First or Second | Conceptstore

First or second is the brand new conceptstore in Alkmaar by Jantine and Vivian of April & May I had the pleasure to join them for a little tour through the shop and a dinner to celebrate the opening of the store some weeks ago.First or second offers a collection of both new and carefully selected […]

NLXL LAB X Piet Hein Eek | #DDW14

Friday night! After a week of work right after our Blogtour I was so happy with some days off! Being a late night person whenever I get the chance … I love to sleep in on my days off, something I also really needed. I am looking forward to a weekend that is gonna be […]

The all new Fatboy | Blogtour Amsterdam

On the chair, ‘The Klaid’ an oversized and super soft blanket by Fatboy | size 1,30 x 2 meter, launch 2015 When you say Fatboy, most of us will think, beanbags! And yes of course the beanbag is still one of Fatboy’s all time bestsellers. But nowadays Fatboy is more then the brand with iconic […]

Design Bloggers United dinner & party | Blogtour Amsterdam

As said when showing you Studio Pistache, the first days of October were all about our Bloggers tour I love Amsterdam and I was really happy to welcome the other bloggers in my hometown. The dinner and the party were definitely one of the highlights of our tour. It was a friendly gathering of bloggers, friends, press and […]

Enlightened Design | Elle festival 2014

It has been 2 months since I visited Dutch Elle festival, see my post about the Elle pavilion, and I still have tons of pictures of the exhibitions, installations and different design I saw during the two days I hopped from location to location. One of the exhibitions I visited was ‘ Enlightened design’ showcasing […]

Mr. Tubes | Sturdy black-coated steel by Anton de Groof

I totally love black-coated steel products, like the Mr. Tubes, a sturdy lamp design that holds two fluorescent tubes. You might think these lamps give way to much light in your own home but the tubes can be covered by a half-open shades, which can be turned upwards and downwards to adjust the direction of […]

Black & White for your interior | HK Living new catalog

HK Living is a Dutch brand with a pure and contemporary feeling and looking through their new catalog I discovered some real beauties I had to share on the blog. HK living is well know in the Netherlands for their industrial lamps and cozy home accessories. I once had the pleasure to style with some […]

The Loft Amsterdam | Must see pop-up store

‘The Loft’ is an annual pop-up store … and different from all other pop-up stores. It’s a store with a selection of hand picked furniture, books, art, and many many!! other items all beautiful styled together…. it’s an inspiring place, and home to an eccentric person. Each year organisers, the Playing Circle will choose a different […]

Elle Festival | Pavilion favourites & A Slideshow

My last weekend was marked by Elle festival taking place in Amsterdam. A selection in the field of interior design, fashion and food made by the three Dutch Elle magazines, Elle fashion, food and Elle decoration was presented in shops, offices, gardens, garage and private houses throughout the city. The opening took place Thursday evening at the Elle […]

SPRMRKT X WDSTCK | SPRMRKT concept store Amsterdam

When Nelleke Strijkers first entered the space she knew she had found the raw and unfinished area where she could do whatever she wanted. Her concept store SPRMRKT has a perfect raw and honest emotion that she is really comfortable with. At SPRMRKT you will find wearables, interior, exhibitions and more. It is one of the shops […]

Slowwood | Dutch design with a Scadinavian touch

Dutch designer Christien Starkenburg lives and works in the Northern Province Friesland. She has her own furniture line ‘Slowwood‘, timeless pieces of quality furniture with a raw natural elegance. Her collection of tables is simple, pure and uncomplicated. Each piece is unique, handmade with love and attention by local craftsmen in Fryslan, using solid wood, […]

Fuori Mercato | Salone del mobile 2014

I had the most wonderful week in Milan. And those who follow me on Instagram might have seen the amazing area |have a look| I stayed together with a friend. A former industrial area beautiful renovated into loft apartments and creative spaces at Via Savona 97 right in the middle of hot and happening zona Tortona. With […]