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I love subtle inspiration — Mater's Terho Pendants, modern as they are, suggest an acorn. The curve and contour of the modern outdoor Ocean Chair is reflective of the natural movement of the sea.   Shop Mater & the Terho Pendant / Accent Dining Table / Ocean Chair 

The Gus* Grow Modern sale starts now! Save 15% on all Gus Modern products through January 26th.  Gus will donate a percentage of each sale during the Grow Modern event to help plant a tree for each product sold.    

  JANUARY’S HYGGE MOOD — Twinkle lights, always / Paper Whites are a must / Sheepskin, of course / and all the warm drinks, especially this latte from Local Milk. Embrace the Hygge (hue-guh) mood — A Danish word for mind or embrace translated in our lives today is a hug of light, natural beauty, a warm drink and something (or someone) cozy to curl up with.     

I had an aunt growing up that would wrap the most beautiful Christmas gifts. Today we might think of this type of wrapping as Scandinavian inspired or with a natural minimalist vibe but she didn’t bother with anything like that, she simply had a knack for wrapping her gifts the way she decorated her home — earth tones, lots of nature, cozy, not overdone.  I’ve gathered a few inspirations that would be right of my aunt’s alley. Lots of natural toned papers — kraft paper new or repurposed, white butcher style paper or newspaper even, as well as pieces of fabric and simple kraft paper boxes.  A good selection of adornments — linen or cotton twine, silk or satin ribbons (new, saved or foraged from the depths of the craft closet), and a color or two of Japanese washi tape.  A gathering of natural elements — branches, twigs & winter...

Every year I look forward to Ferm Living’s Christmas edit — I find it cozy and inspiring and the 2019 edit does not disappoint.  Subtle touches of holiday cheer & elegant elements, yes yes!  You can shop the complete collection of Ferm Living here. 

Spare a few moments and tuck in a bit of foraged Holiday greenery — a snip of something here, a bob of something there. It’s simple enough and surely will add a bit of cheer to your day.  Image 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 

I get excited to see a whole collection come together & am especially loving the Herman collection of Scandinavian chairs, lounge chairs & bar stools. Available in several colorways, but isn't the black just striking? The Herman Collection is designed by Herman Studio for Ferm Living, available in the shop.

Novel interior design trends appear each year, which always makes one consider or reconsider updating spaces within your house. Knowing the current interior design trends offers inspiration that can help you update your home with ease and confidence. Some of the top trends of 2018 included rose gold, exposed lighting, and subway tiles. While these trends are by no means out of date now, we love looking ahead at what trends are emerging for the current year. The new interior design ideas emerge each year and inspire fresh attempts on reworking classic styles. Also, many interior designers note that in 2019 there will be some excellent home interior design trends that we should pay attention to. Read on and find out about these design trends that might work their way into your next home design project. Copper Accents In 2018, rose gold was a popular decor trend. However, in 2019, there will be...