linen loft - By Pia's design

In this rainy and grey day we need some beautiful treat for the eyes. Right ? 

I could move without second thought into this amazing apartment. 

 Loft space with remarkable huge windows and beautiful light. Industrial furniture which are put together with softness, beautiful lightweight texture and comfort of linnen.  

Do I need more to convince you ? 

BY PIA´S Design is PIA ERLUND passion for natural linen clothing and home textiles from Finland. The story of the brand has started in 2011. The hole collection is made with strong, heavy-weighted, european softened linen. Linen has been grown for thousands of years and it is one of the world’s oldest fabrics. Breathable, antibacterial and anti allergic fabric, which after regular use and laundering will only make it more soft, supple and pleasant to the skin….Collection of PIA´S Design shown on the picture in a studio in Amsterdam is captured by the talented Paulina Arcklin. 

I honestly, can’t take my eyes of these pictures..... so much to adore! 

working at home - K DESK in black

About 20 years ago, I was enjoying my high school time without IPhone, IPad and not even an internet connection….I remember how shocking was to read  Alvin Toffler “ The Third Wave “ book . He was writhing about next generation and how people will work more and more from home, in their own environment. Now it doesn’t even feel so exiting or special. We can connect with whole world via our laptops….. and the line between work and living environment is sometimes very blurry. 

Do you like this working space created at home of a stylist/photographer Paulina Arcklin ? 

Many months ago I was showing Paulina a little model of Rafa-kids’ K desk and her first reaction was, that’s this furniture is not only for kids. I could not agreed more! Since then I hoped she could make pictures of our K desk and see it through her own eyes. Rafa-kids’ sophisticated simplicity design and a touch of cosy scandinavian vibe for the coming winter. 

favourite stylist /part 3 Hans Blomquist

I missed some how the giveaway run on the decor8blog for this amazing book “ IN DETAIL “ by Hans Blomquist . Now it’s definitely on my list for Christmas. Hans Blomquist  is Swedish well know art director and stylist. Hans started out working for IKEA in Sweden , art directing their catalogue, later on moved to London and currently lives in Paris. In his portfolio we can find work for such a clients like H&M, Zara, Mark&Spenser, AM.PM. I can’t wait to read his new book and see the world through his own eyes. Of course the images are the most important, but I always wish to know the stories hidden behid them.

Have a great weekend! 

My other favourite stylist: 

favourite stylist part 1 / susana-vento    favourite stylist part 2 / jenni-juurinen

photography : Debi Treloar 

whats your favourite colour ?

Do you remember my post about Studio Oink ? Well, I think we should keep an eye on them, since they bring more and more original and creative work out there. This time they are part of the current papier mache issue N° 08. They did a full editorial production for it, with a theme  "whats your favourite colour". 

“ … Studio Oink with Frida, Elias and Katharina sing out loud their favourite colours  “My lovely lovely lilac flower, come to me and be my friend. I will take good care of you, the whole time to all eternity. “ (Frida)  

I’m not a pastel person or soft tones one, but the first photo it’s really my favourite from all editorial made by studio oink . The richness of different textures, kept in one tone I found simply beautiful. 

 What 3 words best describe the colour ? Loveliness, warmth, youth.

What lovely things are the same colour ? Fluffy bedlinen, Balloons, Perfume. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

photography Frederic Lucano

I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday evening and the week is almost gone. It was very busy weekend for our family, since we celebrated birthday of our older son. We had a wonderful party on Sunday with teen boys age 8! We made it outside, the weather was wonderful…and our boy was very happy. I didn’t have much time to blog since then…so today just some treat for the eyes. Beautiful photography from Frederic Lucano. I like his minimal style, but with the touch of French textures and colours, looks so romantic and contemporary at the same time. 

photo’s : Frederic Lucano house and his website : fredericlucano

living with children - vtwonen / DIY

 1/ floating desk, which is made from a simple board supported by boxes underneath it. 

Space safer!

 2/ big and small rooms of kids always need a great storage, 

do it properly and big! not to wide but high closet with many drawers to hide all the treasuries;

Dutch magazine VTwonen latest issue is dedicated to kids.

Yes! I was so exited to get this weekend the July issue. I miss so badly this subject in most of the interior magazines. It looks like children's rooms, can't be stylish , modern and fit to their parents' houses. Why not ? 

Anyway, the first part of the photos I would like to show you are made by stylist Fietje Bruijn and photograph by Dennis Brandsma. No sweet pink for a girl, no blue for a boy, but unisex , dark, lightly mysterious and pretty cool 'camera obscura' . With the idea that all the eye-catchers you can do yourself! 

Let's go! 

all photo's via: vtwonen - tips-en-trucs- instant-styling- alles-kids

 3/simple case which is a great storage but also can be a table. 

The lamp is made in 15 minutes - just a basket turned upside down with light fitting! 

4/ can you see how the little desk was made? It is a simple shelf suspended on a rope.
And what about painting the wall and the furniture in similar colors, to create a calm atmosphere;

5/ you can just hang a simple stick and make a great personal wall out of it;

favorite stylist/part 2 - Jenni Juurinen

Hello on Monday.

 Remember my first post from series " favorite stylist " with Susana Vento ? 

Well, the other favorite stylist of mine is also coming from Finland. It's pure coincidence .

 Jenni Juurinen simple and minimal style is really appealing to me. 

I could accully say that Susana Vento and Jenni Juurinen, 

has similar way of working and play with colors and shapes in abstract way.  

ferm living - weekdaycarnival - emmasdesign

I got so exited when I saw that Rikka from Weekdaycarnival & Emma from Emmasdesign 

were asked by Ferm Living company to make pictures with products from their new collection. 

Rikka is living in Helsinki, Emma in Stockolm and Ferm Living is based in Copenhagen! Why they would like to mix all of this? Well, because the two ladies are one of the leading design bloggers .  I'm such a big fan of Rikka style and her blog is on my list forever…it was really a wow effect when I saw those pictures, and don't know why it took me so long to show it here. What I like most about them? Of course the geometric , minimal style, but at the same time very playful look. I'm sure they had such a fun making it! 

Ferm Living even made whole new catalogue with the inspiring pictures the ladies made… Enjoy!

LILLENORD magazine

Last week I received the very first issue of LILLENORD, a brand new and beautiful magazine representing urban nordic family lifestyle. 

Since I am always on look out for kids' interiors, I was happy to see something different than black&white Scandinavian style! The first print issue is full of inspiring Kids' fashion, Home decoration, DIY, recipes and lots more. 

The "Room Service" editorial pages, photographed by Monica Bach are my favorite, with a minimal touch and products from Lucky Boy Sunday and Ferm Living. Two scandinavian brands Lille Nord love and support, the other on their list are:  Hay, Normann Copenhagen, We Do Wood, Marimekko, Fine Little Day, Polkka Jam, Flexa, Garbo&Friends. In this issue I stopped by interesting interview with Lisa Stroander, Johanna Magoria, which are pinpointed by Lille Nord as the future of Scandinavian design. 

Thank you Lillenord for the press materials and such a inspiring magazine! 

This playful children room belongs to Ziggy and Elvis , 

created by mom, owner of Ziggy store.