5 Happy Inspirations: The Belated Bunch

This bunch of happy goodies for your home comes on a Thursday instead of a Wednesday. Hence a belated bunch. But nonetheless lovely for a happy home! Today's selection has a sort of autumn vibe - it's gotten really fresh here in Germany and I am thinking of comfy beds to spend the evening with a new magazine and candlelight. This feeling is wonderfully depicted with the five goodies I've picked for you today. I hope you will love them as much as I do! Which one would be your favorite?

1. Dotted linen bedding via Etsy; 2. Frankie magazine via Happy Home; 3. Light garland via Happy Lights; 4. Storm lamp via milanari.com; 5. Plate via Marimekko.

Happy Thursday, folks!

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5 Happy Inspirations: Simple Pleasures!

This week I've collected five happy inspirations that recall the feeling of simple pleasure to me. I don't know why. Maybe it's the rustic, vintage look of some of them. Maybe it is the idea that they evoke in my head of a lazy day at home with a good cup of tea, an interesting new magazine and little bells above the window rang by the warm breeze that blows into the home. A summery afternoon where sweet fruits scent the air. Well, I am daydreaming, I know. But aren't these '5 Happy Inspirations' just ideal for such a dreamy day at home?

1. Storage basket via Sunday Morning Shop; 2. Vintage bells via Sunday Morning Shop; 3. Chest of drawers via milanari.com; 4. Handmade tea bowls via Leif Shop; Mood Magazine via Sunday Morning Shop.

Happy hump day!

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Happily Ever After: Slø Magazine

There is one thing I know very well: Whenever something arrives from Paris it can only be good! And yes, there was yet another proof of my conclusion. A few days ago I received a little envelope from Paris with a pocket sized magazine inside: Slø Magazine, the slow lifestyle publication made by Sophie Denux and Caroline Gomez from France.

'Travel and Savour' - that's what the magazine proclaims and suggests. Slø Magazine embraces the slow lifestyle, those everyday bits and pieces, people and places. It reminds us to take time, slow down the fast-paced life and see things differently. Its virtuous mission is conveyed through leisurely articles about food and travels, interesting conversations with hipsters and simple yet wonderful photography. 

I took the magazine's mission for serious and decided to have a very slow early morning in bed, savoring the first sunshine, indulging in my warm sheets, reading the third issue of Slø and enjoying its beautiful photography. Well, I guess I've turned into a slø boy…

Oh, if you want to turn into a slø girl or boy, here's the easiest way to do so: Get a copy HERE and enjoy! It's worth it.

Happy Friday, folks!

Photography by Igor Josifovic

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Happily Ever After: Curio Magazine

Interiors, people, life, style - doesn't this sound just perfect for a relaxed afternoon on the sofa? I think it does and the British e-mag Curio Magazine offers it all. I must admit, until recently I didn't know the magazine. A few days ago the second issue was launched and I was absolutely enchanted by it. Interesting stores, great portraits, beautiful photography - the ingredients of any fabulous magazine. 

What attracted my immediate interest was the cover - it features the creative work of Serbian designer Ana Kras whom I featured last year on my blog HERE. The interview with the US based designer is one of my personal highlights as well as the Bodie and Fou feature. And there is plenty more of interior inspiration and swoon worthy photography.

So, grab your favorite cup with freshly brewed coffee or invigorating tea, get your tablet or notebook, and cocoon on your sofa or bed with the latest issue of Curio magazine.

Have a relaxed Friday, friends!

Photography via Curio Magazine

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At Your Leisure - A Zine To Swoon

Finding inspiration at your leisure. Leaning back and taking in colours and stories at your leisure. These are the precious moments when we grant ourselves those quite moments with a great magazine to refuel our aesthetic spirits. And one amazing magazine just arrived from the US west coast to Munich - the fourth and final issue of 'At Your Leisure'. 

'At Your Leisure' is a special project by J3 Productions of my fellow blogger friend Jonathan Lo of 'Happy Mundane' and after I'd seen the teaser video for the new issue I just knew I need to get it! The issue resolves around the theme 'Flow' and features among others an interview with artist Karen Kimmel and a peek into her great studio shot by yet another blogger friend, Laure Joliet of 'At Home At Home'.

I was totally smitten by the amazing photography, the divine colour inspirations and the adamant power of visual storytelling. Here I am sharing some of my favorite pages and if you feel inspired too you better click on and order one of the limited 500 copies here. I have issue no. 42 by the way. A great extra: each issue is hand signed and comes with a special gift. Yeah!

