Fyra otroliga år

Idag är det otroligt nog fyra år sen jag började blogga, fyra år sedan jag skrev mitt första inlägg. Minns att jag tyckte att det var lite läskigt men också jättespännande att skriva något som sen vem som helst kunde läsa. Inte för att jag trodde att någon skulle läsa eller ens hitta hit. Under en tid hade jag läst Husmusen och blivit fascinerad av Fridas härliga inlägg. Jag visste inte då att hon hette Frida det avslöjade hon långt senare. Då var det många som inte gick ut med sina riktiga namn, inte jag heller, jag kallade mig Purple (fniss). Hur som helst så fick jag för mig att jag skulle prova att blogga jag med och sen har det bara fortsatt år efter år. Massor av nya härliga bloggvänner har jag fått. Jag har också fått chansen att under ett och ett halvt år blogga för giganten SvD men även för min lokala tidning Sydsvenskan. Många har följt mig genom åren och jag vill tacka er, alla tusentals läsare, som förgyller min dag varje dag genom att gå in och läsa och ibland kanske också kommentera. Tack för alla underbara och uppmuntrande mail som jag ständigt får och som gör att det är så kul att blogga, bland det bästa jag vet.

Today its four years ago since I made my first post. Four wonderful and unbelievable years. I remember that the first post was a little bit nervous to do. But then it just went on and on for years. Today thousands of you reads my blog every day. I have also met many wonderful and inspiring new friends. I'm really grateful for that and also for all the lovely comments and mail that I get. Thank you guys for making my day.. every every day!!

{ Give away! }

Yesterday I talked about how much mood boards inspire me, but my #1 inspiration is you! It is so inspiring to get all the lovely feedback from you, and I'm so grateful for each and every visit and comment I get!


Therefore I want to give something back to show my appreciation with a give away!
I know that many of you like garlands, so now you have the chance to win this lovely garland in yellow, black and white.

The only thing you have to do is to write me a comment in this post.
Remember to leave me your email if you are anonymous.

(Here is a little button if you want to spread the word, but not necessary)


The give away ends 31 October 2010.
It doesn't matter where you live, I will ship the gift to all parts of the world.

I will use Random.org to find the winner.


Good luck, and thank you again for visiting!








Images: Nina Holst

{ TIPS: How to find inspiration! }

Do you ever make mood boards or inspirational boards? It's actually great fun and it's very inspiring and helpful!
I created this mood board yesterday to help me get more inspiration to my blogging...


This mood board is made particularly for this autumn and it's supposed to express how I want my blog to appear, and what I want to focus on.
I arranged everything on the table and took a picture of it so I can use it as a background image on my computer. This way I can use bigger objects in my mood board as well. I don't have a wall in my office to hang a mood board on either, so a background image is a better solution for me anyway.
What do you think of my mood board? Does it reflect my blog?

I hope to see some of your mood boards as well, and it doesn't have to be about blogging. If you do make one, please let me know - I would love to see it!


Have a great Wednesday everyone!



Images: Nina Holst

Grå grå krukor

Grå krukor och gröna växter är ett vinnande koncept som funkar både utomhus och inomhus. Belgiska Atelier Vierkant håller sig till en gråskala från beige till mörk grå i sina krukor. Riktigt snyggt att blanda. Formerna är raka eller runda, enkla utan för mycket dekorationer. Min stil mitt i prick. Gillar gröna växter och lite grövre krukor i enkel form. Tror visserligen inte att just de här går att köpa i Sverige, men inspirationen kan man ta åt sig och kanske hittar man något liknande. Bilder Atelier Vierkant, via DesiretoInspire.

When it comes to pots and plants, grey and green always works. These inspiration images are from Atelier Vierkant. I like the simple shapes of the pots and the colours from beige to grey. Also beautiful to mix. Via Desireto Inspire.

{ Made myself some new candleholders... }

Do you remember the jar ideas from Pottery Barn that I showed you last week? I went off the day after and bought two jars at Ikea and filled them with some dried heather and a block candle. Quite decorative don't you think?

 I have some more ideas of what I can fill the jars with, and I will show them to you when I have them ready...
So are you all enjoying fall so far? We have had 106 ºF ( 41 ºC ) the last two days here in LA, and fall feels suddenly so far away again. It probably sounds strange, but I want fall back!


