Shop of the Week- Scandinavian Design
We all need something bright and cheerful in our everyday lives don’t we? ISAK is a colourful Scandinavian brand of design gifts and co-ordinated home accessories sure to brighten-up any home!
hand printed cot quilt cover and pillowcase
Designer and founder of the brand, Sandra Isaksson’s style is unmistakeably Scandinavian with splashes of colour influenced by her heritage and travels. The patterns are ideal for children and grown-ups alike!
Penguin turquoise wallpaper
Some of the prints remind me a little of Orla Kiely…
100% Norwegian wool penguin blanket
dragonfly dress (how cute is this photo?!)
posted by Emily
Filed under Children, Home Accessories, Interior Design | Tags: Children, children's bedroom, children's decor, colour, colourful, fun, home decor, illustration, ISAK, repeat pattern, Scandinavian, Scandinavian design, wallpaper | Comment (0)A House in The Hamptons
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t dream of partying with Paris Hilton in the Hamptons. Sounds like the perfect summer holiday to me! Whilst I know you won’t all be sharing my view, I’ve no doubt you wouldn’t say no to staying in one of the most luxurious areas in the world. (sigh…!)
There’s no getting away from the fact that c/o The Maidstone is a stunning building. This East Hampton hotel, restaurant and lounge oozes Scandinavian chic, right down to the Swedish breakfast!
Lovely golden and turquoise hues add a touch of luxury…
Safari theme to the extreme, maybe?!
This is such a dreamy, relaxing bedroom, with the soft greys and cream. Love the cushions but those throws are just screaming ‘grandma’s shawl’! The headboard provides the main focus point.
Love the wallpaper but maybe in a different setting? It’s interesting how the frame suggests the wallpaper is a piece of art in its own right.
This is a little too colourful for my liking… what do you think? I’m wondering if the wallpaper wasn’t a step too far; all those colours in one space make me fell dizzy! Scandinavian design is undoubtedly colourful!
posted by Emily
Filed under Architecture, Interior Design, Travel | Tags: America, bright, c/o The Maidstone, colour, decor, East Hampton, pattern, Scandinavia, Scandinavian design, The Hamptons, USA | Comment (0)Summer Loving
Summer is the time to dare to go bright- both inside and outside the home. Drape colourful throws over furniture, dig out those summer cushions and have beautiful displays of flowers dotted around your home. It’s sure to put you in the mood for summer, even if the British weather doesn’t!
I’m sure I could lay here for hours, listening to the gentle ripples of the water…
We’ve just placed fresh flowers in all of our rooms and it really makes a difference to the mood! I love the bright colours… perfect for cheering you up on a rainy day. Why not think of new ways to display your bunch, such as in a watering can (above), colourful tin bucket (below) or milk jug?
Beautiful, bright summer fabrics look fantastic draped over white furniture
images via decorativecountryliving.com and Country Living magazine
Filed under Garden, Home Accessories, Interior Design | Tags: accents, bright, colour, colourful, Country Living, country style, flowers, fresh, outdoor decor, summer | Comment (0)Colourful Living
Don’t be afraid to use colour in the home. It can seem quite daunting, especially the use of bold pattern or bright shades. Try using a colour wheel to get to know which colours compliment which and get experimenting!
Blues and yellows scream summer!
Subtle colours can be just as striking
The general rule of pattern is mix and match as much as you like, but use no more than differing tones of three different colours.
Neutrals, golds and antique pieces work well with deep purples
Images via channel4.com
posted by Emily
Filed under Interior Design | Tags: colour, colourful, D.I.Y, decor ideas, using colour in the home | Comments (2)
