Meet Lena, the author of Mina Moka, a blog dedicated to the beauty behind design – and beauty she truly shares. Lena is based in the very cool city of Berlin but is an international girl at heart and has spent many years living and traveling abroad. Her blog reflects her discoveries in her hometown and around the world, from contemporary, elegant design to the local artisan. It’s a beautiful eclectic mix that is always true to the roots of design aesthetic and as you can see, she takes stunning photographs. Along with her gorgeous blog, by day Lena works as a freelance screen writer and script consultant! I’m so pleased to have this multi-talented girl sharing a special place in her home for the “My Space” series.
I live in Berlin, in a typical turn of the century building with wooden floors and high ceilings – I like it a lot, but squeezing a family of four and my home office into a two bedroom apartment is quite a challenge sometimes. That lack of space makes our cozy corner in the living room an even more important place for me. Luckily I can even see my favourite space through the windows of a wooden door from my bed when I wake up. Seeing that Giacometti print and fresh flowers or twigs always lifts my mood. I love to sit here with a cup of tea or coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night, listen to music (yes, we actually use that record player, it’s not just decoration) and flip through magazines or books. Both the side table and the sideboard were ebay finds and the style in this corner pretty much reflects our overall style: an eclectic mix of flea market and vintage finds, many big and small things that were given to us by our families and only very few items we bought new.
Thank you Mel for having me over at your blog and letting me be a part of this series where I’m in such great company!
Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous space with us Lena, it’s every bit as stylish as I imagined it would be! I have to add that love that record player and am tempted to get one myself.
Readers, I hope you pop over to Mina Moka to say hi and if it’s the first time there, you’re sure to discover some beautiful and unique design.
You can also follow Lena on the following social media channels:
Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter
Mel x
All photos taken by and courtesy of Lena of Mina Moka Blog
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Thanks for the intro Mel – I just popped over for a look and I love Lena’s colour combo moodboards. So beautiful! x
I love Lena’s style in her blog, Instagram and Pinterest. I wish I had such a good eye for beautiful things! Really lovely pictures!
I think she should be a freelance photographer also! Thanks Claudia, looking forward to our catch up! Keep me updated xx
Mel, I am officially lost for words. This space is just gorgeous. Just looking through the photos made me want to lie on the couch with a magazine and listen to some jazz :) Lena has created such a warm, character filled space for her family. Can’t wait to check out her blog :)
Hi Kate! Well you just painted that picture perfectly… It really is gorgeous and what I love about it is that artistic feel. M xx
Hi Lena, what a wonderful space. I can so see you living there, it reflects your personality perfectly. Thank you for sharing your space and introducing me to thie lovely blog and Mel! xD
Thanks Doris, lovely to have you here! Mel x
A great space…. I LOVE Giacometti. Thanks ladies x
oh yes and that I failed to mention – it’s situated perfectly too!
That is exactly how I imagined Lena would live and listen to music! Wonderful to discover a little more about this creative lady! Mel, this series is sooo great! xx to both of you.
It’s nice isn’t it? I’m having so much fun discovering too! Have a great day Gudy. xx
THANK YOU, Mel! Again, it’s an honour and a pleasure to be featured here. I’m super happy with the post!
Sending hugs to Berlin Lena xx
Super nice to get a peek into Lena’s home! It completely reflects the style of her blog too. And like Caroline, I think it’s just lovely that the record player is not only for decoration. Thanks Mel & Lena!
It really does reflect her style! Thanks Judith:) M x
A lovely space Lena-and how great you still use the record player-us too-just wonderful! Have a great week both of you! xx
Oh you too? I’m very tempted, shame I got rid of all of my vinyls… Have a great week Caroline xx