Cats beware

If your cats are anything like mine they are always mooching about on the shelves where they shouldn't be, so with these fine looking bookends they may well just think twice. Sold by DesignAtelierArticle on etsy.com they are hand made, laser cut for precision and a snip at £33.51. I want a couple.

Another great Scandi site

Another find to add to the list of great sites for modern Scandinavian furniture, lighting and design www.muuto.com.  A couple of my favourites...

Dot coat hooks

Mini stacked shelf system

More stylish storage, in a rustic vibe

These gorgeous hand woven baskets from Danish brand Tine K are perfect for all those bits and bobs that are forever getting in the way.  Magazines, books, toys, letters, linens, laundry... you name it, tucked away in these stylish containers, you need never trip over anything again.  At £52 for a set of three they are great value and come in a number of different options - crafted from palm leaves they feature a leather strip at the top, or funky sequin stripes.

Scandi Living

If you love the skandi style but are looking for something a little more exclusive than Ikea, then why not try one of these three sites...

Nordic Elements - 'The home of contemporary Scandinavian designed and inspired products for the design conscious family'.

Rasmus Design - 'Welcome to our world of contemporary Scandinavian-inspired design.  Balancing form and function, everything you see will bring a combination of practicality and aesthetic beauty to your life'.

Or Scandi Living - 'an online boutique that gives customers the opportunity to purchase high quality, stylish but at the same time homely, Scandinavian design'.  

I particularly love their Borastapeter wallpaper range.  See some top picks below.

Scandinavian design - Ypsilon 2735

Scandinavian design - Tallyho 2753

For kids you can never go wrong with spots - Lilleby 2660

From little green acorns...

Here's a lovely new site set up by some creative friends of mine who are handmaking personalised gifts, pictures and homeware for the home.  Definitely not on the high street. Take a look. www.littlegreenacorn.com