Hejsan! I hope you’re having a great week? I’m enjoying my last few hours on Sweden’s west coast  (join me on a hike between Fiskebäckkil and Sundsvik on Instagram stories right now) – it’s such a beautiful part of the world!). Even so, it’s not lost on me that today is officially the first day of Sweden’s coldest month of the year – so to brighten things up a little, I thought we’d escape to sunnier climes here on the blog and the fabulous home of the photographer, Gray Benko, her husband and two children in South Carolina. Captured by Clay Austin for the Glitter Guide, Gray’s home is one of those that’s sunny on the outside and inside. Think a century old house with splashes of colour, one-off pieces and a lorry load of love and laughter!

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

This luxurious looking blue velvet sofa is the kind of piece you can dress up or dress down – and it looks soooo cosy! It goes beautifully with the Beni Ourain rug too.

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

This is the record player seen in the far corner. Very cool!

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

I love, love, LOVE the idea of a wall of portraits. Try Etsy for similar.

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

This is the cutest picture! I’m such a fan of Boucherouite rugs too, pick up a similar one here.

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

This bed is fabulous, don’t you think? I found it here. And I’ll never tire of the La Voliere pendant lamp

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

Photography: Clay Austin /  @clayaustin 

Isn’t it the most fabulous family home? So vibrant!

Get The Look

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

1. Oneness – Anne Darby Parker
2. Rhys Chair – Anthropology
3. The Brette Sofa
4. Crosley Portfolio Portable Record Player
5. Colorful Wall Hooks
6. Metal and Wood Beaded Chandelier
7. Pink Quartz Lirit Coffee Table
8. Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, CA, 1972 – Print
9. Mid Century Modern Solid Brass Floor Lamp
10. Tidal Wave Fabric in Sea Blues
11. O’Malley Magazine Holder
12. Curved Rattan Bed

The Happy Home of Gray Benko

13. Large Copper Birdcage Pendant Light Chandelier
14. Bone Inlay Seven-Drawer Dresser
15. FJÄLLA Box
16. Chamber Austelle Print
17. Richmond Antiqued Gold Frame
18. Matte Black T-Post
19. Port Providence Cocktail Table
20. Kip&Co Little Flowers Yellow Duvet
21. White Wash Cabinet with Brass Cladding
22. The Writer Oak Board
23. Carmen Credenza – Navy
24. Guida Pillow Coral
25. Willow Chandelier
26. Velvet Elowen Chair
27. Scone Wall Light

There are just millions of ideas to steal – and every time I go back through the pictures I get more inspiration!

You can see more of Gray’s home and read the full interview over on the Glitter Guide
I’m skipping tomorrow’s post to focus on a new (and exciting project) – plus my Mother and Father are arriving from London tonight – I can’t wait!!
Have a wonderful weekend and see you Monday!

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