A FINCA STYLE SUMMER HOME ON THE ISLAND OF IBIZA

This holiday home on the Spanish island of Ibiza has been newly built (by architectal firm Blakstad Design Consultant) in the style of the traditional fincas (= Spanish farmhouses) typical to the island. I love the mix of white walls and rustic wood. It gives such a fresh look! Similar kilim cushions as on the sofa above are available from

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SWEET SUMMER SHOPPING: LOVELY PASTELS

Today’s summer shopping post is all about pretty pastel colors. You can find more sweet summer shopping posts here and here. Above: handcarved lotus bed | cotton-linen duvet cover | pastel colored rug Above: pillow | capiz chandelier | plates | hanging chair Above: Tulum baskets

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EASY DIY PROJECT: WOODEN HANGER MAKEOVER

This lovely DIY project is from Rachel Mae Smith’s new book ‘Hello Color, 25 Bright Ideas for DIY Decor’. The book is conveniently Divided into four chapters covering each room in your home: The Living Room, The Dining Room, The Kitchen and The Bedroom. The wooden hangers from The Bedroom chapter are created by using temporary tattoos. You can find

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A LAKESIDE SUMMER HOME IN ITALY

This stunning private holiday home in Italy has gorgeous views on Lake Garda. The house, designed by German architect Titus Bernhard, is built on a steep slope about 300 metres above the west shore of the lake. The old ‘rustico’ was rebuilt with traditional dry-stone walls in order to keep the original character and for the building to fit into

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THE SUMMER SHOPPING FILES: SWEET SUMMER COLORS

In summer I like to add a splash of color to my wardrobe and interior. Today some shopping suggestions for a colorful summer! Above: open front kimono in beautiful color scheme gilded motif glass | linnen napkins | polka tote bag | matte vases high rise flare jeans & classic white button down shirt dyed cotton napkins kimono | embroidered

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A COZY SWEDISH SUMMER HOME

This cozy summer home is located near Mariestad in Sweden. The red color of the exterior is typical for Swedish houses. It is called Falu red and the pigment historically originated from various copper mines in Sweden. Most well known is the mine at Falun, in the province of Dalarna. These images are shot by Carina Olander for Allt i

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THE SUMMER SHOPPING FILES

It is time for some shopping in my favorite summer colors! Above: caftan with embroidery green goddess layered necklace | half moon hoop earrings | ring | scalloped knit throw blanket (see a matching pillow here) French carafe & glass

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FUN STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR TOYS BY TELLKIDDO

Tellkiddo is a Swedish kids interior brand, founded in 2014, offering fun storage solutions for toys. All products are designed by the founder Maria Sabbah, who started the brand during her maternity leave. She is a proof that it’s possible to combine career and family. The motivation has been to find sustainable solutions that are good for both family and

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