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Change your subsrciption

2010-12-06T21:21:00.003+01:00

Don't forget to change your Fine Little Day subsrciption to www.finelittleday.com
I know that many of you are here looking, but you should look here :)

2010-11-29T23:22:00.001+01:00

Ran around looking for my tripod for half an hour today. Then I found it.

The new site is up, welcome!

2010-11-22T10:40:00.002+01:00

www.finelittleday.com

Good bye Blogspot

2010-11-21T15:37:00.001+01:00

I guess it won't last for long, that fact that we can play like this together. They are growing
way too fast. Left overs from the Mr M-book.

This is the last post I do here at Blogspot, at least for a while (if the technical goes as planned).
The new site is suppose to appear on the web very very soon. You can still use your old links though,
and the same address as well if you want. Because If you type this blogspot address in the address
bar you’ll be directed to the new site automatically further on. It has been a joy,

thank you and good bye Blogspot.

I hope you will enjoy the new.

Mimi's Circus, premiere.

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2010-11-19T13:15:00.006+01:00

Was suppose to continue blog about Jenny's place today, but I kind of want
to save it for the new blog that hopefully will be ready very soon.
Instead a post about my constant companions these cold winter days, my
new boats - Beak boots. Expensive, but indeed a good buy.

Muakbabi, house shaped rugs.
10 Incredible Artists Unappreciated in Their Time.

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2010-11-19T02:22:00.000+01:00

Got a present from a friend today, this nice looking book.
Gave myself presents as well this and this book, no more unhealthy food!
(well, I'm 40)

And, we have a winner in loja de estar's giveway - Gracia, congratulations :)
Thanks you all of you who commented, and special thanks to loja de estar!

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2010-11-18T20:22:00.004+01:00

Privileged I am. Today I had the pleasure to visit two very inspiring homes, and very nice people.
One of them, illustrator Jenny Wilk's. This is Jenny's atelier, located in a wing of the old house.

Coussin Moustache, La cerise sur le gateau.

Don't forget loja de estar's giveaway, until Friday, November 19.

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2010-11-18T01:35:00.006+01:00

From my bookmarks.
Malin Gabriella Nordin is listed under "Supersjysst" - super nice.
I guess you can see why. More set design by Malin here.
Photo by a supersjysst photographer Erik W. (This photo is cropped).

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2010-11-17T14:22:00.008+01:00

Imagine a whole wall with photo booth photos, would be so nice. This Ebay seller has a lot.
I did something like a start of a wall like that once, but in colored illustrations.

Working on a new blog look, hope to have it ready very soon, impatient.

CustardHeartVIntage, Etsy seller - vintage ST. JOHN cashmere blend peplum sweater.
Hindsvik, Etsy seller.

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2010-11-16T14:28:00.005+01:00

The carpets, all the time. Guilty - Hiro.

I'm enjoying Jayme McGowan's and Jennifer Murphy's blog.

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Sponsor giveaway

2010-11-15T08:09:00.007+01:00

This week bring you a giveaway from Portugal - a whole packge of goodies from loja de estar:

"In a quiet town near the sea there will be a cozy, warm and colorful place where you
will feel at home. This space exists only in the future. A future dreamed by Sandra and
Sílvia, two Portuguese girls who imagined and are creating ‘loja de estar’: a ‘living store’
as a shop where more than buying things you can stay and have a good time. Meanwhile,
the idea of this place is already in everyone’s houses all over the world at lojadestar.com,
an online shop for contemporary living.

Today loja de estar is celebrating one year of existence and there couldn’t be such a perfect
opportunity to spread all the things we treasure the most: warmth, comfort, beauty and seeds
for projects, dreams and life. So, ‘loja de estar’ is giving away a small package to a fine little
day reader. In this package you can find:

- warm and comfortable handmade embroidered slippers
- a cooling in summer and warm in the winter t-shirt made of bamboo
- a small purse made of vintage Russian scarves
- a small purse made with vintage handmade embroidery skirts
- a garden ready to grow inside a little eggling

If you like loja de estar, subscribe the newsletter and receive all the fresh and first hand news."

To enter, just leave a comment in this post. The winner will be chosen by a random number
service and announced Friday, November 19.

Good luck everyone!

