Helloooo friends! I hope you had a great weekend? Here, it's been an eventful one. On Friday evening I had a live radio interview about my new Lagom book. Except I got the time difference muddled up and when they called from Montreal I had a house full of kids. In my panic I ended up whisking them out into the garden in their socks!! You can just imagine the scene). Thankfully it did get a little more relaxing after that! And now Monday morning has rolled around again (I've got a feeling we're all going to rock this week?!). Despite doing my best to embrace the chill outside (I'm wearing my Swedish Shephards as I write) I am starting to wonder how I'm going to get through the impending darkness of autumn / winter. I'm thinking plenty of DIY and crafts? What do you say? If you're thinking the same - Laetitia Delorme of Monochrome DIY, is our girl! Berlin based Laetitia describes her DIY ideas as 'a world away from chichi and sequins - everything revolves around tinkering and self-making'. Think fab minimalist brass mirrors, semi-flower wreaths and decorative ice-cubes. You only need to a snapshot of her home - as well as pictures of the home of Berliner Claudi's (see the full tour of her home here)- to see examples of how her DIY ideas blend beautifully with mid-century finds an abundance of plants. Roll on Autumn!
Photography: Laetitia Delorme / Monochrome DIY
Photography: Claudi - Do It But Do It Now
Despite being more of a close-up / snapshot tour of each of the homes rather than the complete picture, don't you find the style to give off the loveliest vibe?
Get the look from Laetitia and Claudi's homes: Source fab mid-century modern teak furniture here, mirror from Sissy-Boy, these terrarium's are similar, café notice board, string shelves, Eames side chair.
If you'd like to see a little more of Laetitia's home take a peek here and Claudi's home here.
Speaking of Instagram - I'll be taking over the reigns of the HarperCollins US instagram feed today where I'll be sharing snippets from my new Lagom Book - as well as talking more about the Swedish lifestyle (which, excitingly, seems to be on everyone's lips right now - which reminds me - I need to nip out and by a cinnamon bun in a minute, purely for inspiration purposes of course....). I'd love it if you have the time to stop by and say hi (it's my first ever take-over so it'll be great to see a friendly face!).
Have a great start to the week!
PS my top ten tips to a de-cluttered home.
PPS words to live by: "Be a cactus in a world of delicate flowers"
Photography: Claudi - Do It But Do It Now
Despite being more of a close-up / snapshot tour of each of the homes rather than the complete picture, don't you find the style to give off the loveliest vibe?
Get the look from Laetitia and Claudi's homes: Source fab mid-century modern teak furniture here, mirror from Sissy-Boy, these terrarium's are similar, café notice board, string shelves, Eames side chair.
If you'd like to see a little more of Laetitia's home take a peek here and Claudi's home here.
Speaking of Instagram - I'll be taking over the reigns of the HarperCollins US instagram feed today where I'll be sharing snippets from my new Lagom Book - as well as talking more about the Swedish lifestyle (which, excitingly, seems to be on everyone's lips right now - which reminds me - I need to nip out and by a cinnamon bun in a minute, purely for inspiration purposes of course....). I'd love it if you have the time to stop by and say hi (it's my first ever take-over so it'll be great to see a friendly face!).
Have a great start to the week!
PS my top ten tips to a de-cluttered home.
PPS words to live by: "Be a cactus in a world of delicate flowers"
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