Living room change over

We've changed some stuff around in the living room – and we've got a new rug. 

All the furniture is from Ikea except for the table that's a flea market find and the wooden stool that our friend Ludde made and gave to us before moving back to Sweden. The cushion is a market find from Istanbul, the marble tray is from TGR and the paintings are flea market finds as well.

2015: Best bargains

Here's my greatest vintage finds of the year. The Jackson Pollock silk scarf, the leather coat and the marble egg cups.

My Superstars, my black leather pants and the coffee table. Every item for under £20! 

My best vintage finds pt 1: The Superstars

I thought of starting a new series here, one where I show you my favorite vintage bargains. How about that? 

First off are these classic black Adidas Superstars which were in perfect condition when I found them and still has a lot more to give. They're warm enough to wear even in the winter, the London winter that is, and "minimal" enough to wear a bit dressed up if you're not a fan of heels. 

Many people might find finding vintage or second hand shoes hard and yes, it can be, but if you know where to look and have a bit of luck it's definitely not impossible. All the hard work pays off when you find the perfect pair for less then a third of the price it would cost to buy them new – and it's kinder to the environment. 

Treasure hunting • A coffee table

Today I found a great little coffee table for £15 in a charity shop here in Hackney! I also found new spots for two of my largest plants. Slowly, slowly making our flat more homey. I'm still thinking of painting all floors in the same white as the kitchen since I still have a lot of paint left. What do you think of that? Do or don't? 

New in

Perfect outerwear for fall.

Egg cups, candle holders and books

This is some of the things I bought during my holiday in Sweden. I found these marble egg cups on a flea market south of Gothenburg and they were less then a pound each. Bargain!

These candle holders were less then a pound each as well. I think they're Danish design from the 1950's. I would like to have a whole bunch of them with different colored candles in like this.

Last but not least I found an old gift card from Pocket shop while cleaning out some of my old stuff in my parents house, and bought this beautiful quartet of books by female Swedish writers on the airport back to London.

Karolina Ramqvist - Flickvännen

Birgitta Stenberg - Kärlek i Europa

Nina Åkestam - Meningen med hela skiten

Sara Stridsberg - Beckomberga

Road trip pt 1: Flea market

On our second day in Gothenburg me, Peter and my sister (who's driving) did a little road trip.

First stop was a couple of flea markets. This one was amazing.

We bought some old vinyls for less then a pound each. And some other great stuff that I'll show you later.

I got a Polka lollipop!

Flower mix

 

These are my latest bargains, a (very crinkled) kimono and a swimsuit. All these colors and patterns are making me a bit nervous, but I'm trying to start wearing things that aren't just black or grey. Both from Beyond Retro.

A Jackson Pollock scarf and flowers

London is boiling, it's 35 degrees and nowhere to hide. But I'm celebrating that we've got internet again! It took so much longer then I thought and that's why there hasn't been any updates lately. That will change now though. The pictures above is of my latest find at work, a silk print Jackson Pollock scarf that I've put on the wall, the flowers I bought for Midsummer that are actually still blooming, a picture of our kitchen including dishes and my new Ikea rattan hook.

Treasure hunting • Vinyls, marble & fur

A while ago me and my boyfriend bought vinyl record players from Gumtree and my boyfriend's spent all his money on vinyls ever since. The other day he commented on my small collection of records (three records) like it's some kind of competition, but last week I found these ones for £1 each! From Brick Lane Vintage Market. <3 90's.

Since we're leaving Brixton I'm actually getting some things here that I've been meaning to get for a while, like this marble mortar for £6. We've been having thyme oil and pesto almost every day the last couple of days. From the household utensil shop just outside Brixton Village.

Last but not least this turquoise fake fur that I got at work for £10! Almost (not really) longing for fall now. From Beyond Retro.