Happy, happy bedroom

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All, the Design Files does it again. Lucy manages to find the best homes, and this bedroom is such great inspiration: I'm thinking of making some more poms in different colours and hanging them in our house. What a beautiful grey colour. (And those polka dots!)

Help Japan

Like most of us, I've been deeply upset by the earthquake in Japan. I've donated to the Red Cross appeal (which my work gift-matches, effectively doubling my donation, which is amazing). In case you're feel like helping the beautiful country, the artful Swedish photographer Hilda Grahnat has set up a shop called 'Help Japan' which sells some of her prints and postcards. I'd thoroughly recommend donating or buying some of her prints: you are both helping Japan, and supporting a beautiful artist at the same time.

Image from our incredible trip to Japan in 2009.

Sapling Press Cards

I found these brilliant cards on etsy, and have promptly bought many of them. (In fact, if you receive one from me, please forget this blog post, and admire the cards!) I have been giggling at "Sincerely, the Unicorns" for ages.

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Birdcage Window

My beautiful cousin Sarah made her window into a birdcage - and was kind enough to let me gush about it here. I adore it - the hanging cranes, the cool colour on the walls. One day I'll have to show you the rest of the house...

Packing for Trips?

Have you seen these nifty little devices? I'm wondering whether I'd use them or not - but my uber-organised self kind of loves the idea of one in my bag...

House Envelopes

These houses, from Camilla Engman, made me smile. I think they'd look beautiful hanging on a wall.

Magically Arranged Books

Indochine Writing Desk

You know I can't walk past a good writing desk. And this one is no different. I love how the top looks as though it would lift off, and be portable. Dreamy.

Swedish Bedding for Hay

These are breathtaking! Such crumpled, pastel glory - love that these are feminine, but abstract and linear, too. Denmark has just got to stop being too fashionable - it's painful not to be there and see it all!

Myths and Stamps

I grew up reading Greek and Roman myths, and haven't stopped being an ancient history nerd. I also used to collect stamps as a young girl, and my 10 year old self would have freaked out at these magnificent, modern creations. Ok, I'm probably still freaking out.

Stationery Houses

Completely adorable stationery organisers in the form of little houses! I love how pens fit in the chimneys.

Maps on Walls

Design Sponge has put together a magnificent collection of maps on walls. If you like maps and walls, have a look at the stunning collection Grace curated - inspirational and beautiful.

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Le Petit Prince Moleskines

The eagle-eyed Alice directed me to these delightful new Moleskines which feature the beautiful Petit Prince character. As I said to Alice in my email: "Annnnnd purchased".

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Owl Wallpaper

Well isn't this paper just adorable. Owls! On paper! On walls! Delicious.

These Drawers

There's really not much to say about these drawers. They are perfect. I shall leave you with these for the weekend - enjoy!