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2010-11-14T13:19:00.004+01:00

Sunday. Enjoying a hand bound treasure from Seth Clark, 96 Houses.
A 100 page book with a playful collection of house drawings.
Buy it here.

Covent Garden.
Wo & We Collection, vintage restored lamps, re-assembled from industry components.

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2010-11-14T12:23:00.005+01:00

Last post from - Aida, Patrik and their two girls lives here

Note the small mosaics teak table, and Aida's home made lamp in the ceiling. The colorful
planet mobile is a junk room find, as many of the other items in this loaded and inspiring place.

A big congratulation to you Diplomatson, you won La Casita De Wendy's giveyaway!
Please mail me your address. Thank you La Casita De Wendy, and many thanks to all
of you who commented.

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2010-11-13T01:40:00.004+01:00

Aida, Patrik and their two girls lives here 5
One more post after this from this inviting home before I leave it.

Swarm, here, here and here.

La Casita de Wendy's giveaway.

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2010-11-12T17:26:00.000+01:00

Aida, Patrik and their two girls lives here 4
Livingroom.

Kontor Kontur, tack Ulrika :)

La Casita de Wendy's giveaway open until sunday.

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2010-11-12T09:27:00.009+01:00

Aida, Patrik and their two girls, Stella and Nova lives here 3

Top painting, bought at the Liljevalchs art sale - every piece was sold for a certain (low) price, 199,90 kr.
No painting was signed, you wasn't suppose to know who the artist was. But now I know who made
it, thanks to a comment from Sara - it was her! I should have known, she's the greatest.

The stripes - window shade.

The paintings in the stair hall way.
Aidas acrobat friend from Circus Cirkör helped her to put up the top ones.

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2010-11-12T00:37:00.005+01:00

Aida, Patrik and their two girls, Stella and Nova lives here 2

The bedspread, imagine how many hours of work it must have taken.
Aida: Can't belive how someone could sell it so cheap.
Patrik made the stamp framework.

Brie Harrison.

Scrool down to La Casita de Wendy's giveaway.

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2010-11-11T19:03:00.022+01:00

Aida, Patrik and their two girls, Stella and Nova lives here.

Look what a great way to use old hangings.
Patchwork of hangings on a vintage wooden sofa. - Patrik's work.

Yesterday I announced a winner in Mikodesign's giveaway, but I forgot to
name the second winner (sorry for that) - The winner of Mikodesign's rabbit kit is
Object of Whimsy, congrats to you :)

Stella Mccartney kids.

Don't forget La Casita de Wendy's giveaway, until sunday.

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Sponsor giveaway

2010-11-10T19:05:00.000+01:00

A great giveaway from sponsor La Casita De Wendy coming your way today.

Inés and Iván from Madrid - the two designers behind La Casita De Wendy have diplomas
in architecture and philosophy, and started to design clothes nine years ago. Their clothes
are sold all over the world in a number of top stores including Barneys (New York), Baycrews
(Tokyo), Ztamptz (Hong Kong), Lamp (Tokyo), Ascenseur (Osaka) and Fenwicks (London).
La Casita De Wendy is a popular brand in Europe, with artists like Björk wearing their clothes.
They have a nice blog as well, take a look here.

The giveaway is an oversize cotton t-shirt with a big, beautiful owl print.

To enter, just leave a comment in this post. The winner will be chosen by a random number
service and announced sunday, November 14.

Good luck, thanks for playing!

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2010-11-10T08:37:00.004+01:00

Every morning lately.
We still have some mushrooms and berries in the freezer, from my
father, the berry picker. But but not for long.

Congrats Sara, Happysilly, you won the Mikodesign giveaway.
Thank you to Mikodesign and to all of you who comment!

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2010-11-09T19:42:00.003+01:00

Suddenly we have winter. Snow! And when we left our friends in the
afternoon it was dark as the night outside.

Studio Fludd.
DingaRings.

Mikodesign's giveaway, until wednesday.

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2010-11-08T22:08:00.000+01:00

On my wishlist. Le Train fantome and Sally Nencini's cushion cover.

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2010-11-07T16:25:00.005+01:00

Wish I could join the "Open Sesame" event that takes place in Milano
tuesday - saturday with start December 14, 6.00 pm at Unduetrestella.
Unduestrestella blog.

