BOOKSTACK : ELLE DECOR JAN/FEB 2014 & WORLD OF INTERIORS AUG 2013

WHAT'S ON MY IKEA WISHLIST

I know that Ikea is one of those places people expect you to eventually shed out of your life as you mature.  But to me, there really isn't any other furniture and homewares super store that manages to get the price AND design right. This year, I plan to move out with an entire apartment full of Ikea goods. To me, I'd rather have the whole house done rather than spending months waiting for items to arrive in strange and/or unpredictable time frames. There's nowhere where I can get everything I need, in the designs I like within the price range I can afford. Being the mega Virgo that I am, I've made a list of all the items I want for my new apartment which I've decided to share with you guys here.  

So it's pretty obvious that there will basically be no colour in my new place which goes against what I have been consistently into for my entire life. Neutral colours are popular for the reason that they're calm and versatile.  This allows me to be spontaneous with the homewares that I buy because I never have to think about whether it will match the house. I feel a slight sadness at transitioning into the whites, greys and beiges. It's an end of an era for me, for sure. Keep your eyes peeled for a home appliances wish list that's coming around the corner.

What are some things that you guys are eyeing for your house? Tell me in the comments below! 

AIR BNB ROUND UP

Although travel is no where in my future forecast, I'm already browsing air bnb for accommodation in the countries that I'm hitting up once things are in gear and I'm ready to travel. My top destinations for the near future are London, Tokyo ( again ), Paris ( again ) Italy and Sweden ( dunno which city yet ). I feel like I'm one of those people that tends to go to the same places over and over.

I want to be able to get to know a city as well as I know Melbourne and to be able to casually give recommendations to people who are going there for the first time. I guess Tokyo is that place for me. I can navigate the subways no problem, I know where to eat, where to shop and what to do there but it would still be so cool to be able to do this for two cities, don't you feel?

1. Milan, Italy 
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Milan, Italy 
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2. London, UK 
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3. Tokyo, Japan 
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 4. Paris, France 
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Malmo, Sweden
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Are you going traveling soon? Which cities are you jetting off to? Sound off in the comments!

A STUNNING APARTMENT IN SWEDEN FOR SALE

There is definitely something about kitchens and their seamless way of communicating the story of the family ( or couple, or single ) that lives there

I have to say, it feels so good to be doing this again. Blogging about amazing homes and good interiors, it literally fulfils a part of me that hasn't been nurtured in a while in lieu of studying and getting as good a marks as possible at uni. Now i'm heading into my break, I'll totally have more time to focus on PFF and pick up where I left off as best as possible.

I came across this amazing apartment on one of my favourite online interiors haunts Gravity Home. They always find the kind of homes I love and this gem in Sweden is another example of how they get it right each time. This apartment is situated in Brf Stinsen and has been listed on Alvhem which appears to be a real estate agency in Gothenburg.

What really captured me to this home is the beautiful wallpaper just behind the dining table. I love a wallpaper feature, especially when its in a dining or communal area. The owner has managed to strike a beautiful harmony by keeping everything else tonal and minimal and letting the wallpaper sing its song of colour throughout the space.

I love older styled homes for all the intricate details that new builders can try to fake but really, will never be able to achieve. Older homes are a slight obsession for me because of their time-machine powers as well as their aesthetic value  

What's terrific about this dining area is the proof that you can mix colours upon colours and patterns upon patterns and avoid overwhelm. Just look at this space here. There's flowers on the walls, inca inspired textiles on the floor and cushions that follow suit in its energy. But it all manages to eschew any sense of jarring-ness and actually communicate a homey, warm and inviting vibe. It's the exact type of style I like. Loads of personality but welcoming and inviting in its wake. 

My favourite detail? The white brick style tile on the walls - love it ! 

An all white bathroom is elegant, clean and simple. Three things we all want to achieve and is the benchmark of any timeless home. Proving that brightness and lightness elevate any space, this apartment is such a versatile and lively foundation for ultimately any project or aesthetic vision. A lush outdoor area is the cherry on the cake for this apartment. The green is a perfect backdrop for summer lunches or just a cup of tea alone on a Sunday. 

I love balconies because they just embody homey weekend living.