My favorite flea market finds on a Swedish loppis

Swedish antique linen - favorite finds on flea markets - Dala Muses

Loppis, pronounced lop-pis, Swedish for flea market, has become  an important part of my life. I can’t imagine how I lived for almost 37 years without this amount of flea markets or thrift stores in my area. They are everywhere and I love it! I haven’t missed a week of thrift shopping since we moved here. I don’t know all the restaurants or clothing shops in the area, but I do know where the flea markets are.

There is a pattern in my flea market finds. Five themes or types of objects always catch my attention and end up in my home. Read more →

An insight into Vibeke’s creative journey

Insight into Vibeke's Creative Journey - Dala Muses

I thought it was time to introduce you to one of my muses: Vibeke Svenningsen from Vibeke Design. Not that she needs an introduction, she’s a well-known photographer and stylist after all. Such a beautiful Scandinavian farmhouse style with pops of colour, a wink to all four Nordic seasons and some influences from English and French cottage and country style. Did you know that one of Vibeke’s images made it onto the cover of Country Living’s new book ‘Salvage Style, decorate with vintage finds’?

So… we see her amazing images and style shared all over social media. But who is Vibeke? Where does she get her inspiration from? What has her creative journey been like until now … I had many questions, we started chatting and voilà: Read more →