noa noa

: : there's something about this image that just mesmerizes me. beautiful. 
 and there's lots more where it came from, visit noa noa to be inspired.

(via .house doctor's blog.)

IKEA Family Live

 : : ah, my new favorite place to be in cyberspace is of course IKEA Family's new website .LIVE. where real people around the world share stories and photos of their homes. A wonderful way to travel around the world and peek into people's homes.

(found via .House Doctor's blog.)

Stockholm's Kitchens

: : another favorite inspirational interior book, .Stockholm's kitchens., is getting added to the wish list. I have for many years now looked at this book. It looks like it truly captures Swedish life. I love the milk packages, I have some cutouts of them on a shelf at home. I miss Swedish food packaging, so simple and straightforward.

house doctor

: : my wonderful .mamma. (mom) always stays updated on design. Last week she came across .house doctor. a Danish Design company started by three siblings. Their recent catalog is a mix of furniture, home accessories, clothes and crafting materials. A whimsical, colorful, playful collection with inspirations from other cultures.

"Each year, House Doctor presents two collections: Everyday and Moments. Everyday is presented in January and contains new products as well as popular products from the existing range, while the Moments collection, presented in August, mainly consists of novelties and seasonal accessories."

I think I'm also going to become a dedicated follower of their .blog. which is packed with great inspiration. Enjoy!

inspiration from emma

: : I've found a lot of great eye candy on .emma's blogg. recently. This looks like an incredible bathroom. I love fresh air, sunlight..... imagine waking up and going outside to take a shower looking up at the sky. Genius idea! I love the use of all the wood too, both from a practical and aesthetic standpoint.

: : another inspiring bathroom with lots of natural sunlight.

: : I became really inspired by botanical illustrations last year. And recently I visited .Harvard's Natural History museum. in Cambridge. They have an absolutely mind blowing collection of botanical glass models and hundreds of drawings. It is beautiful! I could have stayed there for hours. Do go visit if you live in Boston. It's free on Sundays before noon. The illustrations in the image above are of Swedish plants. One day I hope to find something similar at a flea market in Sweden.

(all images from .emma's blogg.)

wedding ideas

: : Today I'm thinking a lot about our upcoming wedding.....there are so many wonderful photos, ideas and blogs out there to be inspired by. These photos make me extra happy, from the .real weddings collection. on .Once Wed.

Have a wonderful weekend!

true scandinavian homes

: : the book is called .true Scandinavian contemporary living. Photos by .pia ulin.
I found it via .fine little day. today. I can't wait until it's in stores!