tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-104714192024-02-28T09:34:34.367+01:00UmamiMy philosophy is - every day is a new day. I want this place to be like a field of green grass.
A place where creativity is renewed and the mind is refreshed.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-22051823606435960792010-12-30T21:04:00.000+01:002010-12-30T21:04:10.812+01:00I love typography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQqmMJiVUQ8HW5M2JHIT9ho0yIZUSUfPfeOeGcnL5Td0pWZicQRtYrhSiiiBYr-APvDNrlCXqA67HY0bGtONJUQFIPaIN5nXURg33U9LZ5Nfw8tvrig4KqtxF2uRHYe4eozx1/s1600/matryoskha1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQqmMJiVUQ8HW5M2JHIT9ho0yIZUSUfPfeOeGcnL5Td0pWZicQRtYrhSiiiBYr-APvDNrlCXqA67HY0bGtONJUQFIPaIN5nXURg33U9LZ5Nfw8tvrig4KqtxF2uRHYe4eozx1/s400/matryoskha1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Today I attended a <a href="http://vimeo.com/18290443">class of typeface design</a> in Istanbul! Graphic designer and typeface designer <a href="http://www.peterbrugger.net/">Peter Brugger</a> talked about his <a href="http://new.myfonts.com/fonts/volcano/matryoshka/">Matryoshka</a> font, and student work Currywurst, as well as the Reuters font. See the talk <a href="http://vimeo.com/18290443">here</a>. It feels good to learn something new!Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-44432564097620036232010-11-23T12:39:00.000+01:002010-11-23T12:39:16.794+01:00For that special occasion<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDYodgGCnmA1CfPZ6E4SVyHsEmpz4yspMtbPmvnfSHdwkxJv8tCRGA22UxOVFEOWHS_leILzHc68YsYdalj5NqV7l9Z3r1-afOrnE6eWN3GJ2MT5CBEftcwxoy5y9A31rI9Hx/s1600/daily_poetics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDYodgGCnmA1CfPZ6E4SVyHsEmpz4yspMtbPmvnfSHdwkxJv8tCRGA22UxOVFEOWHS_leILzHc68YsYdalj5NqV7l9Z3r1-afOrnE6eWN3GJ2MT5CBEftcwxoy5y9A31rI9Hx/s400/daily_poetics.jpg" width="400" /></a>There is endless inspiration to be found at the Daily Poetics Blog.<br />
Here I picked a few items that I'd love to wear.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=10471419"></a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-28549565040965628662010-11-01T12:18:00.000+01:002010-11-01T12:18:45.208+01:00Color and sketches of artist Anne Olaug Soleng<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZzupu0WiCOssN_82C0orb_lrwSsCBjEuI5KDcG47wT9GpbQhGXch_LHg0a3yHydUlixzzRnBmLdXh0R_9MkaemS8nMctUv1ek9DARIsSYgG-QVPbN3o9iG_hWAsy5SL_Pirc/s1600/p%C3%A5_kanten_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZzupu0WiCOssN_82C0orb_lrwSsCBjEuI5KDcG47wT9GpbQhGXch_LHg0a3yHydUlixzzRnBmLdXh0R_9MkaemS8nMctUv1ek9DARIsSYgG-QVPbN3o9iG_hWAsy5SL_Pirc/s400/p%C3%A5_kanten_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Visit my<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081157876"> </a><a href="http://smakfulldesign.blogspot.com/">smak & se blog<span id="goog_1081157869"></span></a> where I showcase my work as an illustrator and graphic designer. Here you can see two pieces which I did today. I scanned drawings from my sketch book, and used the same photo in both works, for color and texture.<span id="goog_1081157870"></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYcs30eFKWVAVY2aaftRnPEc0MRK9IplfPUxkeKL3yfmOGzjus5IFTkIgEVhR-nGWkvl0zzJ5HJ1BTsi_NWcTTQlZRbVJ9l3epUfCJzd5H3WIYN8qVWV4bXZ7aj4s0nHfkziC/s1600/rundtogrundt_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYcs30eFKWVAVY2aaftRnPEc0MRK9IplfPUxkeKL3yfmOGzjus5IFTkIgEVhR-nGWkvl0zzJ5HJ1BTsi_NWcTTQlZRbVJ9l3epUfCJzd5H3WIYN8qVWV4bXZ7aj4s0nHfkziC/s400/rundtogrundt_2.png" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=10471419"></a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-67712325466338952702010-08-30T09:51:00.000+02:002010-08-30T09:51:32.412+02:0048 hours for miracles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4lwdcZaUqfccCelsj0euoFRWEdh4xGCzAcw6r7NNiiH8-QlMu43Gob7BCw4tBsqSq3b-ja5k2D7gMWzMM0WcpnpmDkhgBwOPgR36QSZUGwvZ64LoRS11eG7dx20VqIKdLseT/s1600/miracles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4lwdcZaUqfccCelsj0euoFRWEdh4xGCzAcw6r7NNiiH8-QlMu43Gob7BCw4tBsqSq3b-ja5k2D7gMWzMM0WcpnpmDkhgBwOPgR36QSZUGwvZ64LoRS11eG7dx20VqIKdLseT/s400/miracles.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Ooo, I do want to follow <a href="http://emmas.blogg.se/">emmas blog</a>. I really like the neutrals, sort of black and white interiors, with the warmth of teak here and there. She wrote about this <a href="http://www.candyblackdesign.com/">office space</a>, which really appeals to me. And that sign on the wall! It would be awesome in my workspace. Me like.<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=10471419"></a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-72071924500498338702010-08-27T14:07:00.000+02:002010-08-27T14:07:45.902+02:00Paul W Ruiz<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRe8Z7W6ZHILOREstABPxotBYAcOuInedfDEO4__2xI1f7PFeVFeGioux0MdaYo5Ih_ACrIuwu2NZ1DtWK3UXdtvgY1uHBStNH0-Hpixa8sEswXZc5_x89hkY2C872nSeE-MQN/s1600/paulwruiz3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRe8Z7W6ZHILOREstABPxotBYAcOuInedfDEO4__2xI1f7PFeVFeGioux0MdaYo5Ih_ACrIuwu2NZ1DtWK3UXdtvgY1uHBStNH0-Hpixa8sEswXZc5_x89hkY2C872nSeE-MQN/s400/paulwruiz3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEoA9oSifnwVfwcCR9O8ofLxw8o2TEe5d5oNKSs8KgNN_EX_E6NTNxWnYd4NcgHnVWeCsxlvBeJPXdqzhspdKOowGUs_YoxJjt3fPconcTyO4FJ1UdOuYl2U1vwwpgTWhdszol/s1600/paulwruiz2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEoA9oSifnwVfwcCR9O8ofLxw8o2TEe5d5oNKSs8KgNN_EX_E6NTNxWnYd4NcgHnVWeCsxlvBeJPXdqzhspdKOowGUs_YoxJjt3fPconcTyO4FJ1UdOuYl2U1vwwpgTWhdszol/s400/paulwruiz2.