Work space with neon

An eclectic work space with neon pink - my new obsession - is fun and cheerful. The polar bear is cool and, perhaps, useful at fending off unwanted colleagues/kids/spouses/neighbours. I also like the mood board a lot.

Photo: Lonny Magazine

Swedish Gustavian Chairs

In November I've posted about a lovely Gustavian settee before so today whilst browsing Skona Hem I saved my favourite Gustavian chairs in my inspiration folder. I am redoing my chair at the moment so chair design is very much on my mind. Once my chair is ready I will post some before/after photos on european chic. Promise!

All photos: Skona Hem Sweden

An ode to Kartell's Bourgie lamp

Photo: Kartell Italia

The Bourgie lamp is one of Italian manufacturer Kartell's greatest designs in my opinion. It is at the same time classical and traditional and innovative and ironic. The modern baroque masterpiece was designed by Ferruccio Laviani. The translucent plissè shade makes for a very cozy light.

European style credenza

Photo: Rue Magazine

I like this stylish and well styled credenza and elegant sconce. The gold, beige and light blue wallpaper all go very well together.

[Still trying to figure out weather I should move the blog to another platform or get a website.]

Industrial style bookshelf

Photo: jarederickson.com

A bookshelf made out of plumbing! Genius! Great way to fit your big coffee table books in a corner space, too. Design ideas like this one make my heart sing (and my legs moving at high speed towards the hardware store).

This is the 350th post on european chic, by the way!

Typical Swedish tile oven

Photo: Livet Hemma

There is nothing more awesome then living in a nordic country and having a tile oven in your house in my humble opinion. Just add a sleeping cat and hot chocolate and you are pretty much in heaven.

Check out also this oven!

Veranda vignette

Photo: Decor8

I am partial to this sweet little vignette from Germany. Imagine sitting here in the evening with a glass (or two)of wine and reading your favourite book! And I am spotting my favourite Morroccon sandals.

Crowd sourcing

Photo: VTwonen magazine

Fleamarkets are simply delightful. You never know what hidden treasures you may find. Usually, not the item you were looking for but something you didn't even know you needed. And do not even get me started on bargaining - I love the thrill of negotiating! I've noticed that this is culturally determined. In some countries vendors do not want to barter whereas in others it is part of the game. Do you have any funny fleamarket story to share?

A tent of her own

Photo: Stella Nicolaisen (Stylist)

There are moments in life where you need a tent and if you are keen on design you may be inspired by the tent above. I certainly was. It could be your private Room-Of-Her-Own where you write, read and craft. Long live Virginia Woolf for shouting it out!

Bauhaus for dogs

Ever since my beloved dog died in late November there has been an empty spot (dog owners understand the pain of losing your dog) but now I am thinking of adopting a new dog. If I had a garden I would want to have this ultra modern Bauhaus dog house! Talk about light and airy and yet city chic.

Photos: http://www.bestfriendshome.com/

Eiffel tower inspired wardrobe

Photo: Brigitte

For the DIY among you, readers! Pretty nifty idea to create your own Eiffel-tower shaped wardrobe out of recycled apple crates. Just add a few hooks and you are all set. Looks easy enough....

Roccoco wall decor

Photo: Skona Hem Sweden

This wall decor is crazy enough to intrigue me. The rich dark brown walls contrasts nicely with the white and blue china and silver mirror and sconces. I also find the contrast between the formal symmetry and asymmetry very skilfully executed.

For successful living

When I look for outstanding furniture design I turn south to Italy. Luckily, popular Jeans designer Diesel also designes furniture and lamps these days. Just like their jeans and accessories their stuff is urban sophisticated  (think trendy Milano!) and really cool. I hope this is inspiration for D. who is moving into a loft next week. I particular like the sofa above and the camera lense lamps. 

All photos: Diesel

Magazine storage idea

Photo: VT Wonen 

Good morning! I had share this great idea how to show (off) your favourite magazines. I may even try that myself. I always like to change my decor every once in a moon. Let's see, I would display Milk, Elle Deco, Living etc, and Marie Claire Maison. What about you?

Small knitted delights

Some small knitted decoration for your stuff to cosy up in. Although we had a fairly warm New Year's it is getting colder again in Paris and this makes me think of knitting for family, friends  - and your house. 

All photos: Schoener Wohnen

Christmas decoration

Photo: Julia Hoersch

An alternative way of decorating for the season. Marcel would aprove, I am sure.

Have a nice weekend, dear readers!

A Gustavian settee

Photo: Veranda Magazine

The other day I saw a darling Gustavian settee in the fleamarket but I didn't have my camera with me to take a snapshot. So once I was home I started researching settees from Sweden and this one was one of those I really liked.

Star glow

Photo: Living at Home Magazine

I saw similar stars today which are so cosy. I want them in my bedroom. Has anyone seen them in different colours? I imagine that darkers hues make for a peaceful glow. 

I hope everybody had a relaxing Sunday!

European style bar

Photo: Schoener Wohnen

I thought I check in on a Friday night because I am thinking about how nice it would be to have a stylish bar like this one at home so one does not have to leave the cosy sofa to go into a cold winter night in order to find a bar. Yeah, life is tough...

The wallpaper is by Designers Guild by the way.

Ochre lamps

Browsing my favourite design sites I came across this series of gorgeous lamps by Ochre London! The right lights are ever so important in winter when it's getting dark early.

On Friday I was in the mood for pink but today I am more into subdued colours so these product shots really apealed to me.  

All photos: Ditte Isager Photography