Did you know that growing your own vegetables can be a very satisfying activity? For the last many years I had been thinking of creating a vegetable corner in my backyard. I have grown some small stuff like tomatoes, chillies, lettuce, lemons and paprika and when you take care of them, see them grow and […]
Tag: Scandinavian design
Mastering The Art Of How To Live Well In A Small Space From This Very Small Swedish Apartment
Finally Friday and I want to wrap up this week with a tour of a Swedish apartment (always my favorite) that shows how to make best use of our small space. As much as I love living in a small space, because, well it’s challenging and more creative, I am also running out of ideas […]
A Beautiful, Light & Bright Oasis In The Middle Of The City
Light and bright is always my favorite way of home design. I do like color in some form, thrown here and there but I prefer them subtly like in a painting or through accessories, wood or fabric. That’s a classic style and that always look elegant, even if I there’s not much else going on. […]
A House With A Beautiful Terrace And Garden In Gothenburg
It’s almost end of May, but there is no sign of summer yet here in Netherlands. It’s pouring mostly and I can see flicker of sunshine once in a while. In all these times, I realize how I love the warmth of sunshine. I wonder though how do the people in Scandinavia manage especially during […]
An Idyllic Summer Home To Offer Calm And Tranquility
Hoi! I am enjoying the amazing sunshine streaming through the glass doors in my living room and listening to the birds chirping, making plans for summer. While travel is still so undecided, I am making plans for our own backyard and wondering how I can make it more summer friendly. Not sure if summer friendly […]
A Beautiful Hilltop Retreat Shows How To Embrace Nature
Hello Everyone. It’s a glorious Monday morning and it’s my hubby’s birthday. There cannot be a better Monday. The sun shine makes me feel opulent if that’s the right word, but opulent not in terms of wealth, opulent in terms of happiness and bliss. I am writing this post looking at my backyard which is […]
A Swedish Apartment Shows How To Create An Interesting Contrast Of Pattern And Neutral Design
When it comes to Scandinavian home design, we usually think of monochrome color, neutral design, minimalism and mostly earthy tones. But I am seeing this intersting combination of pattern and neutral design more and more. The pattern is usually created through wallpaper, murals or textile and it can create a very intersting aesthetic. This Swedish […]
5 Places That Look Beautiful With An Indoor Plant
If your place is looking a little dull, or if you are missing that oomph factor, try adding a plant or two and see the difference. I know from my own experience. Sometimes, we are on the lookout for bigger, elegant, or expensive stuff and are still not happy with the change. But adding just […]
A House Amidst Nature – In Gothenburg Archipelago, Sweden
On a cold sunny day like today, I dream a little dream about living on an island. Well, not really in the wilderness and off-grid (I was reading about travelling to wilderness and I have some thoughts – will write a post on that soon), neither a very popular island filled with tourists. Perhaps somewhere […]
Minimal Fall Decoration In A Swedish Studio
When Space is tight, decorating for season or occasion seems luxury and unnecessary – right? Wrong. I am always amazed with the Swedish design sense. This small studio shows exactly how you can still decorate for a season without making the place feel overwhelming or cluttered. I can spot only one throw and cushion on […]