Which magazine featured this house best? A fun election!

Can we all give a hallelujah to the end of political ads? I wish there was a rule that in political ads candidates could only talk about the positive things they've done and want to do- and NOT mention any other candidates!

So, I thought I'd have a fun election. We have the same house - the home of the folks who run Indenfor & Udenfor, featured by 7 different publications. I want you to vote which magazine featured the home best. You can click on each image for a larger view.

The above 6 are from Vtownen, Holland, February 2006

The four images above are from Skona Hem, Sweden, 2003

These 5 are from a Japanese article, "Lives with the Scandinavian Tools"

These 5 are as seen in Henne, Norway, October 2002

The above 6 from Elle Decoration, UK, January 2005

These 5 are from Case de Abitare, Italy, November 2003

The above four are from Bolig Magasinet, April 2003, Denmark

So, who gets your vote?

A. Vtwonen

B. Skona Hem

C. Japan "Lives with the Scandinavian Tools

D. Henne

E. Elle Decoration UK

F. Casa de Abitare

E. Bolig Magasinet

Can't wait to hear what you guys think!

all images via Idenfor & Udenfor

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Wallpaper I LOVE!

Wallpaper is by no means a new "trend." It's been back in style for a few years now. That's why I'm surprised I've just now discovered Studio Nommo - which has a gorgeous collection. I have designer Ashley from *i'm smitten* to thank. She designed one of my favs, the "Foxy" wallpaper.

The card from *i'm smitten* that was reinterpreted into wallpaper.



the wallpaper

Below are some other designs from Studio Nommo that I like


I've been liking feathers a lot lately


This one's titled "Things on my desk" Great for a home office!



Love the pomegranates!

You can also design your own wallpaper by uploading a photo or illustration to their site. See more at Studio Nommo

If you liked the Foxes in Trees illustration, see more at *i'm smitten*

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Lovely coastal and country French furnishings

While in Colmar, a city in the Alsace region of France, I saw this store, Maisons du Monde, from the street and they had a stack of magazines outside the shop. So I picked one up for some train reading material. They have some nice styling, and the furniture seems decent, so I thought I'd share. Can anyone attest to the quality?


- never seen a couch with such high arms!





They seem to carry furnishings in all different styles.

really like the chair.

This would be a great piece for a fine artist!









What do you think? Kinda has a Pottery Barn look to it.
via Maisons du Monde

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