Lotta Agaton is a Swedish interior stylist and blogger whose portfolio has me running a fever... a fever of love that is. Cheesiness aside, her work really is quite gorgeous and inspiring. I love this series she recently collaborated with photographer Pia Ulin (a fellow Swede and incredible talent) on. It's a fun juxtaposition of neon colors against raw wood, black, and white.
Check out more of Lotta's styling portfolio on Agent Bauer and for an extra dose of inspiration stop by her fabulous blog.
LINK: www.lottaagaton.se
More pics after the jump!
I only have one question: Is it available in an adult size?
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Hut-Hut Kids is a playful reinterpretation of the rocking horse. Available in 5 FSC Certified sustainable materials (Bamboo, Black Locust, Black Walnut, Cork and Maple) or in 100% Recycled sustainable resin in 5 candy-bright colors: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and Pink.
Hut-Hut Kids by Kalon Studios available from Bobby Berk Home: $125
I've had a not so secret obsession with Airstream trailers for a long time now, and it's projects like this one by California architect Matthew Hofmann that motivate me to get my own. Matthew and his girlfriend completely remodeled this 1970's airstream into a mobile live + work space. It's currently parked on a beautiful view property on the southern coast of California.
$100 finders fee to the first person that can find me a really cheap airstream in Utah that I could buy. Emphasis on the really cheap part. :)
Hofmann Architecture
Oh goodness. I just love these cheerful illustrations from graphic designer/illustrator Helen Dardik! Everything about them puts a smile on my face, from the wonderful whimsy to the spot-on color choices. Her impressive portfolio even stretches beyond illustration to include pattern design, paintings, and toys. If you fancy her style, check out her Etsy shop for prints and original paintings.
LINK: www.oneluckyhelen.com
I'm fascinated by husband wife design team, Charles and Ray Eames being my favorite. I have no idea how Lucienne & Robin Day have slipped under my radar. This amazing husband wife post war design team is like the english equivelent of Charles and Ray. Learn more about them from this fantastic excerpt of the Design Onscreen film "Contemporary Days: The Designs of Lucienne & Robin Day"
The En Suspend Clock by Pascal Tarabay may be the ultimate combination of form and function. Seriously, a wall clock and wall hook in one? Well played, Tarabay. Well played.
En Suspend Clock available from Gretel: $74
I could have used a couple of these last year.
The separation shelf is a shelf designed for couples that live together. It is built of a 2.5 meter oak lumber with grooves every 10 centimeters and four metal supporters. In regular mode the supporters are inserted into the groves, and serves both as hangers as well as book supports that divides the shelf into different areas. When the couple separates, the supporters are used as working tools which can break the shelf into two parts each partner takes his/her share (that is not necessarily equal) of the common property.
Doomed marital bliss aside, I think it's a fantastic simple and attractive shelf. More pics after the jump.
Separation Shelf
Even though I grew up in rural Utah, I'm definitely a city guy. Perhaps that's my attraction to the City Towel from EVRT. Then again, maybe it's just because it looks fantastic.
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A hand drawn urban city scene with warm gray lines and scattered lime green rooftops, on a 100% cotton light cream towel. Printed with non-toxic water based inks. This color version is a one time run.
City Towel from EVRT $15
If there's one thing you can always count on from West Elm, it's their collection of white ceramics. The shapes change slightly each year or maybe they add a touch of texture, but they're always beautiful, affordable, and available! I love this new collection of mod textured vases especially, but they also have their Pure collection for those who prefer the smooth variety. While you're at it, check out all their vase collections right here.
Textured Vases from West Elm: $29 - $34
It must be Scandinavian Monday here at GRM because both Capree and I are both feeling the vibe. While she brought you a slew of fantastic interiors, I offer you one humble whisk. Designed by Pablo Lucidi and Luca Pevere for Norman Copenhagen the whisk was inspired by the Italian cypress the whisk is an attempt to make a typically cold product feel more natural and warm. The end result is one of the best looking whisks I've ever seen. 20 Euro is a little steep even for the best looking whisk ever, but considering it would be the last one I buy for a long long time, I'm pretty sure I could justify it.
Whisk by Norman Copenhagen
Look for it soon at your favorite design store.
OK, I'm just going to be completely honest. I have no idea what this website says as it's all in Swedish, but my oh my does it have some gorgeous images. I've just been blindly clicking around and it's worked for me so far. Give it a shot.
LINK: bo-laget.se
If there are any Swedish speakers in the house, a little rundown about Bolaget would be greatly appreciated! As far as I can tell, it's some sort of real estate / property listing site (but way better than any I've ever seen before)..?
More pics after the jump!
OK, let's go ahead and get this out of the way early on. I think "I've got wood" has to be about the worst name ever chosen for a boutique modern furniture and lighting company. That being said, the do make some pretty things. The Beetle Kill lamps shown above are made from Colorado beetle kill pine. The patterns are laser cut into the wood to create a lovely effect when turned on.
Beetle Kill lamps available on Etsy for $175
I mentioned at the beginning of the year that I would like to learn more about Scandinavian design in 2011. Well, I just found Scandinavian heaven, and apparently it's in Canada. Toronto based Mjölk has one of the best curated online stores I have seen in a long long time. I was literally swooning over every single item on their website. They have everything from simple every day inexpensive items to expensive couches. Everything has that scandinavian/japanese look. Think Muji meets Ikea. Take a look at the site, and I promise you will find something to fall in love with.
Mjölk
I think I just found heaven, and it turns out it's in Phuket Thailand. Designed by Hong Kong based Original Vision the home home is a combination of an amazing site and a thoughtful and thoroughly modern home. It's hard not to draw references to Falling Water when looking at the home.
Originally built in 2009 as a vacation home for a Hong Kong couple, the home is now rented out between their stays. $2,000 - $4,500 a night will get you an amazing home with 6 bedrooms (sleeps 12) and your own chef. While that price isn't cheap, for me heaven is just 11 friends and $166 a night away.
Who's in?
Villa Amanzi
LOTS more photo's after the jump.
I'm in the process of creating a guest room right now, which includes a sweet Danish dresser that I'm pretty fond of. Once all the big tasks for the room are complete (painting and wallpapering, mostly), I'm excited to get down to business with more fine-tuned decorating. One source of inspiration for me right now are these Vintage Vignettes from Dabito of the (fabulous) blog Old Brand New. Check 'em out and see if they don't make you feel all warm and fuzzy!
LINK: Old Brand New
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A little bit of vintage charm can be found in these enameled steel first aid boxes by Kikkerland. Store actual medical supplies, emergency essentials, or your favorite chocolate! I like the idea of wall mounting several to hold craft and sewing supplies. Can you think of any other clever uses (besides the obvious)?
Ali has a quirky little style that makes me want to kiss puppies and curly-headed babies, jump in puddles, and find animals in the clouds. Of course, it helps that she loves chairs as much as I do, and paints them wonderfully well. Or that she seems nearly as obsessed with 
Now this is something I haven't seen before: an Etsy shop selling PDFs for vintage furniture plans. For $3, they'll email you all the instructions for making your very own MCM