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I will start this report and talk a little about the tradition of glass blowing in Sweden. Since the 1900 century the glassblowing industry was mainly found in Småland. What differenciate Swedish glassblowing with for example the Italian, is the way the actual blower is working with, collaborating and communicating with each other. Above, a new version of the very successful series of bowl, Centrifug, now with a cross in the bottom. Design by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda.

Lena Bergström has reopened the 1980s box of pressed glass and added plates etc to the Carat collection. Cristall clear plates that will make most dishes look great.

I was early this cold and icy January morning in the showroom of Swedese in central Stockholm. Had a nice chat with the lovely designer Lena Bergström and enjoyed a healthy and good looking breakfast while previewing Kosta Boda and Orrefors news 2019.

Healthy seeds with blackberry and rasberry mousse! Glass by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors.

Bumped in to this old friend, Vanja Djanaieff, after the trend report delivered by Li Edelkoort at Formex in January.

Glassware and crystal, classic and traditional at the same time by young Danish designer company Specktrum.dk. Everyday classics to affordable prices. I am impressed!

Also impressed by Jan Rundgrens installations at the Formex design café. Good to see everyday objects like a BBQ together with china, cushions and lamps. And of course, if we shall believe what they (who?) say. Pink is the new black?

I would like to say that "Green is the new black". So peaceful and calming. Love this display by Jensen & Jensen at Formex in January.

Mild apricot nuances together with straw. No iron in sight and a nonchalant touche to the arrangement of the napkin. Housedoctor.dk.

More natural feelings by Housedoctor. Close to MexTec that was so popular in the late 80s. Mix with cacti and modern art.

Wonderful stripes, always right. AfroArt.se.

Zandra Rhodes was the guest creator at Formex this spring and here we are! Colourful ladies together! She is such an inspiration for all of us females 60+. We are more than alive and kicking! Do not forget that. I here want to add that I am not and influencer (though I am sure I have inspired many during my days with Damernas Värld, VeckoRevyn and Elle Decoration in Sweden and Ikea Worldwide (catalogues). I am a journalist and are not being bought or sponsored by anyone to write this blog.

A detail from Zandra Rhodes installation at Formex in January that had aspects from her home in London which is situated on top of the Fashion and Textile Museum in Bermondsey which she founded. Visit when next in London for a colourful experience.

One of the trends by Formex/Jan Rundgren. More is more, i.e. more colour and a bit of kitsch. All down my street.

And to finish, Zandra with a Z. The big entrance to Formex in Jan 2019!