The home of Paula Leen

You may have seen these before, photos from the home and studio of Paula Leen, located in the Netherlands. I adore the colors and the materials used!

Photos by Hotze Eisma via Marie Claire Maison

Marimekko tea pot

When I first saw this tea pot I instantly fell in love with it. It's the Räsymatto tea pot by Marimekko. The pattern 'Räsymatto' is designed by Maija Louekari, and the tea pot by Sami Ruotsalainen. Today I decided to visit the new Marimekko store in Helsinki, and bring home this teapot with two cups.

© Katariina Alexandra

Loft in Paris

Architects Karine and Matthieu had been living in this apartment with their kids for ten years, when they were offered a chance to buy it. That's when they decided to renovate. Karine and Matthieu had a clear idea of what needed to be done - most of all they wanted more light and open space. They also wanted to keep things as simple as possible, inspired by their trips to Japan and Alvar Aalto, so they chose to use wood, concrete, beautiful furniture and textiles. And this is the result!

Photos by Jean-Marc Wullschleger via Vårt Nya Hem

Rest Sofa from Muuto

This beauty is the new Rest Sofa designed by Andersen & Voll for Muuto. The designers describe the sofa like this: "Rest is a sofa series with an inviting and warm appearance. The contrast between the defined back and bottom frame and the soft cushioning tells a story of the comfort that awaits you. Sit back and relax!" I like the sofa, and adore the styling in this photo!

via Finnish Design Shop

Flooring to die for

This minimalistic apartment is located in the heart of Copenhagen, and the renovation of it was planned by the English architect Anouska Hempel. The beautiful flooring is from Dinesen; the planks are 10 m long and 45 cm wide! Many pieces of furniture in this apartment are made from the same planks, for example the kitchen table, shelves and the coffee tables.

Photos via Boligmagasinet 

Pure Black by Stelton

Stelton has launched a new knife series called Pure Black, designed by Danish interior designers Sebastian Holmbäck and Ulrik Nordentoft.

"Pure Black knives are forged from one piece of stainless steel so their handles morph effortlessly into their blades. The straightforward design and special coating make the knives very hygienic and easy to clean. At the same time, the matte black coating provides a superb grip and evokes thoughts of fine cooking, beautiful cuts and gourmet dinners." 

These knives won the Formland Design Award Spring 2011, a prestigous Scandinavian design prize.

(found via Nordic Design)

Mademoiselle

I have a thing for rocking chairs, especially this one - Mademoiselle designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956.

A home in an old school building

This apartment is built into an old school building. I love the high ceilings and the huge windows. The flooring is amazing too. The decoration may be a bit too black and white for my personal taste, but it looks good anyway!

Photos by Simon Brask via BoBedre 

Tikau

Are you familiar with the Finnish brand Tikau?

Birds cushion, Foldi basket, Stripe carpet

Square carpet, Silk cushion

U-bag, Cotton-silk bedcover, Bombroo carpet

Softi throw, Tikau basket

Stripe carpet, Shakki carpet, Birds pillow 

"The Tikau concept includes handmade accessories for your everyday wear and for your home. All the Tikau products are invidual and available in limited editions.

‘Tikau’ is a Hindi word meaning long lasting, durable and sustainable. This philosophy is at the heart of Tikau identity and reflected in the Tikau products and in the production value chain: from reviving the disappearing artisan traditions to the use of environmentally friendly methods for processing textiles.

Natural materials such as uncolored wool, organic cotton, water reed and banana fiber form the core of most Tikau products. In addition, some of the items are made of recycled materials.

Tikau seeks to combine local handicraft traditions, design, community trade and environmental awareness in direct co-operation with the artisans, NGOs (non governmental organizations) and trusts." 

(quote from Tikau's website)

Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen

I have not grown tired of these chairs, although they can be seen everywhere at the moment - the Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. For our new home we will get these in black, they will fit perfectly!

Photos by Ditte Isager via Fritz Hansen