Fabulous Finds

Having just returned from Copenhagen with lots of inspiring images, I thought I would share some of my fabulous finds with all of you design lovers.
Scandinavian design emerged during the 1950s in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. It is a design movement characterized by simple designs, minimalism and functionality. So many leading designers have emerged from this part of the world. Fritz Hansen, Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen, the list is endless...
All of the images below were taken inside two of the most amazing homestores in Copenhagen, Hay House and Illum Bollighus.
   

Images: interior-ista

Colour Trend Watch - Grey - Yellow

images: Pinterest, interior-ista

Copenhagen - The Happiest Place In The World - Part 1

I am so excited about re-visiting one of worlds most uber-stylish cities. This week I will be travelling to Copenhagen for four days with my family. This city is a unique, eclectic mix of Scandinavian style which I love, Michelin-starred restaurants, the coolest bars, quirky vintage shops, museums and so much more. I have put together a brief guide, some of the best places to visit for all you design lovers.

For the second year running, Denmark has been crowned the worlds happiest nation. Its position at the top of a list dominated by Northern European countries suggests that there's something about the high-latitude attitude that promotes happiness in it's inhabitants.

I will be posting many photos of the trip on my return, so keep a look out...

shop...

If you want to see the best Danish furniture and homeware these stores are a must visit.

Hay House

www.hay.dk

Normann

Illums Bolighus

www.illumsbolighus.com

Gubi

www.gubi.com

Department Stores

Illum

One of the leading and most attractive department stores in Scandinavia when it comes to Fashion, Interiors, Design and Beauty.

www.illum.eu

fashion...

Copenhagen is the home to world leading fashion brands.

By Malene Birger

bymalenebirger.com

Day Birger Et Mikkelsen

www.birgermikkelsen.com

Acne

www.acnestudios.com

sleep...

Hotel 27

www.hotel27.dk

eat...

Sticks 'n' Sushi

www.sticksnsushi.com

culture...

Ordrupgaard Museum

Zaha Hadid's 2005 extension to the Ordryogaard museum

www.ordrupgaard.com

fun...

Ice Bar located next door to Hotel 27

www.icebarcph.com

www.tivoli.dk

Interior Colour Trends - Grey - Nude

At this time of year I always start feeling like re-decorating the house after spending the summer months outdoors and concentrating on our gardens we tend to neglect the inside of our homes. You may start to notice that certain rooms are looking a little tired and are in need of a new coat of paint or maybe a complete make-over.

I have decided to write a few posts on my favourite colour schemes, today is about grey, with nude/blush tones.

Grey works perfectly on its own, a peaceful, timeless, unobtrusive colour which is a firm favourite with the French. Walls are wonderful painted pale shades of grey that can reflect the light and shade of the day. One of my favourite colours to use with grey is nude or very pale blush tones. These colours sit beautifully together and create an elegant, feminine scheme. 

Images: Pinterest,Veranda