A Tour of Magnificent 'Magnolia House!'

I definitely shouldn't complain today - I'm working from home in my cosiest pair of socks, the sun's streaming through the windows and I'm about to wander down to the sea for a coffee. Even so, am I allowed to dream of a winter escape?! Yesterday we took a peek inside the barn and cottage at The Bower boutique hotel, and today I have another dream stay to share with you - Magnolia House.  Situated (once again) in Byron Bay, Australia, Magnolia House is a pure relaxed and sophisticated style haven with lofty ceilings and large, spacious living spaces. Whitewashed walls provide a perfect backdrop for old and new items and a subtle tropical vibe. Could you imagine staying here with family and friends? If so, can you count me (I make a mean aperitif)?!

Photography: Jessie Prince

What a perfect home-from-home? The problem is, I'd never want to leave - how about you?!

Get the look: kitchen - these simple wood stools are similar,  source a vintage scale here ( I spy a couple of beautiful one-off ones but you'll need to hurry!), primitive dough bowl. dining area - this mudcloth cushion is similar. Sitting room - butterfly chair. Outdoors - I love this hanging rattan chair.

If you'd like to hang around for a while and dream, you could always check out my 'holiday homes' archive - from a romantic bed & breakfast in France and a log cabin in Holland to your very own island hide-away off the coast of Tasmania! This is where I'll be all morning...

Have a lovely day

PS So happy to see a write up of my new book in online magazine Deco, titled 'Lagom: Home Swede Home' (love that!).

A romantic holiday home in the South of France

Hej hej! How was your weekend? It sort of went passed in a blur didn't it? Here in Sweden we're zooming towards the summer holidays and many children are breaking up this week (mine included). Aaagh! I'm nowhere near ready! Even so, I can't stop dreaming about the impending care-free days  and enjoying a slower pace. Plus, I have a long list of holiday homes up my sleeve. One such place is Cammellas Lloret. You may recognise this beautiful maison d'hôte in Carcassonne, South of France from this feature. Understandably, I couldn't resist sharing a few more snapshots of this beautiful space captured by Julie Pointer Adams. Could you imagine spending your holiday there too?!

Photography: Julie Pointer Adams (shared with kind permission), featured in Architectural Digest.

Doesn't it look so romantic? Owners Annie and Colin Moore have done such a great job delicately restoring it. It remains as though it's been completely untouched by the hands of time. Beautiful. 

Find out more about how to book a room at the timeless Cammellas Lloret here.

It's always great to get in touch with photographers and this time I was especially excited to see that the shutterbug behind these shots,  Julie Pointer Adams, has released a new book - Wabi-Sabi Welcome - learn to embrace the imperfect and entertain with throughtfulness and ease - definitely my type of entertaining,  I must get my hands on a copy right away! Does this appeal to you too?

Have a great start to the week!

Italian holiday home full of art and design

When it comes to holidays, finding the right accommodation is crucial but it takes so much time?  Last night, for example, I spent the best part of the evening searching for somewhere to stay on Long Island, New York and I still haven't found anywhere - (tips welcome!). Even though I haven't sorted my own holiday plans  - I might just be able to help you with yours.  If you're heading to Italy this summer, how about staying at the beautiful Villa Bianca on the Sorrento coast? The white washed villa has large, cool rooms filled with design and contemporary art - and there's even a desk in case you're meant to be "working" (ideal!).  But the pièce de résistance has to be the roof terrace and pool which offer the most amazing views over the Gulf of Naples and the island of Capri. Bellissimo!

Photography: Yvonne Wilhelmsen. Styling Tone Kroken. Villa Bianca is available to rent through ALBELI.

I could quite happily laze in that pool right now, how about you?!

Inside I spy the Flos Arco floor light and Eames lounge chair and ottoman - anything catch your eye?

Villa Bianca is available to rent here (see more picture here).  

Check out this archive if you'd like to see more beautiful holiday rentals - (pure distraction!). I also love my swimming pool, ocean and travel boards over on Pinterest! As they say 'spend money on experiences, not things'!

Imagine whiling away your summer here....

Hello there! Dropping by to share these lovely images from the Tine K Home spring / summer 2017 Boho collection with you. The shoot took place at the beautiful La Granja Ibiza and the look has me dreaming of summer holidays in far away places - no schedule to keep, no e-mails to tend to, only carefree days reading, lounging on the terrace and enjoying the odd dip in the pool. How heavenly?!

What a beautiful location? I love how cool the house looks (I can imagine the breeze wafting through!) -  and that pool looks pretty inviting to, don't you think?!

Many of these items are available through Tine K Home. I'm also loving this bamboo folding table, bamboo chair, and wood basket.

Do you have any great plans for the summer (or winter - if you're down South!)?

In case you're in need of inspiration, maybe staying at one of these beautiful holiday rentals could do the trick? Or perhaps treating yourself to a stay at La Granja or another fab design hotel?!  Feel free to share your tips below, I'm always after new ideas!

Have a great start to the week!