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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I am fascinated by the art of Paul W Ruiz, as seen at <a href="http://www.lindbergcontemporary.com.au/artist-artwork.php?artworkID=189&artistID=11">Lindberg Galleries</a>. His paintings are full of abstractions and details side by side. Makes such interesting contrasts. His colors range from vibrant & strong to dark, muted or gray. Again, contrast is a keyword. Sometimes the canvas is treated in soft calm areas, other times covered roughly, with thick layers of paint.<br />
The people in Ruiz pictures seem to be looking inward, closing themselves to the world around them.<br />
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Follow him on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ajuliebo#%21/pages/Paul-W-Ruiz-Visual-Artist/8611967729">facebook</a> ...Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-11310010398218242212010-08-24T20:17:00.000+02:002010-08-24T20:17:43.801+02:00Soft touch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOjPizN2qkOLTQdEGCENqyKzVD3yCWqydNIpfw8CxVsQ8Nzh9RwC6eztKFSC7Y26DoqWZwRpfpyuAm9fxHE0yvCSQeVczEYEvVjIlIycIgHQLb90pU_AxHtOQeAgY7wPE3e6D/s1600/freya.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOjPizN2qkOLTQdEGCENqyKzVD3yCWqydNIpfw8CxVsQ8Nzh9RwC6eztKFSC7Y26DoqWZwRpfpyuAm9fxHE0yvCSQeVczEYEvVjIlIycIgHQLb90pU_AxHtOQeAgY7wPE3e6D/s400/freya.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.freya-art.com">Freya Art</a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-18256851793204000972010-05-06T20:20:00.003+02:002010-05-06T20:40:59.240+02:00CUT + PASTE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.138861477.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 580px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.138861477.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3E25XQvUenAD8F7av9ZFy0k8P5nd3pleRjtWZAI_1g5xyL8Hc5c74EVV9u0p4fyvP6tV-wVjRKnM5uHsaShRaGmmzPFmQx7t5S96QPk-9gIR4WM7S0XSghhe5EYnXPftiHKmV/s1600/cut+paste.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3E25XQvUenAD8F7av9ZFy0k8P5nd3pleRjtWZAI_1g5xyL8Hc5c74EVV9u0p4fyvP6tV-wVjRKnM5uHsaShRaGmmzPFmQx7t5S96QPk-9gIR4WM7S0XSghhe5EYnXPftiHKmV/s400/cut+paste.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468224319024012722" border="0" /></a><br />From <a href="http://www.cutxpaste.com/">Cut+paste</a>: Birds on Flowers print<br /><br />At <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cutxpaste">Cut+paste's Etsy shop:</a> Vintage Convertible 1970s Shopper Nylon Tote Bag<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">CUT + PASTE is an independent online store offering consignment and selling handmade and vintage goods from around the world. </span>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-15163996336928650442010-04-27T16:56:00.006+02:002010-04-27T21:16:58.712+02:00Scandinavian: Norwegian illustrator & Swedish homes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmN7cLLMX-lDAaAxvnpKSn3umbeWTzIU0a_RDoUeHvG_T2TixGMYyhPUeAnZd3tYFS0kptECy8IABgBjDXl2uuLoPOsIdaG6nacQ3ldBSpFple7455GoUyCYcb_e9Uz8-jfZL/s1600/prestahuset2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmN7cLLMX-lDAaAxvnpKSn3umbeWTzIU0a_RDoUeHvG_T2TixGMYyhPUeAnZd3tYFS0kptECy8IABgBjDXl2uuLoPOsIdaG6nacQ3ldBSpFple7455GoUyCYcb_e9Uz8-jfZL/s400/prestahuset2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464889841123439138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUyAIeXNtZKx5cinZ3WWUyiZMSSCD7Ir_mmpB76jeYsy_JvqXOuqioioa6qNFoOSTj6IAQ4pmixnDm4TZG8re-I-FE2CsHWUFeWkDSbEvq_TXaHspFbtKsxu7CcTP1YAIihik/s1600/prestahuset.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUyAIeXNtZKx5cinZ3WWUyiZMSSCD7Ir_mmpB76jeYsy_JvqXOuqioioa6qNFoOSTj6IAQ4pmixnDm4TZG8re-I-FE2CsHWUFeWkDSbEvq_TXaHspFbtKsxu7CcTP1YAIihik/s400/prestahuset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464889837691852946" /></a><br /><br /><img src="http://jhische.com/dailydropcap/A-vine-cap.jpg" title="Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische" align="left" alt="A"/>n illustrator whose work I really like and can identify with; <a href="http://www.annlaug.no">Annlaug Auestad</a>'s cute cards can be seen & bought on <a href="http://epla.no/shops/prestahuset/">Galleri Prestahuset</a> (epla.no).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcqLqdCLy2vIX4CCcffRxUmN9eU-YPkkHhyphenhyphenzNEKbj5-TJgrZr11zGn2vokqIlqfz02LhQZF9rOFextMkhvZ7xU8irCZdg0-6Mp1EzUc52RbL9XiRIkqdjbjDgvIA3olk7ADzE/s1600/ikeafamilylive2+copy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcqLqdCLy2vIX4CCcffRxUmN9eU-YPkkHhyphenhyphenzNEKbj5-TJgrZr11zGn2vokqIlqfz02LhQZF9rOFextMkhvZ7xU8irCZdg0-6Mp1EzUc52RbL9XiRIkqdjbjDgvIA3olk7ADzE/s400/ikeafamilylive2+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464889637097171090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHBbFvhUFOaxncmWoP_BvJSfPOPgaXebpk-zHz3T2s9bYn1XLzgtIBvpQi-wSwcM5gR6RBoHE_0VCAdEkWvfkPCYqqQH1MCxRacFXtSIhNYbFp87-Ulp0WWD5_Rwgz04UXWmF/s1600/ikeafamilylive.