Give-away time

It's time for my first give-away on this blog! Due to passing 50 000 readers recently, I hereby give away to one of my readers - a pocket book cover that I have made from vintage fabric. It's one just like this one in my etsy shop:


Protect your pocket books from wear and tear or simply hide the topic of your reading material from nosy fellow commuters. How to participate: leave a comment on this post, and you will be in the draw. I give you one week to do so. Good luck!

Pernilla fabric update OR: I love Etsy

I think I have managed to track down my long-wanted Ikea fabric. On Etsy.com. I am thrilled! Now - what to do with it... More cushions, perhaps?

Wanted: Pernilla Ikea fabric

In 2005 Ikea launched a series of patterned fabric by designer Linda Svensson, called Pernilla. I got some of these, but I SO regret not getting this one:


I'm therefore going to try my luck and ask you readers if any one of you should happen to have some of this fabric and would be willing to part with it (name your price) or if anyone knows where I could get some. I'd be most thankful! (I'm afraid this is a shot in the dark, but I have to try...)

Here are some of my other favorite designs by the same designer:
(Check out all her work here.)

Ikea Jorun cushions (2008) which I happen to have...

Table for Japanese company Askul.

Lagerhaus, Stockholm

I had seen some items from Lagerhaus in Swedish interior magazines before, but never actually been in their shop. Being in one was a mixed experience, as they had lots of fun stuff, but also blatantly copy other designers.




Like these lotus patterned salt and pepper shakers, for instance. Such a Cathrineholm rip-off.



And this coffee set looked nice at first glance, but it's too similar to a German 'Thomas' range, and the fact that they have named it 'Berså' is enough proof that these people have no shame.


Having said that, I couldn't resist this bedlinen... Or the flowery paper cups and plates.

My beautiful laundry

Even towels and pillowcases hung to dry can be inspirational,if you're that way inclined. Better get that machine going again. Not to mention the iron...

Have a nice weekend!

Maxi dresses

My latest obsession is caused by fantastic weather - I want a maxi dress. But can I be asked to trail the shops in this heat...? I fear defeat on this mission, so I've been searching a bit online, and I quite like these:


By Marimekko. Breaking the bank, I'm afraid.


From mail order catalogue LaRedoute. I might just get this one, taking the risk that it will not fit.


H&M. Too synthetic, I'm afraid. Nothing but cotton will work in the heat.


From Asos. Not available in my size...