Vang chair by Engesvik

I´m going to start doing some post about my objects of desire, if you don´t mind? I promise this won´t turn into a shopping blog though. As we finally starts to see the end of our new house-project (still 5 months to go...) I´ve started thinking aboutwhat we´ll need when we move in. We sort of sold everything we had when we moved to the 40 kvm rental we´ve lived in for nearly two years now... 

I´m still not sure what chairs to get for our kitchen, started out wanting the Y-chairs, but they seem to be everywhere now, so why don´t go for something a little bit more fresh and original? Well, this chair might be everywhere too, but at least it´s Norwegian, and made by someone who´s still alive: Andreas Engesvik and his wooden chair Vang. Love it, don´t you?

It is produced by the traditional handicraft factory Tonning, which since 1946 has been located in Stryn, amongst fjords and mountains west in Norway. The Vang chair was launched at the new norwegian exhibition during London Design Festival, September 2012. Design: Andreas Engesvik, Oslo Manufacturer: Tonning Møbler 

From Design Interiør

Photo: Heidi Lerkenfeldt/Linnea Press

I found this flat in Norwegian deco magazine Design Interiør via emmas designblogg. It´s home of photographer Heidi Lerkenfeldt, located in Copenhagen. Nice kitchen! For the new house I really want the PK22 chair (last pic), but I think I´d choose leather. Better start saving...

42 sqm summer house

Photo: boligmagasinet.dk

This small summer house is located in Denmark, and has room for 5 people. Like the built in sofabed and the little loft. More photos here

Clean lines in Danish apartement

 Photo: House of Pictures/Karina Tengberg

House of Pictures always offers a lot of great inspiration, this home in Denmark is no exception. Love all the design classics, and notices that they have the same yellow pendant lamp from Muuto I just got second hand for the cabin.

Single Family House in Zurich

Photo: yatzer.com/Valentin Jeck

This unique, three-story residence for a four-member family is located in Zurich, and is designed by AFGH-architects. Bold choice of materials, love the mix and all the light.

Cottage love

Photo: Time of the Aquarius

I´m in love with Minna Jones´ cottage, from Time of the Aquarius. I´ve had a post about her home before. Go check out her blog, beautiful photos and cool scandinavian design. Yeayh!

Friday getaway in Nordmarka

Photo: Arc Daily

An old classic, that resurfaced while looking for inspiration for the new house. Love the white lamps! This cabin is situated in Normarka, just outside Oslo, It´s designed by Norwegian architects Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS and is mainly used wintertime as a basis for cross country skiing in the nearby forrest. Read more here

New (old) Tripp Trapp

Photo: Scandinavian Retreat

I know this room is getting old on my blog, but I have to show you the Tripp Trapp-chair my father got my daughter for the cabin. It´s bought second hand and was already painted this colour. Behind the table you can see our new project: a built in bench. We have to start over again as we made it 10 cm to short, you need to sit on a stack of pillows to be able to eat at the table... Oh, and we got a new doormat and curtains since last year. Hurra, as we say it in Norway.

Danish home in Skåne

Photo: Hus&Hem

This cute and colourful house from Hus&Hem is home to a Danish family living in Skåne, Sweden. More here

Easter at the Summercabin

Photo: My Scandinavian Retreat

After a short week in the mountains, we spent the rest of the easter holiday at our cabin. Sunny and lazy days, just perfect! No running water though, but who cares.

Danish design company by Lassen recently sent me this laquered steel bowl (in cool grey) as a gift, my images doesn´t serve it right, it´s so pretty! I´ll think we´ll have to get get the bigger one in black (it comes in two sizes) for our new house. My daughter made the little wool chickens in kindergarden, with a little help I guess.

And, I´ve always wanted the Kubus candlestick too, I think I´ll get it for us as a housewarming present when the new house is done.