Wall Fashion
Add some funk to your walls with fashionable wall stickers by ferm LIVING. Low-hassle and low-commitment wall stickers are an easy-peasy way to change the look of a room instantly. See how to hang a wall sticker here (Quicktime movie).
Link tip via one of my favourite design blogs, Bloesem, image via Apartment Therapy.
Sanna 20. February 2008 | Inspiration Home | Comment [6]
Impossible Dream?
Me and my significant other have a dream. We want to buy our own flat in the near future. The reason behind this very ‘grown-up’ decision is that we are quite done with our nomadic ways and we want to settle down (finally – that is what out parents would say!). Anyways, we had plans to move abroad this year but the more realistic that option came for us the more hesitant we got for our great surprise. Eventually we had to admit that this is the place we belong and that there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be rooted somewhere even if the city itself is nothing like Prague or Paris.
We have been looking for our own apartment since the beginning of this year. I know we have set our bar quite high and I don’t expect us to find the flat we are looking for anyhow quick. I also know that the flat we have in mind costs us dearly but we are willing to pinch pennies from something less important. This apparently means squirreling all those shoes is so dunzo for me but I’m willing to go that extra mile for our own nest.
We are currently looking for a flat that is from early 20th century. Our home of dreams should have at least 70 square meters, ideal room hight would be over 3 meters and it should be located somewhere near the city center. Modern kitchen, dark hardwood floors and large bathroom are definite advantages.
Next weekend we have not one but three viewings and all of these flats somewhat match with our requirements. Needless to say, I’m very excited and I can’t wait to see what kind of flats are out there. And yea, scanning through dozens of images of cool 1950’s inspired designs doesn’t really calm down those butterflies in my stomach.
Image via Helsingin Sanomat
Sanna 13. February 2008 | Home | Comment
Mission Impossible?
Kaj Franck – Kartio, preferably in red. Anyone?
Images: Designlasi.com
Sanna 21. January 2008 | Home Beautiful Things | Comment [4]
Some Mornings Are Harder Than Others
...and that’s why you have to give yourself a treat and a little bit of TLC. There’s no better pick-me-up than a proper slice of banana cake and a cup of milk.
Sanna 8. January 2008 | General Home | Comment [5]
Sanna Loves Vintage Glassware
Some people collect shoes, some handbags and others go nuts when they find a new item for their endless collection of porcelain. Vintage glassware is the thing that makes this girl tick.
I was guided to the wonderful world of glass already at an early age. My granny had the coolest glasses I knew and she even let me play with them! I learned to love glass as a material because it’s so protean, versatile and fascinating. Nowadays I’m especially charmed by colourful and well-defined glassware from 1950’s.
My all time favourite glass range is no doubt Kartio which was designed by Kaj Franck (1911-1989) in 1958. Kartio is very elegant and sophisticated yet durable enough for everyday use. The Kartio range of today is slightly different from the original one but you can still recognize Kartio’s constant simplicity and usability, elements that defined Franck’s designs all around.
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was another Finnish designer who knew how to make the most of glass. When my granny died I got Wirkkala’s Briljant cocktail glasses from her estate among the other things. My Wirkkala collection was topped up some more when I got his cognac glasses for my 30th birthday.
Tapio Wirkkala’s Briljant cocktail glasses (1959).
Unfortunately, vintage design glass isn’t always affordable for me, being an academic project worker that I am. Design glass has become very popular and people are paying big bucks for the most wanted items. At the moment I’m happy with my basic collection but I constantly seek great bargains from flea markets and online auctions.
What do you collect and where do you normally find your collectibles?
More glassware eye candy: Designlasi.com.
