SUMMREHOUSE - MIKAEL BERGQUIST

Summerhouses also often feel quite cosy for me - like I would be happy to spend a whole winter there, sitting in front of the fire reading, or sipping hot chocolate staring out into the wide open spaces... pure bliss and lushness!  This spacious summerhouse in northern Bohuslan and was designed by Swedish Architect,  Mikael Bergquist to be virtually maintenance free on the exterior. The open plan living and kitchen areas opens up via large sliding glass partitions to easily form part of the outside terrace.


First spotted via:  Nordic Design Blog
Images via:  Mikael Bergquist Architect
Photos:  Mikael Olsson

NEW NORM AT HOST

 

 

I should really be keeping busy with all my admin so I can file my tax return before the deadline this coming Thursday...

But it's far more enjoyable reading some new inspiring blogs and finding some new inspiring images to blog about.  At the same time it's like a big dark cloud hanging over my subconscious mind, and I guess the sooner I get it done the better...  So one last post - and the only way I know I will really do it, is to promise myself I won't do another blog post until my return is filed.  There... I've said it, now I need to stick to my word and just do it.  I will feel so much lighter, and I can start planning *out and aboutings* again as well as my next big holiday home to South Africa.

Today I found a wonderful new blog called Wisuella - its this image I saw on Pinterest that led me to her blog, and I'm so happy now that I clicked that link.  On her blog I saw these images of New Norm Dinnerware ... so I went to their website, and I quote...

"When midsummer’s blue skies transform to the grey depths of autumn … When the dense forest tranquility opens harmoniously on to the fresh and rolling sea … When the changing light, landscape and seasons are both an essential part of life and a source of eternal joy … Then you are in Scandinavia."

Designed by my favorite Scandinavian Architect Duo - Norm and produced by Menu - New Norm has found a happy home at the a new Copenhagen restaurant called Host.  And a more suited match could not be found.  The food beautifully complement the dinnerware, and the dinnerware emphasize the deliciously presented food.  Inspiration for both are found in nature, from the changing of the Nordic seasons to the beautiful landscapes all around.

Here's a few more of my favorite images via New Norm

NORDIC BLISS

Today I was excited to stumble upon this wonderful Norwegian blog kjersti's happiness.  Kjersti blogs about her beautiful home, and her family- and takes the most amazing interior photographs.  She was also featured in her local Elle Interiors magazine.  I love the soft greys mixed in with the crisp white - and a hint of black.  Such a beautiful and calming space to call home.  I'd love to know where the Grey French cushion is from?

Reading her blog has really inspired me to shift into gear and start thinking about a little nest of my own..... I guess all in all that is the reason behind this blog, to capture and share beautiful spaces that inspire, and hopefully will help shape my future home.

I love the way she captures just enough of a space to entice you to want to see more, and almost experience being in this space.

A beautiful blog with interesting reads and lots of great images!

Kolonihagen Summerhouse by Tommie Wilhelmsen

A personal favorite - Kolonihagen Summer House. Designed by Tommie Wilhelmsen, a Norwegian Architect in 2003. This is everything a week-end retreat should be. A well contained space - no space for clutter - leaving you with plenty of free time to relax and enjoy a well earned break!
The raised sleeping loft creates a neat canopy and shelter from the summer sun.

The furniture is all built in, and the interiors are white, crisp and with hints of blue.

Images via various sources...