{ The winner is... }

 
The winner of the giveaway "Thrifty chic" is Fjasevas Huset. Congratulations!

Pleace send me your address at: nina(at)stylizimo.com

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Images: Impressionen

{ 10 ways to decorate with letters! }

Letters are still very hot these days, so today I thought I would show you 10 different ways to decorate with letters. Some of them should even be easy to make yourself!

 

 1. Fix letters to the wall, or put them on a shelf.

2. Make your own personalised pillows.

3. Make a picture of letters or words.

4. Letter hooks for your jackets.

5. Make a lamp that stands out!

 6. Sew initials on small linen hearts.

7. Paint letters on canvas.

8. Why not use your scrabble for a creative gift or decoration at home?

9. Sew letters on your bunting.

10. Make wonderful prints!

How do you decorate with letters in your home?

 I hope this gave you some ideas.

Have a creative day lovely people!

Images: Not on the high street

A Tale of Two Kitchens

It is always interesting to me to see how different two similar spaces can look. I wanted to share with you this wonderful restoration of an Edwardian Duplex in San Francisco by Marsh and Clark Design. By altering the choices of cabinets, furniture and lighting these nearly identical kitchens each become unique spaces. Designer, Stephanie Marsh Fillbrandt created the first kitchen in a more formal tone with ebony cabinets, marble backsplash and marble counters.
The second kitchen in lighter tones has a more relaxed look. Notice that the space and layout are almost the same but the feel is very different.
This first unit lacked a formal dining room. In this case, it was important to have the dining area and the kitchen itself, take on a more formal atmosphere. The lighting and furniture choices are more dressy and sophisticated. Notice the upholstered chairs, chandelier and pendant lights, all would be equally at home in a dining room.
I love the contrast of the white marble against the dark cabinets. Also notice the steel counter stools. I love the sleek contemporary feeling of this space.
The other unit had a formal dining room, so the kitchen was designed to have a more relaxed, informal feeling. By choosing warmer wood tones and wall colors you immediately can see this space has a completely different feeling than the kitchen above. It is interesting to note that the backsplash and counters are the same marble as the kitchen above.

Rattan and wood chairs, small pendant lights and textured shade chandelier give the kitchen a more warm and relaxed feeling. Here you peek into the dining area. The side area of this kitchen doubles as a wet bar for the dining room. This is a wonderful example of changing wood tones, lighting and furnishings and transforming two almost identical kitchens into two very different spaces. Click here to see more wonderful projects from Marsh and Clark Design.

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Finally, after a short hiatus to spend more time this summer focusing on my family, bi-weekly posts at Willow Decor will begin again in September. Recharged, refreshed and more inspired than ever! Exciting things lie ahead!! Glad to be back!!

Betong - naturligt kantigt

Det här huset i Uruguay är ritat av arkitektduon Kallos Turin som också står för inredningen. Tanken var att huset ska smälta in i den omgivande naturen. Betong har ju den effekten att det smälter in i naturen på ett sätt rent färgmässigt och med sin råhet som material men kan upplevas som raka motsatsen med sin kantighet. För oftast är det just kantigt när gäller. Ni som känner mig och sett mitt hus, vet att det här gillar jag. De grå nyanserna, trädetaljerna, strikt och kalt men utan att vara tråkigt och kanske är det just den här kluvenheten, om det smälter in i naturen eller inte, som gör det så spännande. De där träpallarna har jag alltid gillat... har suktat efter dem i åratal. Tänk vad vissa saker etsar sig fast. Bilder från mixr.se.

{ Stylish at Stylizimo #2 }

Next home out on Stylish on Stylizimo is the delicate home of Huseby Living. This home is truly fascinating! Everything are so well put together with lovely details everywhere.

 I adore her cute pillows in the sofa ( notice the butterfly ?), and all the wonderful lanterns and candle holders.

The style is very serene and balanced.

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And what a pretty kitchen - I love it!

 

You can see more of Huseby Living's home, and other homes at Stylizimo.com
You can also visit her at Huseby Living's blog.


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{ Fall - here I come! }

Here's a little sneak peak of my living room. I have started to change the colors a bit for the fall...

You can see bigger and more photos of my living room at 

Stylizimo.com

 

Have a sweet day everyone!

Images: Nina Holst / Stylizimo

{ Fabulous apartment! }

Let's take a look at this fabulous apartment located in Sweden. It has lots of details that I love, and maybe it will give you some ideas as well...

I ♡ the beams
I ♡ the contrast between black and white
I ♡ the exhaust hood
I ♡ the wall panel over the cooktop
I ♡ the kitchen cabinets

I ♡ the white

I ♡ the black floor

I ♡ the fireplace

I ♡ the wall art

I ♡ the walls

Anything you like about this apartment?

 

 Images: Stadshem

Tine K Home Private Room

Istället för de stora mässorna Formex och Danmarks motsvarighet Formland valde Tine K Home istället att bjuda in till Private Room. Tine öppnade upp sitt eget hem utanför Odense för kunder och press. Jag var där och fick möjligheten att se detta fantastiska hem som varit med i ett flertal inredningsreportage den senaste tiden. Nu var hemmet fyllt av säsongens nya produkter och det var otroligt spännande att se dem i sin rätta miljö. Allt föll på plats och stilen blev den speciella stil som är så typisk för Tine K - en blandning av gammaldags paradvåning (sammet och draperade lampskärmar), lantliga bruksföremål, lite bohemiskt med inslag av Marocko och lite franskt touch men alltihop ändå så väldigt väldigt danskt. Bilderna är mina egna.