Monthly Archives: November 2010

little christmas birds

Posted on November 30, 2010 by danielle| 2 Comments

Today I’m loving … these cute ceramic birds which will look great in the Christmas tree.

christmas decoration

Posted on November 30, 2010 by danielle| 5 Comments

It is the time of year to think about Christmas decorations. This week you will be finding a lot of Christmas inspiration on the style files!

I personally prefer rustic ornaments, not too colorful. The style of decorating featured in these images is perfect!

Gold tones are combined with white and soft pastels. Very stylish and not overdone!

(images from Walther & Co / via Purple Area)

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Posted in christmas, inspiration, interiors

advent calendar

Posted on November 29, 2010 by danielle| 1 Comment

Today I’m loving … these advent calendar pouches from Etsy shop Nuvonava.

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Posted in christmas

deer duvet cover

Posted on November 28, 2010 by danielle| 6 Comments

The Deer duvet cover from by nord looks beautiful in the photo (available in kids and adult sizes). It matches really well with the gorgeous Kili bed. This Danish design is not only beautiful but also practical as it actually grows with your child from the birth all the way to approx. 7 years old. Very Scandinavian!

(image from kjerstis lykke)

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Posted in bedrooms, inspiration, interiors, kids

handrail made from branches

Posted on November 27, 2010 by danielle| 15 Comments

Although we have been living in our house for two years now there are still a list of unfinished projects. One of those projects was making a handrail for our stairs. We finally finished the handrail this week and I think it is gorgeous. We have used branches as a handrail to add a rustic feel which can be found throughout our entire home.

Carpenter Michiel helped us executing the idea we had of using branches. If you are looking for a good carpenter in the Amsterdam and Waterland region, I can fully recommend Michiel. Contact me if you would like to have his details.

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Posted in diy projects, inspiration, interiors

caroline swift

Posted on November 25, 2010 by danielle| 4 Comments

Caroline Swift has the most gorgeous collection of delicate ceramics and tableware. This British designer used to work for Benetton as a knitwear designer. She now has her own ceramics label.

(images from Caroline Swift)

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Posted in ceramics, home accessories, inspiration

sewing kit

Posted on November 25, 2010 by danielle| 1 Comment

I am learning how to sew and this sewing kit from Etsy shop Sam Made is perfect for a starter like me. The screen printed pouch contains some handy tools. Good to know: $5 from each kit will be pooled and lent via Kiva.

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Posted in diy projects, etsy

rugs by patricia urquiola

Posted on November 24, 2010 by danielle| 5 Comments

One of my favorite designers Patricia Urquiola has designed a stunning collection of rugs and poufs for Spanish label GAN, Gandia Blasco’s carpet and textile brand. I just love every single rug in the collection!

The Mangas poufs have the same distinctive textures and colours as the rugs.

The Mangas (Spanish for sleeves) collection is based on a patchwork of different wool knits, to create a collection of various typologies with different shapes, going from Manga corta (short sleeve) to Manga de campana (bell-shaped sleeve). The result is a series of beautiful carpets in a variety of textures and colours.

(images from GAN)

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Posted in flooring, inspiration, interiors

wooden toys

Posted on November 24, 2010 by danielle| 4 Comments

Today some suggestions for beautiful wooden toys:
1. Wooden elephant designed by Kay Bojesen for Rosendahl
2. Brontosaurus from Smallable
3. Wooden bear designed by Kay Bojesen for Rosendahl
4. Wooden airplane kit from shakshuka
5. Tyrannosaurus from Smallable
6. Wooden monkey designed by Kay Bojesen for Rosendahl

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Posted in christmas, inspiration, kids

perivolas resort on santorini, greece

Posted on November 22, 2010 by danielle| 15 Comments

I could really use a holiday right now! Unfortunately baby Kick is still too little but I am already searching for places where we could go to next year. The Perivolas Resort is one on my wish list of place to stay.

This gorgeous hotel is poised on the cliff high above the Aegean, on the island of Santorini in Greece. The interior is stunning, I love the (subtle) use of color. There are no TVs by the way as it is a place to switch off. A place to read, recharge, relax, sleep, rest, and dream. I am wondering though if they will appreciate quests with small children..

Originally designed as a family home, Perivolas still feels like a private residence. Intimate in scale and atmosphere, every house is different. Built by native craftsmen using local materials, the interiors embody Cycladic style, with its organic forms and smooth surfaces. Breezy rooms are naturally cooled by sculpted stone walls and vaulted ceilings pierced by skylights.

Beds are built into snug alcoves, adorned with a posy of hand-picked flowers. Niches and archways are scooped out of whitewashed walls, low-slung sofas offset by hand-woven rugs and cushions in vivid fuschia and lilac. Timeless and quietly glamorous, interiors are pared down so that nothing distracts from the show-stopping views and nothing disturbs the intensity of the stillness. Simply perfect!