Friday Inspiration Sweets

Here are some nice interiors from my archive, lots of String regal system there (love those) downloaded from various blogs, magazines, tumblrs etc over the time. Im really being lazy in the summer, or is it that there was not anything really interesting that would hit my eyes in last week?

Aynhoe Park: Say Hello to Lots of Taxidermy and Plaster Casts.

I was nibbling on my second Nestle mini ice cream drumsticks last night  and feeling sorry for myself ( I had to bid farewell to the hubby again this week because Uncle Sam decided to whisk him off to fight for his country)  when I came across a feature on this unique estate, located in London; Aynhoe Park. For a couple minutes, I forgot about my worries and was peering closely at every detail of this magnificent architectural head-turner and was trying to grasp the fact that this is an occupied home-someone does live here!  Quite majestic and theatrical in its impression, Aynhoe  Park has stood its ground for over 300 years.  Its current owner,  James Perkins, re-invented the home, bringing it into the twenty-first century, while acknowledging its history.  James surely didn’t skimp on the taxidermy and gothic touches. The house is available for private hire and I am sure it is the quintessential location to create an unforgettable occasion. 

I wouldn't mind a field trip to Aynhoe Park. However, I doubt I’d be able to sleep here though; too much taxidermy perhaps…?  What do you think? Have a wonderful weekend everyone and stay cool; it’s sweltering hot in my neck of the woods! XX

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Wonderful Work by the Pen Pencil Stencil Studio

I love those wooden toys and objects created by Mark Giglio - the man behind the Oakland based Pen Pencil Stencil Studio.

I can see a big inspiration by classical works of Alexander Girard there, but of course also with Mark´s personal touch. His store is now closed unfortunately, but I will check it again in future for possible buy.

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Charming and Elegant Scandinavian Apartment

I was browsing some real estate agencies and found this little cute swedish apartment. It is located in an old buliding dating to 1927 and most of the things like windows, floors & doors are still original -  which adding a nice vintage touch to the whole space. Decorations are very decent, there are no bold colors just the brown, white and grey accents, decent and elegant!

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1950s "decadent" House in Lidingö

House of Isabelle Dahlborg Lidstrom have a very spicy past - in 70s it was owned by gay movie maker and known as a place full of decadent parties, where else than in such eccentric place you could find a swimming pool behind the dining table - in the kitchen!

Now those days are forgotten and pool is mainly used by children. House still have bit of bohemian eccentric look, with an interesting selection of decorations and furniture. And  again, to make me jaelous, huge dining table with lot of cool chairs is present!

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Marianne Tuxen´s Nature Surrounded House in Copenhagen

House dating back to 1922 is located half an hour from Copenhagen, surrouded by forest and idyllic lake, current owners discovered it 15 years ago and renovated it. First of all they removed interior walls  which resulted in  connection of smaller rooms into one bigger space. The interior in result is bright and cozy, full of nice furniture and lots of art on the walls.

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Emma and Nils Freshly Renovated Apartment

Kitchen in this cute house is marvelous, the naked white bricks  giving it so much character, would love to have a wall like this  at home, combined with old white painted floor, stylish furniture and decor, the place  looks really great.

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Black and White.

I love using black and white to spice up the look of a space. Adding punches of black and white into one’s home décor is a sure way to infuse interest and pack a graphic punch. Black and white is even more dramatic against light/neutral backdrops like the spaces featured above. How do you feel about black and white; is it packing a punch in your home? XX

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Beautiful Interior Photos by Anna Kern

Bright interiors captured by Swedish photographer Anna Kern are joy to watch, especially in these rainy summer days we have here.
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Sylvie Rochon's Colorful Mid-Century Modern Home

Sylvie Rochon, owner of a decoration shop in Montreal did a great  job with styling her 1000 square-foot apartment. No doubt she have a great sense for decorating and finding great furniture and decorational  pieces that makes the place shine. Mid-century danish modern furniture,  bright colors, pop art,  this joyful bright apartment is really cute!

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