It was the first gray, rainy day of the fall and I decided it was a fine day to take you on a little outing with me.
I thought you would fancy a visit to a Norwegian home decorating specialty shop, ZanZ, in Lillestrøm right outside of Oslo. Their slogan in the window means "Not like the neigbors".
White,
some glitz and glitter,
and some exotic eggs are nice ways to decorate.
They had some handsome antique furniture and the oval dishes in pastel would make a lovely breakfast table.
A sheep skin makes for a cozy and warm seat. I love how they have tied up the silverware.
This would do nicely! I am a very practical person but I just adore chandeliers with all their crystal baubles...
Baby booties are a most irresistable, so dainty and innocent.
Those long lace decorated cones are filled with dried lavender.
I am curious about these, whether or not they are actually old milk bottles?
I have plans on making new pillows soon, but will probably go with bright and colorful. Had I not had children and been able to have a white sofa I would be tempted by these.
I would love to learn how to do nuno felting, the effect is so nice.
I know my little one would love these boxes for her small treasures.
And these are the types of things I really treasure.
I would love to hear how you liked our outing. I hope you found it interesting. Perhaps you learned a bit about Norwegian tastes. If this little excursion made you hungry for more Scandinavian interior you might check out the Danish House Doctor for more inspiration.
xxx
Thanks for such a lovely outing!!!
Posted by: Andi | October 04, 2009 at 12:58 PM
I so enjoyed your photos. Love those pastel dishes. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Susan | October 04, 2009 at 01:26 PM
It's just the kind of store that would make me take out the credit card with glee! I especially love the plates and the lavender cones.
Posted by: pomme | October 04, 2009 at 01:32 PM
What a lovely looking shop! And I love their slogan!
Posted by: Tizzalicious | October 04, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Oh that was such a fun outing! I would like one of the soap jars and that white pitcher, the mossy green pitcher, eggs, and two of the milk bottles!!!!!
Oh no how so I get them home!!!!!
Posted by: Julie | October 04, 2009 at 05:43 PM
i really enjoyed my outing... thank you so much, especially love the colours of the lace, just gorgeous :)
Posted by: linda | October 04, 2009 at 06:01 PM
There is so much that would have a lovely home with me :) The dishes are great! I like outing pictures :)
Posted by: Melissa | October 04, 2009 at 06:59 PM
How much I enjoyed sharing your trip out. Thats just the sort of shopping trip I like. No money changed hands, I dont feel exhausted yet much pleasure was had.
Thank you, Eileen
Posted by: Eileen | October 04, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Oh wow, these are so pretty. I love to have them in my home, thank u for sharing them with me. I will have to look at them over and over again and dream of such. :)
Posted by: Swiedebie | October 04, 2009 at 10:35 PM
mmm! yummmmy!
Posted by: Rita | October 04, 2009 at 10:36 PM
What a lovely shop, I will love to spend my day in there too, rains or not outside:)
Posted by: ira | October 04, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Thanks for the lovely trip. Love that lace too. And the pastel plates, the eggs and the milk bottles. I'd like one of each! :)
Posted by: Christina | October 05, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Yummy... Now how do I convince my DH that Lillestrøm needs revisiting...?? Hmmm...
Hugs from me ;D
Posted by: Eva Mari | October 05, 2009 at 01:49 AM
WOW emily, i do fansy this wonderful shop! I adore those the oval dishes in pastel! Sooo lovely. :) Thank you so much for taking me with you! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | October 05, 2009 at 06:00 AM
Oh, what a beautiful shop! So sad that we don't have such boutiques... :( Luckily neighbor countries are so close :)
You have such a beautiful blog, i'll be back again :)
Posted by: kuutydruk | October 05, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Oh, wowow, thanks for sharing, really inspiring... and I love the moto: "Not like the neigbors". hehe
Posted by: Leina | October 05, 2009 at 08:02 AM
It reminds me I really have to go to Oslo soon!
Posted by: ingermaaike | October 05, 2009 at 09:11 AM
I like your blog and i come regulery with pleasure.
Un coucou de France.
Mina
Posted by: Dé à coudre | October 05, 2009 at 07:07 PM
Fantastic, how is everything so elegant and beautiful?! The cushions are gorgeous.
Posted by: babelfish | October 05, 2009 at 08:04 PM
More, More, More!!! It's raining here and I'm trying to do laundry... but not to excited about it! I like your day better!
I'm going to send you an email... more later in it!
Posted by: Jean C. | October 05, 2009 at 09:11 PM
oh, that looks like my kind of place!
Posted by: katie | October 06, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Emily...I totally enjoyed visiting this shop with you. So pretty to look at...I would love to get my hands on a few things, especially the dishes! Thank you!
Posted by: cathleen | October 06, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Hi,
I'm Alessandra from Milan (Italy).
Your creativity and your photo are amazing.
I've been following your blog for a long time but I've never invite you to visit mine.
Sorry for my bad English.
Came to visit me on:
http://thelighthousesroom.blogspot.com/
Alessandra
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