What you will find there - photos by Miriam Broggini, installation
by artist Erica Fenaroli and the wallpaper Ohoy by Otto (Fine Little Day).
(The photos above are cropped).

Julie Hendriks.
Kristina's collage, Karkovski.

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Sponsor giveaway

2010-11-06T23:31:00.000+01:00

This weeks giveaway is from sponsor Mikodesign:

"Mikodesign is a small label that produces a range of textile products for
babies, children and women. The collection of unique bags, cute toys,
flag-banners, sewing-kits and fabrics are all designed and handmade by Erika
Harberts in her atelier in Rotterdam (the Netherlands. By designing and
screenprinting the fabrics herself and working in small quantities she
offers you an exclusive product.

For the give away I offer one 'make your own rabbit kit' to sew your own
rabbit, the set contains two pieces of screen printed cotton to sew your own
rabbit, a Parisian skirt and a 'Souvenir de Paris' bag,it also contains
patterns for some extra clothes. You can also win a ready made Rabbit with
skirt and bag, great for a Christmas present."

Take a look at Mikodesigns lovely blog here.

To enter, just leave a comment in this post. The winner will be chosen by a random
number service and announced wednesday, November 10.

Thanks for playing and good luck!

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2010-11-05T20:33:00.002+01:00

Bye house. It was very cold, but very nice. See you in 4-5 months or so.
How I'm going to manage?

How to build an igloo.
Alaska Tourist Trap.

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2010-11-04T22:09:00.003+01:00

The forest is still green.
Leaving for home tomorrow.

3191 Quarterly.
Antique French linen cushion cover, Double Merrick.

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2010-11-03T23:40:00.003+01:00

Studio Violet in the house.
Feels a bit warmer here today, we even had some rays of sun during the day.
And Hiro accepted that we took of his sweather for a while

This is photos for a Studio Violet winter/Christmas offer.
If you buy the book The life of Mr Mustache during November 3 - December 26 you can get an
optional 2-pack print for $9 or 6 Euro. See more about the offer at the Studio Violet blog.

Boken kommer även att finnas till salu på Julforms julmarknad 10-12 december på Röhsska.
Är du formgivare eller konsthantverkare kanske du vill sälja dina alster själv på julmarknaden?
Kika in på Julforms hemsida, anmäl dig och var med! Deadline för anmälan är 7 november.

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2010-11-02T05:58:00.005+01:00

November in our house.
10° Celsius inside. It's chilly, really chilly. We wear thick hoodies, long Johns and mittens. Not so long
ago people actually lived here all year round. Hiro wouldn't like it. He like his new sweather though.

Pop & Lolli, creative fabric wall decals for children.
New calendar from INK+WIT.

Babiekins magazine.

Congrats to you en-to-tre-på det fjerde skal det skje, you won The Good Machinerey's giveaway!
Thanks for your comments folks, and thanks to The Good Machinery for the opportunity.

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2010-11-01T20:48:00.004+01:00

A couple more, but they are far from 100.

Wood is the new black by Tiger.

Parisian Artist Nathalie Lete for Blue Illusion - Window paintings, via AnnaMaria.

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2010-11-01T17:29:00.005+01:00

Yesterday, a walk in the harbour. Testing a for me, new Iphone ap - TiltShift Generator.
I think I will download this ap too. Another ap I like and use a lot is Fling (currently stucked on level 21).
How about you, do you have a favorite Iphone ap?

Don't forget about The Good Machinery's giveaway, open to Tuesday, November 3.

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2010-10-31T19:30:00.007+01:00

When I held my speak in Copenhagen a couple of weeks ago I was introduced to this
eminent magazine - Stella. A new beautiful magazine, featuring "women who are interesting
because of what they do and think rather than because of how they look."

"The magazine is founded and art directed by Laura Terp Hansen. The first issue is featuring
women who do amazing work with their hands, like the London based textile designer Katherine
May who explores patchwork and quilting. Inside the magazine you will find the work of many
talented photographers and illustrators, among others Jenny Hart, Katrine Rohrberg, Camilla Stephan
and Miuyki Sakai." More peaks here. You can buy it online here.

