A new DIY project

So I've been missing my own note board/Inspiration board. Something to look at when inspiration fails or when I need a reminder of what's important or where that certain business card is or my favorite pen ;-) So here you have it. It's ok...it's not great. I used what was available at home. Used a piece of my indonesian batik fabrics and some ribbon I had lying around. For storage I used old tin cans that I dressed up in some nice patterned paper and some trimming and ribbons. Some stapling later and after a few frustrating screams...(mainly at my 2-year old for going nuts with all the tools and tearing apart just about everything I did)...voilá! it's done.

Summer Lovin'

Here's 50x50 cm that's bursting with summer colors. It's my "still-drying-so-fresh" painting ;-) I just put the finishing touches this morning :-)

In need of inspiration

So I was roaming the internet this morning desperate for some inspiration. If you've read the recent post I've been feeling kinda shitty ;-) Trying to keep my inspiration and creativity flowing I needed an injection and where better to search for that then the world wide web. Thank god for internet and google ;-) So here's todays catch...

I am absolutely in LOVE with that chair...

Do you see a pattern? Bamboo...I just love it! I should be living somewhere else...

Not the usual way the "Egg chair" is pictured but I must say I prefer this...so personal...one of a kind...

Love the shade...and the unexpected dark wallpaper behind the light, pastel colors in the textiles..

The coolest kitchen....so boho chic...so cosy and inviting...nothing sterile here....

Same goes for this living room...(from the same featured article)...personal, homey, inviting...I can see myself all snuggly in the sofa in front of the fire with a cup of tea...mmmm...

Who say's you need a bookcase ;-) Kind a tricky when you need a book on say "shelf" no 3 though...also not so good with children goin' crazy around the house ;-)

Some inspiration for the little ones....this shelf is too cute...

Last shade...I promise!

I had one last shade I hade to remake in my daughters room and here is the result. Pretty cute, don't you think? I wish I had a whole army of shades I could pimp. Visited some flea markets yesterday, didn't find a thing...and let me tell you I was DESPERATE, which shows just how bad Swedsh flea marets are. Well around here where I live anyway. Theres just a lot of crap that nobody wants in their own home so they leave it to the flea market. Like a dumpster of bad taste. I'm so disappointed! Maks me wanna move abroad all the more. An while I'm in this miserable state I might as well complain about the weather ;-) Where's spring? Where are my snowdrops and crocus? I'm getting tired of this looong and cold winter.

I'll listen to "The book of love" by Peter Gabriel and "A womans work" by Maxwell and all is well...

Love my stuff...

I know you're not supposed to say that you love your own stuff but I DO! I included a collage of some of my products and I do LOVE them all!

Inspired by ikat & Suzani

Ok, so as you may or may not know that I have inluded some ikat pillows in my pillow cover collection at http://www.pillove.se/. I think these hand woven silk fabrics are simply stunning and like many of the pieces for sale on the shop they have a wonderful history.

The images below just show a few different ways how ikat fabric POP UP just about everywhere. On the catwalk, on the wall, on your clutch or on a chair....I LOVE IT! The pillows that I have for sale are from Uzbekistan, hand woven by the most talented local artists from Tashkent.

I also have two beautiful vintage suzanis for sale on the web shop. These are also from Uzbekistan. These are a real treat for the eye. I included some inspiring images below on less traditional use of Suzanis.

Perfect to drape over a chair or a stool

Or drape it over the end of a bed

Abolutely fabulous as a table cloth on a round table.

One of the two Suzani's that I for sale on PilLove (circa 1971)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hope you have a beautiful Valentins Day!

Your thoughts please...

Ok boys and girls I would like to know what you think. Here are some of the fabrics that I am contemplating ordering for my next collection. I have a problem choosing though, so here's your chance to have your say in what the coming collection could turn out to look like. The first montage is over children's fabric, so needless to say this will be the Children's Collection. The other two montage's feature two different collections a more earthy one and the last one with light spring/summer colors. Please tell me which ones are your favorites.

PimP mY shaDE the sequal...

So I had two lampshades so here's the total makeover of shade no. 2. Looks cute with one of the owls that I have for sale in the shop. It's incredible what you can do with an IKEA furniture as base. You're not that worried if it turns out not so great cos it didn't cost you that much to begin with.

New Painting

A new creation where I played around with lines again but in a maybe more sofisticated way than with the striped one. Turned out quite well....kinda cool...as always I love my gold so there's gold leafing of course ; ) It just gives it that extra bling that I love.

PimP mY shaDE

Before the total makeover ; )

So I had this idea that sprung out of the fact that the lamp shades in my daughters room where so bland and boring. And I find most shades that you buy at the store uninteresting or just so expected for a childrens room. I want COLOR (as always!) but in the right way...my way ; ) So I decided to pimp one of her old ones. I think it works, what do you think? Another great business idea...pimp my shade

The new collection...

The new Japanese collection all in pink and purple shades of lovely...

Close up of pink & purple heaven sprinkled with humour and retro vibe...

Same, same but different colors...red, chocolate brown,
orange and turquiose...

And yes! I want them all! Here they all are featered

on our bed and sofa...YUMMY!

(CLICK IMAGE FOR CLOSE UP)

These pillows are like all my other ones done in 100% natural fibers for easy wash. Super quality in fabric and sewing and truly fun and original. I think they look great when combined together...a little romantic flowers dusted with a retro car or pig covered in cob web...SUPER FUN! Look for them in the webshop!

Je nais sais what??

Ok, so I guess I feel that I have to explain why I have chosen to blog in English instead of Swedish. You see when I started this blog I wanted to be able to reach all readers whether you're situated in Thailand, Australia, England or France. All of my suppliers are from over seas and it feels natural to keep the blog in English. Also, my husband and I might be moving to England, so I felt; what the heck! I might have to blog in English sooner or later so it might as well be sooner ; ) We still don't know what will happen with the move, it looks like we might stay put for a while. Anyhoot....I'll keep it in English until further notice I hope you Swedish followers don't feel put off from visiting the blog every now and then bacause of this! I still love you and our Swedish beautiful language! I'd love to hear from anyone who has anyting to say...where ever you might be situated!

Hugs & kisses to all!

C.

PS. I'm listning to Koop Island Blues by Yan Saquet on Spotify right now...have you heard it? Then do it NOW! It's so great!

A new CREATION...bright & bold...

These two painting really go well together...

A lovely comfy chair anyone?

Close up...

So I made a new painting a couple of days ago. It turned out pretty good, I'm happy with it! It goes great with one of my previous paintings "Stay Calm & Carry on". Both a bright & bold....the way I like it ; ) Always color! They are like my previous paintings (look in the blog archive for these) for sale...alltough I have no idea how to ship it to you if you turn out to be living in the northern parts of Sweden ;) Problems are ment to be solved, right?

Keep Calm & Carry on Price 1500 SEK

Juicy Stripes Bold Price 7000 SEK

Hmong bag spotted on the streets of Paris...

So I got this picture that was published on a fashion blog showing a woman on the streets of Paris. Can you see the bag? Recognize it? Well this is not the "real deal" it's the bags that are mainly machine stitched and sometimes have parts included from the Hmong baby carriers. Mine are a 100% hand embroidered vintage fabric...it's still beautiful though!

BoligLiv...what a spread! Thank you...thank you!

So I had the great fortune to get a spread in the Danish interior design magazines' Jan/Feb issue. Wow! I'm so glad they belived enough in my products and my business idea to write an article about it. So here's a copy of the front page of the magazine and the spread it self. If you want to read it you have to buy it! I'm sooo happy....thank you, thank you, thank you Britt Endicott at BoligLiv!