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It's official - Scandinavian Chic is shutting down, or at best, inactive. It will still be here as an archive, but this is the last post of the blog. The Daily Dagny is my new website, where I'll be writing about some of the things I used to write about here, but it's much more focused on colours in a broader perspective. This is what you can expect to read about: Analysis of current long- or shortwave trends Quotes (yes, I’m a quoteoholic, I admit it. Most quotes will be about color)(make a colour scheme for your home, match your sofa to your walls, know which colors are safe to invest in, etc) Inspiring short films and commercials Interviews about colors with Scandinavian creatives Mostly Norwegian (and some Scandinavian) design (SO much talent!) My own projects (aka what I do for a living; color&trend forecasting, concept development and creative direction) Hope to see you "over there", and a big thank you for 6 wonderful years with an audience from over 100 countries across the globe.

It's definitely been fun! This is a letter to my daughters, directly inspired by Jeff Jones' (Chief Marketing Officer at Target) letter to his daughters, posted on Linkedin (click here to read) a while back. He will be giving his letter to his girls when they're 18, I want to give it to mine when they're 14. chamdor curtains-edenvaleIf I had a son, I would give him the same letter.ikea dagny curtains uk Just because something is difficult doesn't mean you shouldn't try. ikea uk dagny curtainsIt means you should try harder. So NYFW was the circus it usually is Lulu Frost - I'm a sucker for Lulu Frost's jewelery, and Neon Baroque for SS14 did not disappoint. The beyond fabulous tulle skirts and tops were by Mary Kahle (I want it all!!)

Mara Hoffman - Hippie luxe, awesome prints and fresh colors. So many fun pieces, and such a strong personality throughout the whole collection. Very refreshing to se a designer trying to make it-pieces, but rather a strong and individual collection. Ostwald Helgason - I did notice a lot of mixing patterns on a general basis, but there was something fun and refreshing with this look. Kind of geeky cool. Trina Turk - I love Trina Turk, much because of her fun and relaxed personality. This long caftan is just begging to be a part of my wardrobe! Naeem Khan - I have a feeling about this cut and shape, and I think we'll be seeing more of it. Not only for dressing up, but also for more relaxed settings AND work. Oscar de la Renta - He always makes pretty dresses, but this green one? Out of this world!! Absolutely loving the candy colors. Ralph Lauren - Ralph usually has a very subdued and classical (read: boring) color scheme, but this season he went to town! Some of the dresses didn't really do it for me shape wise, but this blue dream is a killer!

I love how the classical and more traditional brands are being more colorful for SS14! Clothes are not about fashion to me, but about communication, style and personality. Whether you like it or not, people judge you by how you look, what kind of clothes you wear, and most importantly, what colors you wear. In this series, I'll guide you through the most basic colors, and how they work, and when you should wear them. If you work in a corporate environment, it is important to use colors that help you support your agenda, and not work against you. Green is a friendly and relaxing color, with a number of interesting nuances. The most versatile ones, are emerald green (left), army green (middle) and kelly green (right). Emerald green is the easiest to pull off. It compliments all eye colors, which is your most important tool when it comes to communicating with others. So when should you be wearing green? If you just finished your degree, and are applying for your first job, green is perfect.

It gives a professional vibe that isn't too hard core. You will appear hungry, but not too hungry. You'll seem friendly and relaxing. I was a recruiter in my previous job, and it could be quite difficult to differentiate all the black, grey and beige wearing young professionals. Green will make sure you're remembered, but not for the wrong reason (also, if you're going to an interview, drop all the bling and flashy heels). Green is a good color, if you want to look professional, but not conservative, boring or dated. work wear - green by scandinavianchic featuring a cap sleeve cocktail dress These outfits have different degrees of formalitynot The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it's filled to the rim with Scandinavian design. The red chairs, are the fabulous Tati chair, designed by Swedish Ralf Lindberg in 1989 for Gärsnäs (no longer in production). The large dining room table is by Norwegian Ygg&Lyng, and is called Viola. The chandeliers are from the classical Norwegian Høvik brand, and were spray painted in a pink powderish nuance.

The brass & fabulous kitchen fan, is the Hera model from Norwegian Høvik Metall. The wall color is Mild Akvamarin FR1122, from Fargerike. Most pillows are also made from textiles from Fargerike. ps - My home was photographed by Elisabeth Aarhus, and styled by Christine Hærra On Instagram, #DagensDagny is one of my daily hashtags. It's actually a color&pattern experiment, where I try out new combinations and play with my wardrobe - which does not include any black items (except my funeral dress), or neutral basics. If you want to follow me on Instagram, click HERE. Who's got your favorite profile? Would love to see who inspires you the most, I'm always looking for new inspo! As part of Color of the Year, we (Fargerike) redecorate a suite at one of Norway's most interesting and renowned hotels, Grand Hotel Oslo, which was the place Edvard Munk tried to trade his first paintings in exchange for food (at the Grand Hotel Cafe), and Henrik Ibsen was a regular. In other words the location of major cultural and historical events for ages.

It feels like an honor to be able to transform one suite each year into a color experience, Grand style, of course. Color of the Year 2013 for the Norwegian market, is ten shades of Purple. The first room of the suite, is the living and dining room. It's decorated in light and airy lavender tones, and has a very classical look and feel to it, with a few elements to make it more bold and daring. Here, the modern classic, the OK sofa, was reupholstered in velvet instead of the traditional wool, which gives it a completely different look. The nuances of lavender are both warm and cold, which is usually a no no, but I think it works just perfectly. Chairs, table & mirrors are treasures from the Grand Hotel basement. Some elements are important to bring the look to 2013, and the caleidoscope photographs by Norwegian artist Helene Jellestad brings the perfect flair. The moldings on the wall has been painted in an almost white shade of lavender. The floring is a traditional oak from Tarkett's Epoque collection (from Fargerike).

The chandelier got new custom shades. We worked with interior designer and stylist Christine Hærra to achieve the exact look we wanted. Photos are by Sveinung Bråthen for Fargerike. I was just made aware of Superfront, founded by Swedish Mick Born, Sander Aarts, Monica Born and Lars Lundsjö, which is no less than an AWESOME new IKEA-pimping concept. Superfront makes custom legs, fronts and pulls for your Pax, Factum and Bestå furniture. And I have to say, with these elements, you can make your IKEA furniture look like a million bucks! And you know what? The price is actually not that bad! This has to be the best thing that happened to IKEA since Pretty Pegs! For part 1 of my report from Milan, click HERE. (The subjects are colors, geometric shapes, the Wingback Chair and interesting surfaces) These two area rugs, Fjell (geometric) and Flora (organic), has just arrived in our (Fargerike) stores, and I find them absolutely beautiful! The plum shade is incredibly easy to combine with other colors, and the pair is launced as part of Color of the Year 2013 for the Norwegian market.