I have put a hold on clothes shopping, but these beauties from the Portland Collection makes me think again.
I just love the way the designers have implemented a Native American-inspired aesthetic into these textiles, all produced locally in Portland, USA. Here is a link to a youtube film, where we can see how the designers created their fall/winter 2011collection.
I'm seeing more and more sheep. Not just ultra soft, fuzzy, live ones. But stuffed. For effect. In fashion shots. But - nothing like the real thing, right?
Nope, I couldn't stay away ;-) I couldn't resist telling you all about this successful renovation of an old, rundown farmhouse on the Swedish island Gotland. Originally bought by Christine and Johan as a summerhouse, they now live there all year around.
It's all very industrial chic. Johan is an interior designer, and most everything is made of rejects or second hand finds, which Johan has remodeled to fit their new home.... and then added some designer furniture, to get the right feel and function. Read all about it in the current issue of Sköna Hem.
It's the first time I read about this wonderful home, but I understand some of you have seen articles and blogposts about it earlier. It's a great project, so it's understandable if people want to write about it. But it's a pity when the same Swedish home appear in all the Swedish interior mags. It happens only too often. Lack of imagination? You tell me. I for one would have missed it, if it wasn't for Sköna Hem. Hope it's news to some of you too. Enjoy!