Black and White abstract art (DIY)...

 There's something about black and white abstract art. A black and white painting just goes with everything, in every room - whether it be a black and white room, a colourful room, a modern room or a chic vintage room. A black and white abstract painting will just add that extra oumph to a room and give it a touch of luxe. It totally makes me want to go back to painting again! (I think I even have a couple of my old black and white paintings somewhere). Even if you're not the greatest painter you can have a go and do your own black and white abstract painting - all you need is a canvas, black and white acryllic paint, a couple of brushes or spatulas, time and creativity (abstract painting are not the easiest to paint though they often look like it - a tip is to not think too much about it - just let yourself go). 

Just a little creative tip to start off the weekend.

Luxe rooms with Moroccan doorways...

 I'm totally in love with Moroccan interior and details and paired with modern items it's just a perfect combo. I love how a Moroccan doorway can add so much personality and a luxe feel to a room. There's no need to go all Moroccan, just a nice doorway in a more modern room will be perfect.

 Love the all white rooms with Moroccan doorways - so chic and so shows that Moroccan can work in modern rooms. I must have a house with some of these someday...

Decor: Books on display...

Books are not made to be hidden away in cupboards. I know a lot of people don't like their books to be showing, but if you haven't already then now is the time to take them out for display. 

Books are really decorative, adds personality to a space and just take a look on the covers of a lot of books - they are often really beautiful and a work of art, so why not display them as art showing the frontside of them on shelves.  

You can choose to show the front of your favorite books or ones that are really beautiful and have others only showing the title like you normally would - just like you see in the library. 

This way it's easy to change up the decor of your room just by changing the book-covers that you are displaying - you can even open up a book or two and display a favorite picture in the book - just like changing a normal picture you would display on the wall or a shelf. 

I totally love this idea and will do this in my livingroom or office, when I hang some shelves or get a new bookcase - books are cool - don't stow them away.

Day Birger et Mikkelsen's Keld Mikkelsen & Marianne Brandi's Copenhagen home...

Keld Mikkelsen and Marianne Brandi are the Danish design duo behind the internationally loved fashion brand Day Birger et Mikkelsen and also the interior decor line Day Home. Their beautiful home near Copenhagen is a mix of modern design, vintage pieces and ethnic details - their signature style. 

In the dining room the floor is painted black. The vintage chair are from Green Square, the chandeliers from Ochre and the modern table from Meridiani. All the huricanes are from Day Home. I'm loving this mix of ethnic, elegant and modern - so my style.

 In the hall the floor is black and white marble. The walls are golden silk wallpaper and the chair is  from Green Square. Very luxe and modern at the same time. 
The livingroom is decorated with a big sofa from Meridiani and a beautiful Moroccan rug that together with the Day Home pillows adds an ethnic touch. The lamps are from Ralph Lauren, while the antique Chinese table is from Green Square.

From the livingroom you can see into the office. The suitcases are a mix of vintage and from Day Home.

I absolutely LOVE this office. This shows that yes, you can paint a small room black. Of course it helps that there's a lot of light coming in from the window, but black walls are hot! - and totally chic. The desk is an antique from Sweden and the zebra rug and lamp from Restoration Hardware add that extra touch of luxe.

The living room is divided into small seating areas and in this part of the room they couple have mixed antiques, modern design and ethnic details. Again they'ce chosen a Moroccan Beni Quani rug, together with vintage chairs and sofa. 

The bathroom is very luxurious with marble tile floors, a bathtub and zink from English Drummonds. The lamps in the ceiling and the rug adds the ethnic touch that this couple is known for in their Home collection and in their fashion.

The bedroom is very romantic and white on white, with flowy white curtains, a fireplace and vintage chairs. - calm, peaceful and clean - as a bedroom should be. I totally love this home. It's luxe, cozy and personal all at once.

H&M Home spring collection - white and black...

Who would have tought that these items are from H&M's Home 2013 spring collection?! I totally love the patterned fabrics and exotic feel of this collection. These pictures makes me want to head over to H&M tomorrow for a home shopping spree. 

 In the collection you'll find both cushions, tea towels, plates, bowls and wicker baskets in black, white and silver.

 

 

 These are my must haves from the collection - they will look great with my interior - shows that decorating your home doesn't mean you have to break the bank. You can find the collection HERE