The swedish based second hand store Come again, celebrating one year with a 20% discount
November 3-5.

Killarna.

The Good Machinery's giveaway will be open to Tuesday, November 3.

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Sponsor giveaway

2010-10-30T22:54:00.003+02:00

Saturaday brings you a giveaway from sponsor The Good Machinery:

"The Good Machinery is one working person who crafts fine things while other people sleep.
Night is my favorite time, when I think of all the possible tools to invent stories. I borough
characters from my sketchbook and turn them into softies,or think of animals in all the living
colours. While I have fun, I hope you'll have fun, trying to remain positive while keeping tiger in
your pocket.

This excellent hand painted trio will keep you amused. Bring them good home."

To enter, just leave a comment in this post, the winner will be chosen by a random number
service and announced on Tuesday, November 2.

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2010-10-29T16:17:00.004+02:00

Weekend plans. Spoons.
Next week plans.

Tonis & Marlen, Thanks Deborah.
This is a creative blog.

Happy friday!

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2010-10-29T11:19:00.002+02:00

You can still find this nice kids 50´s book (ISBN: 9137125796) in second hand stores. A favorite.
Browsing Lauritz, items I'm interested in, 210 cm armor, Greenland artifacts, Kelim carpet 1 & 2.

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2010-10-28T18:03:00.002+02:00

Dark, grey and rainy in Sweden right now. I don't like early mornings in general,
but now it's really tough to get up in the mornings. This cloth cheer me up a bit though.

Lesser Gonzalez.

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2010-10-27T09:41:00.002+02:00

A playhouse stands in the yard at our house, don't belive I've blogged about it before.
It need a renovation inside. A spring project to look forward to.

23 Childrens Playhouse Treehouse Plans on CD.

Fraises des Bois, feather headbands.
Fish Sleeping sack.

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2010-10-26T19:28:00.010+02:00

I admit, even if I have found my dream summer house now I still browse Hemnet,
for pictures like these ones. There are so many beautiful old houses out there that
is nice to look at. Like this house, or this, or this.

Here, some gathered photos of our place. And some other photos as well.
Remember when I was out photographing here?
Here (almost a year after) is the result, photos for an advertising brochure
for Liseberg.

Our place at Designtripper also.

Said it before, Cargo collective is a great web page tool.

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2010-10-25T20:14:00.002+02:00

Lili Scratchy's drawing book. I want to frame every page of it. Lili's portfolio.

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2010-10-25T10:42:00.003+02:00

I'm not sure they ever were interested in Playmobil. It was me all the time.
I'm the one who is responsible for the overflow.

Augnablik.
Make your own rabbit kit by Mikodesign.

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2010-10-24T00:41:00.007+02:00

This is how all of his pants looks nowdays, big patches on the knees.
These ones he helped me sew on himself. A couple of weeks ago he wanted to
sew a headband for himself and a friend. I like the thought of him beeing handy with
the sewing machine when he grows older too. Or, that he will become a crochet bloke like
Theo, who's made this excellent wallet. More by Theo at Crochet bloke.

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2010-10-22T12:18:00.003+02:00

Candy theme party this weekend.
She's going in my old dress with some attached painted cardboard circles and a licorice necklace.

Crochet your candy.

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2010-10-20T22:44:00.006+02:00

There again. He was worried about the hut.
-What if it's collapsed?!
-It's possible, I answered. The forest is big, but not empty.
There are a lot of visitors, animals and humans. And the wind.
The thrill when he saw it was still there.
-Mum we can sleep here tonight! We just have to bring sleeping bags and a flashlight!

Wish I was wild. Brave and strong with courage enough to do something like that. But I'm not.
-Maybe another time.

World beard & moustache championships.

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2010-10-20T14:06:00.003+02:00

Guns. He even made one in ceramics.

Gun shape baby carriage.
Julia Selin.

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2010-10-19T18:56:00.005+02:00

Pictures from a recent photo shoot I did for this magazine. Out now.
Belinda Olssons home.

Little red stuga has a blog.

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2010-10-19T00:40:00.002+02:00

"The first story book".

Congrats to you Erika, you won the Darling Clementine giveaway!
Thanks to all of you who comment, and thanks to Darling Clementine.