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHBbFvhUFOaxncmWoP_BvJSfPOPgaXebpk-zHz3T2s9bYn1XLzgtIBvpQi-wSwcM5gR6RBoHE_0VCAdEkWvfkPCYqqQH1MCxRacFXtSIhNYbFp87-Ulp0WWD5_Rwgz04UXWmF/s400/ikeafamilylive.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464888827677032770" /></a><br /><br />Two wonderful kitchen dining spaces at <a href="www.ikeafamilylive.com">Ikea family live</a>. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96k-7-fQHWsXh3a2YJbio-iMOyRKWV5b4WQoYOSCghLk5DSHfRjmTp-1FRmU4WKdvT7QuvLeH4maD2XbWVMOQxDpiUPQ5aCBhQ6fBxyKyx3RritFin6a-JsaCZZhQ-SWypSne/s1600/prestahuset3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96k-7-fQHWsXh3a2YJbio-iMOyRKWV5b4WQoYOSCghLk5DSHfRjmTp-1FRmU4WKdvT7QuvLeH4maD2XbWVMOQxDpiUPQ5aCBhQ6fBxyKyx3RritFin6a-JsaCZZhQ-SWypSne/s400/prestahuset3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464893879407174274" /></a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-34382168338883436202010-04-18T15:05:00.004+02:002010-04-18T15:27:33.469+02:00Spring, I welcome you<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKpMtRLflKmBroR5v4eanX7GPu965UePi87E-YWV4GLOOQnkvejd9nBGupzt0cYSHBoS22e1Uzes4KG0vgyAE9wZGvvq7wLuGnxdMqQowW2243mtetrltdmiSov7OFqf3KzaO/s1600/spring3.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7e-JfFMtoxCWmAJ_RiLcjARRoEiQ6tyeClKOJZPT7RfKGoMWYw0URX5Z8Sp0zv0iGUrot-YEHrv9RDRof6qluGxmENeDlmarFfyJh58GiHPf9k2gWRJJ4obuPbSR3jQAzCEf7/s400/spring2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461466734116951506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLPJxAkJp7oyaB4nNDDkl90D-ndHH-Y0cR2G1iO0__UWZjp-7V79klOKPsRSojXaaRKfJZe2B0oKwwWt8ml50iUlZYC101EUEsNkwF_HT_j7T4SR1oX4ZZi26_dDSObEaPXGT/s1600/spring4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLPJxAkJp7oyaB4nNDDkl90D-ndHH-Y0cR2G1iO0__UWZjp-7V79klOKPsRSojXaaRKfJZe2B0oKwwWt8ml50iUlZYC101EUEsNkwF_HT_j7T4SR1oX4ZZi26_dDSObEaPXGT/s400/spring4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461467368839175970" /></a><br /><img src="http://jhische.com/dailydropcap/A-6-cap.png" title="Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische" align="left" alt="A"/>n unexpected snowfall inspired this sping blogpost. Once again everything is covered in white. <br />Flowery chairs from <a href="www.moroso.it">Moroso</a> called antibodi. Lovely kitchen and skipping rope from <a href="http://www.starck.com/">Starck</a>, both looking like a piece of jewelry.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-45896060545565726152010-04-10T11:19:00.003+02:002010-04-10T12:04:44.273+02:00Greige!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcBx6CV70FxXdOZvd2AjSahu9DdqLfONsPx1XJ9txMT_m80xQV4Xt2xWtYD9mtQ80zwxXMDzj3dSGsFzJ-VrSgrHQiM9CW2EXwDVDwLz4j_EGfv0FIgjfah6nVtluH2GSlkqO/s1600/greige.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcBx6CV70FxXdOZvd2AjSahu9DdqLfONsPx1XJ9txMT_m80xQV4Xt2xWtYD9mtQ80zwxXMDzj3dSGsFzJ-VrSgrHQiM9CW2EXwDVDwLz4j_EGfv0FIgjfah6nVtluH2GSlkqO/s400/greige.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458445788784765074" /></a><br /><img src="http://jhische.com/dailydropcap/B-4-cap.png" title="Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische" align="left" alt="B"/> eige and grey! I learned a new word today! <br /><br />Found this at <a href="http://greigedesign.blogspot.com/">Greige</a><br />1 Art by Sarah Atkinson <br />2 <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/">Greige Design</a><br />3 Oliver Gustav's home in Copenhagen <br />4 Traditional Home <br /><br />Even though I love strong, bold color I am also loving this greige style. It's elegant and casual at the same time. Notice the use of contrast in shape, color and textures.<br /><br />The butterfly installation is beautiful. Would be fun to try something similar.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-54623553495255127382010-04-09T22:06:00.007+02:002010-04-09T22:50:32.461+02:00Style<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYqCfAR2A9FH2nCTXHtAnHS2EFV_ORu3kD4Ql4L1HOQq4D6vbSzo5_dsd7y9DZHew59ViFlHefopBuZb3dCkA6GDiy3N4YIG5ph0R-Xe4E8uaDO3prqs8WaSv7xS93e5IlW8h/s1600/skonahem_kvirretvitt.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYqCfAR2A9FH2nCTXHtAnHS2EFV_ORu3kD4Ql4L1HOQq4D6vbSzo5_dsd7y9DZHew59ViFlHefopBuZb3dCkA6GDiy3N4YIG5ph0R-Xe4E8uaDO3prqs8WaSv7xS93e5IlW8h/s400/skonahem_kvirretvitt.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458235552701726450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrpaseQW9Vr_h2CD_bIqD1swd1s6oJv_XXL6YyTyCZR5zbt7gD0hDy3ymdZM15NTjECWTbw_C0ilaivbyryZ6FqN6g4TI3JzQ1TPM_89Obl7hJaY2ne3inJgrAMJmmlUDvbhF/s1600/panton_ifralahelle.