Kikkerland beside storage solution

Cool felt bedside pocket storage solution.

Kikkerland Beside storage pocket

{Homeware} Sweeper and Dustpan by Menu

Sweeping and collecting dust is as mundane as it gets. Menu has created this beautiful sweeper and dustpan.
Get it here.

Dustpan and Sweeper by Menu

{Interiors} Fabulous retro lightbox

Isn't this so cute for all your quotes and messages? You can have great fun changing your message as often as you like. check it out here

{Interiors} 9 cool throw pillows for your sofa

VIA My scandinavian Home

With the new year, I am on the hunt for some accessories for my sofa. So I thought that I would design a bunch of them on my Society6 shop. I then got a bit sidetracked and started getting lost in it's giant maze. There are so many cool designs, it is worth mixing up pattern, and scale.
I might get some for the kids' bedroom also.

So here is my selection for you to enjoy.

VIA Society6

1. dotty dots black on white
2. the heart of my heart
3. black and white triangles
4. all you need is love
5. dotty dots white on black
6. always be yourself - unless you can be a unicorn - then always be a unicorn
7. galaxy deep
8. triangle bunting pattern
9. giraffe

{Interiors} Top 10 coolest kids bunk beds

Bunk beds are a fantastic way of saving space and avoiding the bedtime argument of who switches the light off and when. Each child has some privacy as well as control over their sleep.
Since our 2 years old and 8 years old share a bedroom, we decided to tackle the sleeping arrangements last weekend.

Houzz

I turned to one of my favourite Pinterest boards for some inspiration for the best bunk bed ideas for kids rooms. Here is a selection of my top 10. They really make me wish I was a kid again...

Pinterest

Single Bunk Bed in White

Apartment therapy

Annipalanni

Leiliving

Bunk Bed with Storage by Arthauss

Twitter

Or what about this cool sleeper with built in stairs.

Bunk Bed Tala

I love the simple metal frame of this black metallic bunk sleeper.

Single Metal bunk bed

I have chosen the IKEA Mydal bunk bed for the kid's room, and I look forward to doing my very own IKEA hack. I'll keep you posted on the progress. Check out this really cool IKEA Hack for inspiration!

Ikea Hacker

{Design} Iphone Alarm Dock by Jonas Damon

For all you Iphone addicts, check out this clever Iphone Alarm Dock by designer Jonas Damon. It is made entirely out of wood, and has no electronics in it. The wooden box works like an amplifier to make the wake up call louder. I love it. So clever, The perfect mix of nostalgia and electronics that make it retro. Get it here.
Just download the Flip Clock Iphone App, et Voila!

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{DIY} Concrete lamp pendant

I thought you might enjoy some DIY for your weekend to avoid facing the blizzard. Enjoy!

Concrete has to be one of my favourite materials. It is tactile, textural, strong, versatile, cheap... I am completely obsessed with original concrete uses! So here is the latest one I have found: a concrete lamp pendant.
This project is very simple to do once you've gathered all the bits you need. The step by step instructions are so easy to follow and will only take about 2 hours to complete. I definitely have it on my must make list!

Check out the details by Ben from HomeMade for making your own. If you decide to make one, email me the photos so I can see them and share them!

Wouldn't it look amazing with one of these neon electrical wire cords? A cluster of different shapes and sizes above a nice dining table!

Alternatively you can get your very own delivered to your door.

i ♡ Morocco | Moroccan interior by El Ramla Hamra

Today I am really excited! I am taking a little break from packing to let you know that tomorrow I am going home to Morocco for 3 weeks to visit my family, fiest on tagines and take in the good weather.
I have not been home for an entire year, so I have missed it desperately. I won't let it be that long again, I need to replenish at least a couple of times a year. 
But no worries, I have a few posts planned for when I am away, so make sure you visit me. I'll have plenty of Moroccan inspiration for you when I come back.

In the meantime, I thought I would share with you this gorgeous black and white Moroccan interior at El Ramla Hamra.

All images VIA El Ramla Hamra

{Design} Me mirror by Mathias Hahn for Asplund

I just love this mirror! 
Designer Matthias Hahn has designed the Me mirror for Asplund. It is a simple design that can be rotated and adjusted by both the axis of the wooden handle and the vertical section of the stand. The design is inspired by historic mirror stands that used to be located in bathrooms, dressing rooms or hall ways. 

A great way to make the mirror a stand alone furniture feel rather than a wall mounted bathroom mirror.

It comes in lots of great shades as a table mirror and floor standing mirror.
I want the floor standing one in white please!

{Kids} How to store your lego! Swoop Bag

I am in my eyeballs in Legos and all sorts of small toys! How do you store yours?

My daughter complained to me that the way I was storing her Legos was not appropriate to play. I keep them in a box and according to her the box is too deep and not wide enough. It ends up being tipped every time, small pieces getting lost...

So while researching storage ideas for kids rooms, I came across this great post by Room-to-bloom. Ursula is a dutch interior designer based in London and specialises in kids spaces. She has great tips all around, but my favourite tip was on how to store your Legos.

Let me introduce you to the Swoop bag!

Each Swoop bag is a playmat and toy bag all in one. You can store all your small toys (Legos, Playmobils, building blocks, cars...) in this durable canvas bag, open it very easily with a drawstring and then swoop it all out of sight! 

It comes in 2 sizes and also in all these cool colours. What a great design, so simple and effective. I just love it!

If you missed my previous Legos post, check it out.

Playful piano doorbell by Li Jianye

I love this Pianobell concept by Li Jianye. This doorbell is obviously inspired by a piano and it allows your visitors to play a short piece of music instead of the usual pre-recorded chime. So cool!
It is only at concept stage, so you will have to wait a bit if you want it.

{Interiors} Fauna animal cushions by Areaware

I am loving these animal pillows by Ross Mendes for Areaware, I think they would make a great gift. The pillows are hand printed on 100% organic cotton and filed with hypoallergenic wadding. They are made in Brooklyn, NY, but you can order them from here if you are in Europe.
They have a huge choice of cool animals: zebra, elephant, koala and many more. I particularly like the Zebra!

Labrador Cushion

Cat Cushion

Penguin Cushion

Today I love: marble in the kitchen

I am loving all this white marble in the kitchen...

VIA Emma's design blog

{Kids} 6 cutest kids corners with yellow

I was extremely busy last week, so Nico took some time off work to take care of the children. So I could work with his parents and work on the design of their future home in the South of France. Exciting!

My week usually involves all the mundane events of the stay at home mum: school runs, meals, homework, playdates, coffees, park, crafts and since recently a bit of blogging... So it felt great to do something else for 5 days. But I have really missed by babies, so today's post is all about kids corners!

Since today felt like spring has arrived in London, I thought a touch of yellow would be fitting. Enjoy...

VIA French by design

VIA Design milk

VIA Design sponge

VIA Style files

VIA Ikea