31 December 2015

Happy New Year!

Whatever your plans may be,  whether at a huge party,  spreading the love in Times Square,  or snuggling quietly with a loved one at home, let's all welcome the new year with open arms!   A new year,  a new beginning -- H O O R A Y!

Image via Kate the Great

2015 was a rough ride,  but count your blessings and bring our learnings into the new journey that's about to take place.   Here are some fun links to bid goodbye to 2015 and to say hello to 2016:



I adore this list,  and I wish to extend the fun to you,  ideas are endless...



30 December 2015

Welcome the New Year

It's been an unforgiving and busy holiday season.   It's no excuse,  I missed a Christmas post!  My pre-holiday celebrations were spent at the beach under the warm sun,  then it quickly turned back into New York City craziness in a blink of an eye -- how did that happen?!  Well I hope you had a great Christmas nonetheless...

When i thought things were going back into normal routines here comes another important holiday.   Are you enjoying festivities at home with friends and family?   Or will you be in Times Square?   Or simply under the stars and exploding fireworks in your corner of the world?   Whatever the case,  each has his /her own way to welcome the New Year.  




I found this inspiring and fabulous monochromatic table setting, an oldie but goodie from last year.   But a good idea is timeless!  How are you setting your table tomorrow night? 








22 December 2015

Sophisticated + Moody Christmas

A monochromatic home need not dread holiday decorations, as so successfully implemented in this gorgeous sophisticated space. Wow, can i tell you it swept me off my feet?!  The simplicity,  the varying textures for warmth,  the natural materials, the entire home evokes that holiday coziness we seek as we approach a time of togetherness with loved ones...







Source (my) unfinished home  via Bo Bedre
Photography Kristian Septimius Krogh








12 December 2015

Subtle Christmas Ideas






What better way to recycle last year's cool calendar but to use it as gift wrapping?!  I adore this idea of practicing sustainability this festive time of the year -- just brilliant!  I'm not a Christmas decor busting at the seams type of person, so when I spotted this home on Ems Designblogg it got me so excited.  Not only is the interior monochromatic, the simple touches of green expresses the holiday spirit during a season of togetherness.  

Ems Designblogg | ELLE Decoration 





08 December 2015

Guests are Welcome!

During the holidays we're usually away to spend the festivities with family.   But in those occasional times we're staying put, it's opportunity for stray friends to come and stay.  The sofa suddenly becomes a guest room and the coffee table is the new dining room!  Is your sofa your guest room too? Do you have visitor during Christmas?

Check out this  IKEA convertible sofa HOLMSUND.  From lovely cushion heaven to guest bed coziness!  I adore the white slip covers,  don't you?  And that IKEA PS small space storage unit is a perfect side table with multiple shelves and hooks, what more could a guest ask for?





To complete the ultimate cozy atmosphere add some natural elements.   I spy my favourite collection SINNERLIG.

STIL Inspiration via livet hemma
Styling Pella Hedeby
Photography Sara Danielson





05 December 2015

Getting Ready for Christmas

Yesterday was a nice walk from Soho to lower Manhattan, as a whiff of evergreen struck me in almost every other corner.  The Christmas tree vendors that create a farm-like atmosphere here in New York City do a splendid job amidst all the concrete and busy streets.  It is still very Christmas-y and festive.

Today decorations here at home on Stone Street will commence:

  • branches - check!
  • large stralla IKEA pendant - check!
  • star ornaments made of galvanized steel - check!
  • jute twine - check!
  • handmade glass blown ornaments - check!

Before the new week begins, a small rosemary tree will make its way to the kitchen as this is my yearly tradition.  For now I leave you some inspiring photos from elv's via livet hemma.




For more decorating ideas, KRiSPINTERIOR has always been inspired by Nordic holiday expressions and you can see them here, here, and my favorite of all here.  Happy decorating!





03 December 2015

(Bianca's) Unfinished Home


It's been some time since I fell head over heels on a blog.  (My) unfinished home's minimalist approach  is what got my attention.  The natural light,  white backdrop, that specific Nordic influence, tasteful art, old vs. new - it all equates to that simple, krisp interior most of us desire.  Welcome to (Bianca's) unfinished home.  It is a work in progress, and I'm sure like me you await the evolution of her new space