Scandinavian style for a new home

I was asked to put together some inspiration boards for a new home.  The owners already have a gray sofa and some black and white furniture pieces, and are drawn to a monochromatic look.  Scandinavian style seemed a good place to start looking for inspiration and some reasonably priced additions to create the home of their dreams.

From top left: the home of Christian Duivenvoorden, my Scandinavian home, Clinton Freedman cushions, library lamp with clamp, Moroccan floor rug from Freedom Furniture

From top left: Elisabeth Heier, Hay tray table, 3 arm mid century lamp, trays from Zohi interiors, vases from Country Road   

Wall dot art from Pony Rider, removable and reusable wall art.

Moroccan floor rug $549 for 2x3m, Hay tray table from $299, vases with simple greenery $20 each

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First home starter kit: kitchen gifts

My baby sister is moving into her first home.  Wish I could be there.

A selection of good things all first kitchens should have - specially for Sim.

1 - bunch of Iceland poppies by Hello Naomi, 2 - Jamie's 30 minute meals, 3 - rainbow kitchen spoons by Wind and Willow Home, rainbow mixing bowls by Joseph and Joseph from Peters of Kensington, 
5 - Le Creuset pot in volcanic, 6 - tea towel by todryfor

For my 18th birthday my granny gave me the start of a classic white dinnerware set.  She added to the set at every Christmas or birthday with the proviso that when I moved out, it was to be used every day.  She didn't believe in keeping things for special occasions and lived her life with all her best things in use every day.  Its a philosophy I love and try to emulate, even when life includes an active toddler.  She also gave me a Le Creuset casserole pot just like the one pictured, it still looks brand new and we use it often.  I can't imagine I will ever need to by another.

     

Tea towel by todryfor

If I were closer I would give my sister:

- a bunch of Iceland poppies (one of our granny's favourite flowers - and mine), 

- Jamie's best book yet, especially good for when you are feeling lazy,

- rainbow utensils to put a smile on your face

- the essential and timeless casserole pot, &

- silly tea towels to make cleaning up more fun..........and a big sister hug ofcourse.

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