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Coffee culture

Coffee with something small, a snack, has for most of us, regardless of age, become a well trendy socializing-form, an almost sacred ritual. There’s a coffee shop in every corner nowadays. Still, it wasn’t until late 1600s that coffee had its breakthrough. It was regarded as something expensive & exclusive, where only the “elite” could afford the luxury. We have a swedish expression that’s used daily … to grab a fika, which is a coffee with something small & sweet to. It’s hard to believe that it’s the Swedes today who, together with the Finns, are the ones who’s drinking most coffee in the world. There’s a strong coffee culture in Australia too, surely one the best places where the coffee tastes wonderful no matter where you are.

Wikipedea: Coffee is a brewed beverage with a distinct aroma and flavor, prepared from the roasted seeds of the Coffeaplant. The seeds are found in coffee “cherries”, which grow on trees cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in equatorial Latin AmericaSoutheast AsiaIndia and Africa. Green (unroasted) coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world. Coffee is slightly acidic (pH 5.0–5.1) and can have a stimulating effect on humans because of its caffeine content. It is one of the most consumed drinks in the world.

tassike.ee

Always in the mood for coffee / tassike.ee

fancy

Beautiful vintage sign / fancy.com Google.com I love this image / Google.com

dustjacketattic.blogspot

Simple but beautiful /dustjacketattic.blogspot

atelierrueverte

Inviting & exciting /atelierrueverte

cafeapostrophe

One of the most popular drinks in the world /cafeapostrophe via tumblr

ablogwithaview

Swedish expression / ablogwithaview

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 Grab a fika / photobucket.comdevidsketchbook.tumblr.com

Simply beautiful / devidsketchbook.tumblr.com

designyoutrust.com

Good to know / designyoutrust.com

foopie

Lovely atmosphere / foopie via fancy

google.comYes, please /photobucket

thediaryofaminimalist

Dedication /thediaryofaminimalist

thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com

Coffee beauty /thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com

stadshem

Early morning & first coffee of the day / stadshem.se

Take care / Marie

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Timeless heroes

I cannot claim that I am a collector of classical design icons. I’m not a collector of anything more than the things who has been with us throughout the years & which, by usage, have gained significant personal value over time. These, including memories & occurrences that are connected with the items, that I cherish. I am trying to reduce on possessions, actually, no matter what they might be worth. You can only own so much or use so much, really. All the moves that we have gone through, has helped to reduce the number of things in the household, thanks & praise. In time, it becomes easier to realize what’s really needed & what’s important. Experiences as well as small moments of happiness – that’s what I collect nowadays. One of those experiences as well as moments of happiness, is the beauty of design classics – our timeless heroes.

arnejacobsen AJ table lamp

Arne Jacobsen AJ table lamp / fancy.com

arnejacobsen Egg chair

Arne Jacobsen Egg chair / google

borgemogensen Spanish chair

Borge Mogensen Spanish chair / Pinterest.com

Charles / Ray Eames army green molded plastic chairs

Charles / Ray Eames, army green molded plastic chairs / tumblr.com

eames hang-it-all hatrack

Eames, hang-it-all hatrack / pinterest.com

fritzhansen swan sofa

Fritz Hansen swan sofa / fancy.com

georgenelson sunburst clock

George Nelson sunburst clock / designclassics.com

hanswegner black wishbone chair

Hans Wegner black wishbone chair / google.com

Louis ghost chairs

Louis ghost chairs / tumblr.com

vernerpanton flowerpot VP4 table lamp

Verner Panton VP4 table lamp / weheartit.com

designcollectors

Coordinated classics / designcollectors

knoll hardou butterfly chair

Knoll butterfly chair / pinterest.com

werner panton UFO lamp

Werner panton UFO lamp / designandfashion.com

theyallhateus

Timeless style / theyallhateus.com

thomaspedersen Stingray rocker

Thomas Pedersen stingray rocker / designcollectors

Take care / Marie

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Headboards

I wouldn’t have a bed without a headboard, odd as it may sound. It doesn’t look complete in the room, as if it’s yet to be finished. I am not talking about big oversized headboards, the more discrete & almost invisible. It’s more about the feeling as well as comfort. To be able to lean back when reading, are online or talking on the phone.

