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Jacob and Line Blom has staged their townhouse in Copenhagen as a long series of collisions between different eras, styles and cultures. In a cultural landmark townhouse from 1878, they went as far as they could without toppling over. Posh yet decadent, rough yet strict.

IMHO? Amazing. A creative and interesting decor that stays balanced and harmonious. A splendid mix with lovely details. Elaborate yet relaxed: A fresh white-based eclectic style.

Story and (more) pics via the magazine Sköna hem.

The popular Swedish slipcover company Bemz has today released a dream collaboration: Two fabrics from the talented designer Lisa Bengtsson are set to enliven almost any bland IKEA couch or armchair. It’s the rosy fabric Baronessa (top pic, on an IKEA Karlanda sofa) – a pattern reminiscent of blooming gardens and romantic castles. It’s also the modern nostalgia fabric Sir Harald (bottom pic, on IKEA’s Klippan sofa) – a pattern inspired by Lisa Bengtsson’s ancestors.

Baronessa is – together with the pattern Ros-Mari - on my top list of this season’s absolutely nicest fabrics. Baronessa is developed in collaboration with the textile company Mairo. The pattern comes in two colour options as runners, pillows, panels, lampshades, etc..

“My time has no inhibitions
my mind has no limits
I provide the scent of the loving life.”

Here’s our other Lisa Bengtsson stories.

Swedish home textiles brand Himla (right) and Danish fashion empire DAY (left) have similar feelings about spring this year. I include myself in the same track. Nothing feels more longingly and attractive than just one of those beaches and such a sky. It’s the perfect mood for spring decor – to freshen up the home after a long, dark and drab yet cozy winter.

As for Himla, I particulary fancy their Spring New Linen Look (below). It has a pale and rough-dry expression that feels vintage and bohème. The collection is based on uncomplicated and resistant febrics that can “withstand being loved”. In stores in March.

by Swedish photographer Andreas Lind. Urban plants sprawling through the concrete jungle of the big city. You can’t stop the explosive process of spring, but you can’t preserve it either. Unless you hang it on your wall.

I find crafts and DIY-projects vastly inspiring. The creativity behind all the ideas is like brilliant sunshine to me! Best thing, you can soak up inspiration for your own unique project. Here’s a collection of a few of my favorites/thought nuts in this area:

| Distressed Folk Art Painting and Resolutions Subway Art (click for tutorials) by Lil Blue Boo |

| Cutout Mirror and Pom Pom Flowers (click for tutorials) by Poopscape |

| yarn pasted on balloon-lamp by Pickles |

| the painted globe by Abbey Hendrickson/Aesthetic Outburst |

From time to time I amuse myself by looking at the current real estate ads. It’s one of few ways to see how people really decor their spaces. Or at least, decor it for selling.  One thing I found spring-fresh and inspiring in today’s sneak is the use of colurful chairs. Strong and light pink, and mustard/yellow – in otherwise white-ish interiors. The pink and grey combination is super nice I think.

| pics: Lagerlings, Erik Olsson and Alexander & Co |

Let me tell you about another thing I reeeeally like: Mora Clocks. They are today, I believe, almost as trendy as in their heyday, i.e. late 18th, early 19th century.

| photos: Home&Design and Veranda |

The Mora Clock is a special kind of longcase clock, made in the town Mora in the folklore-stuffed province Dalarna of Sweden. Read full story

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DecorMaison recently released a new wallpaper collection called WallKotyr. It is inspired by the designer’s drawing table, the runways of the fashion houses and Parisian Haute Couture. Patterns are resembling stuff like bubbling champagne and the classic pinstriped.

Personally, I like the pinkish colour above. Especially in combination with black fabrics. Next, feeling is captured of a modern dressed-up gentleman. Read full story

By John W. Golden.

La Maison – a feminine bohemian little house. By RobinsEggBlue on Etsy.

Birdhouses – as well as parrots and birds – add a touch of whimsy to the interior. Especially when they are boho charming like this one!

Apple’s brand new iPad – does it like…does it like come with a wall mount? :)

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