If I knew how..

I am experiencing some sort of side effect of Autumn
at the moment and can't get enough of decor that
includes some sort of knitted or crochet goods..

Sweet 'Sweet Paul' is a real handy-craft fan, and always
has a lot of fun knitted (and otherwise) decor on his blog.
How fun aren't some of these for Winter..?!

A knitted chair cover.. so cute!

Adorable too.

And if only I knew how, I would love to make one of
these blankets for Isabella. I know I can easily have one
made, but in my slightly conservative Swedish mind they
are only special when made by someone in the family..

Happy week my dears!

xCharlotta

Stairway to heaven..

Sculptural architecture at its best.

via

Light Locations

xCharlotta

Sleek..

via

xCharlotta

Forest saga..

What an amazing location!

Being Swedish I have a great and deep love

for the forest and I can imagine that living here

would be just heaven... Imagine the silence!..

And doesn't that pool look like a forest lake..

I am smitten..

Lundberg Design via Blogspace

xCharlotta

Fresh and green..

A nice remodel of an old farm house
in Portland, brought to my attention
by 'Elements of Style' who did a nice
post about Portland, Oregon based
interior designer Jessica Helgerson.

All furniture in the house were vintage finds and have been
re-vamped to suit this light white and soothing home.
Me like (am craving white right now..).

xCharlotta

Printing blocks..

Thought this was a cute idea for a wall that

needs a little something..

source

xCharlotta

Odd Molly Spring/Summer

Swedish 'Odd Molly' is one of my favourite

brands and I am always excited about stocking

up whilst visiting home. This time I sadly missed

the arrival of their Spring/Summer collection...

These are the pieces I wish I had been able to lay

my Swedish paws on before I left..  Well I did pick
up a couple of pieces from the Winter collection, but
a few of these would have been great too.. *sigh*

The green dress ...my fave pick..

Must remember to time my flights with the release

of the next collection.. (joking of course..)..

Odd Molly also just launched their very own blog.

HERE

xCharlotta

P.s. Some of my other favourite Scandinavian labels:

'Hunkydory' (Swe)

'by Malene Birger' (Dk)

'Bruuns Bazaar' (Dk)

'Bjorg' (Nor), 'Nygardsanna' (Swe)

'Bitte Kai Rand' (Dk)

'Line of Oslo' (Nor)

You might like them too. x

Marvellous Mochatini

I am sure you are all more than familiar with a beautiful blog 'Mochatini', and the even more beautiful author behind it, Manvi Drona-Hidalgo.

  photo by Manvi Drona-Hidalgo

 

 photo by Manvi Drona-Hidalgo

This multi-talented (!!) young lady who resides in DC is not only a fabulous blogger, but a fantastic stylist, talented photographer, wonderful spotter of inspiration, and if that wasn't enough Manvi is also a web and blog designer (!). I must also add that she and her husband are an incredible and resourceful DIY-team..! On Mochatini, you'll be able to see several great examples of the impressive and inspiring transformation of their recently purchased home.

All of this and more is generously and stylishly presented on Mochatini, however may I add here that Manvi actually runs a total of FOUR blogs - HERE, HERE, HERE AND HERE!! Wow!

 

photos by Manvi Drona-Hidalgo

photo by Manvi Drona-Hidalgo

 

photo by Manvi Drona-Hidalgo

 Now you are getting a taste for just how amazing a person and talent Manvi is, and you will understand that I was more than honoured when she asked me to do a guest post for her today.  Click HERE to read my guest post about 'Tropical bliss' ..

 

In my post was this gorgeous red swimsuit by Dutch company 'Mama Maira'..

Though this red one was one of my favourites, all their designs (by Ruth Kenter ) are amazing. You can buy them online.. just click HERE..

 

 

 

 

via Mama Maria

Thanks again Manvi. It is always such a pleasure being part of your lovely blog!

x Charlotta

P.s. You must also visit Manvi's shop over at Etsy - HERE.

Lucky Norwegians..

Mixed goodies by the fab
styling duo Kråkvik & D'Orazio.

(Based and active in Oslo..)

 

 

 

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xCharlotta