Tiina Laakkonen, a former model and now a fashion stylist grew up in Imatra, a small town in Finland. Now she is living in the Hamptons, creating a home that looks very true to her roots.
The house, she says, is “full of Finland.” Laakkonen and Rosen travel there twice a year, and every room contains the spoils of their shopping sprees.

A bench off the kitchen displays her collection of rice porcelain from the 1940s. There are quilts, also Marimekko, from a vintage shop in Helsinki, and rugs made by her sister-in-law. The wooden floors are painted the gray of every farmhouse in Finland.
“A stylist is all about having control over a manufactured image,” Laakkonen says. “Here there is no attempt to do something visually clever, just to make it a home.”

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I can’t wait for some more light and sun to arrive. What happened to the lovely summer weather I was hoping for this bank holiday? I hope none of you were flushed away by all the water. I did however manage to catch up on a couple of episodes of my favourite Scandi shows as well as take a quick trip to Ikea and to pick up my latest eBay win – an Ercol rocking chair. (That is my Instagram btw. Would love to meet you there).

I found this home on BoBedre’s website and this is just my style. White and bright, a little bit of grey, a few metallics, and lots and lots of space. What do you think? Do you like the simplicity or do you prefer colourful cocktails?

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Have you seen that the fabulous home of Ylva Skarp (whose products are in our shop) was featured in the latest issue of Elle Decoration? Ylva studied calligraphy at the Roehampton Institute in London and after returning to Sweden she decided to put her words on her own products. Her unique handwriting and craftmanship comes on prints, pillows, ceramics and she makes words into a beautiful pattern. She has taken Sweden by storm and is now available in the UK in our shop.

I love how she has used her own products to reinforce her own style. Ylva’s home has a lovely mix of materials with some industrial features.

Here are some products that can help you get the her style. Click HERE to see all the products from Ylva Skarp’s collection.

1. “Life goes on” cushion cover 2. Amber glass vases 3. Extendible wall or desk lamp 4. Hammered metal table

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Stylist Anna Mård
Photographer Karin Foberg

I was visiting Veronika from Sarah and Bendrix nice blog A Few Things From My Life and loved the new piece of art that she created with her daughter. I have always preferered playful and personal art a bit abstract and a bit childish, with lovely colours. Just like the ones in this lovely home. All the pieces of art are drawn by the home owner – jewellery designer Stine A.

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As a big Ikea fan I have to say that I loved this great idea when Jana from Prettypegs sent me an email with these pictures. I have previously been a fan of different ways to personalise Ikea furniture such as the Ikea hacker blog and Bemz with their beautiful fabric. Prettypegs is a very welcome addition that will fit your Ikea furniture perfectly.

Which one is your favourite?

All picture provided by Prettypegs

Found this lovely kids room over on the blog Mrs Jones. Love this, Especially the cute pillows on the bed. Don’t know if they are handmade for the room or if you can get theme somewhere but aren’t they fun?

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Today I’ve done as little as possible. I’ve eaten a late breakfast/brunch, I’ve looked through some of the interior magazines that I bought when we were in Denmark a couple of weeks ago, finally got them out of their plastic. And now I am just hoping that it will stop raining so that I can go for a long walk. Until then I will catch up on some episodes of the new Scandi show on bbc4s iPlayer – The Bridge. I also just took advantage of my £5 voucher over at Llustre and got myself a lovely set of enamelware from Falcon – the blue pie set.

What are you up to this Sunday? Is it raining where you are?

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How beautiful are the items in the new Precious Collection that British designer Ilse Crawford has created for Danish Georg Jensen? I have already told you about my current craving for brass and gold details. So my heart started beating a bit faster when I discoverd these lovely items.

Really like the video as well. Ballerinas truly personify elegance and delicacy.

found via Riazzoli pictures from SoFiliumm

Two pictures that have been in my inspiration folder for a long time (that is from before Pinterest, when I actually saved pictures on my computer) are these from a Swedish home that was featured in Sköna Hem.

I love the white with grey and light blue details, very classical Scandinavian style. And then add some interest with concrete and metal and texture with knitted throws. Simples :)

1. Desk lamp 2. Cushion cover 3. Concrete candlestick 4. Hand knitted throw 5. Patti basket 6. Bed spread 7. Pendant lamp 8. Zink canisters 9. Metal stool

A few weeks ago Stacey asked me a couple of questions about Scandinavian style and design. Then she got married over the weekend (hurry over and congratulate) and despite having all that to think of, she still manages to blog. My answers are now posted on Stacey’s blog.

Pictures from Sköna Hem

I have a big crush on marble at the moment. So when I found this kitchen on Sköna Hem’s website I had to post it. What do you think? Do you like the antique cabinet? It is always interesting hearing about what others notice in a room.

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