|| MERRY XMAS from my home to yours!

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 Wishing you all a very 

 Merry Christmas! 

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|| SHOP OF THE MONTH | The Hairpin Leg Company

About: Manufacturers of hairpin furniture legs for DIYers and professionals

Style: Contemporary, mid-century modern, Scandic-Chic, industrial

Location: Based in the UK offering international worldwide shipping (free UK shipping!)

Notes: Update an old desk or coffee table by simply changing the legs for a set of contemporary modern hairpin legs; D.I.Y. and create your own unique piece of furniture. Combine a simple table top (new or up-cycled vintage ) with your choice from the wide selection from The Hairpin Leg Company. Here are a few ideas for inspiration: 

Above image: The Hairpin Leg company copper hairpin legs add a contemporary minimal touch to an office desk. Click on the image above to open the item page.

Above image: The Hairpin Leg company white hairpin legs + pale wood table top for a relaxed dressing table. Click on the image above to open the item page. Try the Ikea Hilver table top for a similar look

Above images: The Hairpin Leg company 1.Copper 28inch/71cms desk/dining table legs 2.Ikea's Ekby Alex shelf with drawers paired with The Hairpin Leg Company's copper 28inch legs (see no.1 for details) 3. & 4. replace existing furniture legs with the hairpin legs for an instant update and refresh your style, use the 12inch/30cm 2 rod design for the coffee table shown in picture 4.

Above image: The Hairpin Leg company 8inch/20cm cabinet hairpin legs in raw steel on a mid Century modern cabernet

Above images: 1. & 3. @_mirelei_ gorgeous D.I.Y. dining table using The Hairpin Leg company's 3 rod 28inch/ 71cm desk and dining table legs in Raw Steel combined with a simple wood table top 2.& 4.The Hairpin Leg company's 28inch/ 71cm desk and dining table legs in Raw Steel with co-ordinating floor protectors 5.Chair from Amara Hay 'About a Chair AAC22 in white and lacquered oak

Above image: @bricksandflair Claire's fabulous D.I.Y table using Ikea's Rydeback table top in white combined with The Hairpin Leg company's black 28inch/71cm 3 rod Hairpin legs. For similar chairs try the original iconic design of the Eames DSW in white/maple available from the Conran Shop or find similar inspired styles such as these

Above images: 1. The Hairpin Leg company D.I.Y console or dressing table using 2.Copper 28inch/71cms desk/dining table legs 3.Ikea's Ekby Alex shelf with drawers

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

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|| WARDROBE | CLOSET | one

INSPIRATION: chic designer boutiques; luxury interiors; contemporary penthouse apartments; minimal luxe; luxury living    

KEY ELEMENTS: concealed, spot and ambient lighting; co-ordinated fittings; display shelving; white, black and a hint of blush pink; feminine glamour

Above image: Poliform Ubik wall panel system open shelves with hanging rails |minimal white drawer storage 

Above image: Poliform open shelves with hanging rails |minimal white drawer storage 

Above images: 1.Adalmina's Secret the iconic and stylish walk in wardrobe of Anna Katri  2.MyWhiteObsession freestanding clothes rail minimal chic of interior stylist Veronica Kletenska 3.Tamira Jarrel's fabulous photography: black and white chic Chanel rose 4.Ikea Boomerang shoulder shaper in white and hanger in natural 

Above image: Less is more wardrobe in white and pale wood similar to the Ikea Pax system with sliding door 

Above image: Go Modern Jesse walk in wardrobe in satin white

Above image: Poliform style: Madison clean contemporary lines | wardrobe  

Above images: 1.MyWhiteObsession glamorous chic styling for a dressing room using candles and black and white photographs 2.Dall'Agnese quilted white leather pouf with chrome base 3.Ikea Bumerang hangers in white wood 4.Stylizimo freestanding clothing rack and unique styling of Nina Holst and her walk-in closet 5.MaMaisonBlanche chic black and white styling from the walk-in wardrobe of Sarka

Above image: StyleMBA styling tips for floating shelving from Sara Azani

Above images: 1.@fregnate instagram minimal white walk-in wardrobe using the Ikea Pax system and the black wall mirror is similar to the Mongstad Ikea 2.MyWhiteObsession instagram chic of interior stylist Veronica Kletenska 3. Ikea Stajlig white wire hangers 4.MyWhiteObsession chic feminine styling of interior stylist Veronica Kletenska's home 5. Stylizimo blush pink accents for accessory storage by Sarak at MaMaisonBlanche 

Above image:Tamira Jarrel's fabulous photography: glamorous Dyptique mimosa candle and box similar to the fabulous Net-a-Porter packaging 

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

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|| FRESH START | INTERIOR ACCENTS

SOFT FURNISHING | ORNAMENTS | ARTWORK

After Christmas when all the decorations have been taken down things can look a little dull and a simple way to freshen the home is to change soft furnishings, add ornaments and new artworks. Two or three key pieces can be all it takes to completely change the look of a room. Here are a few of my favourites. 

