I found some pictures that I took last summer of my parents’ garden in the south of Sweden. Seeing this pictures, I just can’t wait for the summer!
back garden
greenhouse
in the greenhouse
garden plot with fig tree and other fruits and veg
garden plot with apricot tree
back garden
hollyhock
the terrace next
the terrace
My dad grows grapevines on the roof of the terrace which he actually also makes wine of – despite the Swedish weather!
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Oh I would like a little garden where I can grow my own vegetables, fruit and berries!
This picture is from the float project but I intend to upload some pictures soon from Horniman park which has a nice herb garden and see if I have some pictures of my parents’ garden.
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Finally some beautiful weather! We went out for a walk and after spending some time in Horniman Park we went to Dulwich, which has such a cute high street with lots of design shops and cafés. We had a drink at Le chandelier, which has a lovely decor, look:
This rose lemonade is amazing…
Later on, when walking back to Forest Hill, we found this new little café on Dartmouth Rd. It had just opened that same day. I think they said it was going to be called Le Montage, and there’s going to be an art gallery and a garden opening in May
Film strips on the window!
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The Swedish interior magazine Hus & Hem’s latest issue is a special retro issue – i love!
One article is on a modern 50s kitchen:
50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
Rosenvang, Malmo. 50s kitchen – Hus&Hem
The house is very close to where my parents live and where I grew up in Malmo! It’s from 1948, but the current owners redid the kitchen 2005 with the help of a carpenter. The carpenter got them all the vintage details.
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Trends come and go but one interior design trend that doesn’t seem to let go at all is the mid century, 50s design. People scan vintage stores for sideboards, teak tables and vinyl chairs, pay extreme amounts for an Arne Jacobsen piece, there are tons of reproductions and a lot of our new furniture is inspired by the 50s, for example Ikea’s Stockholm Spring 2013 collection.
Second world war had just ended, the future was bright and focus was on family and home. People wanted new furniture with modern, sleek design. They wanted colours and patterns. Houses were smaller than before the war which meant furniture needed to be more practical. Stack-able chairs and smart storage were introduced.
elle decor – restorative power
50s teak sideboard. Source: witanddelight.tumblr.com
50s dining table. Source: bo-laget
The string system designed by Nils Strinning
Stringhyllan. Source: ninnisvintage.blogspot
String plex. Source: string.se
Kitchenware from Sting Lindberg
Sting Lindberg, Gustavsberg. Source: press pic from Gustavsberg
Gustavsberg. Source: press pic from Gustavsberg
Print wallpaper
50s printed wallpaper. Source: eco boras tapeter
Fitted kitchen
Fitted 50s kitchen. Source: kvanum kitchens
Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen – Series 7 – Source: Fritz Hansen
The egg chair – arne jacobsen – Source: imgspark.com
Ikea Stockholm
Ikea Stockholm Spring 2013 Collcetion. Source: thishomesweethome.com
Ikea Stockholm Spring 2013 Collcetion. Source: thebeatthatmyheartskipped.co.uk
The style in bullets:
Check out how I renovated a teak sideboard here and the 50s dining table we recently bought here.
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This is my friend Johanna’s apartment in Sweden. It’s a lovely little studio with lots of colour, retro feel and character. It’s in Slottstaden i Malmo, close to both city and beach.
Even if it’s a studio it has a separate kitchen and a separate part of the living room is for the bed, so it doesn’t feel small – perfect compact living!
Johanna has bought most of her furniture from second hand shops and flea markets. Some pieces are inherited. This, in combination with the green and yellow colours, has created a perfect retro feeling.
Her favourite thing in the flat (apart from her cat Stella of course) is the old record player which she found in a second hand shop.
A separate little kitchen. I love the tins and the sugar sifter in the window!
Curtains between the bed and “living” areas of the studio create a feeling a more space.
Some of Johanna’s pretty dresses and bags
Beautiful Johanna
My brother, Gustav Jansäter, has taken these great photos. Thank you!
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I’m in Geneva because of a project so I don’t have access to most of my own pictures. But as I’m in Switzerland and spring is still far away in most places, I will give you some Swiss chalet home decor inspiration.
This one is the beautiful holiday chalet of Belgian antique dealer and interior designer Axel Vervoordt.
swiss chalet interior design
Photography via Westwing Magazin
Ohh I wish I was in Switzerland skiing instead!
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