With its all-Scandinavian design, its simple and graphic lines, the furniture manufacturer Skagerak by Fritz Hansen offers a timeless range of high-end outdoor furniture. Armchairs, chairs, tables, deckchairs, parasols and cushions fit into any environment and bring a resolutely contemporary and elegant touch to our gardens. The story Skagerak is an international design company founded in 1976 in Denmark. It is renowned for its high-quality indoor and outdoor furniture rooted in Scandinavian design and craftsmanship. Its name refers to its location in the north of the country and to the “Skagerrak” strait which connects Denmark to its northern neighbors. Certified B Corp since 2017, its products and the entire company meet the highest social and environmental performance standards. In November 2022, Skagerak changed its name to "Skagerak by Fritz Hansen" after being acquired by the famous Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen. Together they bring the best of Danish design inside and outside the home. Collections For more than 40 years, the brand has created sustainable design with a modern Nordic touch. The collections consist of indoor and outdoor furniture mainly in wood, accessories and lighting, and contain both historical pieces that have accompanied the brand since its beginnings as well as new lines with a universal aesthetic. . Many collections make up the brand's catalog: Cutter, Plank, Overlap, Pelagus, Riviera... Around twenty collections signed by international designers such as the Frenchman Aurélien Barbry, the BIG agency or Hugo Passos, whose creations fit perfectly into our gardens, whatever their style and environment. " We believe in simple and lasting beauty, and work with skilled international designers who help us achieve this goal. " skagerak photo credits © skagerak

Whatever their source of inspiration are, the fabrics and wallpapers are adorned with floral bouquets, foliage and faunal elements. French or English gardens, Chinese, Indian or tropical styles print everywhere! Furnishing fabric editors have understood this well and are following the lifestyle trend; the natural touch continues to bloom and confirms the desires of the countryside inside and out. The days of monochromatic white, nude or beige interiors are about to be over. These large, altogether insipid flat areas of color translate a lack, reveal a void, or even a hidden depressive state according to the principles of psycho-deco analysis. Good news! It seems that society has come out of this clinical state. The trend is towards measured filling and variegated but subtle colors. Back to nature and therefore to the essential. The interiors are printed with floral motifs, foliage and animals, an obvious manifestation of the need to escape the dish, of the desire to live in our vital element, the symbolism and representation of which reassure us and fill us with joy. After the Louis XV and Louis XVI period, Art Nouveau and the 1960s, our interiors are once again adorned with neat and refined motifs for an enveloping and reassuring atmosphere. Upholstery fabrics are printed, embroidered or embossed, wallpaper and even panoramics unfold. The major leaders of the movement, English Textile Designers have never stopped dressing their interiors in fresh colors and garden motifs: Osborne & Little, Sanderson, Liberty of London, Mulbury, William Morris & co, Designers Guild ...each dealing with the subject in their own way, classic or stylized. French, Italian or Spanish fabric publishers follow the trend and offer elegant collections reminiscent of the rich hours of their past regimes. Isidore Leroy's wallpapers recall the golden age of the Second Empire, Coordonné's decorative panels recall the great moments of Spain, Rubelli's brocades plunge us back into Venetian splendour...

It is with delight that we leafed through the pages of Gestalten's latest book, The Avant Gardens. 269 ​​pages of eclectic and wonderful gardens photographed around the world. About thirty structured, modernists, delicates, poetics or wild Edens superbly represented, which leave the reader dreaming and inspired. Garden lovers will be thrilled to browse the pages of The Avant Gardens book, which offers its readers a profusion of admirable garden shots. Romantic or modern, exotic or rustic, all these little paradises shaped by passionate and inspiring creators, provide a moment of well-being simply by reading them. Through England, France, the United States, Australia, Japan, India, Morocco etc., The Avant Gardens, a publication with a subtle title, transports us to unusual landscapes, visionary spaces to the border between the natural and the cultivated that take climate change and biodiversity into account. A new must-have from our library! The Avant Gardens, Gestalten 45,00€ English book gestalten pic credit - cover p78, The Avant Gardens © jason ingram