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrpaseQW9Vr_h2CD_bIqD1swd1s6oJv_XXL6YyTyCZR5zbt7gD0hDy3ymdZM15NTjECWTbw_C0ilaivbyryZ6FqN6g4TI3JzQ1TPM_89Obl7hJaY2ne3inJgrAMJmmlUDvbhF/s400/panton_ifralahelle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458235543698675890" /></a><br /><br /><img src="http://jhische.com/dailydropcap/T-1-cap.png" title="Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische" align="left" alt="T"/> rying to define my personal style: colorful, contrastfilled, graphic, retro, romantic... etc. Pinning it down exactly is not easy. But lately I feel I have been able to identify it more clearly.<br />I love the 70-ies, functionalism and a scandinavian feel... Concrete, painted wooden floors and colorful patterns are some of the things that draw me.<br /><br />Here are a few inspiring norwegian blogs where I have found things I recognize myself in. Kitchen with black details, Verner Panton chairs and yellow cupboard seen at<a href="http://ifralahell.blogspot.com">IfraLahell</a>.<br />The picture with the wooden table and brass globe lamp seen at <a href="http://kvirrevitt.blogspot.com">Kvirrevitt</a>.<br />Kitchen with the black cupboards and painted white floors: <a href="http://lystadsvingen.blogspot.com/">Fjeldborg</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNCbNHCc6fJB_IF_14a7ZQ2j1mOqvHn6H4VwfCBQyf4MNxxdQd67u0Hk5AgdbnCFGSThPIjpFlUtEB-4K1ABI4tCkYfAgJJdK6t0TBBLGELJengpdmvlAyE-SEIQcq4JuZadp/s1600/gultskap_ifralahell.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNCbNHCc6fJB_IF_14a7ZQ2j1mOqvHn6H4VwfCBQyf4MNxxdQd67u0Hk5AgdbnCFGSThPIjpFlUtEB-4K1ABI4tCkYfAgJJdK6t0TBBLGELJengpdmvlAyE-SEIQcq4JuZadp/s400/gultskap_ifralahell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458240735756895858" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxckLGyFJwQkVi1CXg0-Mq4uZDgL8t5eZO0_Ufx1evoekIL0jU6hZpGgAmonJqraJWs_ZrLAn_2oJ6Q_ZvpWK5OdB1uxJfhlVY-vB-zevEjYTTB8p6zDtBzOIgpE7DEv8b_acr/s1600/kjokken_ifralahell.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxckLGyFJwQkVi1CXg0-Mq4uZDgL8t5eZO0_Ufx1evoekIL0jU6hZpGgAmonJqraJWs_ZrLAn_2oJ6Q_ZvpWK5OdB1uxJfhlVY-vB-zevEjYTTB8p6zDtBzOIgpE7DEv8b_acr/s400/kjokken_ifralahell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458240730222205714" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HvEJ3wulF6ZE4gQZVj3grCtyvSdl0kE-dB05R3_rHhDyyg9wunECkGFIt8wuntUdN6bQd4vaDzFrRzaV049fWo14WyfVqueL7y4sbr1Zr3XEr0vnQdsucRE88kf6Ya6PSTjn/s1600/fjeldborg-12.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HvEJ3wulF6ZE4gQZVj3grCtyvSdl0kE-dB05R3_rHhDyyg9wunECkGFIt8wuntUdN6bQd4vaDzFrRzaV049fWo14WyfVqueL7y4sbr1Zr3XEr0vnQdsucRE88kf6Ya6PSTjn/s400/fjeldborg-12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458242501149710210" /></a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-25368489469564144222010-03-19T12:42:00.003+01:002010-03-19T13:03:37.114+01:00Print & Pattern and A Daily Drop Cap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kwZVnO9cmMY/S4GC2jTDbKI/AAAAAAAAvX0/SLVwGUPjNX0/s400/IMG_1812.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kwZVnO9cmMY/S4GC2jTDbKI/AAAAAAAAvX0/SLVwGUPjNX0/s400/IMG_1812.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kwZVnO9cmMY/S4GC1qvAxaI/AAAAAAAAvXc/-fb-gAbtL48/s400/IMG_1821.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kwZVnO9cmMY/S4GC1qvAxaI/AAAAAAAAvXc/-fb-gAbtL48/s400/IMG_1821.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kwZVnO9cmMY/S4GCjFkhdGI/AAAAAAAAvWs/Xkc-7nx4cRk/s400/IMG_1827.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kwZVnO9cmMY/S4GCjFkhdGI/AAAAAAAAvWs/Xkc-7nx4cRk/s400/IMG_1827.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><img src="http://jhische.com/dailydropcap/P-4-cap.png" title="Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische" align="left" alt="P"/> rint & Pattern by Bowie Style - the book - arrived in my mail box the other day! I regularly check in on <a href="http://printpattern.blogspot.com/">her blog</a> by the same name. A world full of colours and beautiful patterns. She writes about the book:<br /><blockquote>the 'print & pattern' book was published on 1st march 2010 by laurence king. 120 designers have contributed 750 illustrations from the world of surface design, pattern, textiles, stationery, and greetings. </blockquote><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://jhische.com/dailydropcap/P-4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 575px; height: 487px;" src="http://jhische.com/dailydropcap/P-4.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><img src="http://jhische.com/dailydropcap/H-5-cap.png" title="Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische" align="left" alt="H"/>ere is a site that gives you the <a href="http://dailydropcap.com/">daily drop cap</a> by Jessica Hische.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-52194834652140637852010-03-18T12:55:00.005+01:002010-03-18T13:18:28.827+01:00Beaded beauty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_A7JFCZLeEy77v_S7s-wX9BX4UEZy865Ts8qE3V8zjmGKsGEpOggPN9EtkRpO17ay0opxNh7bbTjfT0FbiUS8J8hIVCoMaYbkREPra40o_E-Y1rsLIez67ybbIqXdY89WHgf/s1600-h/beaded_necklace.