Trine Thorsen: winter inspiration

We have wonderful winter weather, it's so cold, -10 °C, really something for Berlin. And there is still some snow on the ground. The Germans aren't really used to this kind of weather, at least here in the city. But I enjoy it. I found these suitable winter images in Trine Thorsen's inspiring portfolio. You can find a frost set and some serene white interiors. Enjoy!

(images: Trine Thorsen)

Colors for christmas

Images above: Felted sweater wreath DIY project from Recover Girl, see more here. Sparcling christmas tree from Kim Ficaro's Portfolio, DIY christmas wreath from Pickles.

And here some inspiration from Rie Elise Larsen. Find some of her products for example at Nordhjem.

(images linked to their sources)

Blog find: Pretty Gingham

Tanja from Finland took these wonderful images. When I visit her blog Pretty Gingham, I feel so welcome, almost like visiting a friend. It's such a cozy and warm place. I'm so happy that I found your blog, Tanja!

I would love to taste some of these heart-shaped pancakes. :)

Have a good monday!

(images: Pretty Gingham)

Birthday flowers from Studio Choo

It's my birthday today, I'm turning 25. Time flies.

I'm so thankful for the past year, for my dear friends and my family. And for everything this blog has brought to my life. So many nice people and new friends. Thank you!
And to celebrate it I brought some flowers from Small Stump's Studio Choo. I wish I lived nearby and could make an order in their shop.

Have a good day!

(images: Studio Choo)

Displaying art

Speaking about the art displays in the last post I thought I'd show you some more images that inspire me very much.
These images of art walls appeal to me because of their colorful and creative combinations of art pieces and small objects. I love it, to discover the details and when a display makes me smile.

Mixing and matching different styles, frames and colors. From the portfolio of photographer Hallie Burton.

This beautiful wall with flower themed paintings and postcards is from Kristine Meyer's (Meyer-Lavigne) home.


And this display with black details is from Sköna hem.

Merrilee's tea party

I adore this tea-party I found through Party Perfect. Merrilee from mer mag created the decoration for her party out of Ikea fabrics, thrifted plates and some DIY elements. Having your friends over for some tea and cookies at these beautiful tables sounds like so much fun.





There are so many more beautiful projects to discover on Merrilee's blog mer mag. If it's new to you, please check it out.
(All images from mer mag | found via Party Perfect)

Photographer Ieva Jansone

Today I want to introduce you to the work of photographer Ieva Jansone and her blog Dinge Die Ich Mag (German for: things that I like). She writes in German, but her beautiful photograhphy speaks to you without any language as you can see below.

Ieva was born in Latvia and after studying in Riga and Denmark she came to Germany where she is living and working since. Her photography transports so much feeling and has almost a tactile character, that I adore.

Her blog and portfolio are really worth a visit. I especially enjoyed her polaroid album.

Her work is also available here or by contacting her.

(All images by Ieva Jansone)

Doni's Delis

I was so inspired by the Flickr photostream of Italian weaver Donatella (Doni) Chiesa, that I thought I'd share some of my favorites with you.

In her own words: "I studied weaving in Italy and then I did a course in Bradford - UK - in Textile Design for handwovens, which is quite a popular course among handweavers. It was the place where I really understood how to get inspiration - literally from anything! - and to translate it into fabric with different structures. What I love about weaving is that you create fabric from an idea and the result is always unique and truly yours!"

Find more of Doni's lovely work on her Flickr photostream and blog.

(All images by Donatella Chiesa)