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2010-10-18T19:20:00.006+02:00

"Benny, should not sit there all by himself."
Every time we have an errand to the attic, he bring something home again.
Me too.

Two weeks to go to Napa Flipbook Competition's Deadline.

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2010-10-17T18:37:00.004+02:00

Worked and played for hours. Days like this, are the best.

Debris hut shelter.
Wilderness Survival Guide.

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2010-10-15T23:44:00.007+02:00

I rarely win things, but when I do it is very nice things apparently :)
This is a giveaway win from talented Nathalie Horsman, the woman behind
the le-petit-oiseau-blog. It will be framed and hanged here on our living room wall,
it will be great don't you think. Thanks again Nath!

Speking of giveaways (seem to be a lot of them these days), Studio Violet are giving
away three of our Mr M books at Emmas blog.

And, Darling Clementine's giveaway is open a few more days.

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2010-10-14T22:19:00.005+02:00

He wanted "torgvantar" (what is that kind of mittens is called in english?)
this morning so he cut off the tops, and gave them to me. Perfect for my window cake.

Darling Clementine's giveaway will be open to October 19.

lala ladcani.

Premiär för ny jultradition på
Röhsska - Julmarknad i Wernstedtshallen.

Jul på Röhsska,
10 –12 december 2010

Är du yrkesverksam formgivare? Vill du vara med och sälja dina alster på julmarknaden i december?
Maila rohsskajul@gmail.com för mer information!

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Sponsor giveaway

2010-10-13T10:47:00.003+02:00

Don't miss this giveaway from Fine Little Day sponsor Darling Clementine.

"Darling Clementine- a Norwegian duo that consists of Ingrid Reithaug & Tonje Holand.
Their meeting came about through fate, and they were both admiring each others work
a long time before actually starting to work together. Darling Clementine are based in Oslo,
Norway, and now sell stationary & homeware through shops in Europe, USA, Australia, Japan
and Canada. Their carefully designed products combine much attention to detail, humour,
unique colour schemes and their Scandinavian design heritage. They have featured in many
magazines, books and design blogs including Time Out, Elle Interior, Vouge and Die Gestalten
Verlag. See more work at: www.darlingclementine.no"

The Woodland Cushion Covers are favorites from our folk-inspired card series with
the same name. The cushion comes in a beautiful, printed gift box. It fits the size
50 x 50 cm cushions ( 60 x 60 cm if you want a tight fit). It is is made from heavyweight
100% cotton, and can be machine washed on 40 degrees.

Just leave a comment in this post, the winner will be chosen by a random number service and
announced on Tuesday, October 19

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2010-10-12T10:43:00.001+02:00

We have blankets.

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2010-10-11T18:57:00.004+02:00

My plan was that we would play cards together today.
But we were too busy with planning the Christmas market, which will be held here in December.

Mer information kommer i morgon är det tänkt!

Ratzer.

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2010-10-10T18:01:00.004+02:00

I Go Down For Water av Oda Edwardson

This is my daughters best friend, her name is Oda she's 12 years old and an incredibly talented singer.
Oda's Myspace.

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2010-10-10T12:18:00.002+02:00

Hoping for a calm sunday. Bought myself a little painting at the flea.

Marielouise Vogt.
Remember my book collection? Hilda Granath has a collection too,
look what a great idea.

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2010-10-09T10:56:00.005+02:00

Husband and cat.

What a great response you gave me in the giveaway, so many comments, thanks for that!
The random number service picked: Wskeand jazzy two shoes (just mail me your
addresses ladies and I'll send you a towel).

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A long text

2010-10-08T19:54:00.009+02:00

I held a lecture in Copenhagen yesterday for such a friendly and nice crowd that
it touched me.

Me my self and I
I spoke about a lot of things but I guess I missed much of what I wanted to say
anyway. What I did say, was for example a bit about my background. About me
taking hundreds and hundreds photos of myself when I was younger. Trying to
figure out who I was and who I wanted to be. And how the pictures themselves
led my focus over to another thing in the end - pictures.

You, 70 000
I also talked about how greatful and amazed I am about how you, over 70 000 (!)
people a month, are peeping in to my world here and there. And that you obviously
find some of my picture world interesting.

