It’s another dark rainy day in The Netherlands. Luckily Sweet Paul’s summer issue is out so I still can get my dose of summer!
This digital magazine is filled with gorgeous images, delicious recipes and inspiring ideas. The images featured here are about an article about natural colors. For example, the pillow cover in the top image has been dipped in blackberry dye.
(images from Sweet Paul Magazine)
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Today I’m loving …. these diy paper lanterns which I discovered through the Happy Home blog. You can find instructions how to make yourself on the Martha Stewart website.
You can create your own version like Jess from Joyess Images did. She made this gorgeous doily lantern.
Posted in diy projects, inspiration, lighting, outdoor
Indigo blue is one of the trend colours for this summer. The images above are from the Toast cataloque. The bedroom image below is from Mark Eden Schooley.
With the products above you can bring some indigo into your home. Clockwise, starting top left: traditional Ethiopian shawl that can be used as a throw, blanket or wrap; water hyacinth storage basket; striped Hammam Towel; chunky and hard-wearing jute rug, woven in India on a traditional punja loom.
More indigo inspiration will follow in the coming days!
Posted in bedrooms, home accessories, inspiration, interiors
Posted in inspiration, interiors, kitchen
I love the rustic atmosphere created with accessories made from wood and rattan!
Posted in home accessories, inspiration, interiors
I am missing the sun! That’s why I decided to create a sunny atmosphere through today’s post.
I hope that these very yellow images bring a little bit of sunshine to you!
(images by Brie Williams)
Posted in bedrooms, in the spotlight, inspiration
Posted in inspiration, interiors, kitchen
Yesterday the ladies from Desire to Inspire blogged about the work of photographer Brie Williams. As soon as I saw Brie’s portfolio I knew I had share her work with you as well!
I have no information about the location of these beautiful and exotic rooms. Is it Ibiza or perhaps Morocco? The images sure make me dream about faraway places..
I am not into green but that green shade on the wall in the bottom right photo is gorgeous!
(images by Brie Williams)
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This is the holiday home of French interior designer Sarah Lavoine. This old farmhouse is located in the French Gers region (which is often called French Tuscany), in the South West of France. The dining area has beautiful steel windows and doors. And isn’t that rustic wooden table gorgeous?!
This outdoor area is perfect for al fresco eating. The wooden beams in the bedroom (below) are huge. Simply stunning!
(images via Cote Maison)
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I am finally ready to announce the winner of the travel files website design contest. Reviewing all submissions took a bit longer than expected as I wanted to be sure that all submissions would be judged fairly and thoroughly. Receiving so many great ideas was exciting and I had a great time reviewing them. Initially I wanted to feature the winning designs as well as the two runners up. But as people put so much effort in their submissions and the quality was high I decided to show you the top 5 designs. The winner is announced at the end of this post.
Design by Sarah Lyth, who works for IflooksCouldKill.
Design by Carlos Lorenzo. You can see more of Carlos’ work on his website adesgana.com. His email address is carlos [at] adesgana.com.
Design by Joana Dionisio. You can find Joana’s contact details on her website where you can also see more of her work.
Design by Motoko Smith. Her website is motokosmith.com.
Design by Paula Biggs
And the winner is …. the second design by Carlos Lorenzo from Spain! Congratulations Carlos, I am looking forward to working with you on the final design. I would like to thank all the designers for their contributions. I very much appreciate the fact that you have taken the time to design for the travel files!!
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