The retro trend shows no signs of cooling off – quite the opposite! In 2011, we love things retro, calling on 50s and 70s mainly it seems, but all decades from 70s and further back are having a groovy revival. One single retro detail (like a vintage radio, retro phone, etc), some pices of retro furniture or full mid century nostalgia – all variations are present. I love this space, from the home of Hilda Grahnat. It’s interesting, laidback and pretty – and smashingly trendy.

I even spy a rag rug! And I love the license plates. I actually have a really nice German temporary license plate saved from when I went to Germany in 2006 and bought myself a car. It has been hanging in my father’s garage since but some time ago I brought it home and it’s now standing on a kitchen shelf! (And actually, my father revealed Henen had taken the other one!! Had no idea, cool we were both hunting number plates. And Henen, of course you can have my other plate, good there are always two)) Also, I really like this wallpaper below from Sanderson‘s 50s collection. It reminds me of the beloved Granny-style wallpapers I used to hunt (without result, may I add. Though I still dream of finding an old house with original wallpapers intact). Anyhow, a nice composition this one.

Lastly, a fresh retro-ish space via Style by Emily Henderson. Rarely have whiskey looked this neat! A great and so harmonious display on the sweet retro cabinet. And the tree/greenery – I love it that houseplants and flowers are visiting interior scenes again. Not a decade too late!

Friday it’s Midsummer’s Eve! I will go the midnight-sunny North and I will collect seven different wild flowers and put under my pillow to sleep on. Always have. (and never remembered what I dreamt!) See you when I see you.

d istinctly talented Swedish designer Lisa Bengtsson delivered her graphic design graduation project – the wallpaper Familjen – only a couple of years ago, and has since then received many awards for her adorable and clever designs (one of my favourites along the way has been the Ros-Marie wallpaper). Lisa Bengtsson derives inspiration from people around her and the atmosphere of bygone days. Now, as a mother of twins, she has pondered questions of family resemblance, similarities and differences. This has resulted in a brand new design, featuring a multitude of dachshunds!

These illustrations are sold (in limited editions) in cooperation with Save the Children Sweden – Design for Children’s Rights. The dachsies all originate from different corners of the world and the design shows that despite our differences and regardless of where we were born – we are all very much alike.

These sweet personalities also form a fun medallion pattern. Three of them in close-up, in either blue or gold, are available through textiles company Mairo as fabric by meter and as cushions. There is also a pattern with 12 dogs, which is also available in oilcloth. The pattern is called Tillsammans (Together). This one is definitely a new favourite!

We’ve seen him around lately, Man’s Best Friend, dog motifs entering the home decor scene, not least in Abigail Ahern’s gorgeous new lighting collection. Sooo hot! And this is just the beginning. There’s sweet companions around for Christmas aswell. Just look at these baubles, to the left a Dalmation Bauble, to the right a Dog Portrait. Woooof!

| Photographer: Graham Atkins Hughes |

…at Atelier Abigail Ahern – where else..! Abigail Ahern is one of our, maybe our, favourite interior designer here at Trendey, and her Atelier always has the most exciting decor pieces. Just look at the pics above, it’s a sneak peak from their new lighting and art collection…Poodles, bulldogs and pelicans are wearing the coolest granny-esque lamp shades! And to the right, the softest yet boldest paintings. How quirky, how amazingly whimsy crazy…

And look that wall colour! Ok, enough said. I just came back to Stockholm tonight from a loovely weekend in London visiting my dearest sis Henen :) Trendey-sisters gathering. We made loads of plans, but as far as this particular topic is concerned, we of course included the Islington store in our shopping spree. This time I bought some more of the beautiful flowers and some small bits and pieces (minding the bagage rules for my flight). Now how is this place (below) for inspiration? Incomparable. So much beautifulness and trendiness.