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_A7JFCZLeEy77v_S7s-wX9BX4UEZy865Ts8qE3V8zjmGKsGEpOggPN9EtkRpO17ay0opxNh7bbTjfT0FbiUS8J8hIVCoMaYbkREPra40o_E-Y1rsLIez67ybbIqXdY89WHgf/s400/beaded_necklace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449944050697365266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK66kklkTqd0H_YxwfSuX96w1pzy44GVy-YODNeFG95-3En_rt7gzYYsFL9EmkaDjeigzR7W521Yw6nXZKkv3zibGXuH8xT2_8J2-jce8TLuh116Hnnc0LnSknGOKe-b31BJeD/s1600-h/beaded_necklace2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK66kklkTqd0H_YxwfSuX96w1pzy44GVy-YODNeFG95-3En_rt7gzYYsFL9EmkaDjeigzR7W521Yw6nXZKkv3zibGXuH8xT2_8J2-jce8TLuh116Hnnc0LnSknGOKe-b31BJeD/s400/beaded_necklace2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449943165975422674" /></a><br />These beaded necklaces from <a href="http://kristinaklarin.bigcartel.com/">Kristina Klarin</a> are all beautiful. Such a delicate use of colour. Delightful! <br />Looking at these works of art just makes me all bubbly inside.<br />I have a favourite necklace that is similar to these, but it's getting weary. This would be a good replacement. Even better!<br />Unfortunaltely they are all sold out, but new ones are coming up, and it's just soo beautiful, it is worth checking out her <a href="http://kristinaklarin.bigcartel.com/">shop</a> anyway!<br />Visit <a href="http://color-stripes.blogspot.com/">Kristina's blog</a> too! I love how she works with colour!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKNfCTxyZ148CmVokZ6Aj-lnDPYeUi_ufMIZ7cjkmOJpcXOoNN6f_CxILCg0kKD_Ee-pL3prQ3R5zYay35HCVglv5w_p239zFH8iHhjiSQ4pZf7JGZxWRdBeT6KSoCwlmpKGg/s1600-h/kristinaklarin.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKNfCTxyZ148CmVokZ6Aj-lnDPYeUi_ufMIZ7cjkmOJpcXOoNN6f_CxILCg0kKD_Ee-pL3prQ3R5zYay35HCVglv5w_p239zFH8iHhjiSQ4pZf7JGZxWRdBeT6KSoCwlmpKGg/s400/kristinaklarin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449946937965398370" /></a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-34163733294000181242010-02-12T17:17:00.002+01:002010-02-12T17:23:44.757+01:00Simple Every Day Beauty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTesc2Ipxc6-EN7WqR2xURMWZOTzmy5wn9tOEQ9w9dUWMPu6Sxc_KEVAnIdXRrRTQY5BwRLZ2IziM_Qsv8PqgPt0I0q_UTZYOgCbNwL5dsmzvzSi67Kc7vnr0zJFjXQvLnbL5/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTesc2Ipxc6-EN7WqR2xURMWZOTzmy5wn9tOEQ9w9dUWMPu6Sxc_KEVAnIdXRrRTQY5BwRLZ2IziM_Qsv8PqgPt0I0q_UTZYOgCbNwL5dsmzvzSi67Kc7vnr0zJFjXQvLnbL5/s400/Picture+4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437392263881271922" border="0" /></a>Organic beauty. The <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/684632/mousepath.jar">traces</a> of my mouse for a few hours of the day.<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=10471419"></a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-25672691571657245522009-09-16T13:21:00.005+02:002009-09-17T14:58:02.650+02:00Paper recycling<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70LPC14PrOisRuBDWcH34L5wz7Nxdx1LzIFU0JS2hliNFDCnNC20HW9oq0SsSCGpPCsSDuHDTk5K_gZYr2telpQE6pm4M8iLwNprGKMQNfWHR6WRjiXLGNVZa8RLrh5SCEjZq/s1600-h/september-08-jubella-paper-bowls3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70LPC14PrOisRuBDWcH34L5wz7Nxdx1LzIFU0JS2hliNFDCnNC20HW9oq0SsSCGpPCsSDuHDTk5K_gZYr2telpQE6pm4M8iLwNprGKMQNfWHR6WRjiXLGNVZa8RLrh5SCEjZq/s400/september-08-jubella-paper-bowls3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382026305644512530" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Earth is filled with beauty, and we should care for it the best we know. I just watched Oprah's show about Earth Day 2009. It is sad to think how the Oceans are full of plastic trash. A bird caught in a plastic bag. A turtle got a plastic ring stuck around its shell when it was young, and was greatly disfigured as a result. What can each of us do to better the conditions? <a href="http://www.terracycle.net/">Terracycle</a> makes new stuff from plastic trash. Like this tote bag made from target plastic bags.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZMqcKVqFAqwKsMx8uZtdZE556JRs8HzwHb2Li_LFc_wx60yV5356sZtovPOVyf78eoulpiri7ShsLzWaO8qTTeWR2H4vJrMltTJ-cc5L5lO5DDePrjAXYyf0ShXH8ANLcsgS/s1600-h/recycle_earthday.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZMqcKVqFAqwKsMx8uZtdZE556JRs8HzwHb2Li_LFc_wx60yV5356sZtovPOVyf78eoulpiri7ShsLzWaO8qTTeWR2H4vJrMltTJ-cc5L5lO5DDePrjAXYyf0ShXH8ANLcsgS/s400/recycle_earthday.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382419603652826034" border="0" /></a><br />My mail box is constantly filling up with paper. It inspires me to find clever ways to recycle it. These bowls at <a href="http://jubella.com/get-your-creative-dose/diy-projects">Jubella</a> are cute, and such an easy project too.<br />Maybe I could make some boxy ones for organizing jewelry in the bathroom drawer? The frame could be made out of used cardboard, covered with paper scraps for a decorative effect.