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Treasure the imperfect...

...and make it beautiful!

xx Charlotta

image by Olivio Barberi

How cool is this?!

via my gorgeous friend Jen of 'Slumber Designs'

Don't you just love this..!?! Tho' I fear I'd always find my husband down there under my feet.. :)

xx Charlotta

It is no secret that I absolutely love (!) the mountains. In fact I think I may be a reincarnated mountaineer or ranger, because I get a very special feeling of serenity and genuine belonging when I am in mountainous terrain.

Matterhorn via Picasa - I would love to climb the 'Hörnli ridge' (right).. A distant dream..!

For two years I lived in the divine (Olympic) village of Lillehammer Norway where I enjoyed a full life of hiking, climbing, skiing and other mountainous fun. It was perfect for me and I still dream of one day owning a cozy chalet perched in-between snowy peaks just like this one near beautiful Matterhorn (one of my favourite peaks!) in Switzerland..

I once stayed as a guest in a privately owned castle in this area of Switzerland. My host and his family had held their beautiful grand home & grounds for many generations. Suffice to say it was a real privilege to be able to experience their warm hospitality in such a unique and exclusive setting. George, if you read this. Thanks again - that was such a fun Easter break! Good memories.x

During that same trip I also skied the Matterhorn, and though I have swooped down the pistes (and off-pistes!) of many famous places in the Alps I would probably rate this one as one of my favourite skiing destinations (after Chamonix, Avoriaz and the Mount Blanc slopes in Val d'Aosta).

House tour images via Inside Home Page

*sigh*

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Don't forget to enter my 'Kindergallery' give-away of two 'ABC Character' posters by 'ISAK'. Entries are open to Australian & NZ residents only, however if you are an international blogger with a friend who lives in one of these regions you may enter on their behalf. Entries close on Sunday 26th June at Midnight, Sydney time..

Happy hugs from a sunny & glistening Sydney.

xx Charlotta

P.S.

A long row of hearts and big thank you hugs to Linda!
You rock darling!
x-o-x

This old mill..

When interior designer Marie-Laure Helmkampf found an old oil mill in the South of France she was smitten. Though most of the original structure had to be rebuilt completely, Marie-Laure managed to retain a lot of the original character & charm. The rusticity of the traditional stone work, the exposed natural wood, & organic textures mixed with sleek modern lines, and abundance of natural light have resulted in a warm, inviting and relaxed home.

Images via Nuevo Estilio and Marie-Laure Helmkamf Interiors

A place to spend happy times with friends and family for sure..!

xx Charlotta

Dark beauties..

via ABCD Design Sketch Book

via Room Seventeen

Pinterest

via Lolita

via Linnman Galleri blog

via Folder of Ideas

via Mochatini

via Snakk Klikk

Have a lovely rest of the weekend all.

xx Charlotta

Danish costal with a twist..

Hello darlings and happy Friday to you! I am so happy to be able to 'serial post' this week, and as always your comments & emails have really put a happy glow to my week! Thank you! xx

Today I came across this rather unusual timber cottage in beautiful Nordsjælland, Denmark. It's owned by Henry Busk & Stine Christa Engel Busk who run clothing company 'Munderingskompagniet' (we like our long words in Scandinavia..!)

The cottage that is located just 500 meters from the ocean, was built in 1924 in traditional style. However the inside tells a different and unexpected story..

In all but one room, the timber walls have been varnished a dark glossy brown, giving the house more of a 'hunting lodge' feel than 'costal abode'.

The single white room is the result of the couple's daughter Nuka, who was given free hands when choosing the colour for her room. And she was adamant she wanted white from top to toe!

When the house was purchased it was layered with heavy curtains, artificial flowers and thick rugs. Horror! All of this was torn out to allow the house to breathe.

They wanted a raw, rustic and slightly 'worn' backdrop to their vastly eclectic mix of furniture and objects. In the living room, a black 'Togo sofa' by Michael Ducaroy blends beautifully with cushions from Istanbul (Turkey), an over-sized vase and a couple of 'Sweetbox' side tables by Green Square (a wonderful shop!).

On the bare kitchen floor stands a table by legendary Arne Jacobsen, together with seven Chinese stools from Rosmosegaard. And in the window behind, is Stine's collection of vintage vases from Germany.

Stine apparently has 'photographic memory', as such each piece of art becomes very important. Every item has been chosen carefully and tells a story that is meaningful & treasured by the family. The way it should be don't you think!?

So overall rather unexpected don't you think?! I at least was intrigued, and wanted to share it with you. x

Images via: Vårt Nya Hem

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Ok friends. I'll be back again tomorrow when I am participating in Anita's 'Irresistible Paris' party (ref 'Castles Crowns Cottages'). Oh la la, je suis tellement excitée! :)