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frames

published January 15, 2010 in diy projects inspiration interiors walls | 3 comments

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You can easily dress up a wall by using frames. I love the frames (as well as that cute dog in the top image!) in these images.

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The images above are from photographer Nicole Hill Gerulat’s home which was recently featured on Design*Sponge. The frames and shelf are from IKEA.

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(images: first two images by Nicole Hill Gerulat, third image from Patric Johannson)


a pink study

published January 15, 2010 in inspiration interiors | 3 comments

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I am not much into pink but I love Yvonne’s study. I also have that For Like Ever poster but I still need to get it framed.


renovated farmhouse in the netherlands

published January 13, 2010 in inspiration interiors | 15 comments

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This renovated farmhouse is located in Weesp, a small city not far from Amsterdam.

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The owners have completely renovated the house; it was very dated and worn out when they bought it.

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Living in a former farmhouse myself, I know that it can be difficult to renovate and decorate such a house as you want to keep the authentical style but at the same time have the comfort of a modern house. The owners of this house have done a great job!

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The owners have mixed old elements with new details. I love for example the old army table in the kitchen (you can see it in the top image at the far right) which is combined with new chairs.

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Loving that large waste bin!

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(images from woonwens.nl)


alma road residence, melbourne

published January 12, 2010 in inspiration interiors | 4 comments

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This beautiful Victorian mansion, located in Melbourne, has been renovated by Australian based design practice Hecker Phelan & Guthrie, in association with Buro Architects and Nonda Katsalidis. Kerry Phelan is responsible for the interior architecture.

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This residence has been completely renovated but there are still many historical features in place. Such as the marble fire place which can be found in several rooms.

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(images from Shannon McGrath, via Yatzer)


the garden collection by h&m

published January 12, 2010 in fashion inspiration personal accessories | 4 comments

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I definitely have Spring on my mind! I am loving the H&M’s Garden Collection. Can’t wait until these beautiful pieces are available (in March) and I can wear them (Summer)!

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About this collection: Romantic, exotic, glamorous or abstract: this spring’s floral patterns provide an injection of creativity and a love of fashion into your wardrobe. The floral looks are inspired by chlorophyll-green gardens, sundrenched landscapes and even 70s hippie chic flower-power.

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The romantic garden collection is made using organic and recycled materials. All the garments have been produced using sustainable materials or using recycled PET bottles or textile waste.


modern classic furniture for kids

published January 11, 2010 in design furniture kids | 4 comments

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Molly-Meg is a new online shop dedicated to bringing 20th Century Modern design icons to the world of children. Molly-Meg: “By offering a carefully selected range of “Miniature classics” for children by leading designers, our aim is to show that good design is not just for adults. Taste and style can appeal to every age and blend seamlessly into any modern home.”

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Their vintage furniture gallery displays a collection of classics which will never fade from their iconic status. Molly-Meg scours the globe seeking out hard-to- source special pieces.

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Above a sample from their wonderful collection. More beautiful pieces can be found on their website.


supermarket sarah

published January 8, 2010 in home accessories inspiration personal accessories | 5 comments

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Sarah decided to leave the corporate world behind her and has set up shop in her own home. Her home, round the corner from Portobello Market, London, where she has a stall, is now overflowing with treasures and delights and she welcomes visitors with tea and cakes. Visit her website Supermarket Sarah.


garden inspiration

published January 7, 2010 in inspiration outdoor | 5 comments

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Although we are are in midst of winter here in The Netherlands (lots of snow!), I am looking for inspirational garden images. We will be renovating our garden this spring and we are now planning the lay-out and design. The look we are after for our garden is a modern cottage garden. Suggestions for websites with inspiring images are very welcome!

(images from M. Selander)


australian stylist sibella court

published January 6, 2010 in inspiration interiors | 8 comments

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A while ago I read in an Australian magazine about Sibella Court. This Australian stylist recenlty published her beautiful book Etcetera: Creating Beautiful Interiors with the Things You Love.

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I didn’t have time to check out Sibella’s website until now and I was happy to find some gorgeous photos. Sibella’s very inspring website is called The Society Inc and is definitely worth visiting!.

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About Sibella: ‘Despite being born in idyllic Sydney, Sibella’s gypsy soul had her travelling the world searching for beautiful and unusual things to discover, from a very early age.

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Currently a judge on the Channel 9 television design series HomeMADE and Interiors Editor for Grazia magazine, Sibella has a beautiful props salon in Paddington “The Society Inc”, a paint range with Murobond, and a handful of prestige advertising clients who draw on her myriad of aesthetic and practical skills.”

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(images from The Society Inc)


scaled-up version of a doll’s house tea service

published January 6, 2010 in dutch design home accessories | 1 comment

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Design studio Designerette is a young design studio, currently working in London and Amsterdam. They have created this scaled-up version of a doll’s house tea service, called Mini. The full-size teapot, cups and saucers are made of porcelain and retain the shape of the tiny originals.

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The designers: “Driven by the influence scale has on the image of our daily use objects, Mini is originated from a porcelain miniature dollhouse teaset, brought back to human scale to fulfill its original function.”

(via Dezeen)