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-6879999732946514912009-09-11T10:08:00.004+02:002009-09-11T10:21:12.696+02:00Colorful world<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFn-WX4__svj8zdJB2eWYKPhdwXKoGmHkcknt75hUHcuKquld_m2fx2z8XuIcjHdFOb5eAqbWTfJeuYqWRnyRFpiSH0F5OQ4Onmkq39zgGBHDEu_T5NTC742j9blqlNge0M7T/s1600-h/rice3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFn-WX4__svj8zdJB2eWYKPhdwXKoGmHkcknt75hUHcuKquld_m2fx2z8XuIcjHdFOb5eAqbWTfJeuYqWRnyRFpiSH0F5OQ4Onmkq39zgGBHDEu_T5NTC742j9blqlNge0M7T/s400/rice3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380119918763668306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjucK2MmFsfrVUbTPEtT8e7kaobsRxBhVDZEZvkCy_nISWdMPSRxIw_YgN438KJYV3HAzVlFKIF-LGjv_tsOtD7-rSqOC6uv1kPQEakemgAqjaLaroBqXgIlV5zH1elC7YWfEix/s1600-h/rice.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjucK2MmFsfrVUbTPEtT8e7kaobsRxBhVDZEZvkCy_nISWdMPSRxIw_YgN438KJYV3HAzVlFKIF-LGjv_tsOtD7-rSqOC6uv1kPQEakemgAqjaLaroBqXgIlV5zH1elC7YWfEix/s400/rice.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380119291339666722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_Q4ySkKalu_eZjZ1YKSUs4M2Lq_UvbOAA-hu2IKFbwI4-W67NrZ4djFyn0n4C6IxjLaICVFg0dx2eqixZijljWXWztyr4jorIjHzbrpjWl6SgNdtDrGVw2BRp9NdfWx6nDiq/s1600-h/rice2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_Q4ySkKalu_eZjZ1YKSUs4M2Lq_UvbOAA-hu2IKFbwI4-W67NrZ4djFyn0n4C6IxjLaICVFg0dx2eqixZijljWXWztyr4jorIjHzbrpjWl6SgNdtDrGVw2BRp9NdfWx6nDiq/s400/rice2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380119298866139186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Life should be full of <a href="http://www.rice.dk/">color</a>. I think it's best.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-43340404340432498312009-08-23T07:05:00.010+02:002009-08-23T07:23:22.315+02:00Instant inspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZhtbogRctFY1OnMcRVHqfHwwXLzSgH2YuTTMeQtMmthqEPCUhMONkL0259P_OQz7Bd17o4kidFr4RkQT0eVjdsGgc5e4ASxObJpBGM7ZDWTUxrVOG0yks4qggs2me1Pf19LH/s1600-h/papayaart.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZhtbogRctFY1OnMcRVHqfHwwXLzSgH2YuTTMeQtMmthqEPCUhMONkL0259P_OQz7Bd17o4kidFr4RkQT0eVjdsGgc5e4ASxObJpBGM7ZDWTUxrVOG0yks4qggs2me1Pf19LH/s400/papayaart.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373021991119300082" /></a><br />As soon as I click in on <a href="http://www.papayaart.com/">Papya Art</a>, I knew I liked it. <a href="http://www.papayaart.com/">Papya Art</a> was founded by a mother/daughter team. I love their credo: <br /> <br /><blockquote>CREATIVE ABANDON<br />Creative Abandon is our credo. To us it means that we ultimately answer to our creative impulses. We believe in a no apologies policy of artistic & manufacturing experimentation. We will always make paper giveables AND we may just throw a shower curtain into the mix at any time! So be alert. PAPAYA! is a place for exploring, discovering, and enjoying a myriad of goods. It is our goal that you be just as surprised and delighted as we are. It also means we won’t be making anything just because “it sells”. Our promise to you is that everything we make - we love.</blockquote><br />So here's a splurge, mostly giclee prints from their decor department, but I am also throwing in two pictures of their wrapping paper. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpNC2g6YErsaWMwoo3jHHak7pVmRakpio1hd4xkmbagFC7kd3BW7hREZI1kCobU6Dy_qlYhwtjXMcTWb7cJBrYgVhE4NDpZ3ZT6hSeJ8R_im6YdOgHBfg1UuXrJjR15Mjvzw9/s1600-h/papayaart2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpNC2g6YErsaWMwoo3jHHak7pVmRakpio1hd4xkmbagFC7kd3BW7hREZI1kCobU6Dy_qlYhwtjXMcTWb7cJBrYgVhE4NDpZ3ZT6hSeJ8R_im6YdOgHBfg1UuXrJjR15Mjvzw9/s400/papayaart2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373022073120067106" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhAi0b8uzbzP1IhL4GR3dMIX3ImGDXpSnabxL1VmeUkZ0nGtb0pRryY1khOCB0UjQFR2NxQQa-oWCZojHro2bkkHVi4BlKnQklh75zXkWvBSRad7bnMYGLPnKxuxiLOGlw7T81/s1600-h/papayaart6.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhAi0b8uzbzP1IhL4GR3dMIX3ImGDXpSnabxL1VmeUkZ0nGtb0pRryY1khOCB0UjQFR2NxQQa-oWCZojHro2bkkHVi4BlKnQklh75zXkWvBSRad7bnMYGLPnKxuxiLOGlw7T81/s400/papayaart6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373023750708235986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvlFgPciHw7vQ_QskPFW6rMA81uoxC6XmRc1kvXU7o5LTPtI45d52CpUQgaM9QGYQRfUDWdCzKHPhyoMiH7Tp5f1qyETm66gQF0voJNJykQngipsO7riurhXqqt0blXidB0f1/s1600-h/papayaart5.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvlFgPciHw7vQ_QskPFW6rMA81uoxC6XmRc1kvXU7o5LTPtI45d52CpUQgaM9QGYQRfUDWdCzKHPhyoMiH7Tp5f1qyETm66gQF0voJNJykQngipsO7riurhXqqt0blXidB0f1/s400/papayaart5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373023742577794034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOyMr0oECBZeCJ1yQKcNqHoLf1ZzIKwRDk5Ax5jP7lazoIyFRXnloiiaocugxmBHxxEoXd8BsAV8s_4eTwiYG1le8tTxGW78gsWN7do5ZjBMBmgcSIm5LFxJsUah2wPJUY25_L/s1600-h/papayaart3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOyMr0oECBZeCJ1yQKcNqHoLf1ZzIKwRDk5Ax5jP7lazoIyFRXnloiiaocugxmBHxxEoXd8BsAV8s_4eTwiYG1le8tTxGW78gsWN7do5ZjBMBmgcSIm5LFxJsUah2wPJUY25_L/s400/papayaart3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373023577731546082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFftGL49ek_qN33Tqn3nkDKJU8AmIaneorPYnqiVbBy_GlOTECMOvBRuR8ZdDEhQLpCB55hOLwL6Z8A4M_5JXpPa2T2tn_qdCQikOAY-no_K3nHGIdwVYmwtpaD5DlHsc-EAr/s1600-h/papayaart4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFftGL49ek_qN33Tqn3nkDKJU8AmIaneorPYnqiVbBy_GlOTECMOvBRuR8ZdDEhQLpCB55hOLwL6Z8A4M_5JXpPa2T2tn_qdCQikOAY-no_K3nHGIdwVYmwtpaD5DlHsc-EAr/s400/papayaart4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373023345468246898" /></a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-14307680210772776162009-08-22T16:14:00.003+02:002009-08-22T16:16:13.577+02:00Anna Maria Horner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvDEz4WtfOib2wqbt0Or01Mkqc4OJsNQ3p3rD5OCey_p9j6aaGyiTT2EWc5Qg3wAVEcTC5L1GZNBsKTQvfJjnt5cfDIU_ix4-cHiZGpa9CmSi4NKlHzCRQ623f9PGx_f4OL50/s1600-h/annamaria.