Interior inspiration for this summer

This is why I am so addicted to Pinterest – you always find so much inspiration for every aspect of life. Lately I've been collecting inspo-photos for my home (once again). I'd love to add some more old wood and more natural materials like woven baskets and rugs. I am also still working on my avocado and oak offshoots. I hope they'll grow soon, so I can put them in glass vases or plant them. Fingers crossed!

If I owned a summer house in a tropical place, this is what the floor and dining table would look like.

Yes to palms and tree offshoots in the house! 

Dream space.

Image sources here. 

My favourite things in April

I would like to introduce a new category to Rosy Cheeks. Since I always come across so many things that make me happy – when travelling, through my work, when I browse the internet, ... – I thought I should't just post them on Instagram or Pinterest but give them their own little section on my blog. So from now on, I will share my favourite things that I have (re)discovered or currently enjoy with you every month. 

1. Glitter iPhone case

I am slightly embarrassed about just how excited I can get over cute iPhone adornment. When it was still possible to attach little pendants on your phone, I used to carry around a whole bunch of (mostly Japanese) phone charms. Now I only switch my phone case on a regular basis (and enjoy phone stickers quite a lot). My newest case: this one with glitter and stars floating around in liquid that I found on eBay. It makes me so happy! 

2. Kilim cushions

When in Mexico, I loved the patterned cushions you could find everywhere, but I thought most of them were somewhat too colourful for my own home. I found these Turkish Kilim cushions on Etsy. Now I can't decide whether I want them on the balcony, in the hallway or in my dining room - they look good everywhere. 

3. Mexican skull

Here's something I couldn't leave in Tulúm: one of the many many brightly painted "Día de los Muertos" skulls. It's spreading Mexican vibes in my home now. 

4. Ballet flats by Next

The perfect flats for this spring! Since the luxury version by Aquazurra was sold out almost everywhere – and wasn't within my budget this month –, I was thrilled to find these very similar flats by Next. I love wearing them with my vintage Levi's 501. You can get them here, for example.

5. Bangles

I wear my bangles from Monica Vinader and Sophie by Sophie pretty much every day. Last week I got a new addition that looks great together with them: this minimalist bangle by Madeleine Issing, a designer from Hamburg. (The fourth piece in the photo is a Saami bracelet from Sweden). 

6. Shaping body lotion by mio skincare

Especially after my workouts I love the feeling of a shaping body lotion that stimulates the body's circulation. I have tried many different products, but this one by mio skincare is really special. You can actually feel its effects as soon as you have applied it, kind of as if somebody was scrubbing your body with ice cubes. And, honestly, I think it has a tightening effect on my legs and arms.

What to buy in Copenhagen

I did a quick trip to Copenhagen this week for Copenhagen Fashion Week. Between fashion trade fairs and shows there was just enough free time for a little walk around the city centre and some obligatory shopping.

Because when in Denmark, you have to buy Danish home accessories (I would say "furniture" if it was easier to carry a table or a chair on the train/plane), and jewellery by Danish designers. I did my best to be a good shopper and visited several of my favourite stores within thirty minutes. Those include: Stilleben (beautiful home accessories, furniture, art prints and jewellery ... they also have a web shop), Hay House (everything from little bits and bobs – even toothbrushes look pretty here – to stylish furniture and, of course, anything Hay), and the department store Illum (good sections for both home and jewellery).

Here's what I brought home with me: metal box by Syuro (a Japanese brand), coaster by Chen Chen & Kai Williams (this brand, too, is actually not Danish, but from Brooklyn, NY), key ring by Hay, and tiny earring by Pico. 

Interior wishlist

Reliably, with January comes the desire to clean, clear out and redecorate my home. I suppose I need to see the fresh start interior-wise, too. Here's what I'd love to add to my apartment now: fig, avocado and oak tree sprouts (I have already tried to grow an avocado tree several times and I will give it yet another shot), cord lamp by Design House Stockholm, even more scented candles, e.g. this one by Tom Dixon, table lamp by No Early Birds, cashmere plaid by Lala Berlin, copper balls by H. Skjalm P., marble prism by Studio Arhoj, and glass box by House Doctor.

Interior inspiration: vintage rugs

Once it gets colder and we have to spend more time indoors I know I will begin to work on my apartment again. I need to buy paint and repaint some furniture, I still have to find the perfect dining table, I need to buy more lamps (beautiful lamps make such a difference!), and I'd love to get some old, worn out rugs for the hallway.
Image sources here.
More interior inspiration here.

Dream houses

One day I'll have a holiday home in a sunny, warm place with windows from the ceiling to the floor, palm trees in the garden, a quiet, spacious backyard, with old wooden furniture, bamboo and treasures from all around the world.
More dream spaces here.
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Boho living

So far almost all of my interior posts have been about white/scandinavian interior design - so here's something different for a change. I wish I had a holiday home! ;)
Image sources here.