Nordic Style - Classic Swedish Interiors

I just found another online Swedish furniture seller called NORDIC STYLE and they have white glove delivery to the United States! You can download the current catalog HERE, or by clicking on the left photo.
Infact I'm contacting them today to order the Rosendahl Linen Seat Covers shown on the catalogue cover! They will be smashing on my bar stools!
I am having a very nordic styled christmas this year and I can't wait. I love all the soft muted grey and natural tones, and if you know me, you know I love white! On that note a must have for a Nordic Christmas is Floral Engraved Table Glasses and they sell them too!




All photo's from www.nordicstyle.biz

King Gustav III of Sweden

I'm having a Gustav III moment and found this video shown below at youtube . Its about the Swedish Monarchs From 1523 to 2008.

Some History: The controversial Gustav III was King of Sweden from 1771 until his death. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia, sister of Frederick the Great. Gustav III was a benefactor of arts and literature. He founded several academies, including the Swedish Academy, and had the Royal Swedish Opera built. He became a Freemason in 1780, and introduced the Rite of Strict Observance into Sweden. An assisination attempt took place at a masked ball at the Royal Opera House in Stockholm at midnight on March 16, 1792. He was shot in the back. He died from the infected gunshot wound on March 29, 1792.

I am proud to say I am half Scandinavian (Finish), and hope to someday visit Finland and Sweden. I think my next vacation I actually might go because I'm in great need of fresh air! I would like to visit the Gustav III:s Museum of Antiquities shown below.



Or to get my fix maybe I should just go to Stockbridge MA, to visit Gustavian Room. Just look at their computer armoire shown below.

Barbara Barry Caught Me

No one, I repeat no one could ever get me to desire or even admire contemporary design...until now.....BARBARA BARRY! Barbara Barry is recognized as one of the world's most prominent and talented designers. Her design philosophy is to creat a sanctuary and calm haven in our hectic lives. A Northern California native, Barry has received numerous awards and honors. She has worked with the best companies throughout the world. From Henredon to Wedgwood, Kravet Fabric to Dream Bedding, Boyd Lighting to HBF, McGuire Furniture to Kallista Bath Products.

The first piece that caught my eye was her Grand Oval Starburst Dining Table.

There is something about how well she pairs dark wood with soft muted fabrics or other pieces that look closely like sweedish pieces updated! If you like the colors and lines of Gustavian style but want a modern look she's got it.

I will never go completely contemporary but I can happily say that I'm alot more comfortable with the dark cherry cabinets in my home that my builder installed. I was thinking I must paint them all white and glaze them, but thanks to Barry I might just keep them looking modern.....maybe.

Swedish Mora Clock

The Mora Clock is from the town of Mora in Sweden, dating back to 1750. Farmers looking to supplement their income because of bad weather and poor soil started building clocks, both wall and tall case clocks. Each family would specialize in different areas of the clock. Some would work only on the brass clockwork and some would build them and paint them etc. The one shown here is for sale at Real Gustavian online store. It is out of my price range! But its beautiful! sooooo mom if your reading?????

I want one of these beauties for Christmas..............

Fabulous Antiques, Fine Art and Design Portal

I was contacted today by Bond & Bowery introducing me to their wonderful International Web Portal. I gotta say this is for the serious connoisseurs and collectors! One thing I love about the site is the easy menus and site navigation. Also simplicity comes to mind without all the gilding right up front like other Antique Portals. There is a full range of styles and periods available and all organized for you like no other portal. I gotta say im quite impressed and honoured they contact me. I would definitely recommend this portal to all Designers, Buyers, and Decorators. They even have made it easy to save items into a personal portfolio in which you can reference and review with your clients. Just lovely. I've already signed up.....

Now for the good stuff! on the site I found RUE TOULOUSE ANTIQUES. This store/showroom is right up my alley. One word... GUSTAVIAN and its over for me, let alone French! I really don't know how im ever going to have my own booth or boutique if I keep going crazy after other stores. Well at least I can say my passion is real and I will sell anything I think is beautiful even if its not comming from my store!

All photo credits are from www.ruetoulouse.com. Here is the good stuff:

I don't feel there is any need to describe the beauty in the above photos. I'm sure you agree.