BACK …. to the wonderful world of Sukha Amsterdam

Welcome back once more to the wonderful world of Sukha Amsterdam… If you are a regular reader of my blog you must have seen the wonderful pictures of that huge tipi I posted before. If you missed out you can have a look at them here This Amsterdam based concept store changes the total look […]

Monday Giveaway – Win a large House Doctor Lantern

Days are getting shorter. And today we have the perfect giveaway for you. House of C is giving away large House Doctor lantern Sprig, made of willow branches and worth € 39,95. Perfect to bring some light into your home or outside on your deck or balcony. House of C offers a selection of various brands. New in […]

Maison & Objet – 2013 Inspirations with Arcade-Paris

2013 Inspirations….. Spaces that showed the trends of the upcoming seasons, visualized with objects from selected designer.  titled Element(s), Minimum and Yes future!   Element(s) by Francois Bernard Living well is changing the parameters. Now is the time for a simple timelessness that is nevertheless rich in emotions and sensations. Geometrical, archetypal, molecular or abstract forms are […]

Maison & Objet 2012 – An impression with Rick Owens

I was blown away by the dark mood at the stand of Rick Owens at Maison & Objet. After all the organic shapes, the natural material and the beautiful fabrics and lines I just admired.  As much as I am attracted to white, naturals and grays in all kind of shades. I do like a […]

Serendipity – Paris

Serendipity has been on my ‘want to go’ list for some time. It’s the kind of shop that inspires you, even if you don’t have (little) kids. But then I really love to look at shop interiors… ain’t that grey wall with the little chairs and the light draped around the legs just simply beautiful.  Serendipity 

Atelier 54 – An industrial Stockholm office

After a lovely week in Paris I am finally back on the blog and over the next few days I will try to pick up blogging and sort out my pictures of Paris. But for now a Stockholm workspace. Atelier 54 is the studio of Photographer Hannah Lemholts friend Sara in Stockholm. I had seen […]

A white loft apartment in Lisbon

I came across this apartment complex in the historic Baxia area of Lisbon. In an old building 5 floors are converted into short term rental units by José Adriao Architects I think that especially the apartment on the fifth floor is really impressive with its white wooden ceiling. Pictures: Fernando Guerra, Sergio Guerra

Monday Giveaway – Win a French poster from Country by Mail

Most summer holidays have come to end and we are back with a last round of giveaways before autumn sets in.. It’s that time of the year we are looking at our homes with new eyes and new energy and ideas to make some changes. So this giveaway might just be the thing for you! Together […]

Sunday morning – coffee in bed

Today is the last day of a my summer holidays…. The perfect day to stay a bit longer in bed enjoying the latest issue of Elle decoration with more of this beautiful industrial white home, designed by Paola Navone… A nice coffee to slowly wake up and making plans for my next trip to Paris. […]

Roest {Rusty}

Chairs at the terrace of cafe Roest, a city oase of freedom and creativity along the VOC quay at the former docklands in Amsterdam. More pictures of this industrial place on my other blog Amsterdamnext.com

A catalogue comes to life!

Last week I was invited to a press conference in Haarlem, a little town near Amsterdam, to mark the release of the 2013 IKEA Catalogue. We were welcomed to the event with a delicious Swedish lunch. As well as getting lots of information, these events are great for meeting up with fellow bloggers as well. […]