A Serene Dutch Home Where Less Is More | Smart is Beauty

I used to feature Dutch homes all the time, so much so that someone once wrote to point out that The Netherlands is, in fact, not…

An Autumn Escape to a Beautiful 1910 Stockholm Villa | Smart is Beauty

Hello October! I’ve always loved this month. There’s still a mildness in the air, the leaves are gently turning deep yellow and v…

A Relaxed Gothenburg Home with Checks, Burgundy and Beautiful Details | Smart is Beauty

I love Swedish surnames. Yes, many are the familiar ‘son of’ names, Svensson, Johansson, Andersson and so on, but so many others …

Say ‘hei’ to the newest (and cosiest) member of our sitting room | Smart is Beauty

This post is sponsored by NordLif Home. All words are my own, and I only ever partner with brands I genuinely love. It’s been a w…

Soft Greens, Golden Tones and a Fairytale Children's Bedroom | Smart is Beauty

It's quite incredible what a difference a little colour can make to a home. It doesn't have to be a lot either – sometime…