I guess we all have different criteria for the perfect holiday, whether it be luxurious beach resorts or hiking in the mountains. For me, the ultimate holiday feeling is when I open the door to my little house in Spain, located between the ocean and the mountains. This is how I spent my summer. It’s about […]
Pimp up your wall
30/07/2013 by 1 Comment
Do you have an outdoor wall that needs a focal point? Let me share a little DIY with you. You need a piece of wood or a branch from the forest, some glass jars (mine are “bonne maman” jars) and some wire. I guess the pictures speak for themselves on how to do it, just make sure […]
Swedish Simplicity
11/07/2013 by Leave a Comment
The CLEW decorista takes a look at the Scandinavian wooden cabin -” hytte” in Norwegian, “stuga” in Swedish. Most people have one, or have access to one, and use them in the holidays and on weekends. By the sea, by the fjord, in the mountains or in the forest. It’s often about the pleasures and […]
The Hat
24/06/2013 by Leave a Comment
“Wearing a hat is like having a baby or a puppy; everyone stops to coo and talk about it.” -Louise Green Probably both the most loved and the most despised fashion accessory is the hat. Unlike belts or bags, simply the word “hat” conjures up Advanced Level Style, yet simultaneously instils such angst that few […]
The Price of Fashion: How Much Is Too Much?
21/04/2013 by 1 Comment
Like other fashion insiders, I never pay full retail price. Thankfully it’s a perk of my job, but it is also on principle: most clothing today is not worth its price. 30 years ago, a Sony Walkman was $100 and today an iPhone is about $300 – completely justifiable, in my opinion. But how did […]
Find your place
10/04/2013 by 1 Comment
A quick DIY for your next dinner party: I got this idea from a friend who went on a wine trip to Burgundy. So easy to do; just cut the wine cork in two and make a little cut on top to place the name tags. Text and photos: Ann-Kristin Øvreeide, April 2013
Eggcellent!
22/03/2013 by Leave a Comment
Dye your Easter eggs with natural colours. Use what you have in your kitchen – either in your fridge or in your drawer. It’s not very complicated, but it takes a bit of time. For these eggs I used red onion skin, blueberry, spinach, lemon and beetroot. You can also try out: Onion skin, turmeric, saffron, yellow […]
Bring it out!
07/03/2013 by 2 Comments
Days are getting longer and warmer. Bring blankets, pillows, flowers and a cuppa something out to your terrace or garden and feel the energy level rise. I’ve decided to use my winter fabrics and pillows one more time before they get stowed away until winter comes again. Text, photos & ideas: Ann-Kristin Øvreeide, March 2013
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