Design pit stop - Iceland

How gorgeous is  "Stöðin",  a combined restaurant, drive-through, convenience store and gas station! With inspiration taken from an American diner fused with the traditional Icelandic building technique this really is one special building! I love the contrast between the untreated concrete and the playful colours used inside. And with a view of the fjord to die for this place is sure to stop commuters in their tracks!

 Designed by KRADS architects

Images via Bo Bedre Photo: Kristinn Magnússon

A home created by an artist

This is the imaginative home of artist 

Sussi Trampedach and her husband Gorm Bülow. The couple have  together transformed this 4th floor Copenhagen apartment into a space dominated by art and interesting details. I especially love the moody grey colours used in the kitchen and bathroom.

Source: BoBedre photo: Kira Brandt

Elements Of Birds Posters Landing Soon

I always enjoy my trips back to Denmark, and never more so than when I come across new pieces for my shop.   My latest discovery is this series of very unique posters by Cecilie Svanberg, founder of the design studio Mintstudio in Copenhagen. The birds are due to land any day  now let's hope that they'll be well received here in the UK too...

Elements of Birds I

Elements of Birds II

Elements Of Birds III

Sneak Peek By Nord AW2013

I'm  heading over to Copenhagen later this week to check out what's new at the "Defining Scandinavia" fair. A trip to Copenhagen would never be complete without a spot of shopping so I'll of course make sure to visit all my favourite shops too!


Meanwhile, here's a peek at the  new By Nord Collection do you see anything you fancy?

Oyoy it's summertime

I'm so excited ...  a few of our products from the Danish company Oyoy  was featured in The Sunday Time's Home section yesterday and I just had  to share the piece with you here too! 

1. Honeycomb bedlinen £60, 2. Japanese Cushions £45, Hokuspokus storage bag large £27.50