nordic design

My design esthetic has always been vintage eclectic glam with a touch of modern. However, just as your taste buds change over the years, the older I get my design esthetic is changing. Don't get me wrong, I still love glitz & glam, vintage baubles but I have been drawn to simple, modern, graphic pops, statement pieces and honestly becoming more of a minimalist. 

It might be because I have a 3 year old who makes more of mess now then she ever has and I can't handle the mess anymore. 

It also might be because I'm drawn to how others live in other parts of the world. Europe, UK, & Australian lifestyle is different. In America it is all about having the dream house, cars, money. The land of the free! In other parts of the world it's about spending time with your family, enjoying life, where you live, traveling the world. They live simple, their homes are a tad smaller than what we are a custom to living. They do have three or four people living in a one bedroom flat. Yet, they make the most of the square footage, resulting in it looking & feeling bigger than it is. I love how you will see the black and white color blocking throughout a home, graphic pops in the kitchen, living room, & bedroom. Kids design made for adults.

Which brings me to what my post is really about today. Haha! 

Nordic Happy Design

Have you heard of a shop called Little Studio? Well you should check out their website. They have fun playful designs for your home. 

Designers, Marit Lissdaniel and Angelica Utterberg wanted their designs to fit children & adults. The two loved how children have the ability to see things for more than they really are. For example, a triangle could be a triangle- but it could also be a mountain. They try to avoid the traditional gender roles so their designs apply to everyone. 

The best part about their shop for us in the US, they ship WORLD WIDE!!! 

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need. want. have.

Need.

1. I need my eames dowel legs dipped in a saucy neon color similar to Rachelle's from Kenzipoo. Don't you just love how they turned out! Her cousin, who runs Simple Grove, helped decorate her home. I can't wait to see the rest of the room!

2. I need this adorable two toned gold + yellow beauty for my desk. 

{via Promise Tangeman}

3. How cute is the moon mustache poster. NEED! {via Kenzipoo}

4. I need a swing in my house! {via Pinterest}

5. I need more graphic pillows. {via little studio}

Want.

1. I really want vintage 1960's wire based planter chairs. {via Bijou & Boheme}

2. I want a vintage brass reading lamp for my desk. {via Pinterest}

3. I want Gold silverware paired with white plates. 

{via Neiman Marcus}   

Have.

1. I have my kitchen painted in this color green with neon pink accents. 

{via My Attic}

2. I have one wall in my living room painted black. {via Mechant Design}

3. I have vintage horse bookends on my Ikea Expedit bookcase. {via Instagram} 

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Current Obsession: WASHI TAPE

I can't get my mind off WASHI TAPE! 

Does anyone else feel the same way? 

Every website, blog, magazine I look at, has it showcased. 

Solids, Prints, Patterns, Shapes, OH  MY!!!

Needless to say, I am obsessed and need to get myself some. However, I am nervous to use it. Even though it is adorable up, I live in a rental so eventually I am sure I will be moving. That being said, I don't want to ruin my pictures, posters, and art taking them off the wall. I know it is suppose to be removable but still.... HELP! What would you do? 

DO IT? DON'T IT?

via Moastidrom

via Moastidrom

In the meantime, while I make a decision, I have been researching where to purchase. I really want neon stripes, hot pink, flat black, and grey. I came across quite a few blog post on it and every one of them pointed me to MT Masking Tape out of Japan. I loved all the pictures on their site but when it came to the inventory I did not find what I was looking for. Sad face.

My search continued, until, I was scanning Etsy the other day and came across seller Crafty Japan. Cha Ching! They have every solid, print, pattern, shape, & size I am looking for! You must check out their unique selection...washi tape for days.

Now it's on to the wall layout....

Ooh Jeez, that is a whole other blog post people. :)

via Kenzipoo

via Mechant Design

via Kenzipoo

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{call me}

Most of you know, the blog {Made by Girl} is one of my daily stops. Jen has great style and wonderful taste. Last week, I hopped over to see what was happening in her world and there they were....the most stylish calling cards EVER. 

We instantly connected and had to be together. Shockingly, less than a week later I received my AMAZING cards! 

I must give a big "Thank You" to Jen for being a rock star and shipping my cards immediately so I could have them in time to hand out to my next client.

What do you think? ADORABLE, right!

Many of you may be looking at the cards and noticing a new website, www.styledforbaby.com. 

I can't keep it a secret any longer!

I am so thrilled to announce:

haus of style{d} 

will be expanding into the baby & toddler world with the coming launch of our new blog,

style{d} for baby

Every mom loves fresh ideas on how to style for baby, from interior, fashion, music, photography, to DYI projects and more........Trust me, you will want to make style{d} for baby your next stop.

{We are adding the finishing touches to the blog so make sure to 

CHECK back real soon for the official launch date.}