Friday, July 25, 2008

Birthdays!

I've been in Birthday mode this month - did a birthday gift project, made a birthday mini-album (will post that next month) for MCS and yesterday made a birthday cake (paper, of course). I made this for my daughter's birthday, can't believe she'll be 8 tomorrow!!!!! I used three wooden round boxes and covered them with papers printed from this fun, girly kit by Manda at SSD. I added buttons,

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Fun Stuff :)

I got the two cutest books last week and I've been having some fun with them. I got:SoftiesandAranzi Cute Stuff Here's what I've made so far: This cute tree:A keychainand I've also made some pincushions - the strawberry pincushion wasn't in the books, but one I made for fun - just playing around. The flower pincushion was made with a simple pattern in the book for the "x" shape and I cut a flower

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Ett perfekt utflyktsmål

Tröttnat på lata dagar. Vad blir bättre än en härligt stor butik med massor av designprylar för oss inredningstokiga. Missa inte Urban Living om du har vägarna förbi Simrishamn. Deras webshop är också värd ett besök.Urban Living is a great shop if you like the best of interior design. Take a look at their webshop.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Elements of a Christopher Peacock Style Kitchen

A sincere "Thank You!" to the Washington Post for including this post in your Blog Watch, July 24th, 2008!In my quest to revamp my kitchen and pantry, I have studied countless Christopher Peacock Kitchens for inspiration. Because Christopher Peacock limits images which can be copied I was able to locate some of his work via Real Estate listings in Hampton, NY and Greenwich, CT. All the pictures

Inne- och utekänsla

Shootfactory är verkligen en inspirationskälla när det gäller häftiga hus. Det här med stora öppna ytor och gigantiska glaspartier är en av mina favoriter. Det har ett golv som går i linje och gör att man inte märker övergången från inne och ute. Att man dessutom kan se igenom huset på flera ställen är ett extra plus.I just love this house from Shootfactory. Big windows, open space and with a

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Trollsta

Kul att se att IKEA tar ut svängarna - förvaringsserien 'Trollsta' i svart och gult. Finns även som skåp och nattduksbord. Design Hanna Brogård.IKEA - always fast to catch up new design. This is a new series called 'Trollsta' , in yellow or black. Design Hanna Brogård.

Sirliga blad som dekoration

Fler söta bilder från Gemma Comas. Här är det ormbunksblad som är gemensam nämnare - enkelt men vackert. More beautiful images from Gemma Comas.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

A real B&W wedding picture

My grandparents got married in 1928, and they would be celebrating their 80th anniversary this year... I'm so glad I got to spend so much time with them and live close to them for so many years. When I left for the US to be an exchange student my grandpa said he would probably not see me again... so when I came back a year later, there he was, and he lived to the age of 86! Life is so short...

Uteliv hemma hos mig

Jag har fått en del uppmaningar om att sätta in fler bilder på hur jag själv bor. Så här kommer lite bilder från min terass och växthus, utelivet som det ser ut just nu. Med siktet ställt på slappa dagar.This is how outdoor life looks at my house in the middle of the Swedish summer.

Monday, July 14, 2008

A church vitral

This image is filled with memories of my childhood... the church we attended had beautiful vitrals that were even distracting to a child. Going back to my hometown now with my camera gives me the chance to focus on the beautiful surroundings and places that are so dear to me.This is part of Project black that Anna Carson is hosting. There are many other blogs participating and you can join in

Ljuvliga Nydahl

Lite härlig inspiration från Nydahl i Skanör. En butik som jag tycker är lika inspirerande att besöka varje gång. Vackert, estetiskt och stilrent - ljuvligt helt enkelt.Images from Nydahl in Skanör. A small shop with a lot of great inspiration for your home and garden.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

A few projects to share :)

Got a few things done the past couple of days. Everything here is for Sweet Shoppe Designs (LOVE THEM!!!). I wanted to make a birthday box with this adorable birthday kit called It's My Party by Christy Lyle. I made a tag to go with it but it wouldn't fit with that honkin' big bow so I left it off :)This next one was a bit of an experiment - I saw this kit by Dani Mogstad. Its a pre-made album

