Today is Koninginnedag (Queens Day) in The Netherlands, a national holiday celebrating the birthday of former queen Juliana. We have been enjoying some beautiful weather lately, hopefully it stays like this over the weekend. Happy weekend to you all!
(images from Toast)
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Warren Heath is a talented photographer from South Africa who works for various magazines around the world. When going through his portfolio I noticed the beautiful use of light. All the interiors he shot are modern with clean lines and not too much color, just how I like it!
(images by Warren Heath)
Posted in inspiration, interiors
Beautiful images from the portfolio of photographer Trine Thorsen. I am loving the pillows in various colors on the sofa.
Posted in home accessories, inspiration, interiors
THANK YOU for all your sweet comments, twitter messages and email that I received in the past week! Unfortunately I can’t send you all a personal message to thank you but I want you to know that your kind words are very much appreciated.
(image by warren heath)
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Famous Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek created a beautiful collection of baskets for Fair Trade Originals. Together with traditional craftsmen he made the baskets out of scrapwood at a small workshop in Vietnam. All pieces are made according to Fair Trade principles. The baskets are available from Le Souk.
Posted in dutch design, eco-design, home accessories
This beautiful Brooklyn home has been designed by The Brooklyn Home Company, a family-run cooperative of artists and builders committed to creating world-class and innovative living spaces in Brooklyn. I love the rustic table (image above) which has been crafted from a fallen beech tree by wood worker Fitzhugh Karol and jewelry designer Lyndsay Caleo.
The bathroom can be found behind this gorgeous wooden sliding door.
The couch platform is made from reclaimed brownstone beams and twin mattresses to accommodate for more guests. The wood sculptures and tables were made by Fitzhugh.
(images by Emily Gilbert, via Design*Sponge)
Posted in inspiration, interiors
Today it is time to let you know why I have not been able to post as much as I normally do. The reason for this is that I am 3.5 months pregnant. We are very happy with the news but unfortunately I was not just suffering from morning sickness: I have been nautious 24/7 for the past 10 weeks. As a result I was not able to do anything (besides lying doing). Luckily I am doing a little bit better now (less nautious) but I am still very weak as I was dehydrated and lost weight. But I have good hope that things will improve soon!
This news is a good opportunity to introduce my new sponsor Smallable. Smallable is a stylish online shop which is based in France, but they can ship world-wide. They have a great selection of childrens clothing and furniture & accessories to decorate nurseries and kids’ rooms.
Posted in announcements, kids
Posted in inspiration, outdoor
Some outdoor inspiration photos as spring has finally arrived in this part of the world! I love the garden furniture (image above) designed by Dutch designer Piet Boon. This furniture is high on my wish list of things I can’t afford..
(images by Douglas Friedman)
Posted in dutch design, inspiration, outdoor
