isak

: : lovely patterns at .isak. I think it's a Swedish designer based in Brita...

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Midsommar

: : Glad midsommar! today is midsummer [midsommar afton] in .Sweden. Iz and I are celebrating all weekend together with our Swedish friends.: : these are my favorite midsummer pics from flickr :...

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teatime

: : inspired by the peonies in my own room and a post a little while ago on d*sponge, I was happy to discover .teatime. and exhibit put on by .rose & radish. : : I can't go a day without fresh flowers in my room now :...

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The king of flowers

: : this year Sweden celebrates Carl Linnaeus, .the king of flowers. , on his 300 year birthday. Carl Linnaeus can, as it's expressed below, "claim may magnificent honours". but what I would like to highlight, and what I personally feel thankful for are Swede's special relationship with nature. I think of it almost as a seed that he planted in us, as a nation, which has continued to grow and is still to this day, so deeply rooted in our culture and in each individual. One aspect of Swedish life that I miss the most, access to nature and people's...

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carl larsson

: : .... and all of this reminiscing of traditional Swedish art got me thinking about my all time favorite, .carl larsson. One of Sweden's most well known artists, who depicted the Swedish home of his time (folkhemmet), and particularly his own home, in such captivating motifs and beautiful bright colo...

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modern kurbits

: : the work by .jantze brogård asshof. incorporates traditional kurbits patterns into modern furniture desig...

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kurbits

: : I have felt particularly inspired by traditional Swedish kurbits patterns from the region of Dalarna, lately. I'm excited about re.discovering this Swedish art form. I think this will spark some new work......

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precious

: : how do you not fall in love with the work of .feineding...

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away

: : in a foreign city this week....sleeping in heavenly be...

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love is in the air

: : nine years and counting......every day more lovely than the one past.... : : tack älskling : :.antigirl's lovely .flight of fancy. recently framed, in the background....

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brazil baby

: : found this photo when I was organizing last weekend. I'd like to re.introduce myself. brazil born to .swedish. parents. developed a serious addiction to guaraná soda and caipirinhas early ...

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the new red.house

: : hello lovely red.house readers.this is more of a personal note. I've noticed that I am wanting and have been wanting to be more personal with all of you. there is so much more I want to share. I want to share more of me, more of my daily thoughts and more of my personal creative work. so, I'm going to give it a try! from today on there will be more of my personal photos....more of my work...more colors...more swedishness.....more red houses.and hopefully more of you all! I hope you will share your thoughts with me as you always do. thank you...

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swedish kitchens

: : .jeu de paume. is a small family run Japanese publisher, who have created some lovely books with wonderful imagery of Swedish homes. My favorite is of kitchens in .stockholm.there's so many great designs of simple commodity products in Sweden. here's a sneak peek into my mom's pantry [from my Christmas trip].update: : looks like they're currently searching for couples without children living in .stockholm., for their coming book. if you're interested, there's more information on lovely .emma's bl...

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