Normann Food - 12 Summer recipes for you

This Summer, the entrance hall of Normann Copenhagen's flagship store will be transformed into a huge cook book. The concept is called Normann Food and it consists of 12 easy Summer recipes, illustrated by beautifully styled photographs, where both the ingredients and Normann's kitchen accessories are paramount. In addition to the colourful large-scale installations, there will be recipe cards (in Danish and English), available to anyone that visits the store or places an order on-line throughout July. 

all images via Normann Copenhagen 

If you liked these examples, you can find more images and recipes, including the ones from Normann Food 2012, here. 

And I don't know about you, but those poppy seed pastries seem to be calling my name!

Industrial Wire Cage Lamps

I love it when I spot beautifully styled interiors with a few Industrial Vintage details. 

Even the most modern of the homes can be enriched with a few pieces from another era.

Some of my favourite pieces are these Industrial Wire Cage Lamps, they look great everywhere!

So here's a little round-up, hoping it will inspire you.

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Have a great weekend everyone!

Rocking Chairs Round Up

Maybe because the last two weeks have been very rainy and grey, I've been daydreaming about rocking chairs and piles of books. I, unfortunately, don't live in a big enough  home to have a rocking chair, with the proper space it demands, but that doesn't stop me from wanting one. And I always love making a good wish list, so here are some favourites. 

The Elephant rocking chair, in white or leather.

Designed by Paster & Geldmacher studio for Kristalia.

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The Mademoiselle rocking chair.

Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956. 

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The Hummingbird rocking chair.

A collaboration between Dana Cannam Design and Studio Agata Karolina.

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The Murakami rocking chair.

Designed by Rochus Jacob, it has a reading lamp that runs on electricity generated from the rocking motion.

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The Race Rocker chair.

Designed by Ernest Race in 1948 and relaunched by Race Furniture.

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The Eames RAR rocking chair. 

In white or the special edition in basalt grey.

Designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. 

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Now that the list is done I have to admit: If I suddenly had the space, I wouldn't hesitate in immediately ordering the basalt grey one, by Ray and Charles Eames! 

What do you think? Do you have a favourite rocking chair?

Coveting - Storage Bags by Bookhou

Today I'm coveting these handmade storage bags, with original drawings printed on linen, by studio Bookhou. I love them with plants, but really, they would look great as storage for just about anything.

Bookhou is a multidisciplinary design studio/shop, based in Toronto, that believes in slow design - hand-made pieces made one at a time. Sweet original products, neutral colours and natural materials - I think It's worth a visit.

all images via Bookhou

Moorbi - Sustainable Design

If you like the idea of re-cycle, up-cycle, and re-purpose. If you are looking for one of a kind, unconventional, piece of design. You may find Moorbi an interesting concept. 

Moorbi is an on-line platform that gathers and sells the work of professional designers around the world, whose common concern is design sustainability. Creating, thus, a community whose main goal is to reduce waste and  the negative environmental impact of design, while providing remarkable décor and fashion available for all.

When exploring Moorbi's shop you can find different styles (from a contemporary look to a vintage expression) and a lot of quirky -sometimes just plain freakish - pieces. And you are also provided with a brief history of the product and an explanation about what makes it sustainable.

I'm sharing a few favourite images but there's much more, and it's worth a visit. Hope you like it!

all images via Moorbi

Vipp + Merci

The story of the Vipp's pedal bin is an example of permanence in good design. This pedal bin, created in 1939, by Holger Nielsen, for his wife's hair saloon, was in the origin of the internationally recognized Danish design company Vipp. And in 2009 it was accepted into the architecture and design collection of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Today, the pedal bin continues to be very sought after, and as the iconic product that it is, it gets to be dressed, styled, painted and personalized by different artists and designers, for limited editions or charity purposes, that you can find on Vipp's Pinterest board Collaborations.

source: Vipp + Merci

On a previous post, about Merci opening it's web-shop, I shared the images of their paper bag as one of my favourite products. So you can imagine my excitement when I first learned, on Nordic Leaves blog, that the designers of the paper bag (the French design team bê-pôles) and Vipp had worked together for a limited edition of the pedal bin for Merci. I had to share it here!

image via Nordic Leaves

image via Nordic Leaves

By far my favourite collaboration...what do you think?

