Hard to resist! Super stylish designer jugs filled with fresh water…

If you’re thirsty, there’s nothing healthier than plain water. And to make the plain water a bit more exciting we’ve chosen a few Scandinavian designer carafes, for your inspiration.

By Georg Jensen is this functional jug with a oak lid.
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There’s the water carafe by Kartio Pitcher for Iitalla.
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This simple style from Menu
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The Eva Solo Water carafe, with a neoprene cover to keep in the fridge.
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Fun and full of life is this water carafe by Normann Copenhagen.
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With a water carafe I tend to drink more water, especially if it’s in the fridge, as it’s cold and refreshing. The carafe from Georg Jensen is just super stylish, but the Eva Solo is probably even more functional as it just sist in the fridge, ready to serve. Which one is your favourite carafe?

For Outdoor Living – Garden furniture and accessories

With Summer fast approaching it’s time to turn the attention to our outdoor space, wether you have access to a french balcony, terrace or garden. It’s all about soaking up those vitamin boosting rays as soon as the sun’s out.

We’ve made a quick list including a few ideas on how to make your outdoor life top notch and most enjoyable!

The Hee Chair by HAY
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The Hee Chair by HAY from Moleta Munro is a versatile piece of modern furniture, available in several vibrant and contemporary colour. The stackable Hee Chair, in a rubber coated metal finish, is with it’s linear and contemporary form rapidly gaining status as an iconic Danish design classic. Price £145.

Homemade Garden Table
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Why not make your own garden table to your specific measurement? Buy table legs from Ikea, like the VIKA MOLIDEN underframe £20. Lots of companies speciases in reclaimed wood. Above illustration is from reclaimed.uk.com

The Eva Solo Bird Feeder
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The Eva Solo bird feeder from Moleta Munro is a not only a contemporary design piece but also a popular feeding place for the small birds in the garden. The hand-blown glass is easy to hang using the accompanying hanger. Price £39.00

New textiles from IKEA, cushions and throws
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For interior and style on a budget, there’s always IKEA. The SPRINGKORN fleece throw is soft and snug. Perfect for adding a touch of colour and to wrap up warm on chilly evenings. Machine washable. Price £7. And why not add some unexpected prints? A fun pink flamingo cushion or a coctail sipping lady is perhaps exactly what you need? Price £3.

Go Green – Grow your Own
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Last but not least, grow herbs in pots, home-grown ones taste better and cost less. It will not only look and smell nice in your outdoor living space but also be an invaluable ingredient in your cooking (and drink mixing) long after summer has gone!

Tip: Paint dull ceramic pots in desired colour(s). It’s all about those little details.