This morning I'm inspired by this home. It's more about the space than about the stuff. Wide open & easy. It has that minimalistic "just moved in" feel (in a good way). And you can totally see how homeowners Henriette & Peter own a company called the The White Briefs, right?!

Photographed by Jenny Brandt via Emmas Designblogg

Such a beautiful collaboration -  Designers & Architects Norm produce dinnerware with designhouse Menu, creating the New Norm Dinnerware which is then showcased at Copenhagen’s loveliest Nordic restaurant, Höst. Really, now!

And so vividly described [here].

"When midsummer’s blue skies transform to the grey depths of autumn … When the dense forest tranquillity opens harmoniously on to the fresh and rolling sea … When the changing light, landscape and seasons are both an essential part of life and a source of eternal joy … Then you are in Scandinavia."

For more of everything, visit New Norm.
Menu will be available at H&H in the coming weeks.

It's still miserably winter-ish in Portland (gray, rain etc) and while I long for Cabo, an ice cream cone would do. I admit I'm drawn to this recipe because of the cute little cones (ha!) but cacao nib and mint frozen yogurt sounds fantastic.

For the recipe and more gorgeous photos, visit Cook Republic.

I was thinking the Metaphys Lucano Step Stool was perhaps a bit pricey for such an item at $290. But then I envisioned it in a new way as a towel rack, or if folded as a lean-to shelf of sorts.

Maybe a stretch to repurpose a step stool? The black Lucano is so striking and architectural, I can imagine a few places around my home I'd find it beautifully useful.

Shop Metaphys.

One of my favorite things about winter is all the beautiful bulbs forced to bloom indoors. It fondly reminds me of my Grandmother.

And while I did not get around to it this year, I have been enjoying seeing other's lovely blooms.

Images via: time of the aquarius | weekday carnival | mariaemb

I am a big fan of iPad magazines. If you are too, you're in for a real treat. Danish magazine RUM has a fantastic iPad version. Currently the December 2012 issue is $0 and features the home of interior stylist Lotta Agaton.

Lotta Agaton's style stands her own, obviously. Such a personal application of minimalism, so natural, cozy, etc.

All images via RUM.

It must be DHS love week, with my adoration for the Form Pendant earlier and now, this: the Magazine Table. If you're an avid magazine reader & stacker.. this table has you in mind.

Sort of like a tv tray, trolley and magazine filer all in one? Well, must more chic, of course.

Shop Design House Stockholm.

It's about this time of year I am dreaming of summertime. Or a warm beach in Cabo. Either would do. It's so cold and grey here in Portland.

Or in a pinch, a Trifle of raspberry compote & meringues would do. Don't they look amazing? Recipe & photos by Linda Lomelino of Call me Cupcake.

For more, visit Ikea's Life Home blog.

The Design House Stockholm Form Pendants remind me of gently falling snow. I can't quite decide if in my home I'd group together or hang individually? I do love the various shapes. That tube is fantastic. Designed by the fantastic design group Form Us With Love for DHS.

Shop Design House Stockholm.

Minimalist cabin? Sign me up! Perfectly perfect white floors and walls, giant ceiling with loft spaces, woodsy kitchen and? That gigantic picture window, amazing.

Bright & full of light. And despite how minimal it is on the inside, it sure does look cozy. I love it.

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