25 Responses to “Hygge House: Favorite Things”

1 Frugal Bon Vivant commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 10:12 am

Lovely style! I have the Expedit bookcase too (in chocolate), and have always loved how it looks on the side stacked with books, flowers etc Good luck on the new job!
.-= Frugal Bon Vivant´s last blog ..Free Wristband @ Lucy Activewear =-.
2 sunny commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 10:57 am

Wow. I love your decorating/life style + preferences. Your apartment is beautiful because you love what you own and that shows. I wasn’t familiar with your blog until now..but count me in as a FAN! I just blogged about you this morning.
.-= sunny´s last blog ..living simply :: hygge house =-.
3 Fanciful Alice commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 10:58 am

Ahhh, this is beautiful. I love how homely, yet spacious and modern, it feels. And I absolutely agree – living well can mean living simply, too. Great post – I’m really enjoying this series!
4 Shannon commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 11:03 am

I love that dog bed!! Did you make it or find it somewhere? I’ve been searching for ages for a dog bed that’s not hideous!
5 Travelingmama commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 11:09 am

I am nearly speechless. What a beautiful post. As soon as the photo of the quilt popped up my jaw nearly hit the floor. And what a beautiful story. What more could one ask for in her home than to be surrounded by beautiful and sentimental belongings that are so personal?
.-= Travelingmama´s last blog ..saying hello and an announcement! =-.
6 laura trevey commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 11:29 am

Love Love Love anything Anthropologie!
.-= laura trevey´s last blog ..Blue Hour Designs =-.
7 Lucy commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 12:09 pm

Ah congratulations Alex!!

Wonderful post, I love your thoughts on life. And I agree. You have created a wonderful home with your concepts.

Good luck in the new job and creating your next home,
Lucy
x
.-= Lucy´s last blog ..In company with Amy Butler =-.
8 alex commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 12:17 pm

Thanks Holly for posting this and thanks to the comments!

I love that people feel my home is spacious because it’s only 600 square feet (I’m moving into 1400 square feet which will seem like a mansion to me!).

The dog bed is from http://www.jaxandbones.com/ and is organic which is important to me. My dog has had two knee surgeries and needed something therapeutic but I wanted something in which I could change the covers (to wash and for style). LOVE the bed, love the company!
9 Jasmin commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 12:36 pm

Alex has the BEST taste!
10 Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 12:36 pm

I love your home! It’s the perfect mix of beauty and function.
Congrats on the Anthro gig!
.-= Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog´s last blog ..(single) GIRLS RULE (at buying houses) =-.
11 Nuit commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 12:38 pm

wow, I totally love your place, its full of little treasures!!! and I find your style a very friendly one… love it.
.-= Nuit´s last blog ..Design Quote of the week… thoughts? =-.
12 Heather Moore commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 12:38 pm

Lovely home. and the “it’s beautiful here” sign is made by fellow Capetonian, the very talented Heath Nash!
.-= Heather Moore´s last blog ..My favourite things on Decor8 today =-.
13 The Shutter commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 1:07 pm

Great post and great style. I agree with the above comment, this series is great.
.-= The Shutter´s last blog ..Merci =-.
14 Shanon commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 1:07 pm

Oh! Congrats on the new job! What a happy ending. =)
I really enjoy your couch and the “coffee table,” Alex. They have a sort of bedroom quality to them, making the room so cozy and dreamy.
.-= Shanon´s last blog ..Tart & Links Friday! =-.
15 Anetteshus.com commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 1:09 pm

Love the photos!! Beautiful!

Anette:)
.-= Anetteshus.com´s last blog ..THE HEART OF THE HOME =-.
16 Petergaye S. Kisielewicz/Yahgie commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 1:17 pm

Lovely space. I love all the photos and your blog.
.-= Petergaye S. Kisielewicz/Yahgie´s last blog ..How cute is this pillow? =-.
17 Kathi @ allthingswhite commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 3:35 pm

This is simply lovely !!! You have my dream couch and all of your spaces are wonderful. Best to you on your new job !
.-= Kathi @ allthingswhite´s last blog ..Vintage Melamine Cups =-.
18 Kylie commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 7:00 pm

You have a beautiful home! I just love the story about the quilt. I have a slightly similar experience. My mother hand stitched a Sun Bonnet Sue quilt while she was pregnant with me. It was on my bed for my entire childhood until taken away to preserve it. I just moved into my first home that I could furnish and style all myself (roommate rentals before). The best housewarming gift she could have given me was that quilt. I too have it proudly on display in my living room.
19 Shannon commented:
August 21st, 2009 at 9:25 pm

Thank you SO much for the dog bed info!! I have been searching high and low for a bed I liked. The search is now over. :)
20 shelley t commented:
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:50 am

i’ve been a reader of another girl at play almost since it’s inception and have drawn so much inspiration from it over the years. it was so great to see a little of your life, but more importantly hear a little more of what’s important to you. i love your attitude! i wish you all the very best at your brand new job…..with anthropologie – fantastic!!
…i also remember when they sold curtains…
all the best from melbourne, australia
.-= shelley t´s last blog ..Happy Friday – The Glamour of Gruau =-.
21 Maggie and Sparrow commented:
August 22nd, 2009 at 9:20 am

Beautiful images, wonderful stories…..especially the one about your quilt…..it reinstated my confidence that Quilts are one of life’s greatest treasures that can last many a life time, and can offer so much comfort and beauty….
22 shalini commented:
August 23rd, 2009 at 5:32 am

A lovely home. I love how much personality it has!
.-= shalini´s last blog ..photo: among the clouds =-.
23 jamieofalltrades commented:
August 24th, 2009 at 11:07 pm

Great style. Interesting idea about the books being art, they really are!
.-= jamieofalltrades´s last blog ..summer dessert :: peaches ‘n cream pie =-.
24 Penny Patten commented:
September 1st, 2009 at 11:58 am

Very pretty as well as homey!
.-= Penny Patten´s last blog ..That’s What She Said… =-.
25 alex commented:
September 6th, 2009 at 8:02 pm

Again, thank you so much everyone for your comments and emails – it was really, really appreciated.

Hopefully I can do the same with my new (and very different!) home!
.-= alex´s last blog ..Etsy Favourites =-.

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