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Hello and welcome to my blog. If you like flowers and gardens, housey stuff, food and banter, then this is the place for you. I am a decorative artist, florist and maker of things. I sell painted furniture, plants and crafts, through a local retail shop, in my native Ireland, and wedding flowers from home. I am married to a lovely patient man and have a smashing little girl. I blog for the fun of it. Thank you for listening.

Friday, 10 June 2011

Home Sweet Home

I just love these Scandinavian homes, painted all white with their prominent slate grey roofs. To my delight there is one in July's issue of  Country Homes and Interiors magazine, and it is the home of Greengate owners, Mona and Jesper Bjorn Christiansen. What a gorgeous home it is too, filled with their iconic colourful fabrics and china against a neutral background.  I particularly love their sitting/dining room which is a more subdued blue-grey which sets off the dark wood furniture and old leather suitcases beautifully. See for yourself......





I am still busy creating things, a little slower than I would like. I will let you have a look at what I've been doing at the weekend or on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend, love Linda x
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25 comments:

  1. Jane and Lance Hattatt10 June 2011 at 02:58

    Hello Linda:
    We have never taken in Country Homes and Interiors so have delighted in your giving us a peek. The Scandinavian house is indeed splendid, both inside and out.

    Yes, we too like piles of old leather suitcases. They make for such an interesting design feature with always a thought of just where have they travelled. Sadly, we only have one leather case at present so it needs to wait for a few more in the collection to make a bold enough statement!!

    Friends of ours had a mountain of battered suitcases in their hall which did make for a marvellous talking point on entering their house.

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  2. Vintage Sunday10 June 2011 at 03:58

    I'm very much looking forward to July's issue (we have to wait a lot longer for it here) ~ so thank you for the sneak-peek :) ~ Just lovely! Very much looking forward to seeing what you've been up to, and hope you have a lovely weekend! Love Brenda

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  3. Meine Dinge Franka10 June 2011 at 04:00

    What a nice title for a blog!

    An hour ago I bought some peonies for my table!

    Salut!
    Franka

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  4. Unknown10 June 2011 at 04:04

    That home is beautiful, I love the exterior features, so interesting and inviting. Makes my rectangular box of a bungalow seem very dull! I've always fancied converting a Cornish engine house to live in!
    I love those leather suitcases. My Grandad has an old leather chest in his garage which I'm desperate to get my hands on! It's full of old diy tools and bit and pieces - what a crime!
    Becky x

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  5. SunnyToast10 June 2011 at 04:49

    Lovely...I guess the design is eccentric..it has the country vibe...all I can do right now is to dream...to have such a wonderful house.


    Great post to read to end my busy week:)

    Sunny

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  6. Bonnie10 June 2011 at 05:54

    Looking forward to seeing what you have been creating. Thanks for the view of country Homes and Interiors. I would love to be sitting at that table with the beach in the background.

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  7. lisaroy10 June 2011 at 06:26

    what a gorgeous home! I could easily move right in! Can't wait to see what you're up to. Have a great weekend! :)

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  8. gillyflower10 June 2011 at 06:30

    This is my fav magazine at the moment, although I don't subscribe to it - so havent yet got my copy this month!
    Thanks for the sneak preview!Lovely interiors and inspiration to look forward to!
    Love Greengate goodies too.
    have a great weekend Linda!
    Gill xx

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  9. Juanita10 June 2011 at 07:43

    That's my favourite magazine! It costs a flipping fortune in South Africa (the rand is up to crap), but it's so worth it. That issue hasn't come out here yet...can't wait! :-)

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  10. Anonymous10 June 2011 at 10:03

    Beautiful home! The dining room is amazing!
    :)
    Have a wonderful weekend, Linda!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  11. The Cloth Shed10 June 2011 at 13:38

    Will have to pop out and buy a copy of Country Homes and Interiors...looks like my kind of place.
    Thanks for the tip off Linda.
    Julie x

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  12. RDA Pony Tales10 June 2011 at 15:39

    That is such a lovely home. I think I may pick up a copy of CH&I this month, as it has been a while since I read it. Thank you for your kind comments on my post, so glad you like the new design.
    I hope you have a lovely weekend. Love Abby x

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  13. The Cloth Shed10 June 2011 at 23:30

    One of my favourite mags too Linda...if you have a back copy Feb 2010, our house was featured!
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Julie x

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  14. desde my ventana11 June 2011 at 11:30

    Looks like a gorgeous article,
    Have a great weekend

    Cecilia

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  15. Leigh Powell Hines11 June 2011 at 12:23

    That's a gorgeous home! I love the style.

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  16. Madelief11 June 2011 at 12:36

    Dear Linda,

    What a pretty house. It looks like a house from a fairy tale with the turret. Country Homes & Interiors is a lovely magazine. I often leaf through it.

    Have a happy weekend!

    Lieve groet, Madelief x

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  17. the fishermans cottage11 June 2011 at 22:49

    Hi Linda, I try and limit myself to one magazine a month now, they are very addictive :), this month I bought Home and Antiques because, Marie's home from Dreamy Whites is in it. Have a good weekend x

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  18. Room Seventeen12 June 2011 at 00:16

    Sweden is one of my favorite countries.
    The open space, the natural beauty, the wooden houses, I love it!

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  19. Helen Philipps12 June 2011 at 06:37

    Gorgeous house! Just love that look! I've also enjoyed catching up on your other lovely posts which I somehow missed - your computer-playing with the collages and words is looking great, and well done on winning that lovely bag! I so enjoyed all your photos. Hope you're feeling fully recovered now, and are enjoying your crafty times again.
    Helen x

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  20. LindyLouMac12 June 2011 at 11:29

    This magazine looks just like the sort of thing I would enjoy.
    Thankyou for your kind words on my blog earlier today, they help and mean so much to me.

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  21. Lynne13 June 2011 at 06:38

    Hi Linda!
    It looks like you have been having fun! I love Picnik and I just clicked your "follow me" on Pinterest! It's amazing how much you learn each day when blogging! Thanks for featuring the lovely photos of the home in Scandinavia. We don't receive that magazine here in the US, so it's a special treat to view!
    Have a great week!
    ~Lynne
    [w/l]

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  22. Sharon Lee Johnson13 June 2011 at 11:41

    I've just discovered your blog and have really been enjoying reading your posts. I am your newest follower. Greetings from South Africa. x Sharon

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  23. Mumbai Florist17 June 2011 at 13:27

    Wow! nice way to decorate your table. I have no space to plant a flower but now i will put flowers in a glass on my table.

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  24. Florerias Df18 July 2011 at 13:33

    Such pretty flowers...great job on them. I'm always looking for new ideas on flowers...thanks for the peak at yours.

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  25. Mumbai Florist28 July 2011 at 13:25

    Wow! that is a beautiful home. I wish may i have the someone.

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