The last couple of weeks, my regular sources of inspiration (such as magazines, blogs, etc) haven’t injected the regular dose of excitement. I think maybe I’ve had a bit more than I can chew :) Nevertheless, during the year passed I’ve decorated more than ever. Had more creative thoughts than feasible. Our home is funnier than ever! And over and over again, I find new inspiring books. This is one of them, published in 2008: New London Style by Chloe Grimshaw; photography by Ingrid Rasmussen. Just next to Undecorate in my compartment of favourites, this book features the homes of some of London’s most exciting young talents from the music, fashion, design and art scenes.

The interiors have been put under the heading “New London Style” but it’s not a showy parade of ‘taste’ nor a rulebook or instruction on pretty – it’s a book full of creativity. I adore the kitchen above, it gives me so much inspiration! I’d take it right-a-way…Many of the interiors are pretty simple, or rather effortless, relaxed. With my love for beige-ish walls, I think this scene is lovely.

Though superbly edited, it’s the charm and sensible personal choices (i.e. the photos!) that matters in this book. Style varies throughout the book, and there is no glossy quest for perfection – which makes it spellbinding to study: there’s something interesting to consider in almost every photo! Like this one, who lives in this room below?

If you haven’t stopped by the photography blog From Me To You - you should! The photos are appsolutely amazing. And I found some more lovely lovely beige walls….and gorgeous vintage decor – at Confetti Garden‘s photostream.

| Consept Constanse via NIB |

via decor8 and kurbits…

…via atelier abigail ahern

…and via four walls and a roof

We do like the Danish fashion empire DAY here at Trendey. Here’s a little preview of their Spring-Summer Home Collection. Lovely blues, a navyish vibe, the occasional suitcase and lots of natural materials. As always, the spring feel is excellently captured.

Use things in decor that make you feel happy and relaxed. One can believe there is no better interior design advice than that. Only have stuff you can use, a home is not an exhibition. The residents of this apartment below, fully featured in Sköna Hem, think that way. And they pronounce (and practise) also the advice of the advices. The decor trick (note trick, not rule because there aren’t any) #1: they constantly move around their things. They get lots of holes in the walls because of this, as they even move around the paintings (!) but it surely is the bestest trick. You might just have what you need, it’s just piled up in a boring way. You might be bored, but you haven’t tried moving stuff around. Issue can be as simple as things don’t do themselves justice where they are; they need new company. So before you throw out all your furniture and buy new: Think the opposite. Do You Like Your Things (you should!)? Ok, a rearrangement may do the trick!

…and btw, what’s happened to Sköna Hem the last few days? Who suddenly woke up? Is there a new creative mind around.. Their site went from stagnation to inspiration boost in the twinkling of an eye. Awesome.