My New Crush - Skona Hem

Lately, I'm finding so much inspiration from Sweden.  I love the simplicity and organic feeling of the rooms with the use of light colors and natural elements.  Skona Hem, the Swedish magazine, is filled with so many beautiful rooms and I feel so inspired to work on my own home to help it evolve into a home I enjoy.  I especially love the last photograph with a swing in the dining room.  What kid (or adult!) would be able to resist a quick whirl around the room.  Have a lovely weekend everyone.

{photos: Skona Hem}

Dining Room Dilemma

Help!!! Next weekend my book club will be over for dinner and the group has now grown to eight.  My table is a round marble top table that I adore but I always have this dilemma when I have more than six to dinner.  There are so many things I'd rather be doing in my house but I probably need to bite the bullet and get one.  If you have any suggestions, please let me know. I could put the marble table in the living room but need to figure out what kind of table to buy.

Another Idea??

OK - of course when I think I have three solutions to the dining room dilemna, I see this photograph!  I think this looks so amazing when there is a mix of seating at the same table.  I think I need to really take my time on this and make a decision that works.  This is so warm and inviting - hum...