chez sonia

Design, Fashion

Sonia Rykiel opens her home on the left bank in Paris – the place, where it all began.

By Camilla Alfthan, photos Pia Tryde, Plaza, May 2011

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less is more

Design

To a Scandinavian couple in Milan, minimalism is about sorrounding yourself with things that are 100 per cent right.

By Camilla Alfthan, photos Nathalie Krag, Bo Bedre , 2011

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room with a view

Design

A visit to Cath Kidston’s flowery home in the heart of London.

By Camilla Alfthan, photos Pia Tryde, Gloria May 2011

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eero aarnio at 70+

Design, Nordic styles

Despite the wave of young talent iconic designers aged 70+ are still going strong.

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske Tidende, February 2010.

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feel for it

Design

To Mauro Mori – who is known to carve his design out of entire tree trunks – the way a design feels is just as important as how it looks.

By Camilla Alfthan, photos Nathalie Krag. Plaza, October 2011

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cumulative effect

Design, Fashion

Rosita Missoni opens her home in Milan and talks about her passion for accumulating beautiful things.

By Camilla Alfthan, photos Pia Tryde, House&Garden, December 2007.

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enamel revival

Arts, culture, Design, Nordic styles

Ex-Daughter of Style, Marianne Eriksen, dusts off some nearly forgotten jewelry treasures.

 

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske Tidende, November, 2010

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tadao ando’s italian gem

Design

Minimalism rules in Fabrica’s celebrated building by Tadao Ando which has raised the bar in an otherwise industrial area.

By Camilla Alfthan, BE, November 2009.

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cool carpets

Design

A couple’s passion for carpets has inspired fashion designers and editors alike.

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske Tidende, December 2006.

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jomfruens egede

Design, Nordic styles, Sport, lifestyle

The manor of King Christian V’s preffered mistress is turned into a hotel.

By Camilla Alfthan, photos Claus Bech-Poulsen, Mad&Bolig, April-May 2006.

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