Herringbone floors

I want these floors! And the cornicing, the windows, the ceiling height and the light. But most of all the floors!

Photos: Designspiration

Dark kitchen beauty

Another dark wood kitchen has caught my eye. Although I'm not sure I would ever choose units this dark for myself, I do love the drama of it. And that raw wood table is stunning. 

Photos: Dustin Aksland

Wishbone chairs

Raw edge

I loved this home the second I saw it! The muted pallet of pale blues and greens, the exposed wooden beams, the vintage pieces of furniture and the design classics, all combine to make my current dream home. 

Photos: Pernille Kaalund/HeyHome, via Femina

Christmas reds

This year has seen a lot of white and blue decorations, but to me nothing says Christmas like traditional Scandinavian reds. A little goes a long way towards creating that festive feel.

Styling: Eva Lindh

Cabin fever

Maybe it is because winter is drawing in, or the fact that I am currently in Norway in the middle of the forest and valleys, but I have recently had a real 'thing' for antlers, animal skins and raw wood. This cabin in the Norwegian mountains tick all the boxes. I can just imagine myself after a long day skiing, curled up on those skins in front of the fire, with a good book and a hot mug of tea. Heaven!

via: Skonahem

This is me

As part of the October challenge over on Design Refuge I have tried to define what my style is and I have come up with this: Scandinavian eclectic with the occasional hit of colour. Cosy textiles and warm woods. A mix of design classics, treasured family heirlooms, flea-market finds and IKEA.

And of course, every home needs a cat.
Images via: 1-Bo-laget, 2-Patric Johanson, 3-Hus & Hem 4-Elle Decoration/Sister Agency 5-Fritz Hansen 6-Studio Ilse 7-emma designblog, 8-plaza, 9-emma designblog, 10-Pinterest

British made: Another Country

These lovely oak pieces are hand made by Another Country, a small Dorset based furniture company. This is their first collection, drawing inspiration from a mix of British Country, Shaker, Scandinavian and Japanese woodwork. They also work to strict environmentally friendly principles, using FSC certified wood, natural latex mattresses and organic lambswool from farms in Devon and Dorset. I like companies who care about green matters. My personal favorite is the daybed in the image above. So simple, so pretty.

British made: Dare Studio

These lovely pieces are made by award winning British furniture makers, Dare Studio. I love the dark woods and the simple shapes. The attention to detail is amazing, pure craftsmanship. 
Photo: Peter J. Morgan