This is my Happy Place

I’m always so exited to see our Rafa-kids furniture in ‘real’ children’s rooms. This time it is even more special, since we can see how our furniture is growing with them when time passes. Two years ago I showed you this playful toddler room in Sweden: Antoines-Leonors-Room.  Peggy, mom of 4, created this room for her little boy Antoine and his little sister Leonor. Rafa-kids bed become part of this creative playground for children. Now, the little boy is not so small anymore. He is 6 and shares a new room with his sister Leonors who is 3 1/2 now. 

As their mom explained, she tried to put first a bigger bed next to the toddler bed, but the arrangement didn’t really work well.  We could not imagine a better option, than adding the F bunk bed above the toddler bed!  What I like the most about this set of beds, is the chance to create a little world under the bunk bed  for a younger sibling. Peggy did it so well.  Leonors sleeping area is looking so cosy and inviting. I’m sure it is for her a safe territory where she feels good and hopefully sleeps well!  

You can read personal story of Peggy and how she created this room here: 

Antoine-Leonors-bedroom.  Thank you for the lovely pictures! 

Towerchair & Tellkido

One of the positive aspects of attending the M&O in Paris is chance to meet other great brands. BudtzBendix and Tellkido were presenting their collection in the same Hall 6 als Rafa-kids. I had a chance to step by and say hallo, even chat a bit.  Since I haven’t show you these two brands before, now it is a reall must!  BudtzBendix is created by Charlote Budtz and Camille Bendix, two architects from Copenhagen . The Towerchair for kids is their iconic design. Very unique shape, functional and smart, you will not find anything like that on the market!  

If you have not been following Tellkido on instagram already, I would be suprised. 34.000 fans, speaks for itself. It’s one of the most personal, friendly accounts I know. Do you need a simple, stylish paper bag to store all the kid's toys? Well, here it is.

Aino-Maija Metsola for Marimekko

If you like graphic prints and strong patterns Marimekko brand from Finland is the one which you should have an eye on. 

I’m so glad to see the beautiful textile pattern from Aino-Maija Metsola called huhuli , used now for children bedding. Originally this textile pattern was much more darker and now she added a light blue and soft pink to it, and it looks so fresh. The rich wildlife found in the forests of Scandinavia, can be definitely used in a boy or girl room.  

Aino-Maija Metsola also designed the playful stationery and toys for

Marimekko Autumn/Winter 2014. 

scandinavian mags

This will be probably the last post about my scandinavian trip. I couldn't leave Denmark without a nice bunch of magazines. Of course I can't read a word, but …the RUM magazine is one of my very favorite at the moment so I just had to have it! I really like their style, which is very minimal and sophisticated, but also their graphics and layout are inspiring. After getting through it, I always want to change my blog .The other favorite of mine will be Bolig, Bo Bedre and Family Living. The last one is showing children rooms and real life! Which is not that common in the other magazines. I will show you few of the images, products which I find inspiring and interesting. I hope you like it. 

Furniture from Finland - Nikari

" Luxury in the contemporary world means craftsmanship " Edeline Lee 

The trend to return to craftsmanship is getting stronger and stronger. 

Basic, quality furniture pieces. 

Timeless appearance which will last for many years, that's something which I really appreciate and am happy to see. The Finish company Nikari is one of the great examples. Founded in 1967 by Kari Virtane it manufactures sustainable wood designs of exquisite quality. In 2012 The company invited great contemporary designers to make beautiful pieces for Nikari. 

  "  we asked twelve great designers or design studios 

to study our philosophy and give their comments to it in a form of a wooden product. We co-operate with the WWF Finland and part of the sales price is donated to protecting rainforests and forests globally " 

via: lottaagaton.blogspot