Jane Fonda has always had an environmental streak. In 1967, she bought a ruined farmhouse in Eure-et-Loir, in the village of Saint-Ouen-Marchefroy. She married Roger Vadim there, and the newlyweds dreamed of a simple, even rustic life, surrounded by greenery and animals. At that time, Philipe Letellier immortalized the star who posed in the middle of her ruins in a sixties but timeless outfit! Shop the look The typically sixties look of the American icon has not aged a bit. Striped tank top, small pants, belt and moccasins. A summer outfit that we draw inspiration from and that we reinterpret in a 2023 version... Tank Top Cotton tank top, Petit Bateau 35,00€ The Belt Zia Sollia Belt, Becksöndergaarden 35,00€ The Trousers Ecru jeans New Sailor, APC 200,00€ Loafers Braided raffia loafers, Agnès B. x Yvonne Waska 265,00€ The Sunglasses New Wave SL Lily sunglasses, Saint Laurent Eyewear 285,00€

Hannah Perssons shares her life between the city of Gothenburg where she works in textiles design, and her little red wooden cabin in the countryside of Västergötland in southwestern Sweden. With her husband and her 2-year-old daughter, they live a peaceful existence marked by a typically Scandinavian lifestyle that the young woman shares on her Instagram account. Simple moments, harmonious settings, lush landscapes and nature define Hannah Perssons' Instagram account. A summary of very inspiring Swedish lifestyle to discover here. Interview Hi Hannah, please introduce yourself ? " I just entered the 40s and live in a turn-of-the-century apartment in Gothenburg with my fiancé and 2 years old daughter. We also have a small country house where we spend our weekends and live most of the time during summer. " What is your background ? " I was born and raised in a smaller city outside Gothenburg where I study Textile Engineering. After my studies I moved to Gothenburg and started work within fashion purchasing. I've been working as a Buyer in the fashion industry for over 10 years but last year I started a new position as a Product Manager in a swedish interior company. Currently I'm responsable for product development of carpets and lighting within the business. " Can you describe the region where your country house is located? " Our country house is located about 2 hours drive from the city and close to lake Vänern. The region is known for its agricultural land, beautiful archipelago and mighty oak forests. The surroundings are truly historical with lots of old churches, manor houses and well known Läckö Castle in the region. It is also 15 minutes drive from the closest small town, so it is just remote enough for us! " Why did you choose THAT house ? What was the special, the extra thing you felt in love with? " The house was built 1918 and is a typical red Swedish cottage with a large verdant and lush garden. When we viewed the house in May the apple trees were in full bloom with the house nestled in all the beautiful greens. During the 1950s the house was owned by two brothers who was also gardeners so the garden is well planned with all kind of fruit trees, lilacs and various kinds of peonies. We also fell in love with the stunning view over the meadows and crop lands with cows and horses just outside the kitchen window. The simple and rustic aesthetic with pine wood floors, original stove as well as a tiled stove also ticked all boxes. " Which is your favorite object or piece of furniture in your home ? " Without a doubt the large cabinet in the country house that swallows almost everything we have in terms of dishes, bowls, glass, napkins. I guess it is about the same age as the house so it fits right in!" What’s your favorite swedish brand right now ? " I love bedding and brand Midnatt has lovely duvet covers in organic cotton in a beautiful color scheme. They also do tablecloths and napkins which really spice up the table setting. Also, since I'm a quality nerd I love Toteme which always keep delivering luxury quality and elevated classics. " What is a typical day in Hannah’ country life ? " Depending on season, I usually spend a lot of time in the garden reading a book or having a glass of Chenin blanc in the shadow. During fall I love being in the forrests picking mushrooms, and since we're usually only out for the weekends I try to squeeze in a visit to the local second hand shops. The vintage shopping is so much better on the country side! Since our small town has been producing china since 1700s the odds are high that you will find loads of nice pieces. " . What are your favorite instagram accounts? " I love the danish @ellendixdotter for interior and fashioN. I follow @collection_apart for curated vintage furniture and art pieces and @schulverket for ceramics and art." What would you recommend our french readers to visit in Sweden ? " I might be bias but the region of Kållandsö and Kinnekulle where our summer house is located is a true gem. Lots of nice places to eat, many creative studios to visit and beautiful landscapes. We also spend some time during winter in Härjedalen in the northern part of Sweden, but I would really recommend going there in the summer. Long bright nights, breathtaking views and beautiful hiking trails." What/Who is your french favorite inspiration and what would like to visit in France ? " Since I love the Atlantic coast and been visiting Cap Ferret a couple fo times, I would love to discover the Aquitaine region further. And since both me and my fiancé are wine lovers, I would also like to tour Alsace and Jura region and fill up the car with goodies." We thank Hannah for being kind enough to answer our questions.. Instagram @hannahperssons crédit photos © hannahperssons