Directing
I talked about my ambivalence, and facination about using kids in commercial contexts.
About jobs I've done. How I have directed the picture world of myself, and how I still
do - and how much I enjoy it.

What I also said was that I prefer blogs with a lot of pictures, and less text.

Thanks again Lisa, Laura & Denis!
And thank you sweet crowd who came, listen to me and made me feel comfortable
in the roll as myself.

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Fine Little Day giveaway

2010-10-04T16:35:00.002+02:00

I'm giving away two handy Fine Little Day Mountains tea towels.
Screen printed on 100 % unbleached cotton. Size: 43 x 60 cm/16,9 x 23,6 inches

Just leave a comment in this post some time between October 4–9
The winners will be chosen by a random number service and announced on Saturday.

Thanks for playing!

(Cloud from La Casita.)

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2010-10-03T17:48:00.009+02:00

One last cup of tea before we leave.
The kid's want to go back even before we have gone.

I do love this place.

Tack Yrla Dentén för fin omnämning av vår (Studio Violets) Mr Mustache bok i bloggen On words arts.

Oil paintings carry bags. Thanks for the tip Leslie.

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2010-10-02T15:38:00.005+02:00

Seven people around the dinner table.
Almost like home where we rarley are less then six people to dinner on weekdays.
Spontaneous visits from friends, always nice.

Caterpillars, the kids new favorite game.

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2010-10-01T22:14:00.002+02:00

Today.
Outdoor play for the kids all day, sweet honey from a friendly neighbour (from his
own beekeeping), new uses for the tea towel, and - we got the stove to work!

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2010-10-01T10:54:00.004+02:00

Even if we've manage to raise the heat so that we have brought up the flies, it's still cold in the house.
We have this nice old AGA stove that we would like to use with wood. Anybody know how too?

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2010-09-30T21:35:00.003+02:00

So here we are again, enjoy it so much.

The Third Wheel Wall Hanging.

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2010-09-29T19:00:00.004+02:00

The sofa, and the armchair - ready. Handyman!
The room will take a couple of more days.

Tomorrow, off to our place again, yay.
Will bring a bunch of tea towels, hopefully I will have time to play.

The swedish version of the Mr Mustache book will be sold out soon.
But then we have the english ones :)

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2010-09-28T15:47:00.004+02:00

Husband and daughter projects around the house.
Repairing the sofa, cleaning.

Tailgatetrailers.

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2010-09-27T16:27:00.007+02:00

Thank you so much for the super nice response that we got for our Mr Mustache book!
And, for all orders :) I have put a load of books in the mail today. For those who didin't
know, we have decided to make the book in english as well. So now you can choose
swedish or english.

This is for dogs, wonder if cats can use it too.
Hiro would need one this weekend, when we're going to our country house again.
Starting to get cold in Sweden and the house is not winterized.
Think he would like this basket as well.

Ilse Acke makes great handwoven scarfs.
Underwerket interviewing me.

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Our book, is here

2010-09-24T15:47:00.007+02:00

Gosh it sure took a while, but finally - The Studio Violet book about Mr Mustache is here.
Remember me playing here? The book is written in rhyme, in Swedish. But if you are interested
there will be a note with a short english translation with the book when ordering it. See a couple of
more picture at the Studio Violet blog and at the Studio Violet shop.

We have sun, hope you have too!

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2010-09-23T15:52:00.007+02:00

Three nice milk product packages that I can't get rid off.

New portfolio by Sergio Membrillas.
Carl the Teen Wolf at Sammy Rose.

Congrats Artic Mum, Bi, Louise, Celine and Dani, you won
a Malinka necklace :) Thanks all of you who comment, and
thank you Malinka!

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2010-09-22T18:52:00.007+02:00

Using the sewing machine.
Liked it before too, but even more with patches. Originally from Monki.

Patience and so many details in Linda Solovic's work.

Malinka's giveaway, until tomorrow.

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2010-09-20T15:32:00.003+02:00

Playful, how I like that - La casita de Wendy's news :)

La casita de Wendy is offering a 15% discount to all Fine Little Day readers.
Just write "FINE" in the check out box. Happy monday!

Don't forget about the Malinka giveaway, five winners will be chosen.

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Sponsor giveaway

2010-09-18T14:34:00.007+02:00

This weekend we have a sponsor giveaway from dressmaker Malinka.

