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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
Aren’t these ’spool vases’ designed by Mara Skujeniece gorgeous?! Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Mara designs furniture and interior products, specialising in ceramics. Central to Mara’s work which takes much of its inspiration from her Latvian origins, is the tactility of material, honesty in expression and a well thought-out process.
The series ‘Spool’ vases was inspired by the forms and structures of industrial yarn bobbins used in the weaving or knitting of fabrics. Varying in size, texture and structure, the family of vases is made of white porcelain. There are currently seven different models available. All vase are handmade in The Netherlands.
Mara was inspired by the shape and texture of industrial yarn bobbins.
These gorgeous pics are from the portfolio of Douglas Friedman. This talented photographer was born and raised in New York City in 1972. He studied Anthropology and Documentary Film Making at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Post graduation, Douglas worked for a few years making movies in the film industry. After working on SE7EN, The Game, and Fight Club; Douglas left Hollywood with his camera, a suitcase and a one way ticket to Indonesia.
The next year and a half was spent traveling the world and photographing everything he came across; from sherpas at the foot of Mt. Everest to sharks 100 feet below the Sulawesi Sea; and the architectural vernacular of each port of call along the way.
Douglas returned to NYC in the late 90’s to begin a serious study of photographic technique and theory. His fascination with architecture and design found its way into his work and shortly thereafter, Douglas was shooting stories for Wallpaper, Domino and Elle Décor magazines.
I have selected these photographs from Douglas’ extensive portfolio as I love the use of neutral colors and natural materials in these interiors.
(images by Douglas Friedman)
I love the Little Pear lights! I have one of the beautiful copper lights hanging in our toilet room but these pendants are also great to hang in groups. The Filiskly Little Pear is available from Le Souk.
(image from VT Wonen Magazine)
These are images from the beautiful Day Home Summer 2010 collection.
The new collection has that typical bohemian style that Day Home is known for.
I love the beautiful natural light in the photos: it enhances the colur palette of the photo shoot.
(images by Day)
