New Norm Dinnerware

I had to share these beautiful images of the New Norm Dinnerware, designed by Copenhagen architecture and design firm, Norm and produced by Danish designhouse, Menu.
"When midsummer’s blue skies transform to the grey depths of autumn … When the dense forest tranquillity opens harmoniously on to the fresh and rolling sea … When the changing light, landscape and seasons are both an essential part of life and a source of eternal joy … Then you are in Scandinavia." The dinnerware range is centred around the basic white plate, which can change its look with a smaller grey or blue plate. Beautiful.
Photographs via New Norm.

A Collection of Vintage and Classic Scandinavian Pieces

This is an impressive array of Scandinavian finds here in this guest cottage belonging to John Baker and Juli Daoust of Mjolk, Toronto. The 1940's cocktail cabinet is by architect Alvar Aalto and was an online find. It is made of mahogany with the signature Aalto bent birch legs. The trio of framed Swedish lithographs was found in a local Toronto market while the dining set is from Artek - a 1955 design by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Nice.
You can see more details of this guest cottage renovation here as well as the main cottage here.



Photographs via Remodelista.

Dining

Here is a great selection of dining scenarios, all taken by Canadian photographer Michael Graydon. What an array of options - I am especially drawn to the moody ones (images 3 and 5), it may be something to do with the cold  and rainy autumn day outside and wanting to be cosy...
Photographs via Michael Graydon.

L Dining by David Moreland

I got a call from Backhouse today, who let me know that the L Dining table by David Moreland that I ordered on behalf of my client is on its way. I am excited to see this table made out of American white oak up close. It is a beautiful simple design and I know it will look great in my client's dining area.
Photograph via Backhouse.

Elegant Interior Still Lifes

More photographs by Mikkel Vang - here are two different and elegant still life dining scenes styled for Gourmet Magazine.
Photographs via Mikkel Vang.

I Like...

My brother and his fiancee are getting married in less than two weeks! We have been busy making various decorations - including origami cranes and folding loads of tissue paper to create hanging pom-poms to decorate the ceremony and reception areas. I'm looking forward to see it all installed and in action!
I like this dining set-up above - it is also for a wedding. It has a grand and vintage feel to it all. The random combination of the lights and lanterns looks great above the ordered tables.
Photograph via April and May.

I Like...

I like this dining scene from new Melbourne restaurant, Millswyn. Designed by Hecker Guthrie, I like the serene colour palette, the painted timber chairs, tufted banquette seating, its simple lighting - actually, I like all of it! The interior is nordic inspired and demonstrates understated luxe very well. Nice.
Photograph via Remodelista.

I Like...

I like.. the different designer dining chairs at this table.
This dining area belongs to stylist James Leland Day - located at his Parisian apartment in the 12th arrondissement. Why stress over which designer chairs to get when you can have one of each? This creates more interest in a small space - just as long you keep the palette the same. I also like the bench seat at the wall side of the table with comfy cushions to lean back on. Nice.
To see the rest of this apartment, check out the October 2010 issue of Elle Decoration UK.
Photograph via James Leland Day.