Waiting For Spring With Rowen & Wren

There is one thing I really don't like: nagging about the weather. I mean honestly, that is some kind of odd smalltalk topic and gap filler when you have nothing better to say, right? Yet, I am doing it constantly over the past few weeks. And I have a good reason - just yesterday I saw on the German news that this winter is one of the dullest and greyest ones in 70 years. One way to fight my winter tedium is to rejoice in all the new and upcoming spring/summer homewares collections. Such as the beautifully curated spring & summer 2013 collection by Rowen & Wren.

The charming couple created three collections slash topics called 'Timeless Living', 'Refined Rural' and 'Distant Home' that group key pieces like furniture, accessories, home textiles every season. I've selected some of my personal highlights here for the blog, but make sure you check out their entire collection on their website and get inspired for a refreshing start into the new season - in your happy home!

Photography via Rowen & Wren

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Ideas For A Happy Weekend

When I used to live and study in Greece, I grew accustomed to a local tradition and daily habit – playing backgammon. It was a fun and relaxing way to socialize with friends over an ouzo in a local tavern, to spend evenings with flatmates in ‚poorly decorated’ student apartments or to enrich a  long day at the beach. I even got myself a beautifully made backgammon set as a little souvenir of those happy times. Ever since it is collecting dust in a forsaken corner. When have I forgotten to break the daily routine with an hour or two of fun gaming? When did this fast paced life make me rush from one to-do to another?

Well, this week a great reminder terminated my neglect of gaming. Minimodern’s new Backgammon collection. Inspired by the graphic geometry of chevrons and discs, this collection adds interest to any room. It’s up to you to decide whether you go bold with the wallpaper or accentuate with a cushion or a mug. Either way, it is a great reminder to go back to some past habits and memories and spend some time with a fun game. Especially on a weekend. A happy one. 

Photography via Minimoderns

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