Category Archives: inspiration

diy: space garland

Posted on May 25, 2012 by danielle| Leave a comment

Today I’m loving … this rocket garland created by Guusje’s Appeltaart for Oh My! Handmade Goodness. You can find a tutorial for making this garland yourself here. Great for a little boy’s room!

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summer colors

Posted on May 24, 2012 by danielle| 1 Comment

It is hot and sunny here in The Netherlands so I definitely have summer on my mind! For this type of weather I like bright colored accessories like the ones featured in this ‘summer mood board’. The big stone bracelet is from Le Souk and is available in various summer colors.

If you’d like to make braided friendship bracelets like the ones featured above, you can find a good tutorial here.

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peacock pavilions, marrakech

Posted on May 23, 2012 by danielle| 4 Comments

I have posted about Peacock Pavilions in Marrakech, Morocco, before but Lonny magazine published a beautiful story about Peacock Pavilions and I had to share these images with you. Maryam did such a wonderful job decorating her stunning guest house, don’t you think? You can read the entire article in Lonny Magazine here.

(images by Patrick Cline for Lonny)

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a summer home on salina, italy

Posted on May 22, 2012 by danielle| 3 Comments

Another sunny post today as I am in summer mood. Finally we are having some beautiful sunny weather here in The Netherlands! This colorful home is located on Salina, one of the Aeolian Islands (Italy). This is the island where almost every house on the island has sea view.

(images by A. Bachella)

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loveliness

Posted on May 21, 2012 by danielle| 2 Comments

Some loveliness today. I hope you all have had a wonderful weekend!

(images: 1. by Elyse Hall / via Style me pretty and April and May, 2. Joy Hey, 3. Modcloth, 4. Karin A.)

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a home on ibiza, spain

Posted on May 16, 2012 by danielle| 7 Comments

Today’s post features a gorgeous home on Ibiza, Spain. The outdoor areas are wonderful and very inviting. I love spending time outdoors and only wish we had a climate like in Spain so we could spend more time outside.

A note to readers wanting to rent a holiday home like this one: I only feature these gorgeous houses on my blog and I don’t know if the houses are for rent. I often receive messages from people saying that they want to rent the house and even giving me the exact dates. I am not a travel agent!

(images by Jordi Canosa / styling by Daniela Cavestany)

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25% discount on all bread boards

Posted on May 15, 2012 by danielle| 1 Comment

Wooden breadboards are great to serve food and they also look beautiful in your kitchen as they give a rustic touch. This week all breadboards from Le Souk are available with a 25% discount.

The teak bread boards (2nd image) are now 14.95 (medium size) and 29.95 EUR (large). The white and grey bread boards are now 8.95 (small) and 13.45 EUR (medium). Also this beautiful set of wooden plates & rack is available with the 25% discount. This offer is valid until 23 May or until stock lasts.

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Posted in food, home accessories, inspiration

living on a houseboat

Posted on May 15, 2012 by danielle| 3 Comments

Houseboats are quite common in The Netherlands, especially in Amsterdam where you can find many houseboats along the canals (there are even houseboat hotels!). Most boats are spacious and stylish. Once inside you often don’t realize being on a boat. Only the movement of the water underneath you reminds that you are not on land.

(images: top image from Piet Boon, other images by Margriet Hoekstra)

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black & white outdoor inspiration

Posted on May 14, 2012 by danielle| 6 Comments

Although it is still chilly outside, we are heading towards summer. Time for some outdoor inspiration! These images, shot by Dutch photographer Jeroen van der Spek, were featured in last year’s summer issue of interior magazine VT Wonen. I like the black & white theme which (to my surprise) creates a summery vibe.

Below some suggestions for creating a similar look:

1. Acapulco chair, 2. Zig Zag tote, 3. La Sardina camera, 4. VAGO chair from IKEA, 5. beach towel from Missoni, 6. rattan tote, 7. dress from Billabong.

Black & white paper lanterns.

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Posted in furniture, inspiration, outdoor

diy project: heart elbow patches

Posted on May 11, 2012 by danielle| 2 Comments

I have a long list of DIY projects that I will do once I have a little bit more free time (which unfortunately isn’t in the near future..). These lovely heart elbow patches are high on this list! Aren’t they cute?! The technique used to make these is needle felting. You can find a tutorial here on Youtube.