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India Mahdavi’s Pastel Power
I had no idea that I’d been in love with India Mahdavi’s work since 2014. As soon as Gallery at Sketch London reopened after renovation that year, I knew this was a place I wanted to visit: full of rose pink velvet and chairs that looked like they were made ..
Birdmania vol 2: Swans
You may have noticed that I have a thing for somewhat eccentric design, especially when it comes to details – I’m not sure I could actually live for long periods in Iris Apfel’s apartment, but I would ceratainly want to steal a few armchairs and vases. My pa..
Interior Silliness or Flamingoes in the House
When reading magazines or staying in expensive hotels, I always admire those minimal, refined spaces in tones of ivory, pale beige and dove gray; rooms sparsely but tastefully furnished, with a well-chosen statement piece here and there, a vase with white tu..
A Table for the Mad Men
I haven’t written about interiors for a while, because after the triumphant acquisition of the Munkegaard chairs and the magnificent lamps by Jaanus Orgusaar, there hasn’t been too many developments in that department. There’s still one room in the house tha..
A Pretty Teacup
Most people I know have a personal, somehow meaningful coffee mug: in a favourite colour, possibly, or with a witty slogan. I am very much in favour of this honourable practice and have a couple of Penguin mugs myself. I also plan to get this Reading is My S..
Kilner 8 Litre Drinks Dispenser
There are certain elements that a functioning household is generally supposed to have: an ironing board, let’s say, or plates that fit into the dishwasher, or some actual furniture in the guest bedroom. We don’t have any of those, but we do own that essentia..
A Yellow Armchair
Looking at my blog, one could conclude that I’ve got an unhealthy obsession with chairs. I assure you that this is not the case. Leather divans? Venetian mirrors? Decanters? Yes. Chairs, not so much.
I have, however, one specific chair-obsession (perfect..
The Munkegaard Chair
If you have by any chance read my ‘about’ section, you may have noticed I mention my quest for the perfect dinner table chair. Well, I should probably update that text now, as the hunt is over. I’ve got the chairs.
I first saw this Arne Jacobsen creation ..
Zome by Jaanus Orgusaar
I’m not quite sure what the etiquette is when it comes to expressing feelings for one’s furniture, but I’m relatively certain it’s considered somewhat déclassé to be too vocal and sentimental about a divan or a lacquer cabinet one happens to own and like.
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Blush and Bronze
I was defending the trends the other day and while I was trying to make it sound all analytical and stuff, I was of course just defending myself. I seem to be so influenced by visual cues that I can pick up a trend or two on my way from the bathroom to the k..