Pholc Mobil

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

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A few weeks ago I introduced you to Pholc ( find the blogpost here ), a relatively new brand in Sweden that has made quite a lot of waves. A favorite design of mine, the Mobil series which includes the beautiful five arms pendant that everyone loves that hangs in my bedroom . In the same series there are a pendant with 3 arms, 2 wall versions ( a tall and a short one) and a table version. The now very recognisable design with the curve wall tall version called Mobil 150 Wall can be seen in my home office space, right next to the beautiful big window. Scroll down and you will see how the shape changes depending of the angle you look at it, the signature curve can be seen so easily on the side, while if you look at it up front it looks completely straight!

The designer created the series having in mind that they should easily adorn a New York loft, and while tall ceilings a big windows accentuate the design itself, I can still see it in a shorter height home, even a country house. For me this is where a design goes from just trending, to becoming a classic, when you can see it fitting just as well in a contemporary loft to a classic country house.

Oh , and a piece of advice? Hide all the wires behind a poster on the foot of any lamp, as you see , this is exactly my solution here as well.

// Photography and Styling by Katerina Dima

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Fredericia : Trinidad - An Icon for Living

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nanna Ditzel’s iconic Trinidad chair, Fredericia relaunched the iconic chair in a selection of new shades, enhancing the natural beauty of the materials in a contemporary manner.

Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) is one of the most significant figures of Danish design heritage. She is best known for her uncompromising approach to quality, playful shapes and a magnificent ability to transform her artistic dreams into very functional and sophisticated designs. With Trinidad, Nanna Ditzel turned the modernist mantra of material reduction against its original intent. The cut-out fretwork of the curved shells not only lightens the visual density of the chair, but it also functions as a decorative element. Inspired by her travels, Nanna Ditzel designed the Trinidad chair combining signature detailing with effortless elegance, while always aiming for great comfort and a sleek appearance. Nanna, on the inspiration behind the design said :

“On Trinidad I saw how the facades of the houses nearly dissolves in light and shadow – almost like a lace – and I thought to myself: How can I use this for a chair?”

Like a Gingerbread facade, the Trinidad Chair gently plays with the sunlight, creating a sense of motion in the space. The lightweight design embraces the body and is designed to suit not only the setting, but also the person that sits on it. The precise transparency of the Trinidad chair almost dissolves in a play of light and shadow, yet at the same time gives the chair a strikingly bold voice. The new editions are available in smoked, grey and light grey oak leaving the veneer with a visible wooden structure.

Inspired by the design I am also trying to use the chair accordingly. While its elegance stands out in both light and shadow, I am trying to place it in my space in a way that the light will always pass through it various times of the day thus creating a playful pattern on the floor. I also chose one of the new colours, light grey oak with black legs, so it fits my tone on tone styling in the bedroom/home office, although an all black would have looked great as well! Scroll down for more photos of the beautiful Trinidad chair, how do you like it in my space?

// Photography and Styling by Katerina Dima

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My bedroom pendant and a recent living room addition

Sunday, May 6, 2018

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For a while now, one of the most frequent questions I receive is about the beautiful pendant that is hanging above my bed (photo below). I first saw the Mobil 100 pendant by Pholc a few months ago while strolling around Stockholm. I didn't buy it then because I wouldn't have been able to carry it with me in flight, but I made a mental note on checking up on it as soon as I returned back to Oslo. I found the company that makes them ( Pholc ) and I found that in fact they were quite affordable for such a great quality and such a size for a pendant, but unfortunately back then they were not easy to find in Norway. Fast forward a few months later and Pholc is fully represented in Norway ( you can find most of the collection in one of my favourite stores Hviit ), if you were thinking of buying it, now you can easily do so! My bedroom pendant comes in different sizes ( with either 5 arms or 3 arms) as well as 3 different finishes ( black, nickel coated and brass). In the same line you can also find a wall lamp and table lamp, all in different finishes too.

However, while Pholc is now quite well known for their very recognisable pendants, they also have other notable designs that follow the same values, build to last with great materials , beautiful Swedish design, all the while keeping their price range budget friendly and affordable. As seen in the photos above, their wall lamp Bellman is a great fit next to my couch, and as it swivels left and right it is also quite customisable. In fact I just put it up today and I very much like how the corner looks like. The photos are taken without turning it at all, so you can see how it looks from completely different angles without touching it. I really like how it creates interesting views from all sides!

Pholc, even though is a relatively young company, already has some great designs to showcase, and as you can see, I am already a big fan, for a long time now. You can check their whole range here, but also , you can check the blog for updates, these will not be the only Pholc that will find themselves in my space (I am looking at you Spinn Pendant and Pearls 65).

