Going home

Things are pretty hectic here, so posting has been very slow. These images styled by Lo Bjurulf have been in my 'must post' pile for ages now. They have such a beautifully delicate feel to them. 

Tomorrow it is 14 days until my husband and I move from wonderful Bath and start a new life in my native Norway. After 10 years in England the prospect of moving home is both daunting and exciting. England has treated me well and I have loved living here, but I feel it is now time to go home.

Thank you!

How lovely is this space? Gorgeous high ceilings and massive windows together with the concrete walls just makes for such an amazing combo. The natural wood and linen keeps it from getting to cold and industrial. Love it!

I have had a great few weeks on the blog, lots of new people finding their way here. Thanks to all of you for your support and great comments. It makes it so much more fun to know that I am part of something greater here in blogland, and not just ranting to myself. 

Also want to take this opportunity to thank the lovely Jo and Kim over on Desire to Inspire for sending so much love my way the last week. Such an honour to be mentioned not just once, but twice. Thank you girls!

Photos: via Desire to Inspire

Bright white

Great space filled with lots of light. Stripped back to the bare essentials, but left with lots of character. I love how they have painted some of the beams but left others in their original state.

Ikea Family Live, via Emma 

String

Beautiful shelving systems from Swedish String. Designed in 1949 by Nils Strinning, they have a timeless design. I love how light and almost weightless they look. 

Photos: Petra Bindel for Stringfurniture

Ferm Living

Ferm Livings new Autumn/winter collection has arrived. As always some really beautiful colour combinations and lovely geometric patterns.

Simple hallways

White brick

Love this enormous white brick fireplace, such a statement.

Day home

Beautiful images of the autumn/winter collection from Day, shot by the talented Ditte Isager in her familiar moody style. Love the earthy tones and colours of the textiles.

While we are waiting

The new Ikea catalogue 2012 is out on the 15th August. Is it wrong to be this excited? In the mean time here are some great inspirational images from the Ikea Livet Hemma blog. They have worked with some great stylists the last year or so and it really shows on the blog. Some great guest bloggers as well. 

Original storage

Such a clever selection of odd bits of storage grouped together to create a lovely display.