INSPIRATION: Scandinavian Chic; Mid Century design classics; geometric patterns; clean contemporary and modern  

KEY ELEMENTS: Soft chalky pastels particularly dusty rose, turquoise and soft grey; origami; smokey coloured glass; typeface; copper; black; geometric; marble; wire; felt and blonde wood

Above image: a selection from the Bloomingville Spring Summer 2014 range

Above images: 1.print In Love with Typography1 - A7 by Playtype 2.grey and ash Tripod lamp by Habitat 3.Dot cushion Divina in Rose by Hay 4.grey felt Restore Basket by Muuto 5.Origami ceramic vase by Bloomingville

Above image: the gorgeous living room from the blogg Valkoinen Harmja in soft shades of white, grey black and dusty rose pink. Fabulous 'Tray' tables from Hay in the foreground (available in the UK from Nest interiors 

Above image: the gorgeous living room of Ale from Ale Besso Blog: grey knitted pouf (similar in Pigeon Pink from Habitat); Karlsson Flip Clock;  grey Dot cushion Divina from Hay 

Above images: 1.Knot print by Kristina Krogh 2.grey Dot cushion Divina from Hay 3.Heima 4 armed candlestick from Normann Copenhagen 4.Tablo coffee table large grey and ash from Normann Copenhagen 5.Claritas Art Piece in sand by Iittala

Above image: the impeccable styling and stunning home of Nina Holst - Stylizimo blog: Verner Panton Panthella floor lamp; Kubus 8 candle holder by Lassens in black; grey felt Restore Basket by Muuto

Above images: 1.walls painted in ombre shades of grey (from top to bottom): Perennial Grey 245, Dolphin 246, Knightsbridge 215 from the Little Greene Paint company: Eames House Bird ornament on shelves from Vitra 2.Small Talk print by One Must Dash 3.Naoko footstool in charcoal by Habitat 4.concrete and glass Leimu table lamp in copper by Magnus Pettersen from Iittala 5.Meno grey felt Home Bag from Iittala

Above images: fabulous entrance hall display shelving and storage from the lovely home of Elisabeth Heier: similar black shelf Ekby Jarpen/Valter in black from Ikea; white shoe cabinet (just seen in second picture)  Stall in white from Ikea; Yes, yes, yes print from Therese Sennerholt

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For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

|| CHRISTMAS | NORDIC - PURE

MOODBOARDS - SET ONE

INSPIRATION: natural fir, spruce branches, geometric, origami, white, black, grey, blush pink, fur, paper, knit, modern nature, deer hides, stars, animals, stripes, honeycomb, snowflakes,

KEY ELEMENTS: Kubus 4 candle holder, honeycomb tissue balls, oversized stars, a real Christmas tree with minimal or no ornaments, strings of lights draped over furniture, spruce springs and branches in textured 'origami' vases or smoked glass, touches of black and a hint of blush pink

Above image: natural spruce Christmas tree with simple black geometric ornaments and candles, a white honeycomb paper ball is placed beside the simple black metal star tree holder - the gorgeous home, photography and styling of Annaleena Leino-Karlsson - her blog Annaleenas hem 

Above images: 1.grey honeycomb paper ball decorations from Pipii 2.black snowflake gift wrapping idea from the blog Tonje Boganes 3.reindeer antler candle holder from Nordic Bliss 4.detail from the first photo photography and styling of Annaleena Leino-Karlsson - her blog Annaleenas hem  5.pine cone decorative tie set and gift tags from The White Company

Above image: gorgeous modern Christmas styling at the home of Daniella Witte - black festive accents, prints and photographs on her Besta storage unit from Ikea  

Above images: 1.the iconic Kubus 4 candleholder and Kubus Bowl by Lassen to buy from Story North 2.spruce spring in textured white vases (by Bloomingville) and honeycomb ball and photography from Wendy van Woudenberg (her fabulous home)of Dutch design blog Beeldsteil shown here on blog Bloesem Living 3.set of 3 'almost black' honeycomb decorations from Rockett St George 4.striking black Xmas tree advent calendar at the home of Norwegian blogger Forever Love I adore the black Eames chairs against the white interior and copper Kubus candleholder with black candles    

Above image: modern Christmas - minimal decoration with undecorated real fir tree and iconic Kubus 4 candleholder from design blog Studio Karin

Above image: black and white Christmas gift wrap inspiration and styling photography from blog Weekday Carnival

Above images:1.black paper star from House Doctor available to buy from Bodie & Fou 2.essential Nordic elements styled by Cathrine from the Norwegian blog Trettien (31) - Icelandic sheepskin rug (available in the UK from The French Bedroom Company, log coffee table (French Connection home have a cube version) , iconic design classic wooden bird by Architect Made 3.Nordic tree print "Gran" blck cushion by Fine Little Day from This Modern Life 4.black with a hint of pink Christmas ornaments and home styling from House Doctor 

Above image: the gorgeous home and festive holiday styling of blog Forever Love

Above images:"Glasbox" lanterns by House Doctor from Black Balloon 2.white paper star from House Doctor available to buy from Bodie & Fou 3.honeycomb balls in grey and white with black and white Mountain print and spruce sprig - photography from Wendy van Woudenberg (her fabulous home)of Dutch design blog Beeldsteil shown here on blog Bloesem Living 4.geometric paper tree decorations by Ferm Living     

Above image:modern Christmas styling using twigs and branches  from Norwegian magazine Bo Bedre photography Christian Brun

Above image: fabulous inspiration for Christmas from blogger KROnPRINSESSNE huge paper star ornament textured white vase and spruce sprig in soft candlelight 

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||CHRISTMAS | GLAMOROUS WHITE

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For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes