Ad – Since I live in a rather small city apartment and have guests staying over quite regularly (though not lately due to the pandemic, but I have high hope for this summer), I have been on the lookout for a stylish, modular sofa, which is comfortable to sit in, but can occasionally be turned into a bed for guests. I had a sofa bed in the living room before, and even though it was super comfortable for sleeping, it was more a daybed, which wasn’t made for watching TV or lounging with more people.

With the Noah Living sofa, I have found the perfect piece for my living room. The Red Dot awarded design is completely modular and with its innovative plug system, it can be set up in an instant. I ordered the 3 seater with a chaise in the color Sand and it consists of four modules of the same size. I currently have three modules set up as a sofa in my living room and one module functions as a lounge area in my office. Once I have guests over, I can just move all four pieces into the living room and transform the sofa into a bed in the blink of an eye. I love the way the sofa can adapt to my needs at any time and if I move into another apartment where I would like the chaise to be on the other side of the sofa, this is no problem either. Even better, when I feel like I ever need a bigger sofa, I can just order another module and the design can grow with me, according to my needs.

Noah sofas are produced in Germany and made especially once you order them in the colorway of your choice. The high-quality materials that are used on the inside make the sofa super comfortable and are made to last for decades. The fabric has a really nice texture and is soft to sit on, yet it’s also dirt-repellant and durable.  You can wash any stains with soap and water, but the fabric can be removed completely as well to be washed in the washing machine. And if I ever get tired of the Sand upholstery (which to be honest, is hard to imagine), I can always buy another fabric to give my Noah sofa a new look.

Ad – After the beautiful Kizu table lamp from New Works made its way into my home office, I just had to order the beautiful Ripply candle holder to go with it. The candle holder reflects its environment through the curved shape and is made from mirror-polished stainless steel. I love the combination of the steel of the candle holder, with the marble and the opal shade of the lamp, such a beautiful play of hard and soft.

I ordered the candle holder at Ambiente Direct here in Germany, where you can currently get the entire New Works range at 20% off throughout January. So if one of the gorgeous New Works designs is on your wishlist, now might be the time!⁠

Check out my post on 11 of the best metal candle holders here.

Today on my Instagram, you can win a beautiful Solid and Glow candle holder from Applicata design. These beautiful candle holders in brown brass are part of the Circle collection designed by Amanda Lilholt which is inspired by the sun and its geometrical shape. I love the untreated look of the brown brass, which should be getting a beautiful patina once it ages. 

Check out my post on 11 of the best metal candle holders here.

This small Swedish home is decorated with such finesse and style I think. The living room and bedroom are right next to each other and I like that the matching neutral color palettes work so nicely together.

The little cork bench behind the bed goes very nicely with the rest of the bedroom and I like that there is a spot for a little home office as well. The neutral color palette combined with the accent tins of brown and black work very calming and I love the way the windows are framed by linen curtains* in both rooms.

The kitchen seems to be an old one that has been given a new color and handles, which works well and can save you so much budget. The round dining table works very nicely in this space as well in front of those beautiful balcony doors.

via Alvhem

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Self-care has been so important to me in the last few months and I have been liking this extra attention that I’m giving my body. Here a few things that I have been trying out lately in these strange times of being at home all the time. Next on my list would be to find a great sunscreen that feels light on my face but still has full protection.

The Skandinavisk hand wash and hand crème duo (gifted) has been such a lifesaver lately. I have them next to each other on the sink and make sure to always hydrate after washing. The Øy collection has crabapple and dog rose, water mosses and green leave and I think it’s the perfect spring scent.

To dry my hands, I’m using these white waffled hand towels from Arket*, which are so soft to the touch and I love the texture they add to my bathroom look. I always try out hand towels first before I go for the bigger ones and would love to wrap myself in the bath towel* after showering.

I have tried out two new products from Aesop as well (gifted). The Sublime Replenishing Night Masque has been hydrating my skin during the night with vitamine B, C, E and F and it has a calming scent which instantly puts me into relaxation modus at the end of the day.

Rōzu is the newest addition to the Aesop perfumes and I can truly say that it’s my favorite so far. I often spray some on the inside of my hand just for me while working from home and I love the nuanced scent of Rose, with vibrant Shiso accords, woods and spice, earth and light smoke.

And lastly for the hair I’m so happy with these Arket bobby pins in gold*. These clips are so great for fixing a bad hair day and the fact that they are gold just adds a little bit more glam to a normal day.

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These have been strange times to say the least and for me personally staying home for extended periods of time has made me both more and less creative. I find that routines work wonders, not only during work hours, but also during free time. I decided there will be no days without fresh air anymore (those are the worst I think), I try to make my home and workplace as beautiful and inspiring as possible, I talk to friends and family on a regular basis and most importantly, I use all this extra time to take more care about myself.

I added a little something extra from Aesop (gift) to my desk and am using the Béatrice Oil blend while I’m working – it’s a warm and enlivening blend of earthy and citrus notes and it gives my space a delicate scent that just elevates my work mood. It’s the small things we do that make all the difference, especially now.

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I have been trying trying out a few new beauty products in the last months, which I have loved during the colder months and thought I would share my favorites. While temperatures are rising, the heating is pretty much on all the time so I focus on hydrating my skin and hair. It’s important for me that my products look great in the bathroom as well, and create the perfect wellness bathroom where I can feel at ease and wind down at the end of the day.

Aesop Parsley seed antioxidant serum* – A lightweight formulation with a complex blend of anti-oxidant rich ingredients. This serum gets me the exact amount of hydration, not too little, not too much.

Aesop Fabulous face cleanser* – A mild olive-derived cleanser boosted with purifying and hydrating botanicals to cleanse gently without stripping.

Iris Hantverk Brush* – Crafted from smooth beech wood and manufactured by Swedish Iris Hantverk by visually impaired craftsmen in Stockholm.

Arket Oakmoss perfume oil* – A small roll-on bottle great for travelling with a deep and earthy scent with fresh spicy tones, perfect for the colder months. Perfume oil is softer to the skin than alcohol-based fragrances, which is a great plus as well.

Arket hair scrunchie*– Great for adding that extra to your hair, without effort. I love that these are a trend and will get them in more colors to match my outfits.

The tablet is from H&M Home*, however I can’t seem to find the exact one on their website anymore.

Munkholm bar soap – I have been trying these handmade soaps and love the way they give a subtile scent to the bathroom.

Hydrophil Tootbrush – Made out of bamboo which is compostable after use, one less thing that will go in the trash.

Aesop Toothpaste and Mouthwash* – just gave these a try because they were in one of the travel cases I got. I will save them for travelling though, they are the perfect mini size.

Japanese Hand towel – Love the subtil dot pattern and the soft textile, for sure one of my favorite towels so far. I’m thinking of getting the bath towels in the same pattern as well.

Le Labo lip balm* – I always put on lip balm after brushing my teeth. I think it’s a great habit as otherwise I would just forget it throughout the day. This vegan formula is rich yet not sticky and it has a great smell.

Le Labo Shampoo* and Conditioner* – The shampoo is made with Macademia to nourish and the Conditioner acts as a moisturizing balm for ultimate shine and smoothness, exactly what my hair needs in winter.

Aesop Room Spray – Comes in a set of three minis, great when you want to try out different scents and I just love the look of the mini size as well.

Iris Hantverk Bath brush* – made from horse hair and maple wood. The knob lays in your hand perfectly and the hairs provide a soft exfoliation which I like to do once a week.

Arket laundry basket* – Woven from jute and the perfect size for my laundry. The handles are great too as you can easily carry the basket to the washing machine.

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The white walls, white linen curtains* and hardwood flooring form the perfect canvas for this neutral palette interior with some really nice art pieces that give this home a personal touch.

The light sofa and area rug in the living room contrast very nicely with the vintage leather armchair, the simple wooden coffee table and the warm beige linen pillow covers* in the sofa. The fire place that has been built into the wall must be so cozy on winter nights I think and I love the open layout to the kitchen and the big windows.

The white dining table with the gallery wall, the Thonet – S 32 chairs* and the cute spring flowers on the table looks really impressive. There is even another smaller dining table in the kitchen, which is perfect for coffee and breakfast.

The warm green walls of the bedroom match perfectly with the warm wood of the vintage cupboard and the beige bedlinen*. The green plant in the window sill stands out so nicely against the color of the walls I think.

via Stadshem

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