Simple moments of everyday life captured like still lifes: a vegetable garden, a chicken, a cup of tea, some flowers, clothes drying ... They live in the American or Swedish countryside and their Instagram accounts praise a simple and nature Lifestyle. 6 inspiring accounts that lead to urban exodus! BESS PIERGROSSI Bess lives with her husband, their cats, chickens, ducks and geese on a 1740 farm in Maine (US). Her Instagram account is an ode to country life and to the simplicity in which natural materials and flowers predominate . A pioneer's dream life. _Instagram @besspier NATHALIE_MYRBERG Nathalie Myrberg is an interior designer and the founder of Babes in Boyland blog. From her house in Målhammar in the Swedish countryside, the "neorural" woman shares moments of her new slow and ecological life. _Instagram @ nathaliemyrberg THE MAPLE HOUSE CO Phoebe Elliott and her family run a beautiful shop in Snohomish, a small town in Washington state (US). Her Instagram account mixes pictures of her house and the items she sells in her shop. _Instagram @ themaplehouseco LINA OSTLING Swedish photographer Lina Ostling lives in Strängnäs and captures beautiful rustic interiors and shares moments of country life. _Instagram @ fotografilinaostling FRESH_DELIVERY Oksana Dunnagan praises a healthy lifestyle, provides wellness and DIY tips, and teach a Forest School education to her children. The perfect Madame "Captain Fantastic". _Instagram @ fresh_delivery LYKE MINDED From his Californian house, Ali Primrose cooks and gives us her recipes in a modern and bright rustic atmosphere. _Instagram @ lyke_minded cover pic © fotograflinaostling

Zara Home launched its spring-summer 2023 collection, placed under the sign of warmth and natural. The Chromatic Poetry collection presents handcrafted objects sublimated in a historic terracotta-hued house, the work of Italian architect Carlo Scarpa. Zara Home has chosen a mythical residence signed Carlo Scarpa and Sergio Los at the end of the 60s, to showcase its spring/summer 2023 home collection. A villa in northern Italy, with a free design and a chromatic palette remarkable, where concrete, geometric lines and flat areas of terracotta intertwine and mark the singularity of the architectural project. Fauteuil rustique, linge en lin, petite lampe en pierre, panier en osier tressé composent cette collection naturelle inspiré du sud. zarahome picture credit © zara home

A star drink for well-being and healthy food aficionados, chia water is used for its detox and nutritional properties. Ultra easy to make, include it in your morning routine to improve transit or eat it throughout the day for optimal hydration! Recipe for 1 liter Prep time 5 minutes + 30mn rest Ingredients 1l mineral or filtered water 2 ts organic chia seeds 2 organic lemons (green or yellow) Preparation Pour the water into a carafe Add your chia seeds, mix and let stand for at least 30 minutes. The chia seeds swell and the water eventually takes on a jelly-like texture. Wash and cut the first lemon into rings. Squeeze the second lemon. Pour the juice and the slices into your carafe. You can vary the pleasures each day by flavoring your water. You can add fresh mint leaves, grated ginger, cucumber slices, raspberries etc. For sugar addicts, you can add a little coconut sugar. Chia seeds Considered as super food, chia seeds are ultra rich in fiber which contributes to the proper functioning of intestinal transit. They are packed with Omega 3 and cover nearly 45% of daily needs. They also contain 20% vegetable protein and are a good source of magnesium and calcium. Finally, rich in antioxidants, they help fight against cell aging. It will be understood, chia seeds are part of these star foods to integrate imperatively into our daily diet. Chia water is a good way to remedy this! cover pic © thefoundationblog

