| via living etc (left) & the great blog Annaleenas HEM (right) |

Happy wknd!

Today it’s time to add some Scandinavian-Danish inspiration to the trendey-stew. I think it’s fair to say the Danish style, generally, is more creative and funky than its Swedish/Stockholmish counterpart. The Danes generously add colour splashes and charm to the white (or light) backdrop. I’m inspired by the homey atmosphere this brings and cherish the humour; the play with proportions and the carefree mixing.

| images via Bolig, and the adorable paperlamps, bottom right, by Danish designer Rie Elise Larsen |

What is worth highlighting from the year passed? One space I’ve really enjoyed researhing this year is bathrooms. Becaaause, Swedish bathrooms are, in general, so boring. You know, head to toe tiles and a vast lack of decor. Here’s a round-up of inspiration on the ultimate bathroom lighting – the chandelier.

| top left marie claire maison, top right was featured here, bottom left pic styled by Abigail Ahern picked from here, and bottom right here |

This is a white style I fancy. It’s outside the typical Scandinavian box. It’s a bit crazy and fun. To me it’s the British, urban, version of white styling – white eclectic – and it’s full of spirit.

| all pics by photographer James Merrell |

An excellent n’ easy DIY example! And I am not primarily thinking of the gorgeously granny-esqish lace-pimped speaker – or the lovely wall colour -  but the rice lamp with flowers. Just take a cheap boring rice lamp, glue and anything you fancy. Go slaughter a bunch of old plastic flowers (like in this case) or some beautiful gift wrap you saved, or this that and even those, yes!….and tada! Your own design is the very best design.

| via underbaraclara |

I just love the circus-theme. It makes me happy. Here’s my latest DIY-trick. Take some vintage lamp foots add some coloured bulbs. Tada! A retro classic from the 80s. With a twist.