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

Casa Camper

Welcome to Casa Camper (yes, of the shoe fame) in Barcelona! Just like the shoes the design is cool, functional, laid back and includes lots of their signature red. I've earmarked this hotel for my next trip to Barcelona and I also noted some nifty low cost style ideas to steal. Notably the wall of different mirrors and the shaker peg board from which everything can be hung including a flat screen tv.

Photos: Marie Claire Maison

French Impressions XI

Every once in a blue moon a city girl yearns for the countryside and some culture and where else can you so easily combine the two of them than by visiting the Le château de Monte-Cristo which is close to Paris (30 minutes from Gare St. Lazare), the home of writer Alexandre Dumas. The château is placed in a lovely parc and cosisnts of the main building (first photo) and Dumas' writing retreat which is flanked by a stone dog-in-his-dog-house (below) - which is too cute for words. Personally, I wouldn't mind owning the small château...

photos: european chic

Garden party (European style)

Any excuse for a party, right? Especially in summer when you can set everthing up in the garden or the park. I am partial to the paper pompoms floating above the table (and would keep them for further use indoors). Have you ever had a party in a public park? We've had our fair share of them. One year we went out to Parc de Sceaux with all our goodies in tow (including champagne, of course!) to eat under the cherry blossoms.

Photos: Ikea

Monochrome Milanese home

The owner of this house in Italy is a former classical dancer who is interested in interior design! I have a soft spot for houses where soft powder colours are used without creating a 'Little Twin Star' look. I dig the stripes in the hallway, the purple kid's room and the cosy attic bedroom.

Photos: Marie Claire Italia

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