I have Sweden on the brain. Earlier this week, I met a wonderful Swedish couple who were the host family many years ago to a co-worker of mine. And then on Tuesday, Print & Pattern featured Lotta Kühlhorn a Swedish graphic designer who has relaunched her website, Koloni Stockholm. I don’t know if we’ll be able to buy directly from the site (there are no prices). I hope so, because I dithered too long when the (fabulous) from Sthlm website featured her, and then sold out of her items. (From Sthlm features a new Swedish designer at the beginning of each month, offering a handful of items for sale. I always really look forward to their monthly emails and their blog).
I love Lotta Kühlhorn’s bright, bold, colorful graphics. Take a look for yourself:
Shelf edging?! (photo on left) I didn’t know such a thing existed, but imagine how cheerful that would be on open shelves in your kitchen or kids’ rooms. Love the colorful shelf paper too (she has several styles to choose from).
“Las Vegas” coasters and a really neat black apple cutting board.
Gorgeous trays and tea towels.
Mugs in two sizes, apples in several colors. My favorite is the yellow.
A “hot plate” (trivet)
How about this great stool?
Take a look around the rest of the website. Much more to see.
Here’s a story you’ll barely believe: Three years ago, we took the girls to Sweden for 5 or 6 days. We went because flights from Newark to Stockholm were (are you ready for this?) $350 round trip. Nonstop. It was too good to pass up, so we didn’t. And we had a great time.
Can you imagine getting that kind of fare ever again? Me neither.
All images courtesy Koloni Stockholm.
Christy said,
March 11, 2010 @ 9:43 am
Gosh everything here is super cute!
Kristen said,
March 11, 2010 @ 2:50 pm
LOVE the colors and print! That stool is just dahling
lesley said,
March 11, 2010 @ 4:57 pm
wow, thanks for introducing me to lotta’s work! it’s gorgeous. i’m a huge fan of bold scandinavian designs and i love the fruit motifs in this work. beautiful. i need those apple mugs. off to visit from sthlm!
Maria said,
March 12, 2010 @ 11:21 am
We love Lotta’s work as well, and for all of you in the U.S. you can still get her wonderful designs here: http://www.huset-shop.com. Huset will also be carrying all of Koloni Stockholm’s new pieces by Lotta just launched as well. Lotta’s wonderful prints are a lovely addition to any home.
Molly said,
March 12, 2010 @ 11:22 am
Yay! Thank you so much for letting me know, Maria! This made my day.
(ps. Love the Huset shop and I always look forward to your blog posts!)
rebekarussell said,
July 18, 2010 @ 5:32 pm
Hiya – I love Lotta Kühlhorn’s designs too – especially anything pear-related, and definitely the chopping board (http://owlsandpears.com/2010/04/12/lotta-kuhlhorn-apple-print-chopping-board/)!!!! Fab blog posts – thanks!
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