New pillows in the living room

So I got new pillows for the sofa in the living room. Yes, I know it's a disease, I shop pillow cases like most women shop handbags and shoes :-) This time however, I went for a new style - more contemporary. Going outside my comfort zone with a graphic look and I must say they look great! I'm so happy. Also, who would've thought I ever go for anything black! :-)

This one is probably my favorite as it has so much humour

Going for a more graphic look is so not me but it looks very fresh.

Changed the lamp shades to the red ones now that autumn is here. Yes! I change shades depending on season :-)

What's your favorite thing for spring?

So I was sitting here in the library (our office/stockroom/playroom) where I have an excellent view of all the fab products that PilLove carries. It's a really inspiring place to be but at the same time it's daunting as you have a complete overview of all the things that you have yet to sell!

I had my accountant here the other day (closing the books for this year) and I was happy because I had a positive result this year....I had roughly around 1000 sek in profit this year and then I hadn't been able to withdraw any salary for myself for the last one and half year that the business have been running. So if you wanna get rich don't start this kind of business ;-)

I do love it though and I have learnt so many things in the last couple of years that I wouldn't trade the experience for any money in the world (...well maybe 10 million Swedish crowns could change my mind ;-). I have taken the position from day one that this is something that I will do as long as it is fun, and if I can bare the thought that it's not gonna make me stinking rich (I will have to make do with a pillow cover or two ) then that's fine.

Coming back to our library/office/stockroom....I was looking at all the pretty, colorful and just lovely items that we have adorning our walls, I decided that if I were to close down my business today I have an ocean of lovely items to decorate and make our home even prettier. That's when it hit me....what are my favorites at the moment and so here they are....here's my wishlist for Spring/Summer 2011:

Let me know what your favorites are and also if you'd love to see me stock a brand or product that you have a hard time finding on the Scandinavian market.

Lots of love,

C.

So here below you will find a pic or the item that's on my list:

1. The most wonderful flower pillows, handsewn in designer fabric.

2. A beautiful Suzani at the end of our bed (first picture shows one of the two Suzanis that I have fore sale in the shop)

3. Pillow with a statement. Organic felt pillow covers with cool statements.

4. Now these owls will never get old, they are ful of personality and just says "fun". Handmade by a woman in Malasia.

5. Lovely pillows from Bonjour mon Coussin my favorite - Flower - second from top.

6. An explosion of colors are the covers in PilLove's own collection. Usually done in kimonofabric or batik fabric. Here's a selection of the range.

Where do I begin...

...to tell you how abolutely gorgeous these flowers are. Handmade by a very talentad lady from Texas, USA. Now I have seriously contemplated keeping them ALL for myself and order new ones for my customers but I guess I'll do it the other way around : ) They are just so original and the craftmanship is beautiful. Get one before they're all gone. I only have four and they are all unique....one of each, so snatch your fave fast!

The lovliest of lovely...

...pillows have arrived! Oh dearest I have a new crush...my new batik pillows are SUMMER in fabric, GT in a pilllow, the tropics and the beach wrapped up in a square! They are simply put - to die for. They will look absolutley gorgeous on the porch or the terrace....on your lawn or trown casually in a pile on the floor...they are so diverse in their use and will just bring that je nais sais quoi to any summer day and be an exclamation mark when the short dark and gray autumn afternoons come creeping. They simply put a smile on anyone's face!

Classic pillows with an edge

The Helkat pillows have arrived and they are beautiful. The have a raw, vintage, classic style to them. Colors are soft but there is still strong elements of color. Would be stunning in a sofa, on a bed or in an armchair.

Price 570 SEK

Pillows with a statement

Oh these are just fantastic, I LOVE THEM! The colors, the statements, the fact that they are eco-friendly...what's not to love! These pillows - made in felt - are hand made by a cool chic in the States. They measure 50x50 cm but with a fold over closure you probably get a even nicer finish with a smaller insert.

Price 525 SEK

More pics of the Indonesian pillows...