Earlier this month I was invited to join Danish brand &Tradition in Antwerp for the introduction of six bold new finishes to their iconic Flowerpot range: Five new and exciting hues, alongside an original, black and white wave-pattern. It was a great opportunity to to see the Antwerp showroom, where we met Els Van Hoorebeeck, […]
Have you already seen my recap of this years Domotex fair, I really loved this edition. What I probably loved most were the many Moroccan weavers. I am sure you all know classical Beni Ourain rugs, but I really loved to see how the used colours were darker. In my previous Domotex post: Domotex 2023 […]
My grandmother on my father’s side was a strong lady with her own shop in the Amsterdam area ‘De Pijp’. Descended from Frisian ancestors, a beautiful portrait of a family member in full costume hung above her bed at her apartment in one of the characteristic streets of Amsterdam South. Having Frisian roots myself makes […]
It is the first day in what feels weeks, I woke up with a cloudy sky and a fresh breeze today! While my mailbox is slowly filling up with news and events from my favourite brands it feels good to be back after a small Summer break. I can’t wait to immerse myself in design […]
Simple, honest and drawn from the earth, terracotta is one of the world’s oldest art forms. A fundamentally pure material crafted from fire and clay, it has been used in homes and art as far back as 24,000 BC and yet still feels current today. Driven by a desire to explore the design potential of […]
At Baranzate Ateliers during Milan Design week 2022 I came across the work of Maison Jonckers, and it was a small plate on a zink ton that caught my eye before seeing their immense lamp hanging from the ceiling. Through solid expertise and a recognizable identity, the Maison Jonckers conceives exclusive works, bringing together precious […]
When visiting Finland and the Habitare fair during Helsinki design weekI noticed the traditional use of birch wood. In every store you could find baskets made of woven birch wood. Boxes of subtly woven birch bark and small objects. The founder of Secto Design, Tuula Jusélius and designer Seppo Koho, both share a respect for […]
If you are looking for something really special for your home and want and can you put down a decent amount for it I would love you to have a look at the Echo Collection by Kelly Wearstler. I first noticed a piece from her collection in the Hampton home of Athena Calderone, who added […]
Known for their traditional craftsmanship de Sede is a furniture manufacturer that stimulates your senses by offering exclusive and unique furniture. Each design has its own and unique appearance. Full dedication and high quality standards make for an eccentric collection. Consisting of many icons loved by design aficionados and used in projects such as hotels, […]
Looking online for ceiling spotlights I came across Contain, a lighting and furniture design studio by Mauricio Obarrio and Juan Peralta with a workshop in sunny Mallorca. The island where they decided to live. Inspired by the local culture, their mission is to facilitate aesthetic innovation and the exploration of materials. Their collection is therefore […]
At the Instagram account of l’authentique I came across an image of a few very rare lounge chairs, I personally had not seen before as far as I remember. Designed by Mini Boga in the 1960s and manufactured by Taaru, India. The boxy frames of these lounge chairs are made from solid teak wood, and […]
When visiting Amsterdam based Venu, a lifestyle and work place for creatives and entrepreneurs. My eye caught the floor lamp by Schwung. The lamp consists of a solid brass foot and a colonnade of six light sources of frosted glass and is part of the Odyssey collection. Schwung lighting Concept Founded by Belgium […]
