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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS NORDIC STYLE

16 December 2013

Happy Monday peeps! I don’t want to scare you but it’s only eight days till Christmas… eek! So far my month has been a whirlwind of activity and I couldn’t be more grateful to those online elves who once again helped out with the wish list this year. Regardless of how much you let the Christmas stress get to you, just take a minute and indulge in today’s Christmas decorations Nordic style via one of my favourite Danish sites called Femina.

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It’s decorated with lots of stylish, mostly white and natural materials and gives just a hint of Christmas without being overbearing. No surprise it’s the home of interior stylist and photographer Mette Wotkjær and her family, just north of Copenhagen. She says her Christmas style has become more and more Nordic and simple in recent years though she does admit to being inspired by fashion every year, an occupational hazard for a stylist!

Her decorating style might not be what most people think of as typically Christmassy (is that a word?) but she loves tradition and makes sure they have a day baking cookies every year and also a day crafting with the children.

I particularly adore the large oversized decorative stars in different materials inside the house and in the garden, some accurately cut in pure white, some made from straw and some even serve as lighting. The home oozes purity and relaxed style to me and I would die for that conservatory with views of the snowy garden landscape. Pure bliss.

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Enjoy and I hope you’re inspired!

Annie Signature Stylejuicer

More information | Femina
Photography & Styling | Mette Wotkjær

MUUTO – NEW NORDIC FURNITURE, LIGHTING & DESIGN ACCESSORIES

13 December 2013

The name MUUTO stems from the Finnish word muutos meaning new perspective which is exactly what they are striving to do: expanding the Scandinavian design tradition with new and original perspectives.

No mention please of the reasonably priced blue and yellow four letter store starting with I and rhymes with Korea!

I have to say I fell in love with Petra Bindel’s photography for the new Muuto catalogue and delving further into it I wanted to share this innovative collaboration with you. Whether it’s functional ergonomics, a sleek modern look or modular shelving designs to suit your needs, the furniture, lighting and design accessories are cutting edge without compromising on comfort or practicality.

One of my favourite pieces is the naked E27 pendant lamp by Mattias Ståhlbom which comes in 12 colours and celebrates simplicity.

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Muuto even created their own Talent Award, now in it’s fifth year, that reaches out to all architecture and design students encouraging them to express their story and perspective on a Muuto product. The most talented design students are given the opportunity to become the next Muuto designer as well as win great prizes.

As Muuto explain in their own words:

To us good design starts with the person. We handpick the brightest design talent in Scandinavia and give them the freedom to express their individual story through everyday objects. Some want to alter the world, others find passion in colour and shape or draw deeply from personal experience. How do they see a chair, vase, lamp or any other everyday product?

You will know our design because it has muutos. Objects made sublime through new perspectives, enjoyed across the world, representing the best of Scandinavian design today.

Oh, how I love Nordic design!

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Enjoy and I hope you’re inspired!

Annie Signature Stylejuicer

More information | Muuto
Photography | Petra Bindel

A DANISH CHRISTMAS HOUSE

10 December 2013

Are you getting into the festive spirit yet? I still haven’t decorated the house but have been finding loads of inspiration online via one of my favourite Scandinavian sites called BO BEDRE. The Danish Christmas House I’d like to share with you today is that of TV personality, crime reporter and author Stine Bolther who is lucky enough to live right next to the forest making it a picture perfect Christmas House including sledging in the fresh snow. How better to while away the time before the arrival of Father Christmas, or Juleman as they call them in Denmark.

I love the way Stine has incorporated different textures with fresh flowers and moss as well as dried pine cones and twigs plus lots of candles giving a crisp and natural feel and just a hint of new beginnings. I can just see Julemanden sitting next to the fire with a mulled wine warming his cold feet and nodding off after delivering all those presents.

It’s a quintessential Christmas House after my own heart, creating interest through texture and materials, keeping it nice, clean and stylish without decoration overload. A great inspiration for my own Julehus – come and visit on Pinterest.

Christmas House Stine Bolther via Stylejuicer

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Enjoy and I hope you’re inspired!

Annie Signature Stylejuicer

More information | Bo Bedre
Photography | Lene Samsø

STYLISH IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

2 December 2013

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Yay! It’s my first Christmas post so I’d better make it a good one, eh!?

To tell you the truth I’m a bit fed up this year with tradition and have been looking for new and inspirational decoration ideas that are stylish yet simple (ok, apart from the DIY wreath made out of wooden balls, but hey, it sure is gorgeous. I reckon she should go into mass production with this one).

Below is my selection of seasonal favourites and I’m hoping to feature a few ideas myself on Instagram over the coming weeks.

Don’t worry I won’t go overboard with the Christmas theme on the blog and just feature those nuggets that make the Stylejuicer cut. Ho ho ho!

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01. | Hang up your WOOLLEN SOCKS and treat them like a stylish decoration, as seen on La Petite Cuisine.
02. | For the DIY ENTHUSIAST: A beautiful wreath made out of wooden balls by German blogger Bildschoenes.
03. | Festive TABLE SETTING. Styled and photographed by the talented Nina Holst from Stylizimo.
04. | GINGERBREAD STARS in all different sizes make up one delicious Christmas tree.
05. | Genius gift wrap: Brown paper with WHITE PAINT SPLASHES for snow.
06. | I’m loving this simple idea of empty bottles in different shapes as CANDLEHOLDERS, all nicely lined up.
07. | For the INSTAGRAM FAN: A Christmas tree made out of your favourite photos. Inspired!
08. | For clever GIFT WRAPPING techniques go to Handmade Charlotte.
09. | So cute, an edible GINGERBREAD GARLAND by Donna Hay.
10. | If in doubt just get LOTS OF GREENERY for that festive feel and stock up on some mulled wine.
 
 

Enjoy and I hope you’re inspired!

Annie Signature Stylejuicer

Credits | I’d like to give credit to all the photographers and designers whose work is featured on this board. Sadly, some 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.

A DUTCH FARMHOUSE WITH ADDED QUIRKINESS

29 November 2013

They say ‘Fortune Favours the Brave’ and I’ve got a great example to finish off this quirky week on Stylejuicer.

The 19th Century Dutch farmhouse and barn still smelt of cheese and cow when interior designer Larissa van Seumeren and her partner Peter Kool bought it. They wanted to preserve the character of the place and make it environmentally friendly but also needed it to work for them as a family home with two children.

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I’m most impressed by their brave choice of colour scheme and the way that they have treated each room individually, adding quirky and upcycled touches like mismatched patterns, rugs, wallpapers and old bricks that form the base of the bathroom sink. They used dark grey for the ceilings in the main kitchen/dining/living space and bright red in the more formal living room with a clock case to match. Being a fan of all shades of white and off-whites (sometimes pushing it to pale greys) I have to hand it to them: It totally works and I love it!

The cathedral-esque ceilings can take the dark colour and bring a feeling of warmth and coziness to the large area supported by an open fire place. The bright coloured dining table and mismatched patterns of the corner sofa add playfulness and fun into the home and I can imagine that their kids – plus little friends – all have a ball running around and playing hide and seek.

This interior is a brave choice and could have gone horribly wrong but the fact that each living area is so different adds interest and makes you want to discover and snoop around the place which is just what I’m going to let you do now.

Maybe you’ll consider adding some quirky touches to your place. Nobody wants to be beige, do they!?

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Enjoy and I hope you’re inspired!

Annie Signature Stylejuicer

More information | Elle Decor Espana
Photography | Jean-Marc Wullschleger