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Favorites from Lyngby Porcelain

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

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Porcelænsfabrikken Danmark – Lyngby Porcelæn was established in 1936 in Kgs. Lyngby, north of Copenhagen, as a manufacturer of porcelain service sets, vases and other designer pieces of high craftsmanship and technical quality. When the factory closed in 1969 it already held an established place in Danish design history with its unique and distinctive designs, many of which live on today. In 2012, Lyngby Porcelæn re-opened and is today behind the re-release of iconic designs that are reproduced with the greatest care and respect for the factory’s noble design heritage.

Some of my favourites include their signature iconic vases , The Lyngby Vase, designed originally in 1936( as seen in the photo above in grey), and a fun reinterpretation of it for 2018 with the addition of running glaze. The surface is a combination of glossy and very matt-glazed ceramic(something I love ), and it comes in one size 20cm in 3 colors : White (as seen on my table), Black and Rose. The new experimental technique makes for a fresh take on the design, and since it’s handmade, every vase is unique and the glazing varies. Iconic but with a twist!

Another favorite of mine,Perfect for festive days , but also for any other time of the year, the beautiful Chapeau bonbonniere as seen below. I have quite the selection in my apartment, the all new completely clear in glass and the classic favorite in big size and color mat camel are my newest additions! Use them for holiday candy, hide away bits and bobs ( usually I have tea lights in the big and dark chocolate covered raspberries in the small). Need even more uses other than elegant storage ? Use them to serve ice cream or any of our favorite desert, fill them with water and add flowers for an impromptu vase! So many amazing possibilities for these little pieces of art! And speaking of filling bonbonnieres with flowers...

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While above I highlighted some of my favorite designs, there is something else that Lyngby Porcelain produces that I really love to use and style. I am of course talking about their Rhombe collection, that includes tableware but also tea and coffee set , vases , candleholders and last but not least a beautiful range of balls and bells for Christmas! Clear clean lines, chic white porcelain and patterns from the archives. The Rhombe frame is truly a tribute to the classic frame. The line is perfect for dinner with a full dinnerware set of course, but it also works great for coffee and tea! It also includes a sugar bowl with lid and tea light holders, candleholders, plus vases ( see the whole selection here ).

One of best styling tips for a romantic afternoon, or a coffee with your best friends, is to place flowers not only in vases, but instead take the tops off, fill the smaller Rhomble bowls with water and then gently let them drop and fill the rest of the bowl!

// Photography and Styling by Katerina Dima

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Four bedroom combinations for Spring

Saturday, March 3, 2018

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When it comes to my bedroom, I love changing things around. When I moved in I loved how white and crisp it was but after a few months I completely renovate it and now I am obsessed with the beige profile ( check here the before and after). An easy way however to change things around if you are tired in the bedroom, is use different combinations for sheets and blankets. And I know, this sounds like the most boring advice ever, but it really works for me. The combination I used for my bedroom today is different colors with sheets ( all from Ellos quality premium line ), called Neely in White and Linbeige. I find that the crisp white meshes so nicely with the beige sheets, but I have also chosen combinations with different colors for you (and everything I am linking is 20% off until the 12th of March!), just scroll below to find out!

First Row : Bedding , Sheets, Sheets || Second Row : Sheets, Sheets, Bedding || Third Row : Sheets , Bedding, Sheets

// Photography and Styling by Katerina Dima

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Sunday tip : 20% all Day and Night creams on Ellos

Sunday, February 25, 2018

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I follow quite a few beauty bloggers, their tips are great when it comes to some tricks ( mix a little bit of illuminator with your day cream or foundation and the result is a much more luminous face that looks younger and dewy), but I also love when they share secrets I wouldn't otherwise know. For example , when it comes to most day creams did you know that generally the best creams follow the 20-60 rule? Always pay more than 20euro ( 200NOK) but less than 60euro ( 600NOK). Anything less is not good quality , anything more and you just pay for the brand. There can be some exceptions to that rule of course, but this little tip has saved me a lot of unnecessary costs and trouble. Not to mention a lot of doubt whether I treat my skin well or not. There are a few that have emerged as favorites over the year for me, Aesop is a staple in my routine and lately I just discovered Nuori ( all in very good range of price) , but if I have learned anything from blogging, is that I can trust my fellow beauty expert colleagues to do their job as well as I do for interior or lifestyle, and they have some favorites and staples in their routine that I have yet to try and I have been really looking forward to! This week Ellos has some of the day and night creams I have wanted to buy for 20% off, a really good deal especially if you don't travel often . My tip however? Duty free doesn't always carry all my favorites and I have found that a good balance between online deals and traveling is the best way to get the most value for money! And I bet some of you didn't even know Ellos had quite the selection of beauty products right? I was surprised when I started digging for deals! Spoiler tip : Next week some perfumes will be off as well (fingers crossed the ones I love will be on discount) and since I am a huge lover of scents I will be doing a roundabout of my favorites ,so look out for it! For now, check below my recommendations for day and night creams , but you can also find all the deals in this page as well.