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvDEz4WtfOib2wqbt0Or01Mkqc4OJsNQ3p3rD5OCey_p9j6aaGyiTT2EWc5Qg3wAVEcTC5L1GZNBsKTQvfJjnt5cfDIU_ix4-cHiZGpa9CmSi4NKlHzCRQ623f9PGx_f4OL50/s400/annamaria.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372791423553089970" /></a><br />Beauty from a mother of six. Textile designer <a href="http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/">Anna Maria's blog</a> is colorful and inspiring.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-5441617564417839492009-08-14T08:26:00.002+02:002009-08-14T08:31:51.635+02:00Home office<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhuxi1rUwo1PaTJQA4c_1_59sQdD-HbU1_jByNZr9YolMZezT2zOGXvHJj8FpQYohTUlT6eKxTe4J2hvSyYAWmR4h6hP_Z8iURAYhhYtm5aVbj32cr3FoFgl3tBspTa_dOTil/s1600-h/office_fermliving.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhuxi1rUwo1PaTJQA4c_1_59sQdD-HbU1_jByNZr9YolMZezT2zOGXvHJj8FpQYohTUlT6eKxTe4J2hvSyYAWmR4h6hP_Z8iURAYhhYtm5aVbj32cr3FoFgl3tBspTa_dOTil/s400/office_fermliving.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369702137213053954" /></a><br />I just fell for this home office seen in a sneak peek at <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/06/sneak-peek-trine-of-ferm-living.html">Design*Sponge</a>. I like the yellow details around the apartment. Wallpaper from Ferm Living. Again.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-77898698212914600552009-08-13T18:46:00.005+02:002009-08-13T19:07:33.864+02:00Yellow & Purple<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-ej07JaS0Ah43ybiXhHvIIOS9qxoTkjDCBfbcMylhsRnNHCtfeIpePtWcN_BXPA9hNffisP6AjZZ2A3p5mtgrQ2cqlWQ7oWy1ckTaJbCnYLcxCmDr2lXbZHx3g8XHBFizv2i/s1600-h/SKONAHEM.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-ej07JaS0Ah43ybiXhHvIIOS9qxoTkjDCBfbcMylhsRnNHCtfeIpePtWcN_BXPA9hNffisP6AjZZ2A3p5mtgrQ2cqlWQ7oWy1ckTaJbCnYLcxCmDr2lXbZHx3g8XHBFizv2i/s400/SKONAHEM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369491065769058578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VWhPthqV2c-_Ln-7VtaF3WjYLmoVzrTqbvikx8Y2MW5sl72yWBvCmegrkmjx6sUR8imGVhSJdgPSZHvFwJV6TFLcFkLZWpphGfzD341LjFV2RKSt_mgJK33QrToORAh_5tDA/s1600-h/fermliving.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VWhPthqV2c-_Ln-7VtaF3WjYLmoVzrTqbvikx8Y2MW5sl72yWBvCmegrkmjx6sUR8imGVhSJdgPSZHvFwJV6TFLcFkLZWpphGfzD341LjFV2RKSt_mgJK33QrToORAh_5tDA/s400/fermliving.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369490970596480946" /></a><br />I love the lemony yellow details of this kitchen. And it's got a perfect combination of happy colors, clean lines and raw industrialism which appeals to me. And also the mix of old and new... Does it get any better than this?<br />Yellow & purple is a nice couple! I believe we will be seeing a lot of them this season. Both found at <a href="http://www.skonahem.com">Sköna Hem</a>.<br />I find myself craving color. <a href="http://www.ferm-living.com/">Ferm Living</a>s mushroom wall sticker also comes in colors green, blue and red. But it seems just perfect in orange! Lovely feeling of autumn. <br />The wallpaper and cushion also feels right right now.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-21644595315114678552009-08-07T11:17:00.009+02:002009-08-07T11:59:18.847+02:00Flap, flap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_5rfLZmxUnYl8_COzK4ZjrsU-Gg6-N3yxR3Ac8u4OaI1fIxIgH6FHkYW8C5iHgxcDIjfEpVjrFnBtIVs19eCf5HHcgIjpDT7QxV8n6XOtI4as_funXiVpt0_4OZMwKjAghfvq/s1600-h/blafre2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_5rfLZmxUnYl8_COzK4ZjrsU-Gg6-N3yxR3Ac8u4OaI1fIxIgH6FHkYW8C5iHgxcDIjfEpVjrFnBtIVs19eCf5HHcgIjpDT7QxV8n6XOtI4as_funXiVpt0_4OZMwKjAghfvq/s400/blafre2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367155425433641666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNy3Eh1hCGP5hE67Mgtodk9FtFH7jPlSFpNotluAjWUCkl0CeBoev0YarwY_viDJuWUgZuNfdUy8-ehrkIgEgMExaksMSbv0_5fodzBgFVie-0WTmuEeHcUsfnakatuK7ETsm/s1600-h/blafre.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNy3Eh1hCGP5hE67Mgtodk9FtFH7jPlSFpNotluAjWUCkl0CeBoev0YarwY_viDJuWUgZuNfdUy8-ehrkIgEgMExaksMSbv0_5fodzBgFVie-0WTmuEeHcUsfnakatuK7ETsm/s400/blafre.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367155514908278050" /></a><br /><br />It all started with some angles flapping their wings on a few greeting cards. Today norwegian <a href="http://www.blafre.com">Blafre Design</a> delivers a wide range of colorful designs, available in the shape of lunch boxes, printed canvases, birthday calendars, birthday invitations, paper cups and even gift wrapping paper.