Färgstarkt

Jag är normalt sett ganska grå när det gäller inredning. Inte så att jag är tråkig, åtminstone tycker jag inte det själv, utan jag gillar grått. Men ibland kan lite längtan efter färg dyka upp. Eftersom jag vet att jag kommer att tröttna efter ett tag så är det bästa att satsa på färgglada detaljer som går att ta bort sen. Bilderna från Boligmagasinet visar hur man kan ändra utan att göra om allt

Friday, July 11, 2008

A black sombrero

A black and white sombrero made in felter and embroidered with beads caught everyone's attention during the International festival we attended a few days ago.This is my contribution to Anna's Project Black.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Shiny black

Shiny black... two wheels... I tried to learn how to ride a bike many times, but I don't think I ever got the right bike for a beginner. Well, it was a dirt bike, no electric start, you have to kick start it... and so on. I still hope I will learn how to ride a bike, a regular bike... even though I love dirt bikes!I shot this bike last week on our way to a friend's campsite and this is my entry

Amka

Är du på jakt efter något kul på väggarna och tröttnat på den klassiska enfärgade fondväggen, kanske en vägg med något häftigt grafiskt mönster skulle kunna vara något. Amka är en fransk webshopen som säljer ett antal färdigdesignade grafiskt mönstrade tapeter till ett hyfsat pris. De har även en massa annat kul som annorlunda stickers, skateboards och lite udda leksaker. Tack för tipset

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Vit elegans

Vackert vitt och elegant med stor känsla för det glamorösa. Bilder från den amerikanske fotografen Gemma Comas. Klicka dig in och se hennes bilder och kolla även in hennes blogg där hon visar sina senaste alster. Take a look at these beautiful elegant white images by photographer Gemma Comas. Her website are full of wonderful photos and a lot of great inspiration. She also have a blog were you

My Creative Scrapbook

The July Kits are up at My Creative Scrapbook! I've got a few photos of the album that I did for the July Album Kit. I wanted to make a little album about some of the things our freedom allows us that I am grateful for (in the spirit of Fourth of July). That's about it for now - Have a GREAT week!

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

18 KARAT

Lite inspirationsbilder från den nordamerikanska butikskedjan 18 KARAT. Inspiration images from 18 KARAT.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Ljuvliga nostalgi

Blått, blommigt, ljuvligt, romantiskt med en hel del nostalgi. Bilder från Sköna Hem, fotograf Martin Cederblad.Blue, romantic and nostalgic with a lot of flowers. From Sköna Hem, photographer Martin Cederblad.

I'm Finished!

I've been reorganizing and decluttering my craftroom (well, a little - didn't get rid of as much as I intended). I'm pretty much finished except for reorganizing a few cabinets and painting a big cabinet which I'll be doing next week. I've got a few photos below but have a bunch more here if you want to take a peek: My Craftroom (click for larger images)I'm just so happy to feel a little more

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Stack

Färgglada ådskulpturen 'Stack' designad av Shay Alkalay är en kul och smart idé för förvaring. En blandning mellan en byrå och staplade brevkorgar. Är man lite slarvig och glömmer stänga lådorna så blir den bara snyggare. Från Established & Sons.This fun idea for a colourful drawer is called 'Stack' by designer Shay Alkalay. At Established & Sons.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Fourth of July!

Made a little Fourth of July Candy Bouquet. I found the star box at AC Moore and covered "fun size" candy bars to make the bouquet. I used this adorable kit by Heather Roselli & Darcy Baldwin called Freedom Rocks from Sweet Shoppe Designs. Here are a few more pics of the box:Well I started the daunting task of re-organizing my craft room. I do it about once a year. I've had my eye on this storage

Raka linjer och Random Light

Random Light skymtar på varje bild från detta strikta och koordinerade hem. Lägg märke till den perforerade panelen för hyllor i köket.Black, white and wood in perfect modern lines that are strict and coordinated. The Random Light lamp looks like a perfect match.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Étoile Home

Ingenting går upp mot att förnya med lite fina textilier. Webshopen Étoile Home har kuddar, bäddlinne, dukar, tyger och mycket mer. Härliga fräscha färger och mönster.Check out Étoile Home for cushions, fabrics, bed linen, table linen. Lovely patterns and colours.