"The concept of Malinka is about to revaluing women, the essence of femininity.
To bring out the feminine form, just because it is plain beautiful and altogether
fabulous. These were my thoughts when I started to design the first Malinka."

The giveaway is a beautiful handmade necklace, sewn in colorful fabrics Liberty.

To enter, just leave a comment in this post. Five winners will be chosen by a random
number service and announced thursday September 23.

Thanks for playing and good luck!

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2010-09-18T11:10:00.002+02:00

Flea find, signed "Otto M. Müller".

Wish I could be there - Origin, September 23 to 29, London,
Claire Loder will be there.

So nice, studio makkink & bey: washhouse, thanks for the tip un soñador!

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2010-09-17T08:10:00.004+02:00

Delicious dinner yesterday at Karin. And presents for me! A (face) potholder from Cissi and
lovely wrist warms from Sandra. "How can she knit like that?" Impressed girls comments about
Sandra's knitting technique.

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2010-09-16T14:20:00.004+02:00

It is a shame. Must do something about that nice couch soon.
He looks quite quilty Hiro, but he is not.

Illustrator agency Pekka's new online shop, Minimart.

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2010-09-15T15:44:00.002+02:00

Children's book author and artist Eva Lindström, is a long time favorite. More books by her at Alfabeta.

Another long time favorite, Kindra - has a great flickr collection now.

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2010-09-15T12:02:00.003+02:00

This book is also from Prague. It's a book about Sweden which I got from dear Magda.

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2010-09-14T17:32:00.003+02:00

A couple of nice books coming up. This one I bought when I was in Prague.

New Lines and shapes book, Brookly diary.

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2010-09-13T09:21:00.003+02:00

Leaving.
Water turned off, cabinet doors opened and the food placed in cans.
Bye house, see you in couple of weeks.

Good looking Beach House.

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2010-09-12T19:01:00.003+02:00

Autumn indeed, and a bit cold in the house. But so very nice anyway.

You know I have never lived in a house before. Well a house with apartments of course. But not a
house house, with a garden. Don't know anything about gardening. Can not tell the difference between
a carrot plant and something else. Don't think I have big ambitions with the gardening either but what a
feeling - 5 weeks ago the kids and I sat down a few potato plants in soil (got a couple of seed
potatoes from a kind neighbor) and now - we have potatoes, wow. Looking forward to learn.

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2010-09-11T22:28:00.002+02:00

Even the grocery store bags are great here.

Small factory: haute eco storage bench.

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2010-09-11T21:55:00.004+02:00

I'm a rookie, with blisters in my hands. Nobody told me how hard it was to rake grass.
Cutting - no problem, but to rake.

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2010-09-10T23:59:00.002+02:00

Feels so much like autumn.
The smell in the air, the light, double quilts on our beds.

Cecilia is such a skillful illustrator, her new print.

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2010-09-09T17:42:00.003+02:00

Is this really ours? Can still not belive it.
Will spend the weekend in OUR country house, surreal.

Lena Sjöbergs ice book.

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2010-09-08T23:00:00.004+02:00

Saw lately.
I think I want a t-shirt with a big brown pretzel, or a patterned skirt with pretzels.
Yes that would be nice.

Knitted pretzel.

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2010-09-08T22:46:00.007+02:00

Quite rare to see them, men who knit.
I met one yesterday, he sat under a tree and knitted wrist warms.

Was here today. Had sunshine all day. Now in bed with a cold.

Digital library for the decorative arts and material culture. Thanks Karin!

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2010-09-07T22:55:00.002+02:00

I am a lucky lady, look - beauty from C Sathal.

Two new Napa books. And two more days until we see our house again.

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2010-09-06T19:46:00.003+02:00

Looks like a house don't you think, the lovely purse made by Gini.
Other purses, and more in Gini's shop!

These shoes and this pyjamas, at Petits Habits.

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2010-09-05T22:15:00.004+02:00

Stockholm.
Six women who have known each other since we were children. We went to the same class for nine
years and still hang out. All turning 40 this year. This weekend we celebrated big. Hired a chef who
took care of us. Tremendous luxury. It was a really nice weekend.

