuBu Home popped up on one of my late night browsing sessions and is a case in point. Based in Melbourne the furniture and homeware company was set up by husband and wife team French/German Saskia Butin and Australian Michael Urban who met whilst they were both working in Vietnam. Michael is a very much the creative force behind MuBu who came to appreciate the Scandinavian aesthetic and concept of form and function during his time as a chef in Copenhagen before changing careers and working for an Australian furniture manufacturer that brought him to Vietnam.

When their daughter was born the couple struggled to find the kind of quality yet affordable furniture you get in Europe and Michael ended up designing and building all the nursery furniture himself. This was the catalyst to start MuBu Home and they’re now producing their own range of furniture in Vietnam as well as importing furniture by Danish designers that are manufactured in Vietnam.

Along their online store they have recently set up a bricks and mortar shop in Melbourne where Saskia and Michael love helping people furnish their home making sure their customers have a great shopping experience. Design, quality and affordability are MuBu’s cornerstones and they work closely with manufacturers to ensure there is no compromise on any of their values.

I absolutely adore MuBu’s range and their simple and clean aesthetics styled perfectly by Saskia who tells me that their future plans not only include designing more products but also coming up with a concept that combines two of their biggest passions: food and furniture.

I can’t wait!
 

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FOR THE HOME | STELTON AW 2016

25 May 2016

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I’m loving the clean styling and latest products by Danish brand Stelton.

The Theo range launched last year in earthy black Scandinavian stoneware and the simple, modern shapes are complimented by the subtle use of bamboo in the form of a tray, lid or handle. I like the tactile contrast between rough and smooth, glazed vs untreated.

Personally, I’ve always loved the shape of the Theo slow brew coffee maker so I’m excited to find out that they’ve added a coffee grinder to the AW 2016 range which comes with a brass top.

Coffee brewing has just become a little bit more ceremonial but nonetheless stylish.

 
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PHOTOGRAPHY | Brian Buchard
 
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PLACES TO GO | USINE, STOCKHOLM

7 September 2015

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Morning peeps! After last week’s launch of Wild Boys & Girls I’ve got my interiors hat on today and want to share this beautiful former sausage factory in Stockholm with you.

Renovated by renowned designer Richard Lindvall this brand new concept is called Usine and houses a restaurant, bar, cafe, take away, reception and conference spaces. Tough the menu is mostly french the interior combines Scandinavian minimalism with an industrial edge. Lindvall admits “I was a bit afraid of making it too cold, it was important to create a warmth in the environments, but still keep it raw and fresh.”

I don’t think he needs to worry. The space is a great success in my eyes and just confirms my desire to pay the Swedish capital a visit.

 

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VIA | Arch Daily
PHOTOGRAPHY | Courtesy of Richard Lindvall

 
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ECLECTIC STYLE IN COPENHAGEN APARTMENT

29 May 2015

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Just before this week is over I’d like to share a fabulously eclectic Copenhagen apartment with you that incorporates some cute upcycling and recycling ideas.

When Dutch couple Irene and Arjan moved from Amsterdam to Copenhagen with their two kids Irene quit her job as a lawyer and devoted herself to painting some of which can be seen in the living room and hall.

But her creativity also extends to decorating and she has managed to bring an intriguing eclectic style to their beautiful home. At first glance Irene’s style is typical Scandinavian but on closer inspection you can spot a lot of flea market finds and vintage furniture some of which has been painted, some scrubbed down to it’s bare bones and some newly upholstered like the Biedermeier sofa that sits comfortably next to an old wooden crate upcycled as a side table.

I particularly like the way Irene has decorated and styled the kids’ room keeping everything very tonal and natural with exposed floorboards, a painted old wardrobe and an old school desk. Throwing in a few splashes of colour with cushions, lighting, bedding and toys of course.

A great mix of old and new!

 

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VIA | vtwonen
PHOTOGRAPHY | Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer / Sisters Agency
STYLING | Irene de Klerk Wolters

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MAHABIS | THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT SLIPPER

4 March 2015

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I’ve been on the lookout for some slippers for aaaages to replace my sexy socks and Birkenstocks look around the house. The cowboy would never say anything but I know that look with the slightly raised eyebrow and an unspoken ‘honey, wtf are you wearing!?’.

So, once again this year during a cold winter night I searched the internet for hours – without any luck. Being me of course I already had something specific in mind: just a simple, comfy and stylish grey felt slipper that I could wear in my imaginary cabin in the mountains in front of a roaring fire. Something that would keep my toes equally warm on polished concrete floor or whitewashed floorboards. [Spot the Pinterest addict]

Not too much to ask you’d think. Well, I couldn’t find anything until one day I came across Mahabis via a chain of fortuitous clicks on Instagram and they looked perfect! It was as if they’d had been with me in my imaginary cabin, listened to my wishes and created my longed for comfy, simple and stylish slipper. I had to have them!

How excited and anxious I was when they arrived and unlike so many of my past internet dates they are even better in the flesh. I had my Cinderella moment!
Lightweight, breathable and lined with 100% wool there’s no need to wear socks. I love the collapsible neoprene heel as I often slip out of shoes and unlike most slippers you can wear them outside by simply attaching a rubber sole that comes in a variety of colours. Perfect if you have to get more fire wood for your imaginary cabin or simply have run out of milk.

Designed in London with Scandinavian design principles and made in Portugal Mahabis are European through and through and look just as stylish in a rural setting as well as in the city.

My quest for the perfect slipper is over… for now at least.
 

NOTE: You can currently purchase a pair online with a 10% discount.

 

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