Ok, I know that first part of the title don’t make sense to you English speakers. But I have a giveaway, for those tall and fresh Vikings that can be found in Sweden’s population register only – explained at the end of this post. It’s a thanks for Trendey’s efforts as part of the jury in a contest held by Swedish-founded Electrolux with its home appliance brand Husqvarna: about designing your dream kitchen. You can try the thing out, look at Swedish peoples’ ideas on dream kitchens and give your votes here. Every week the four entries with the most votes are lifted out into the final. After next week, the jury designates prize winners among all the finalists.

Anyhow, this, again, got me thinking of my dream kitchen. Inspiration on kitchens is not scarce these days. There’s plenty of different styles around, although the industrial style kitchens and the good ‘ol country kitchens tend to top the league. Personally I favour a combination of the two – something like ‘cozy industrial’ or ‘country sleek’. At the moment, I am very fond of the kitchen style in the previous post. To me, charm is key. And I really really like it when kitchens have decor details just like any other room. These pics are today’s inspiration!

| sources: top innerstadsspecialisten via solid frog, bottom left via style files and right via vtwonen |

Vilken Trendey-läsare vill vinna en Powermix Silent?

Denna snygging är en mixer från Husqvarna Electrolux som har ett patenterat ljuddämpande system, vilket innebär att man kan köra den och samtidigt höra vad man tänker. Värde ca 1350 kr, minihackare för lök, kryddor och grönsaker samt juicefilter medföljer.

Allt du behöver göra för att delta är att svara rätt på följande: När och var grundades Husqvarna? Samt berätta vad Du skulle använda denna mixer till i sommar om den blev din.

Lämna en kommentar nedan – med ditt namn och kanske var du kommer ifrån om jag måste efterlysa dig! – och på självaste nationaldagen den 6 juni stängs tävlingen och jag utser en vinnare som får hem detta tröttaöron-vänliga köksredskap.

En annan sak endast ni svensktalande läsare förstår och som inte får missas!: Boråstapeters tragikomiska reklamvideo med målaren Lennart...

UPPDATERING! Hurra för Sverige denna dag! Och vilket väder till landets ära. Nu till det väsentliga:

Now I’m off to London! But why..? To see my dear sister Henen of course! :) A stroll through all the lovely interior design boutiques of Islington is on the agenda as well as a trip to funky Brighton. See you soon.

| pics via sköna hem & the style files |

I know this isn’t the newest trick in the book, but it’s still standing as a great (and cost-efficient) way to add extra interest to a bedroom. It is, I think, one particularly appropriate feature in a guestroom – you can write welcoming or entertaining notes to your guests. And they can leave their thanks, or any feedback :p All you need is creativity and a some chalkboard paint. Maybe also a sheet of MDF and a frame if you want to make it even more flexible. And yes, use dustless chalk if you don’t want to wake up with white dust in your face..

| pics: the stir, anthropologie,  styleathome and flychick (w tutorial) |

I’m in the midst of re-decorating our bedroom and the inspiration folder gets bigger and bigger…! Just as it should be. I like the idea of making new use of beautiful old frames. They are good just naked & empty but every now and then you see inspiring uses around, e.g as a frame for jewelry or as a framed chalkboard. The trick can be varied endlessly, creativity is the only limit. Today I’m inspired by this version below; an old frame, some fine-mesh chicken wire, a bunch of mini-clothespins and the sweetest memories attached.

| pic via mixr |