Stockholm

graphic prints of stockholm and other world cities

swedish studio esinam captures the unique feelings of various cities around the world with these first print series elevations.

 

 

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Norwegian dream house

A dream Scandinavian house near Oslo on the Norwegian osuth coast. With a panorama view over the water, huge windows and high ceilings, this house is bright, fresh and absolutely amazing.

 

 Images from BO BEDRE Norge

Hövding bike helmet

latest cycle technology from sweden, an airbag helmet.

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Scandinavian Christmas

It's my first Christmas in New Zealand coming up and, being Scandinavian, I can't help but dreaming about cold and dark days, sitting inside with lots of candles and drinking warm mulled wine, or Glögg, as we call it in Sweden. 1st Sunday in December, 1st of Advent, is when it all starts. People in Scandinavia take out their candle holders with four candles, lighting one for each Sunday before Christmas, stars and electric candles lit up the windows, and you invite friends over for pre Christmas drinks.

We have had the most stunning summer days here in Auckland lately and I absolutely love it. I really think I can get used to the idea of a warm and summery Christmas, but I just have to dream away every now and then.

So here's some inspiring Scandinavian Christmas ideas, that would work well in this part of the world too!

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Japanese architecture

As much as I love Scandinavian architecture and interiors, I also find Japanese design absolutely amazing. There are lots of similarities such as the bright interiors, lots of light, the simplicity as well as the use of wood and quite often indoor plants and vegetation.

This is a house on a narrow strip of land with a courtyard in the middle, by Japanese architecture studio Maeda Koumuten.

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And here's another stunning house, by Japanese architecture studio miCo, who redesigned an old house into a modern and light home.

 

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Meluka

I had a visit to Maluka during the weekend. They have a show room in Ponsonby, Auckland,  but also do sales online. I'm amazed of their products, very simple, stylish, yet great quality and it's very easy to fall in love with their products. I especially love the little wooden bench seat, would be great for my kids to sit on when putting on their shoes in the hallway!

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