Above left: Magnolia branches in Margot on the way to my home / Above right: First glimpse into my hallway.
©Kara Rosenlund
It’s been a while since I’ve opened up the doors to my home. There is nothing I love more than being at home. Home has a way of nourishing and nurturing, topping you back up again.
The last time I posted shots from inside my home was over 2 years ago. Some things have changed and others not so much so. I do like to stay true to my natural style, taking my firm lead from nature.
Above left: Market baskets and hats hanging on hooks / Above right: A collection of pieces I have collected over the years, bringing nature inside. This work is a limited edition photographic print titled ‘Sea Cliffs’ available in my print shop. My KR Light Bangle Stack of Five sitting in the bowl.
Above left: The view from my doorway looking into my bedroom. This work is a vertical version of a limited edition photographic print titled ‘Vast’ available in my print shop. / Above right: My bedside table with my favourite shell pot and my handmade bedhead made from old windows.
I spend so much time away travelling as a photographer, but the one thing which is always on my mind when I’m away is home. I’m always collecting pieces to add to its layers when I’m on the road. Lots of natural textures, colours and most importantly stories. I love how an object can remind you of a time gone by and you become sentimental about it.
Above: Seashells scattered on a tray.
Above left: Pieces of nature in my living room, cow hide cushions and my collection of shells. This work is a limited edition photographic print titled ‘Into Patagonia’ available in my print shop. / Above right: Lamp details.
I’m often asked where I have found certain pieces and most of the time they are one off objects I’ve stumbled across while travelling or a dusty old vintage find. It’s such a pain disappointing people when you have no idea where someone else can find something similar.
So, for the past few months I’ve been designing and curating a collection for the home based on what inspires me, my favourite pieces and how I love to live with them. It’s called the KR Home Collection, fancy and I’m going to make these pieces available to purchase through my online shop.
Above: Magnolia branches
Above left: A glimpse into my bathroom. /Above right: Bathroom shelfie with my KR Light Bangle Stack of Five sitting in the tray.
Above left: Bath details, natural fibres and textures, including a magnolia branch / Above right: Magnolia details
There’s something primitive, yet luxurious about surrounding yourself with natural fibres and textures. I find it soothing and nourishing and helps bring a heavy dose of calm to hectic modern day.
Above: Shelf details taking inspiration from natures and shells, including my KR Light Bangle Stack of Five.
Taking a lead from nature always ensures a sense of timeliness. Things don’t seem to ‘date’ or ‘go off trend’, nature has a way of dissolving all that nonsense and pressure.
Above left: A glimpse of my kitchen / Above right: Shelfie of a few of my kitchen favourites.
Above: Kitchen details including my KR Hand Knitted Tea Cosy.
Above left: A collection of wooden chopping boards including my KR Wooden Board / Above right: Kitchen details
Above left: Mirror collection with pieces of nature / Above right: Dining table with cowhide cushions and one of my photographic prints. This work is a limited edition photographic print titled ‘Bridle Track’ available in my print shop.
When I was designing the range I approached it just as though I was designing a room – from the floor up. The Foundations. In the collection so far is a large cow hide, a sweet goat hide throw which is so versatile and an assortment of generous hide cushions.
I’ve used all these for years as a stylist and love living with them in my own home. All in gorgeous neutral tones of pale white, through to buttery tan.
Above: Magnolia branches ready to go in a vase
Above left: A collection of my favourite KR Wooden Mixing Spoons / Above right: Bringing elements of the garden and local surrounding areas inside.
So that was it, a little peek in at home and also what I’ve been simmering away on. Lots more to come. You can preview them below in the shop!
K x
Completely, utterly, totally, wholly, sublimely, crazily, flipping off the charts BEAUTIFUL as always Kara xx
Hi Leanne – aw you are so lovely. Its just home to me, my favourite place to be. X
Well you are so very lucky that your favourite place is so incredibly insanely gorgeous! PS amen sister to no dusting! I don’t dust either, nor do I iron clothes, I’d need an iron & board for that, neither of which I possess. Life is too short for those activities xx
Ha – I like your style! K x
Christ you must spend hours dusting ; ) Love it all the same, just beautiful!
I would like to say ‘yes – I dust’ …. but I don’t. Not sure why, but our house isn’t a dusty one. Must be airborne – ha.
Lucky you wish I had that problem! One question, are the instagram photos printed on the same paper as the shop prints? I have one of your shop prints and thinking of ordering some prints of your instagram photos, they are so beautiful. Feel like I need to be surrounded by Australian images here in Stockholm xx ps your photos capture all the things I love about the country and it makes me homesick!
Hi Dawn – all the same paper. Heavy weight cotton rag! Nothing bester than being surrounded by the beauty of Australia!! K xx
Wow, just wow. Such a stunning, amazing home. So beautiful. I’m in love.
Thank you Julie! K x
i just think everything you do is nifty . You’re an original.
You are lovely Kim! Thank you! K x
Wonderful how you have combined all the wonderful things you have in your home
Thank you so much Dianne! K x
Lovely!
Thank you Gail! X
So very beautiful, inspiring, creative, jaw droppingly wonderful. My heart races as I scroll through your beautiful images. Just stunning, as is all your fantastic work. Thank you. xx
Thank you so much Leah! You are very kind – Home should always be a sanctuary to us all. xx
Kara, you are absolutely amazing……Kathxoxo
Hi Kath – aw, come on, Im not really, just doing what I love! XX
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