Swedish couple Magnus and Anna found a beautiful but neglected wooden home in Smaland, Sweden. They carefully broke down the building and transported all the pieces to their premises in Ingarö. Here they lovely rebuilt the house into a beautiful home. The gorgeous images are shot by Carina Olander and appeared in Lantliv magazine.
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HAND ILLUSTRATED PRINT ‘OUR WORLD’ MAT / WALL DISPLAY
I prefer to buy from small shops, labels and companies to support artists, designers and (small) shop owners. Often these businesses are run by women who work hard to combine motherhood with entrepreneurship. Which is not always easy I know from experience! Today I like to feature a wonderful collaboration between artist & designer Merrilee Liddiard and Gathre. This US
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KIDS
10 OF THE BEST BABY (SHOWER) GIFTS
Finding the right baby (shower) gift can be difficult but look no further as here is a list with 10 of the best baby gifts! 1. Hanging mobile or music box mobile for the nursery. Above: sheep mobile. Swan mobile | Peacock music mobile | Counting sheep mobile | Swan music mobile 2. Newborn keepsake set. Above: welcome home baby
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DIY + CRAFTS
DIY KNITTING PROJECT: JUMBO GARTER SCARF
This easy to knit Jumbo Garter Scarf will definitely keep you warm! You can find instructions and a list of materials that is needed for this scarf here on Purl Soho.
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COLORFUL CUSHION COVERS FOR A BOHO CHIC LOOK
With some colorful kilim cushions you can easily turn a corner in your home or garden into a boho chic space. Most of the cushion covers (which are handmade in Turkey) featured below are now on sale. These colors will lift your spirits and get you in a summer mood! Link to products: 1. | 2. | 3. | 4.
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THE GJØVIK HOUSE IN OSLO (NORWAY) BY NORM ARCHITECTS
An hour north of Oslo, located on a majestic hill side facing the Norwegian woods and Mjøsa lake, lies the Gjøvik house; a modern and minimal cluster house created by Norm Architects. “The Gjøvik house, consisting of overlapping cubes of different sizes, makes for an intimate and dynamic family home with materials, levels and inbuilt, tailor-made furniture creating a minimal
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SANTA CLARA 1728 BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
Santa Clara 1728 is a beautiful 18th-century palace that has been transformed into a romantic boutique hotel. Perched atop one of the city’s seven hills, overlooking the Pantheon and the Tagus River, the hotel has been designed by local architect Manuel Aires Mateus. The modern, clean design contrasts beautifully with the ancient walls and limestone stairs. The six spacious suites
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HANDMADE KIDS DECOR ITEMS FROM SPAIN
Ila y Ela is a Spanish design company for the littles ones. Their handmade products are created in a traditional way. A mediterranean style with a nordic touch, simplicity, high-quality materials, trendy soft tones….all to create special items for special children´s rooms. I especially love the lion head featured above!
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A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY HOME ON MALLORCA, SPAIN
Villa Son Font is located in the Son Font area of the city of Calviá, this is one of only 18 areas in Mallorca (Spain) that is UNESCO protected. This four bedroom holiday home (that can be rented) is in many ways a classic Mallorca villa with polished facades, natural stone and terracotta tiles. And yet, the house is renovated