There are lots of different models of course, but still it’s hard to find just the style that fits. It often happens when you’ve already decided what you want or are looking for, without really being able to put into words how it looks like. Patience, it shows up sooner or later.

tumblr.comUpholstered headboard with your own expression / vintagehome.tumblr.com

vintagehome.tumblr.comReuse & enjoy / vintagehome.tumblr.com

adayinthelandofnobody.tumblr.comBuild your own bed with recycling / adayinthelandofnobody.tumblr.com

husohem.seAn old iron bed always works – here in a bright colour / hus&hem.se

ikeafamily.comOr in metal grey with pastel / ikeafamily

google.comGreat design / google.com

justthedesign.comStylish in steel grey with elegant bed skirt / justthedesign.com

vtwonen.nlSuitable for romantic style / vtwonen.nl

laurejoliet.comSimple & uncomplicated / laurejoliet.com

philippestarck Cassina Volage bedOversized & elegant in white / google / philippestarck / Cassina

hogartotal.comNice combination / hogartotal.com

thestonecutter With integrated bedside tables / thestonecutter via Fancy

woodwoolstool.blogspotCharming homemade solution / woodwoolstool.blogspot

marzdesigns Very appealing / marzdesigns.com

molitli.nlPersonal style / molitli.nl

Take care / Marie

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Textiles

Textiles are such a great way to spice up furniture or a room. It’s easy to create a homely feeling as well as atmosphere through choice of colour, patterns, size & quantity – for nice comfort. Not to mention how affordable it is & how easy it is to create changes in seasonally without hassle. Textiles make a home, actually.

lantlig&shabby Just enough to not overtake this beautiful sofa / lantlig&shabby

cyrillus.frMuted pastel shades / cyrillus.fr

lamaisond'annagFlexible with pink red pastel colours / lamaisond’annag

feloffa designBeautiful pattern, colours & materials in pure linen – designed by a good friend / feloffa design. Check out on face book!

lilihalodecoration.blogspot.comPerfect  addition of colour / lilihalodecoration.blogspot

spirainredning.se Cushion styling / pinterest.com

ikealiveCool mix / ikealive.com

homelifeRomantic back yard / homelife.com

spira.seExciting combination / spirainredning.se

spira.seColourful splashes / spirainredning.se

spirainredning.seNice colours & patterns / spirainredning.se

stylizimo.comBlack & white is always right / stylizimo.com

John Deer 2011Grey seat unit with colourful elements / John Deer 2011

Take care / Marie

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Simple separation

There are many clever solutions to room dividers. Whether you build them, custom made, or perhaps created via furniture placement or by removable wall screens. It all depends on the layout of the room & the architectural features. The difficult thing is to decide what you want & need, what material to use & whether it is temporary or long term. I am talking about simple separation of different surfaces depending of need & function.

husohem A small hallway created within the room / hus&hem

myscandinavianhomeExpand with large windows by bringing in light & nature closely / myscandinavianhome

skonahem Flexible & transparent, yet separate / skonahem.se

designtraveller Ideal to use a book case for storage & create a wall for extra function behind / designtraveller.tumblr.com

firsthomeFreestanding wall that is mobile, that creates spatiality, while it being used as a gallery wall / firsthome

blog.jelanieshop.comA small area with sliding doors / blog.jelanieshop.com

apartmenttherapyRustic & simple solution room with textiles / apartmenttherapy.com

cocokelley.comA glass partition so as not to diminish the feeling of space in the room / cocokelley.com

designtime.comNeatly designed cupboard divider / designtime.com

13 automatismBeing able to see but not be disturbed / avotakka.fi

mechantdesignThe wall some distance away, shortens the room / mechantdesign

101woonideen.nlRustic sliding door / 101woonideen.nl

featherhorseFramed surface with glass sections / featherhorse on fb

Photos by Clayton Hauck for Longman & EagleNice solid  feeloing / Photo by Clayton Hauck for Longman & Eagle

Take care / Marie

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