inspiring indigo – part 2

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As promised, some more indigo inspiration! Today’s focus is on outdoor life. The top image is from Cote Sud (found via French by Design). Mark Eden Schooley is the photographer of the image below.

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1. Cotton scarf – woven, dyed, stitched and embroidered by hand in rural Ethiopia. 2. Set of four glasses, made in Tunisia from recycled glass. 3. Linen Dip Dye Cushion. 4. Irish-woven tea towel in half linen/half cotton. 5. Solid, hand thrown porcelain mug from Suffolk. 6. Glass, clip-shut preserving jar from Germany. 7. Handmade, rounded, grainy and slightly irregular mango wood bread board.

sweet paul’s summer issue

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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!

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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.

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(images from Sweet Paul Magazine)

diy: paper lanterns

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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.

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You can create your own version like Jess from Joyess Images did. She made this gorgeous doily lantern.

inspiring indigo

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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.

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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!

modern rustic kitchen

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Today I’m loving … this modern rustic kitchen.

(image via Red)

rustic & wood

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I love the rustic atmosphere created with accessories made from wood and rattan!

sunny yellow

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I am missing the sun! That’s why I decided to create a sunny atmosphere through today’s post.

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I hope that these very yellow images bring a little bit of sunshine to you!

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(images by Brie Williams)

tolix chairs

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Today I’m loving …. this dining area with Tolix chairs in various colors.

(image via Skona Hem)

interior shots by brie williams

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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!

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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..

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I am not into green but that green shade on the wall in the bottom right photo is gorgeous!

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(images by Brie Williams)

holiday home in the south west of france

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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?!

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This outdoor area is perfect for al fresco eating. The wooden beams in the bedroom (below) are huge. Simply stunning!

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(images via Cote Maison)