Thank you so much for all the nice comments on my table setting yesterday!
 It makes me very happy to hear from all of you.






Images: Nina Holst

{ Table setting }

I love having people over for dinner, and even if it's just a weekday I like to set the table nicely so my guests feel welcome. Last time I did a little extra with the napkins; I tied a twine around the napkin and I added some dried heather underneath. It gave the table a touch of autumn and made it a lot more cosy and welcoming...



I didn't use these rules, but here you have the basic rules for table setting if you need them for a dinner party someday...



 How do you set the table when you are having guests? Do you usually do anything special?
What about weekdays - do you like do something extra for yourself/family/boyfriend?

Please tell me!


Happy new week, everyone!








 Images: Nina Holst / Stylizimo.com

Med grafisk känsla

Tänk det kan man nästan se, att ägarna till det här hemmet är grafiska formgivare. För det har en grafisk känsla i sitt formspråk och med en skön färgkombination av vitt, svart och natur blir det stramt vackert. Mixen retro tillsammans med vitmålade brädor blir en lite ovanlig men väl fungerande kombination. Från ett reportage i Sköna Hem.

Its easy to see that they owner of this house are working with graphical design. So calm and beautiful with the colours of black, white and beige. Images from Sköna Hem.

{ The sweetness of Sundays... }

Just popping by to wish everyone a lovely day! We have a sunny weekend here in LA, so I attend to spend most of my day outside this Sunday. What are you doing today?


 Yesterday we made pancakes and freshly made strawberry jam for lunch - it was SO GOOD!
I haven't eaten pancakes for a long time, so it was a big moment for me *smile*
Do you eat pancakes often?
 








Images: Nina Holst / Stylizimo

Off Season on the Island!

This weekend Dave and I are in Martha's Vineyard to attend a wedding. What a beautiful place the island is, especially during the off season when most of the summer crowds have gone.
Here are a few photos of the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown where the wedding will take place.
Weddings always stir up feelings of happiness, hope and excitement for the future. It's turning out to be the most spectacular day for a wonderful couple.
And some great R&R for Dave and I. Wishing you a wonderful and relaxing weekend as well!
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(all photos Harbor View Hotel)

{ Stylish at Stylizimo.com # 5 }

Have you been on Stylizimo.com lately? Have you seen all those great inspiration pictures people have uploaded of their homes? I love peaking into other homes, it gives me so much inspiration!

Well today I want to share this fabulous hallway in "Norwegian Moods's" home. Lucky her to have this wonderful and enormous hallway. Notice the big photo of the musicians she has on the wall and the cool fireplace - I love it!

What do you think?
How would you describe your perfect hallway?


If you want more, you can see other albums on Stylizimo.com here.
You can also visit her great blog Norwegian Moods here.


If you want your home to be featured on this blog, you can sign up on Stylizimo.com here.
( Choose English or Norwegian language )
You can now also upload your DIY projects.
Everybody can join, and best of all - it's FREE, FUN and EASY!



Enjoy your Saturday!







Thank you for sharing your home at Stylizimo.com, Mona!
Images: Norwegian Moods on Stylizimo.com

{ DIY: Decorative labelling! }

I've seen that some of you bloggers have labelled your jars with Dymo labels. I found the idea so clever and pretty that I now have bought myself a Dymo machine and labelled all my jars in the kitchen.

If you like the idea you should try it too - it's very easy!


I'm very happy with the result, and I can't wait to find some more things I can label!
It's so much FUN!



Do you have a Dymo machine? What do you label in your home?






Images: Nina Holst

{ Photographer Anders Schonnemann }

Danish photographer Anders Schonnemann truly impresses me - his portfolio is fabulous! I gathered these mystical and delightful fall / wintry pictures for you today,  so you can get a peek of some of his wonderful work.


Have you heard of Anders Schonnemann before? What do you think of his work?

You can view my other posts about photographers here.






Höstnyheter från Ferm Living

Några nyheter från Ferm Living den här hösten.... ny retroinspirerad tapet, kuddar, kalender som wallstickers, virkade förvaringskorgar, kemiflaskor och fina askar. Färgskalan går i petroleum och gult. Pressbilder från Ferm Living.

Autumn news from Ferm Living (calendar stickers, wallpaper, chemistry bottles, baskets, boxes and pilows).

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