There is something gray in each and every room in my house. It is as basic as white for me — always timeless, always right. And it is so easy to mix together with other colors: rust, purple, black, brown, yellow, white — the entire palette, really!
— Monika from
I went to IKEA earlier today — it is part of my blood, being Swedish and everything. But I am a very picky IKEA customer; I don't buy into all of their things. I know exactly what to get and what not to get. Here are some of my favorite items at IKEA. You can also find many ot these items online. Thank...
I am not much into seasonal decorating, except for specific holidays. But I do like to change my sofa pillows three times a year — spring/summer, fall and winter. It's such an easy fix that can set the mood for the entire room. I have collected 20 pillows with earthy and rustic fall colors. I hope...
I am writing this column on the last day of August — which means fall is right around the corner! In my latest ideabook, I have listed furnishings for the home that all have a fall feel and purpose. I hope you like them as much as I do. — Monika from Splendid...
I am always on the hunt for lovely and affordable furnishings for my own and clients' homes. Today I am showing some of my recent favorites.
I hope you like them as much as I do! — Monika from Splendid Willow...
My home in Seattle, WA. I always bring in a lot of Swedish (my old roots) into my interiors. And I love to mix old and new.
I wanted a simple, easy to clean (!), soothing (colors, lighting, vibe) bedroom for our toddler - with a Scandinavian feel.
And I promised my husband to be budget savvy! A lot of the furnishings are from Ikea.