I like Intelligent clashing, via Lemeemakeit.
Välkommen tilll Virkligheten, sweet book.

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2010-09-02T22:21:00.003+02:00

Still have summer, can hardly belive it. The kids are still swimming.
Hope there will be sun in Stockholm as well, going over there tomorrow.
New picture on the wall.

Want all of Zigouis clothes in my size.
Candy bracelet, via Johanna.

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2010-09-01T15:13:00.002+02:00

So quiet without a radio in the studio. The fan sounds like an airplane though.
Filmed the silence (studio), here.

Designtripper, new site.
Foam, photography magazine.

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2010-08-31T17:24:00.003+02:00

Such a nice book. More here.

Jared and Sam's apartment in Silverlake.

Congrats number 266, Anais - you won Suvi Ainoa's giveaway :)
Thanks for all comments, and thanks to Suvi Ainoa!

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2010-08-30T20:46:00.005+02:00

Stoves and spoons. Pending collections.
As you can see nothing much has happend, it is the same people laying
around as here. Two new stoves though.

Liat Yaniv.
Oh as soon as I can afford it - Beak Boots. Low Blue I think. What do you think?

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Sponsor giveaway

2010-08-29T10:04:00.001+02:00

A sponsor giveaway comes your way from the Suvi Ainoa shop - a shop full of organic cotton,
linen, hand crafted and hand knited lovely products.

"Motherhood has changed Yanyan so much. After she became a mum, she left the corporate
life and the company she has worked for 10 years and started Suvi Ainoa, a lifestyle brand offers
useful, minimal and still beautiful things to celebrates the simple joy of life. She designs most of
the Suvi Ainoa products but also enjoys collaborating with other independent designers such as
talented Finnish illustrator Hanna Konola. This 'Heppa' Tea towel is designed by Hanna exclusive
for Suvi Ainoa. It is hand sewn and screen printed here in California. Suvi Ainoa's F/W Children's
collection is also available in the store now."

To enter, just leave a comment in this post. The winner will be chosen by a random number
service and announced tuesday August 31.

Thanks for playing, good luck!

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2010-08-28T16:29:00.004+02:00

Look, he actually got some fur now. Hiro, the cat.
Compared with these photos again.

TreeSmart newspaper pencils.
Sweet stickers and stamps at Pepillo.

Suvi Ainoa's giveaway, up until tuesday.

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2010-08-26T11:45:00.000+02:00

My kids are not so impressed by playground items anymore. I am.

Artist and fashion illustrator Lisa Grue from Underwerkets Projects has kindly invited
me to do a talk at her and Laura Terp Hansen design laboratory in October. Other invited
are Amelia Gregory from Amalia's magazine and the design duo Meyer-Lavigne.
The booklet.

Hello handmade competition.
Hook Rail.

I need this coat.

Don't forget about Suvi Ainoa's giveaway.

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2010-08-25T15:11:00.010+02:00

Will not visit the house until September. Counting the days, and collecting what
we are going to bring.

He has grown our cat. I can see it clearly now, escpecially when I look these photos.
Even got some fur now.

Alessandra´s cloud.
Rain.

Finch makes insects from new an old fabrics, I like.

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2010-08-24T12:19:00.005+02:00

Tuesday, pear people in the kitchen.
Remeber their cousins?

3 Easy Pear Recipes for Fall & Winter Desserts.

Childrens Museum if Art.

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2010-08-23T19:09:00.006+02:00

Tea towel. Hanna Konola for Suvi Ainoa, love it. Here, another one.
Will look so good in our little house. Thanks so much Yanyan :)

Handmade at a new blog, C sathal.

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2010-08-22T20:56:00.002+02:00

Just like in the early summer, we are alone on the beach.

Papier mache issue four.
Sandra's new blog.
Love Luckyboysunday.
Just bought the latest issue of Doolittle.

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2010-08-21T21:11:00.005+02:00

Saturday.
Found no chanterelles, but tiny cones

Moomins and the comet chase, want to see!

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2010-08-20T15:51:00.005+02:00

I am cleaning I really am.
Only it takes a little time because of all interesting stuff laying around.

I sadly manage to erase the mail from the person who gave this funny faces link, sorry.

Thank you so much for your orders lately! Happy friday.

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