Swedish romantic style

 

 

I love this home, featured in Swedish magazine Skona Hem. The Swedish antiques and light wood floors seem to beckon sunlight. Quite a feminine style, admittedly, but also somewhat relaxed.  
p.s. does anyone know where I might get a copy of Skona Hem in London? I've never seen it sold here.

vintage style and pastel colors

 

 

 

 

I'm inspired by this home full of pretty colors, light turqoise, pastels, white wood floors, natural wood pieces and simple decor. Feels light & spring like.


photos from Real Homes, Feb. 2009

Christmas, simply decorated

Love these simply decorated rooms that rely on evergreen sprigs, garlands and trees to carry the Christmas decor. Not too flashy and blends in lovely with the calm, white painted furniture. Sweet and simple. (photos from Country Home, December/January 2007)

The simple home: white, cream and natural

I love this relaxed bedroom. Couldn't you just sink right in?

   

   

Love this striped upholstery!

  

   

    

 

I  wanted to show some of my favorite photos from an old book called The Simple Home, by Julia Bird, with photography by Pia Tryde.  The interiors show a classic, white and cream color scheme with lots of natural elements, like wood, rattan, linen and layered textures with flowers or branches placed around the rooms.  The look is definitely timeless- would you believe the book is from 1995? The lesson here is if you don't want your home to look outdated, you could stick to a color palette like this and it would work for a long time. Whether you choose antique, classic or modern/contemporary furniture, I think the principle is the same in that whites and naturals never look out of style! (photos by Pia Tryde)

Relaxed and bright country style

I recently discovered the German magazine "We Love Living." I love it- from cover to cover, the photos are inspiring and filled with sunlight. The slight problem is that I can read about 4 words in German! It has hardly detracted from my enjoyment of the articles, strangely. I'm sure other readers can relate somewhat to enjoying foreign language magazines solely for the photos? The first home featured is the home of Christina and Lars Durling. I'm not sure where it is, other than it's in the country. I find it summery and cheerful! (photos by Ulrika Ekblom/ Linnea Press June 2010 we love living)

Converted farmhouse in South Africa

 

  

 

Doesn't this look so light and springy?  Feasting my eyes on all the sunshine and white in this converted farmhouse in rural South Africa.  Love the chipped white furniture, the white frames, and that kitchen work table, which the family made. Would love to see more photographs of this home. (photos from Living Etc. July 2009)