Famille Summerbelle

XXL woolen rug

I really admire the work of Dutch artist Christine Meindertsma (the Pig 05049 project) She is a graduate from the Design Academy Eindhoven- I wonder where she gets this very thick wool to make this wonderful 'Aran Rug'.It's like a giant cardigan.

Dollhouse part 2

Thanks Melissa from Interior Divine for sending me the link of this beautiful dollhouse. It was designed by Caravane shop founder Emily Chalmer and wallpaper designer Deborah Bowness. I love the style and all the amazing little details. It gave me lots of ideas to design Ophelia's dollhouse...




You can find the article in January issue of Elle Deco UK.

Edmond

That's the name of a new French online store that offers a very good selection of vintage chairs, furniture and accessories for the home and children (school desk, Eames chairs, retro lamps, retro toys...). All are limited editions so you have to hurry if you like something. I do like the feel of the website and the selection of article chosen.
Nice one Edmond.

Light & Colours

I love the work by stylist and photographer Lisbett Wedendahl as seen in Kids Love Design and Elle Deco UK.

Mix tiles

First thank you so much for your lovely comments on the new colours for the Paris and London maps. I get lots of emails asking when they will be available on Famille Summerbelle's shop so to answer your questions, we're planning to have them ready for after the Summer holidays, around mid- September. We will of course announce it on the blog.

This is a small selection of tile patterns that I am very fond of. I would love my next kitchen to have a floor covered with a mix of colours in concrete tiles. These 2 top images are from Chiswick High road House in London (part of the prestigious Soho House chain), decorated by Isle Crawford.
The fabric designs below are from textile designer Karen Barbé (found on Bloesem). I think they are so beautiful.

Interior Accessories

If you like bright colours and lovely fabrics then have a look at Rie Elise Larsen beautiful site.

Sorry for not posting much...my days don't have enough hours at the moment...I'm preparing Pulse trade show for the end of the Month where we will be exhibiting our new collection... Paris and London maps are nearly printed. I'll keep you up to date with the results soon:)

Autoban

I love this 19th-century apartment designed by Istanbul based architecture practice Autoban and designer/manufacturer Spanish company De La Espada.

White interiors

I love white interiors. It's peaceful, light, and I like to have a blank canvas and add touches of colours with accessories, fabrics, pictures and furniture. Swedish homes are often like that, very fresh and simple. Images 1,2,3,4 are from Swedish photographer Mari Ericksson. It really reflect her work and love of white interiors (you can see more inspiring images on her website). These photos are part of the top 10 favourite house tours from Cookie mag. Images 5,6,7 are from Bloesem 'Open House'. Designer Virginia Johnson is the creator of the beautiful brand 'Roddy & Ginger'.She lives in a 60's town house in London.

Volksfaden

I spotted the colourful fabric design by Alexander Henry (top design on the left) thanks to Irene post on Bloesem, I loved it so much that I bought a meter to make a cushion for our new home, I also got the 'Painter's Palette' from their 'Lush' collection. Volksfaden is a German based company. I absolutely love the fabric and old photographs they use for their visuals.

Fluo

I'm really into these bright colours at the moment.The birds pictures were taken over the weekend in the pets shop along the Seine near the Samaritaine.
Ophelia's bright pink t-shirt 'Smile' is from Dandy Star and the crayons-ruler are from a shop in Paris (sorry can't remember the name). The vintage bracelet is from Emma Cassi 'Baby & Girls' collection.

Home inspiration

We're moving to a new home soon which i'm very excited about. We've been 'homeless' for the past 6 months traveling the World and staying with family and friends. It has been great but I am really looking forward to having our own space and taking out of boxes our belongings. This is some great work by husband and wife team Oona Bannon and Russell Pinch. I found some images on Bloesem and fell in love with the furniture and especially the black board designs they did for Neals Yard Remedies head office.
Julie

Malin Lundmark

I really love the poetic work of Swedish designer Malin Lundmark and how she gives a magical twist to ordinary objects.

1. Mr Hide. A playful, functional piece for the kitchen table which hides the accessories at your breakfast.
2. The cup-on-the-hook lamp. A coffee cup has become a lamp and has jump up onto the hook!
3.Vira. A lamp made out of glass and looking like a spool. The cord is kept around the shape and you can roll out the length of the cord that you need.
4. Marble lamp.
5.The pot lamp.A green cord is climbing like a flower on the wall and creates a pattern. On the top small terra cotta pots make the shades which spread the light further on the wall.