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While above I highlighted some of my favorite designs, there is something else that Lyngby Porcelain produces that I really love to use and style. I am of course talking about their Rhombe collection, that includes tableware but also tea and coffee set , vases , candleholders and last but not least a beautiful range of balls and bells for Christmas! Clear clean lines, chic white porcelain and patterns from the archives. The Rhombe frame is truly a tribute to the classic frame. The line is perfect for dinner with a full dinnerware set of course, but it also works great for coffee and tea! It also includes a sugar bowl with lid and tea light holders, candleholders, plus vases ( see the whole selection here ).  

One of best styling tips for a romantic afternoon, or a coffee with your best friends, is to place flowers not only in vases, but instead take the tops off, fill the smaller Rhomble bowls with water and then gently let them drop and fill the rest of the bowl! 

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Last few days I have been styling and photographing the apartment I am renting, and today I can finally share it as well! I have been very lucky to find this beautiful classic in the middle of Grünerløkka when I moved to Oslo last summer, with its beautiful layout and details, the original floors painted grey, stuccos and vintage stove.  The bathroom was completely renovated as well while the location of the apartment itself is perfect. Right next to Mathallen and a few meters away from Akerselva river, in the middle of Oslo. The apartment is located in the middle building of the city square and it is surrounded by a beautiful yard, full of trees and abundant space for summer strolls and dinners. Tim Wendelboe cafe is in the same city square as well, I can walk through my backyard in the morning for one of the best coffees in the city. 

Scroll down for a more complete look of my apartment, but also, if you want to see more photos in higher resolution , feel free to visit my dropbox folder . 

Although I spend quite a few months here, it took me a while before I painted everything the way I wanted. Call me a little bit slow, when it comes to another styling I make snap decisions, when it comes to my own space I move in turtle time. I did however manage finally make color decisions and I ended up redecorating the bedroom not a long time ago ( see before and after here ), while just a week ago I finished up the look in the kitchen and living room. Although I was planning on painting with Lady Minerals in the living room, due to time pressure I decided to instead use Lady Pure Supermatt colors since they are quicker to paint with ( they don’t require any special technique ) , while at the same time they give a timeless effect due to their supermat finish. The solution I ended up with was painting the wooden wall from its natural color to LADY 5455 Industrial Blue Supreme finish for wood and panels, while I kept the rest of the room simple and sleek painting in LADY 9918 Klassisk Hvit Pure color supermatt for walls. I love how my simple TV (and quite an old one) is now blending with the wall , while at the same time the beautiful blue is giving a feeling of luxury, win win!

For my styling I mostly used my own furniture and props, but some details I really feel added a lot of depth in my interpretation of “Modern living in an 1890s apartment”. The Crown chair from Mass Productions, the TR lamp from Menu and the posters on the wall were some of the new additions in my living room (kindly borrowed from Houz.no), the Panthella lamp from Louis Poulsen (kindly borrowed from Elisabeth Heier), all easily blended in with all the furniture I already owned, the Core table lamp from New Works (I got mine from Home Made Stories shop ) the beautiful plinth marble table from Menu, Hay slit table in mirror, Pallo vases in various sizes from Skrufs glasbruk, Sofa from Bolia, marble low table from Erik Jørgensen EJ 64 , details from Frama and Byredo. Tip : Color coordinating works wonders for details, the blue wall matches the Core table lamp from New Works (its granite blue), but also the blue speaker from Urban Ears ( on the floor on a stack of books). 

The kitchen was also painted but this time I went for a more colorful look using LADY Raw Canvas 10961, Pure color supermatt. If there is anything I would have added ( and I still may if the new owners allow) would be to also paint the windows and the door the same color for a more uniform and modern look. However even with white details it works quite beautiful I think , and since the floors are grey I got to keep and color match even the And Tradition In Between table and chairs I already had. Small details also work great however in this setting, glass and brass bottle from Menu, salt bowl and brass spoon from Ferm Living (also terracotta fruit bowl and brass candleholder from Ferm Living on the table). 

And while I still live in this apartment until July, I will fully enjoy the balcony ( not sure if the next apartment will have one), if you want to get the look then most of pots for flowers and trays are from Skagerak , the chairs and coffee table is from Fermob , the bench from Domo design, cups from Kinto and water can from Menu. If there are any details you would like me to specify, please leave a comment below and I ll get back to you as soon as possible! 

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A few weeks ago ( beginning of December ) , the new Erik Jørgensen EJ 64 arrived at my door, and just in time, I still hadn’t decided on which table to use in front of my sofa. The frame is stainless steel while the top comes in 3 different variants : Black granite or Windsor white granite, Carrara Bianco marble, Black Moon marble or Denver Gray marble. I chose Black moon marble because it looked quite beautiful with the porous surface and the sleek design of the stone against the metal frame. 

Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen designed this cool coffee table which clearly reflects its time with its shiny square stainless steel legs and matt marble tabletop. 

I have used it for quite a while now and I can really attest to its amazing quality as well. Not only does it look beautiful with its top almost floating on the frame, but it can handle everyday life effortlessly. From styling it minimally, to setting a coffee spread for me or friends, it can handle everything. The surface does not allow for stains with its almost rough yet silky texture, a simple occasional wiping with a damp soft cloth and it looks just as beautiful as the day it was delivered. I have only been using it as table, but its shape allows to also be used as a bench ( not for sitting ) or as a side furniture against the wall, or behind the couch or even in front of the bed. I will be moving it around the apartment , so keep an eye on my instagram for different uses. You can already find everyday snaps on my instagram, catch a different kind of glimpse for it here, here, here and here!

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Even though it is not even December yet, for the first time in quite a few years I am already done with shopping for Christmas presents. This mostly occurred because I happened to be in Copenhagen and Stockholm last week and the shops I needed where right there, so instead of ordering them and paying even more in shipping and importing (none exist in Norway unfortunately), I decided to shop early. This probably got me into an early Christmas mood as well, but I chose to call it “Winter mood” really, as most of my Christmas decorations can , and are, used before and after the holidays as well. In reality I don’t overly decorate for the season, I find that key touches are better than a full spread of lights, and it really does all come down to the details. For this year I decided to go with brass and natural colors, some pale yellows and pale greens, I don’t think I will include any red or bright greens though. If you want to achieve a winter feel but not go overly festive yet, just do as I did, add some brass details, a candle holder or two, a tree,maybe a star ornament (all my brass details are from Ferm Living Christmas collection), some flowers suitable for the season in clear or pale colored vases. The flowers you see in my Marimekko  vases (also from their Christmas collection) are I think perfect for this purpose, they seem as if they are pine cones but on stems, while the small bouquets are a cluster of even smaller versions of pine needles and cones. You can even add some Christmas lights if you feel like it, but try to find some that are delicate and don’t emit too much light, this way they will look more like a light installation rather than glittery festive lights on a window!

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