It's been a bit of a rough week (more on that on Monday), but I'd like to end of the week on a good note. Some photos from the portfolio of one of Sweden's most established international photographers will do quite nicely (and since we're on such a Swedish kick). "Though Magnus Marding is an international photographer in every aspect, there is also a very distinct Nordic touch - a certain cleanness, intimacy, simplicity and timeless yet modern beauty". Exactly.

New York photographer Douglas Friedman can take a fierce photo (have I been watching too much ANTM?). His photos play up the quirkiness of the spaces and draw you into the wonderfully styled nooks and crannies.


Love This House

Love This House









Fresh & Pretty Bedding








We haven't purchased any bedding for our store for a while, mainly because they are a bit cumbersome to sell. But we just received our Mystic Valley Trading catalog today and they have some really pretty stuff! What's more, they put everything into one convenient package so we don't have to list each piece individually.


Here are some bedding from the Spring collection that we really like. They look fresh and fun.










I am not usually a fan of recliners. The traditional overstuffed giant recliners tend to be a white elephant in a room. So needless to say I was very happy while researching seating for a media room to come across these well designed designer recliners by Darlings of Chelsea in the UK. They describe this recliner as: "One of their best selling recliners which reclines, swings, swivels and orbits to your desire"....and it claims to be "seriously comfortable".

Dakota Swivel Recliner

Dakota Designer Swivel Recliners

The mechanism for these designer recliners operates by leaning back on the chair and using your body weight to hold back.

What do you think? Would you have one of these seriously fun designer recliners in your home?

Patricia Gray writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design,
architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you.

2009 Modern Living Room Interior Design by Calligaris




This 2009 modern living room interior design ideas was designed by Calligaris. Designed with beautiful colors choice incorporating large blocks of bold color, patterned accents, and a range of finishes and textures make the living room ideas a tasty visual treat.



Light flows through a number of furniture elements in these 2009 modern living room design inspirations, such as the wonderful transparent red chairs that shine like a sucked sweet. White, creams, neutral colors simply represent modern style in your living room. Modern living room reflects aesthetic sense and style of home owner. The living room tends to have straight lines and provides high comfort level. This room creates a clutter free space in your home.



You can choose wall color that matches with your living room furniture, rugs, wall hangings, picture frames. Bright colors such as red, purple and blues add vibrant and warm ambiance to modern living room while white and creams, some pastel colors add cool ambience.