From her workshop in a village house in Brissac-Quincé, in the Loire Valley, Landy Rakoto shapes clay by hand to create unique stoneware ceramic pieces or in small series. Her creations, a resolutely modern reinterpretation of rustic craftsmanship, are in line with current trends and enhance tableware and traditional decorative objects. The Story After a first presentation of her work in the very trendy Zora Auguste gallery of the designer Nella Beljan in Berlin in 2021, Landy Rakoto settled in the charming village of Brissac-Quincé near Angers, and founds her first workshop in the attic of her house near the Château de Brissac and its botanical park. An authentic place steeped in history, lined with traditional floor tiles and topped with exposed beams that let the day filter in through a skylight. A central workbench houses the sandstone loaves, and the designer's works are exhibited all around the room, between homemade shelves and antique wooden furniture. It is in this authentic and historic space that the young woman of Franco-Malagasy origin works the sandstone on the wheel. Precise and repeated gestures that end up giving shape and life to authentic, modern and appealing everyday objects. " I like to be part of a millennial and universal artisanal practice, but also quite contemporary." The Collections Landy Rakoto reinterprets classic everyday objects to which she brings a touch of originality and modernity. The result is collections with polished aesthetics, with a simple and refined design at the same time, which are available in a subtle palette of natural and organic hues that explores greens, browns and creams with evocative names: Volcano reds, Saulge and Kaktus greens or Cloud Coffee browns, which also testify to the resolutely contemporary universe of the young woman. Landy Rakoto's creations and collaborations are only available on her online store. landyrakoto Instagram @landyrakotoceramics picture crédit © adel fecih

With a heel, with a strap, square toes, in satin, metallic... ballerinas are everywhere and in all shapes! A Miu-Miu model relaunches the ballet slipper trend immortalized by Brigitte Bardot in the late 1950s and brought up to date by Amy Winehouse in the 2000s. Overview of the 2023 novelties in ten must-have models. COUP DE COEUR We love this ruched design straight from Seoul. It ends on the instep with a small elastic knot and comes in a very pretty Mastic color that we absolutely love! ♥ Mary jane froncée, Reike Nen 360,00€ RAFIA A natural and elegant finish for this raffia version that brings a summery a very trendy touch to the wardrobe. Rafia ballet, Mansur Gavriel 495,00€ FLANGED Its elastic strap undeniably gives it a dancer's look. This model is available in leather or velvet in many colors. Leonie ballet flats, Loeffler Randall 250,00$ CANED Caning and gilding in line with the 2022 trend for this handcrafted model made in small quantities. Slipper Regency, Le Monde Beryl 395,00€ DETAIL The little detail that makes the difference! A mini gray heart stands out from the white leather of this very simple model and gives it an original touch. White Amazonas 1575 ballerina, Martinelli 105,00€ METALLIC Half ballerina - half mary jane, the Isabel model is very late sixties inspired with its spaghetti knots, its small heel and its original metallic green color. Isabel kiwi metallic ballerina, Nicole Saldana 325,00$ NEO-CLASSICAL A classic but contemporary line and a pretty hazelnut color for a brand that has become essential. Ballerines Kirsten nappa letaher, Aeyde 245,00€ PROVENCE Inevitable! At the origin of the popularization of the model, we like its lavender color which gives it an air of Provence. Ballerines Cendrillon en cuir velours, Repetto 215,00€ CUTOUT An original cutout and a pretty bronze color that give a minimalist and elegant style to the model. Ballerines Oleysia, Agnès B 165,00€ CHERRY The classic from the Argentinian shoe is adorned with a flamboyant cherry red that illuminates the outfit. Glove in red ballerina flat, Martiniano 465,00$ picture cover © mansur gavriel