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I have met a bunch of very talented, creative and just all around awesome people on Instagram lately, who have some seriously cool style and have done some wonderful decorating in their homes. I recently decided that it was about damn time I share some of these inspiring homes with you here on the blog. And the first person I wanted to introduce you to is Maren Ingeborg Gråblomst. Her dark, inky hued home is jaw-droppingly fabulous, and she is such a skilled photographer that I envy each and every photo she uploads to her Instagram account @villabetulablog. Trust me when I say you must go follow her immediately. And read her blog Villa Betula too while you’re at it. So back to Maren’s house. Don’t be fooled by the adorable pale pink façade. There is something totally unexpected behind that door!

 

I’m Norwegian and I live in a hundred-year-old pink house with my husband. Inside it’s filled with bold inky dark hues, vintage and low budget solutions. We spend almost all our time here in our living-working mash up – making documentaries (plus short films) and music, and slowly building up a recording studio. I’ve also started to paint on canvas, which I sell plotted on high-quality canvas. I want to do it more and will expand my “art store” on the blog. One of the reasons for my blog and Instagram is the flow and mindfullness the painting, decorating and photography gives me.
But what’s most important to me is probably our music, Gråblomst. We release our second album this spring, and I’m really proud of this production if I can say so?! Life sounds so good, but most days dealing with my mental health problem is my hardest job. My goal is to make these days fewer and fewer, and to use more energy on all the things I enjoy. 

 

I had such a hard time editing down the pile of photos that she sent so stay tuned for post #2 shortly, including something Maren sent me…

A maisonette in Maida Vale

Posted on Tue, 28 Feb 2017 by KiM

The star of the show might be the high ceilings. It might be the lovely large windows overlooking the communal garden or the dark oak parquet flooring. It might be the charcoal coloured staircase or the new kitchen. Any one of these could be the stand out feature of this renovated maisonette in London’s Maida Vale by Studio 29 Architects & Interior Design but for me it’s the bespoke, blown bubble chandelier in amber, lemon yellow and cyan hued glass.

A modern farmhouse

Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 2017 by KiM

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

Luxurious yet casual. Traditional mixed with modern. Light and dark. This modern farmhouse is a perfect example of these opposing combinations that are typical in the repertoire of California interior designer Jennifer Robin. (Another beautiful example here). 

(Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck)

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(Arcanum Architecture)

Monday’s pets on furniture

Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 2017 by KiM

If you would like to participate in the Monday’s pets on furniture series please send photos, your name, location and a brief description to kim[at]desiretoinspire[dot]net, or hashtag your photos #DTIpetsonfurniture. Thanks!

Here is Eliot. He’s a Devon Rex and acts like a dog. Greets me at the door, follows me around the house and plays fetch. It’s the unconditional love that gets me. Such a character. His Instagram is @eliot_rex 
– Andrew 

Here’s Lucas in our Sofa he is only allowed with a blanket. He loves it. 
– Anthony 

This is 3 month old Matilda and popular russian singer Sergei Shnurov from Leningrad!
– Nataly

Daytime snoozing. #catnap #dtipetsonfurniture #dspetstyle #catsofinstagram

A post shared by Suzanne (@suzypuss63) on Feb 24, 2017 at 10:22am PST

Lazy day.

A post shared by kc (@girlaboutotown) on Feb 26, 2017 at 7:26am PST

Tolerance #puppy #basilrathbone #saluki #lurcher #whippet #turkishvan #bengalcat #DSPETSTYLE #DTIpetsonfurniture

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Working on a Saturday

Posted on Sat, 25 Feb 2017 by midcenturyjo

Week after week it’s the same cry. If you have to drag yourself into work on the weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Somewhere like The Working Capitol, a coworking and event space in Singapore by Takenouchi Webb.