A guide to choosing the right wine glasses

Today we have a guest post, on behalf of Gurasu, about wine glasses... because it's all about the little pleasures in life!

Having the right wine glasses in your home is key to enjoying drinks at the very best and impressing your guests when you’re hosting dinner parties or weekend get-togethers. But with so many other things to think about, how can you make sure that you pick the appropriate ones for your selection of drinks?

Here, we give some tips to help you make your decision.

Use fluted glasses for sparkling wines and champagnes

A fluted glass can make the bubbles in sparkling wines and champagnes last longer, thus making your drinks more enjoyable. It also ensures that the aroma and flavour doesn’t disappear too quickly. They look dainty too, adding a feel of style and sophistication to your event!

Buy small glasses for white wines and large glasses for reds

Serve white wines in smaller glasses, and reds in larger glasses. This will help to keep your drinks at the intended temperature. If you regularly host wine tasting evenings in your home, it may be wise to have a good selection at hand to avoid having to wash up at regular intervals.

Keep your eyes open for rolled edges and clear glasses

Glasses with rolled edges feel nicer on the lips, and can provide a more pleasurable tasting experience. Wherever possible, go for this style rather than harshly cut finishes. Similarly, a clear glass is also most desirable. Patterns and colours may look pretty, but they can ruin your tasting experience as they obscure your view.

Choose larger glasses for wine that will be served with food

At dinner parties, it is best to choose wine glasses with a slightly larger and rounder bowl. These will allow a generous amount of wine to be served, and will leave enough room so you can still enjoy the aroma of the drink in question. It’ll also mean fewer trips into the kitchen!

Choose small, cheaper glasses for wine tasting events

At wine tasting events, go for smaller wine glasses. You’ll be serving small amounts anyway, and they’re easier to clean. Don’t worry too much about using cheaper glasses. It’ll avoid your best glassware from being smashed!

Buy the best that you can afford

The right glasses are an important part of the tasting experience, and if you’re investing in good wines, it makes sense to have the full package. Good glassware can last a lifetime, so spend as much as you can reasonably afford.

Do you look out for the best glasses when serving drinks at home? Do you have any tips to share with other readers and wine lovers?

(This article was brought to you by Ruth Richards on behalf of Gurasu. Gurasu specialises in fine crystal products for the more discerning customer, with ranges that include crystal vases, glass tumblers and much more.)
 

The Wood Lamp - Scandinavian Lighting

image via Muuto

Today I'm sharing the Wood Lamp from Muuto. A desk lamp made of pine wood with a rubber cord, in green or white, that represents to it's designers team, TAF Architects:

"...a low-tech antidote to the usually very modern work desk lamps. 

All of the details are pragmatically chosen with every screw visible. 

The wooden lamp gets a lot of personality with the most simple methods.”

images 2 | 3 | 4 photographed and styled by Nina Holst from Stylizimo blog

The Edit Lamp - Scandinavian Lighting

I saw this lamp on Emmas design blog a few days ago, and it immediately got my attention. The creation of the Edit lamp, by Joanna Laajisto, came from the necessity of having a small and simple pendant to suit her interior architecture projects. But the process of design, to achieve the desired aesthetics - clean but interesting, modern and classic, demanded many hours of revising and editing, and thus the name "Edit". The lamp can be used as a pendant or attached to a wall fixture, and in three versions: all black, steel/black and brass/black.

“The idea that the light could be fixed to the wall was especially intriguing to me. Wall lamps create a very special ambience” 

- Joanna Laajisto -

I personally love the all black on the wall. It reminds me of an old street lamp which, not notwithstanding it's minimalistic lines, still evokes a romantic and poetic atmosphere. 

all images via Joanna Laajisto creative studio

White and Green for Muuto 2013

This Spring I'm having a serious crush on white and green styling. Neutral tones with a few splashes of green, clean lines, simplicity, and overall a fresh atmosphere. Especially when the green comes mainly from natural plants. And these images, from Muuto's Spring 2013 catalogue, illustrate that with perfection.

images 1.2.3 photographed by Petral Bindel in colaboration with All The Way To Paris

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And a small product guide:

all images via Muuto

1. NERD bar stool

2. UNFOLD pendant lamp

3. MHY pendant lamp

4. TOSS AROUND salad servers

5. CORKY carafe

6. FLOW milk jug

7. STACKED shelf system