Monthly Archives: July 2009

wallpaper is not just for walls

Posted on July 30, 2009 by danielle| 15 Comments

You can do more with wallpaper than just cover your walls with it! In the picture below framed wallpaper functions as a piece of art. In the image above blue wall paper with a flower pattern is used for the inside of a closet. I thing that the shoe wallpaper from Swedish designer Lisa Bengtsson would be very suitable for this.

(I believe that these images are from Domino)

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Posted in diy projects, inspiration, interiors, walls

french apartment decorated by hand

Posted on July 29, 2009 by danielle| 1 Comment

I recently came back from a holiday in the Provence, France, where I have seen some gorgeous houses. Unfortunately I could not take any photos. But I can show you this French apartment decorated by Hand.

Hand is a French interior design firm run by Pierre Emmanuel Martin and Stéphane Garotin.

Their work has been featured in various interior magazine such as ELLE Déco France.This beautiful apartment is located in Tassin la Demi Lune, a village in the Rhône department in eastern France.

I like the unusual combination of retro furniture and ethnic elements.

(images from Hand)

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Posted in inspiration, interiors, travel

famunka

Posted on July 28, 2009 by danielle| 7 Comments

Laszlo Balog, who is originally from Hungary but is now living in The Netherlands, is the man behind label faMUNKA (the Hungarian word for woodwork). He makes the most beautiful children’s furniture, using traditional woodwork techniques. The designs are based on furniture from Laszlo’s beloved Hungary.

Click here to see more designs. Unfortunately the website is in Dutch but the images speak for themselves.

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Posted in furniture, kids

etsy: take me homeware

Posted on July 24, 2009 by danielle| 5 Comments

Ceramist & Etsy seller May Luk recently returned to New York from London, where she studied ceramics at Kensington Chelsea College and Glasgow School of Art. In her Etsy shop she sells the most wonderful ceramic items.

Take Me Homeware is a collection of handmade and hand decorated items for the discerning modern home. Quirky, functional, fashionable and showy, items that shout “Take me home!

May Luk: ‘I enjoy working in clay because it is artistic as well as scientific. My love of glaze and colors led to many hours of experimentation. Each piece is a series of creative decisions and technical endeavours’. May’s beautiful designs are for sale in her Etsy shop.

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Posted in ceramics, etsy, home accessories

summer inspiration

Posted on July 23, 2009 by danielle| 8 Comments

it is raining here in The Netherlands and summer seems far away. I wish I was still in France.. In stead some beautiful pictures of sunny places.

The photos are from the portfolio of Nicholas Matheus, a photographer who has worked for various magazins.

(images by Nicholas Matheus)

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etsy: jane heller photography

Posted on July 23, 2009 by danielle| 2 Comments

I love this photo from photographer and Etsy seller Jane Heller. Jane is inspired by the nuances of everyday life, the small details that go unnoticed, light and shadow, humor and sadness and pretty much everything in between. You can purchase Jane’s beautiful photos from her Etsy shop.

(via More Ways to Waste Time)

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Posted in art, home accessories, inspiration

a summer house on panarea, italy

Posted on July 22, 2009 by danielle| 6 Comments

Hello my friends! I just came back from a wonderful holiday in the Provence (France). The weather was beautiful, the landscape gorgeous and the food & wine were delicious. Now I am having a hard time getting back in the swing of things!

As I am still in the holiday mood, today some pictures of a summer house located on Panarea, Italy. Panarea is the second smallest of the eight Aeolian Islands, a volcanic island chain north of Sicily. There are currently about 280 residents living on the island year-round; however the population increases dramatically in summer with the influx of tourists. In recent years, the island has become known internationally for its celebrity visitors.

I love the simple decor. And isn’t that view gorgeous? Sigh, I want to go on holiday again!

(images by Adriano Bachella)

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Posted in inspiration, interiors, travel

b-set by hella jongerius – 10th anniversary

Posted on July 21, 2009 by danielle| 3 Comments

The B-set from Hella Jongerius was launched in 1999 and is generally considered to be an icon in the history of Dutch design. Reason enough for Royal Tichelaar Makkum to celebrate its 10th anniversary by extending the set with four new colours: blue, green, brown and pink.

While makers of crockery usually aim for perfection, the B-set is conspicuous for plates that can barely be stacked orderly, dishes that are not quite circular and mugs of varying thickness. Such little deviations come unavoidable with the deliberately chosen production process. The peccadillos make each piece special; the beauty of imperfection is made visible in a most inspiring manner.

The B-set is available from Royal Tichelaar.

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Posted in ceramics, dutch design, home accessories

traditional riad in the medina of marrakech

Posted on July 17, 2009 by danielle| 4 Comments

Through Mr & Mrs Smith you can book the most beautiful boutique hotels. Riad P’tit Habibi, situated in a traditional riad in the Marrakech medina, feels less like a boutique hotel and more like a peaceful private house. P’tit Habibi has a library with iPod docking station and Arabic music, as well as a Moroccan salon and DVD library. Films can be shown on an outdoor projector and the terrace with views over the rooftops is perfect for sunset drinks.

For the decoration of the individually designed rooms, traditional craftsmanship is combined with cutting edge design.

(via Mr & Mrs Smith)

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hugs & kisses

Posted on July 16, 2009 by danielle| 2 Comments

With the Tapestry sets from Emily Peacock you can make these wonderful cushions yourself. Emily: “The joy of making a beautiful object lies as much in the process as in the end result. It is rewarding and grounding, putting us back in touch with ourselves and offering an alternative to today’s hectic lifestyle.”

Available from Rocket St. George.