Photography via J3 Productions

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Happily Ever After: Flair Magazine

How about a brand new fashion & home magazine to kick start the approaching weekend? We all love a good read for a relaxed weekend, right? Here we go. With Germany's 'dernier cri' on the magazine racks: Flair Magazine.

Flair is sassy magazine combining fashion, beauty and interiors. While I do indulge in the latter, I am pretty sure many stylish ladies won't neglect the first two sections. Flair's cover suggests a high-gloss lecture, but once you open it and touch the first page you will sense the tactile feel of raw, eco-friendly paper that is pretty much zeitgeisty. Glancing on, you will enjoy not only a visual feast but a tactile one, too. Like!

The first issue sparkles with a plethora of features: a trend radar suggests goodies for the ongoing month, the fashion category covers the looks of the season while the beauty column outlines the latest trends and products in cosmetics. My personal focus is on the home section though: A New York penthouse with vibrant colour accents, the eclectic home of Margherita Missoni, and statement sofas to awe your guests - quite a selection to please an interior loving eye. 

Personal verdict: A great first issue with coverages that are spot on. Personally I'd add a few more pages to the home category, but then again I am interiors obsessed. Grab a copy if you're in Germany or have a look at your international newsstand. It's worth a look. Happy Friday!

Photography by Igor Josifovic / Flair Magazine

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Being A City Blogger For 'Schöner Wohnen'

My little quest to conquer the world continues - and now please lots of laughter everyone! So, after my opener let's get serious. Very serious. Cause I was approached by Germany's leading interior design magazine, 'Schöner Wohnen', and asked if I'd like to be a city blogger and present some of my favorite addresses from Munich on their site. I was flattered, I admit. And yes, I joined this fine bunch of German bloggers and answered 11 design oriented questions regarding Munich. Moreover, I had the opportunity to present a favorite location:  

I picked an 'art gallery gone bar gone fashion boutique gone midcentury furniture source'. Yeah funky description, right? The gallery is located just opposite of my office and it's a  mixture of art, fashion, bar and midcentury furniture (that can be bought there!!!) drew my attention long time ago and I keep going back there. I took a few pics of the location and wrote my little story about it. For all you peeps who speak or read German, here is the link to my interview and to the gallery report. I hope you like the outcome!

Photography by Igor Josifovic via 'Schöner Wohnen'

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New Read: Couch Magazine

Yesterday, the brand new home and fashion magazine, Couch Magazine, launched in Germany. The pocket-sized lifestyle mag is the latest gem from one of Germany's biggest publishers, Gruner+Jahr. The glossy magazine focuses on homes and interior decoration combined with fashion and beauty topics that address its core target group, young women. Although I am not part of their core target group, I still enjoyed the first issue. Here are some peeks into it, for more you have to buy a copy! 

What did I like most? First, I absolutely adored to find some of my favorite international bloggers like Joy of Oh Joy, Grace of Design Sponge, Emma of Emmas Blogg and Ez of Creature Comforts featured on a page dedicated to apps and blogs. Then, I loved the small apartments presented with shopping tips to "steal the style". A little designer retrospective gave good background knowledge while a colour consulting helps readers steer through the oceans of wall colours and painting. 

So, after going through the little magazine from cover to cover, what is my humble verdict? I like it. And I'll buy it again. I'd love to see more homes, more blogger news and - well, I am free to state any wish here - I'd love to see a little section or a page dedicated to male readers. After all, some of us do love interior design and home decoration just as dearly as our more beautiful counterparts. Don't we Will, Jon, Bradford, Dab, Jason, Gerard, Stu...? 

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Xmas Present Inspirations Galore

This is a quick little in-between post today. I stumbled upon a lovely e-magazine these days and loved its holiday issue that is packed with gift ideas for the upcoming festive season. If you are still looking around for gift inspirations (just like me), you might want to glance through the lovely 'Gifted Magazine'. Enjoy!

 All images via 'Gifted Magazine'

I also browsed through the wonderful Anthology Holiday Special Issue that features many adorable present ideas - and all that in the expected visual quality of this fab e-mag. Feeling inspired? Got any ideas for the upcoming festive season? I know my shopping list is growing from day to day...

All images via 'Anthology'

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New e-mag: 91 Magazine

The success story of e-magazines continues: The latest beauty in a range of inspiring e-mags is the UK based '91 Magazine' published by Patchwork Harmony. The cover already guides the way to a happy and delicate journey through interiors, design, crafting, and styling. Pastel hues, delicate patterns, and adorable photography dominate the launch issue and pursue the concept of inspiring its readers to more attention towards the beautiful things that surround us. Browse through 54 pages of creativity and ideas here. My personal favourite in this issue: the wonderful home tour starting on page 35!

Impressions from 91 Magazine

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