Category Archives: Home Comforts

Taking care of and living in a home where I like to spend time is important to me. I love to fix & re-paint furnitures and rooms, all the way to the nooks and crannies.

How to decorate Your Easter Tree

Posted on 2013-03-28 by iHanna

I like the aesthetics of Easter better than any other holiday we celebrate here in Sweden. I love how bright and happy everything looks right now, with spring around the corner… And the best part is decorating an Easter Tree. … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Comforts, Tutorials | Tagged cat craft, decorate life, easter, how-to | 11 Comments

The Polka Dot Oilcloth Desk

Posted on 2013-01-28 by iHanna

Because I am messy I use a big oilcloth to cover the desk where I make my art. I’ve had this beautiful rose patterned one for several years, but it’s beyond saving at this point, full of acrylic paint splatters. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Home Comforts | Tagged before and after, how-to, oilcloth, on my desk, polka dots, stapler craft, transformation | 6 Comments

Before & after: Meditation Cushions Upholstered

Posted on 2012-09-18 by iHanna

The meditation cushions (I have two) has been on my floor for years. Obviously not my colour scheme but kind of invisible to me these days. They’re from Thailand, and in some kind of mix of woven textile and horrible … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Comforts, Sewing | Tagged before and after, customize, fabric | 5 Comments

Home Comforts: Ivy greenery

Posted on 2012-06-30 by iHanna

An important part of a cozy home is the greenery, don’t you agree? The indoor greenery makes a room feel like a home and not a naked hotel room. Some plants in your home will create a warmer and more … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Comforts | Tagged at home, greenery, window view | 3 Comments

In My Easter Window

Posted on 2012-04-10 by iHanna

My Easter decoration efforts make me happy. I love the colours and figures of Easter. The Easter twigs (of birch tree) is a Swedish tradition that I ♥, especially this year when it was snowing outside. Then we bring spring … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Comforts | Tagged at home, easter, happiness, traditions, window view | 9 Comments

A house in the dark

Posted on 2012-03-18 by iHanna

I have had this white metal house for years, but not until tonight it occurred to me to open the bottom and stick a candle inside it. I’m so glad I did. I have an endless fascination with the lit … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Comforts | Tagged at home, candles, light play | 9 Comments

Spray paint a flower pedestal

Posted on 2012-02-08 by iHanna

Before and after time again! About three moves ago I had a white pedestal that I really liked a lot. In that place I only had one window and the pedestal gave me the additional flower space that I wanted. … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Comforts | Tagged before and after, furniture, greenery, shabby chic, spray paint, transformation | 9 Comments

Vintage needle holder gets new life

Posted on 2012-01-31 by iHanna

This is my needle holder, before and after. I found a vintage needle holder with slots for spools around it, at a flea market one summer. When in painting and recycling mood I took the time to spray paint it … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Home Comforts | Tagged before and after, decorate life, embroidery, needle holder, recycling, white | 7 Comments

Pink window lights

Posted on 2011-12-18 by iHanna

I’ve got pink row of lights hanging in one of my windows. Every time I look up I feel warm inside. They make me super happy, and transforms the room totally when it’s dark outside. It’s such a little thing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Comforts | Tagged light play, window view | 8 Comments

The most inspiring place: my home

Posted on 2011-11-12 by iHanna

I had to stop and take a photo… The sun came through the window and made me smile. The H on top of my TV creates another H on the wall when the sunshine peeks in. I so love that. … Continue reading →