<br />The <a href="http://www.blafre.blogspot.com">Blafre blog</a> is also a source of inspiration, especially if you like the retro style. I am joining the <a href="http://www.blafre.blogspot.com">august competition</a>!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkriMa5IXOdQMZmAoAK6FcWi3hQ0sgSWV9FtLdf7V4-BYebHmzrzsm-474Iy-g5ZbH8-HBlN4nXKqBCkqLDxlso15GMIG_KRCLv6X6rNfdJqr4Z-8fmJLI8-SJe2UyB-54bLVq/s400/blafrekonkurranse.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkriMa5IXOdQMZmAoAK6FcWi3hQ0sgSWV9FtLdf7V4-BYebHmzrzsm-474Iy-g5ZbH8-HBlN4nXKqBCkqLDxlso15GMIG_KRCLv6X6rNfdJqr4Z-8fmJLI8-SJe2UyB-54bLVq/s400/blafrekonkurranse.png" border="0" alt="" /></a>Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-80356721961729982282009-08-02T16:24:00.003+02:002009-08-02T16:27:26.472+02:00Wallpaper in my heart<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgJbOO1O605bQFigAHZ3muElPgJEuNQF8iD3oNxfWFh08RrMo19UkSFJowCrLGvVTsjlhd1zHbJ5kI1p3xgu8PwyKWK9ES-_cy44HRToWpR5rjmSfoJWaWXu9uor7v7oHFMmv/s1600-h/wildflower_tapet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgJbOO1O605bQFigAHZ3muElPgJEuNQF8iD3oNxfWFh08RrMo19UkSFJowCrLGvVTsjlhd1zHbJ5kI1p3xgu8PwyKWK9ES-_cy44HRToWpR5rjmSfoJWaWXu9uor7v7oHFMmv/s400/wildflower_tapet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365372286409447122" /></a><br />Love the combination of green and white. Lovely wallpaper from <a href="http://www.ferm-living.com/">ferm living</a>.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-56957574854859386322009-08-01T16:08:00.005+02:002009-08-01T18:01:01.342+02:00Rice lamp<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAuAber6fBc7CXswF0iwMGLaXCwE5agcGy8WasIWAfUgNaaiHc-3sBi1neSlI43YTn7tmjRhHWmzy7D0CCEaxznEsJXdux5THUb2mkBF6pygZs916SCvnptQaWCnicCUXyXo_Y/s1600-h/airballoon.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAuAber6fBc7CXswF0iwMGLaXCwE5agcGy8WasIWAfUgNaaiHc-3sBi1neSlI43YTn7tmjRhHWmzy7D0CCEaxznEsJXdux5THUb2mkBF6pygZs916SCvnptQaWCnicCUXyXo_Y/s400/airballoon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365025853215962514" /></a><br />After a lot of brainstorming about my Ikea rice lamp, I got the idea of converting it into a hot air balloon. Basically, I'll paint the lamp in muted colors and hang a basket underneath, with a little explorer friend inside. <br /> <br />If you are looking for a less whimsical idea to make over your rice lamp, take a look at <a href="http://www.pickles.no">Pickles'</a> free crocheted rice lamp pattern. They call it <a href="http://www.pickles.no/nordic-light-pendant/2009/4/16/nordic-light-pendant.html">Nordic Light Pendant</a>. <br /><br />Hot air balloon photo from KDH at <a href="http://sxc.hu">sxc.hu</a>.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-74145533026084259162009-07-26T23:02:00.003+02:002009-07-26T23:25:58.377+02:00Wetsuit bag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi88opKkeCG-5wgwBrkWt9xZxiM7pRpZx2qQDzxrO_4YPuRunWYDNXVCZYOusch0SVt94AsTkVoknUG_L0H1-8d9gdzzux71oW-Rg2aTGNx7AmrISyCXCZ0zlxgGFLC-nXrZaI/s1600-h/built.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi88opKkeCG-5wgwBrkWt9xZxiM7pRpZx2qQDzxrO_4YPuRunWYDNXVCZYOusch0SVt94AsTkVoknUG_L0H1-8d9gdzzux71oW-Rg2aTGNx7AmrISyCXCZ0zlxgGFLC-nXrZaI/s400/built.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362877193893210610" /></a><br />Husband came home with a gorgeous, brown laptop case from <a href="http://www.builtny.com/index.php">BUILT</a>. I loved the design, and wanted to see more. They have so many cool products in neoprene - the stuff wetsuits are made of. Insulated lunchboxes and bottle totes, expandable shopping bags, and even diaper bags!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_Ax9jreixNe0B-1QUbbQVaXPMhx_dWsKrL3JqHYgal0SGyEvtWZUQ0eRXvtFZcUmtGWIjc2-fJl_Ux3gBm-PVcCNi8YNCiM413z6m7_EIN4XiMukzpsH3kKWLwmyEQHF6mXr/s1600-h/built2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_Ax9jreixNe0B-1QUbbQVaXPMhx_dWsKrL3JqHYgal0SGyEvtWZUQ0eRXvtFZcUmtGWIjc2-fJl_Ux3gBm-PVcCNi8YNCiM413z6m7_EIN4XiMukzpsH3kKWLwmyEQHF6mXr/s400/built2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362882075308315730" /></a><br />The design is original and they show great attention to detail. Lovely colors and fun shapes! How inspiring to see truly good design.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10471419.post-33898452502362385002009-06-22T15:50:00.002+02:002009-06-22T16:02:08.408+02:00Quirky stuff<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdVLStGJM8hjtV-C0XnnzTSVyeDPr2gWgKJgzHkbxca_f2Vi9uY5ODTEBF6UwohUCtsNsqvT43A59D3W4hwR2oRnOS58FA6trSMIntmeH91l5YbkWEeAIVc7tp19w094__Vos/s1600-h/ikea2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdVLStGJM8hjtV-C0XnnzTSVyeDPr2gWgKJgzHkbxca_f2Vi9uY5ODTEBF6UwohUCtsNsqvT43A59D3W4hwR2oRnOS58FA6trSMIntmeH91l5YbkWEeAIVc7tp19w094__Vos/s400/ikea2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350148997813634882" /></a><br />Well, I am still checking in on <a href="http://www.ikea.no">Ikea</a> every now and then. This serving bowl, lamp, stool and these glasses are from the PS collection, and they're very cute and a bit quirky. Won't mind if they were to show up in my home.Anne Olaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909172228579741254noreply@blogger.com0