:: Crème Fraiche Rich Cream 50ml by Nuxe | This day cream from Nuxe is one I have wanted to try for a long time, with ingredients like acacia, peas, green tea, sweet almond, oats, coconut and soya, you understand why! Its effects last 48hours as well, this one has gotten so good reviews!

:: Nuxuriance Ultra Replenishing Night Cream, 50 ml by Nuxe | A budget friendly night cream from Nuxe that helps restore the skin to a more vibrant stage, fills out small wrinkles and stimulates skin enzymes.

:: True Oasis Oil-Free Replenishing Gel Cream 50g by Bare Minerals | With a scent of bergamot and eucalyptus , this day cream gel has a refreshing effect on the skin and it smells amazing as well!

:: Bare Haven Essential Moisturizing Soft Cream by Bare Minerals | The creamy version of the True Oasis, wear when you need more moisture and longer lasting effects!

And of course, if you exceed 499 NOK , shipping is free! Happy shopping!

// Photography and Styling and Collage by Katerina Dima

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Erik Jørgensen in my living room : The EJ 64

Saturday, February 3, 2018

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A few weeks ago ( beginning of December ) , the new Erik Jørgensen EJ 64 arrived at my door, and just in time, I still hadn't decided on which table to use in front of my sofa. The frame is stainless steel while the top comes in 3 different variants : Black granite or Windsor white granite, Carrara Bianco marble, Black Moon marble or Denver Gray marble. I chose Black moon marble because it looked quite beautiful with the porous surface and the sleek design of the stone against the metal frame.

Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen designed this cool coffee table which clearly reflects its time with its shiny square stainless steel legs and matt marble tabletop.

I have used it for quite a while now and I can really attest to its amazing quality as well. Not only does it look beautiful with its top almost floating on the frame, but it can handle everyday life effortlessly. From styling it minimally, to setting a coffee spread for me or friends, it can handle everything. The surface does not allow for stains with its almost rough yet silky texture, a simple occasional wiping with a damp soft cloth and it looks just as beautiful as the day it was delivered. I have only been using it as table, but its shape allows to also be used as a bench ( not for sitting ) or as a side furniture against the wall, or behind the couch or even in front of the bed. I will be moving it around the apartment , so keep an eye on my instagram for different uses. You can already find everyday snaps on my instagram, catch a different kind of glimpse for it here, here, here and here!

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Oslo Bedroom : Final look

Friday, February 2, 2018

Most of the times when we see a before and after we expect the before to look quite terrible. In this case I think after the redo the bedroom looks so much more beautiful, but it still looked great before, it just needed a little love. Here you can see how it looked before ( or here very recently and here ), there was nothing inherently bad about it, it was just all white and since the room is so tall, it felt incomplete. A few months ago I attended the Jotun Lady press event where the new colors and trends were discussed, and during an impromptu interview where I was asked which new color was my favorite, I answered with color Space. I fell in love with Jotun Ladys new beige palette and as soon as I knew what I wanted to do with the bedroom it took me roughly a week to finish up the look. I will be making another post tomorrow with more photos of the process, but today I wanted to share colors and the direction I took with the room. Keep reading for all the details!

You can see how the office corner looked before here, do you notice something different ( aside from the different styling) ? The first thing that should jump out is the fact that the lists ( or skirting boards) are now quite bigger. This was the cornerstone of the transformation and the idea that started everything. The room , as explained above, is quite tall, and while it is amazing to have tall ceilings , it can leave the room feeling too empty. Filling it up with items is not a good solution, it will end up looking messy. One of the best ways to balance the height is to create the illusion of layers, the eye will stop automatically on each layer while the room will still feel airy due to the natural height.

I chose to create bigger lists by adding a small board 30cm above the previous one, nailed it to the wall and painted the old lists the new board and the wall in between the same color ( tomorrow I will share more of how I created the new lists!). This creates the illusion of a single but quite bigger list, it gives the room an added desired layer while it brings a palatial feel. I also painted the windows the same color to give a sense of continuity, but also because darker windows appeal to me quite a lot lately. The color used for both lists and windows is Space 10678 from Jotun Lady, Supreme Finish Mat for wood and panels. I also decided to not paint all the way up, leaving a ribbon on the top in the previous color that matched the ceiling ( white ). The wall I painted in a light beige/grey, color code Sommersne 1928 also from Jotun Lady, Pure color , supermat. The color is described as not quite beige, not quite grey, and it was exactly what I was looking for. I was debating whether to paint the whole space the same color along with windows and lists , but I decided against. I really wanted for there to be layers and introduce interesting transitions. Executed this way I achieved exactly what I wanted, and the two colors Space and Sommersne fit perfectly together!

So what do you think? You like it better before or after?