magazine heaven

i have a problem... i'm addicted to magazines. just the other day i purchased three– frankie, DQ and wedding style guide (ok so i'm already a mrs, but the lovely design is hard to resist!). AND that is why this would truly be my kind of heaven.


Magazine Library at maison AOYAMA Tokyo on 09.11~10.31.2010 from Magazine Library on Vimeo.

via magculture.

what type are you?

According to this fun test by Pentagram it appears my personality is matched to the typeface Archer Hairline, and i have to say it's just my kind of font. Here's the description of the typeface...

Archer Hairline is a modern typeface with a straight-forward appearance but one that has outbreaks of elegance and tiny dots of emotions only apparent on close examination. If you are someone who is outwardly composed but will occasionally run into the bathroom for a quick laugh or quiet cry before emerging to the world outwardly composed again, then Archer Hairline is your type.

Fluffy McCloud

via swissmiss.

A is A-Frame... and Amazing

Amazing modern forest cabin by William O'Brien Jr.

via buzzbeast.

la cerise sur le gateau

i adore the quirky styling from la cerise sur le gateau! and what is it about moustaches that i love so much?

via set design thinking.

rocking rabbit

words cannot express how much i love this "playful rendition of the traditional rocking horse"!

danish inspiration

yet another cool danish home. love how they manage to keep it bright and minimalist yet never boring or clinical.

via designismine & purple area.

the story of bottled water

via packinguqam.

today i'm loving... #1

today i'm loving ...
1) the beautifully crafted tables and stools by superfolk (OMG! OMG!)
2) miki**'s dreamy photostream
3) the pretty, loose & layered clothing style of mori girls
4) this cute skirt pattern
5) this neat catch-all shelf idea


images from superfolk.

pure white love

AMAZING townhouse. Love the detached office/studio space and central courtyard. And all that white, and light! More here.

images from elding oscardson.

happy times flies

hello 2010! I've been taking a break from blogs as I've been on vacation (and what a lovely vacation it was) and busy with work in general, but I'm slowly getting back into it! I have been on a hunt for the perfect vase for home, and not until now have I found exactly what I am after. This is the "Cage" vase by Italian designer Stefano Gaggero, and is absolutely gorgeous. Now.. I wonder where I can get my hands on one? 

via emmas.

pretty porcelain

Aren't these the sweetest crockery you have ever seen, i mean seriously? Re-used porcelain with ceramic decals by studio violet. I'm in loveliness heaven.

lovely linotte

If you asked me to name my top 3 all time favourite illustrators, Anke Weckmann would definitely be one of them. Her style is sweetly quirky, whimsical and truly unique. I have loved her drawings for as long as I can remember and when I got married last year, I knew I just had to ask her if she could do a custom illustration for my wedding invitation... i was ecstatic she said yes! And as I had imagined, it was very special and just perfect. Anyway, I was so excited to see her illustration on the cover of the 2010 Frankie calendar. Frankie being the only ever magazine that I have collected since issue one. Can there be a more perfect combination?! Nope, I didn't think so! And if you're a cat lover, there's her other cute blog we say meow. 

i heart plywood

These lovelies by bookhou only deepen my love for all things plywood... simple. lovely. organic. perfect.

rifle paper co.

I heart these whimsical illustrated calling cards by uber talented Anna Bond over at Rifle Paper Co, not to mention her other sweet greeting cards, wrapping paper, prints... the whole lot!

happy friday

smile balloons by Hitoshi... 

omg adorable.

Papier mache is one of the sweetest, most delightful online children's magazine EVER. It makes me happy! You don't need to have a kid to enjoy this publication, but it sure makes me want to have one right now, peehee!

via finelittleday.

make good crafts + life

I have always been inspired by japanese craft books for their unique projects, cute hand-drawn simple to follow instructions and beautiful photographs. Now Make Good Books offer a series of the charming craft books in english! I am totally smitten by the baby booties and bluebird mobile in Felting for Baby. Head on over to their website for other sweet titles and free downloadable projects.

perfect sunny space

I first read about this french urban pad in realliving (oct'09) and just fell in love with the space... lots of white, high ceilings, concrete floors and the most perfect courtyard terrace. The bedroom, living and kitchen all look out into this sunny space! Lovely photography by Jean-Marc Wullschleger from living agency. See more of this lovely home here.

my little igloo

... how great is this little dome shaped desk? Ohhh and the white and blonde timber combo!!! Reminds me of those quiet study cubicles in the library, only hundred times more aesthetically pleasing. I would be inspired to get a lot of studying or creative thinking done in this. via roombysofie

UPDATE 25/11 - just found out this desk is a prototype by danish designer gamfratesi! they call it the 'rewrite'.