A Dark and moody Hotel and Farm | La Granja Ibiza

Remember my Ibiza travel tips and ‘La Granja’ where we spent the evening around the pool, such a fairytale garden and place. These are pictures from the hotel rooms in the converted farmhouse which German design studio Dreimeta converted into a dark and moody hotel for Design Hotels. La Granja Ibiza was founded on sustainable principles. Composting, mulching and an […]

La Nouvelle table | New dinnerware by Merci for Serax

My favourite Parisian store Merci, designed a range of unique and functional dishes and plates inspired by Russel Wright’s famous American Modern Dinnerware and traditional Japanese ‘bento’ in collaboration with Serax. The collection is made of sandstone and maple wood, in four different colours, and designed as a puzzle of twelve pieces that fit in […]

Go with the flow | My IBIZA travel tips

If you follow me on Instagram you might have noticed me and a friend worked on Ibiza this month. We visited many locations, something we could perfectly combine with visiting some markets, breakfast in cute cafe’s, lunch on the beach and drinks in some amazing gardens. I have spent most Summers of my adult life […]

A new IKEA collection by fashion designer Chris Stamp | SPÄNST

IKEA has teamed up with U.S. fashion designer Chris Stamp to create SPÄNST, a 30-piece collection consisting of items like footwear solutions, high tables, clothing racks, and light fixtures.  Chris Stamp “We have experimented with furniture design in the past, making pieces for our homes, and select marble pieces at our Stampd La Brea flagship store. […]

FRAMA Studio store in the former St. Pauls apothecary

Earlier I showed you the The Frama Studio Apartment and private home of Frama founder Niels Strøyer Christophersen: A raw and minimalistic apartment | Frama Studio apartment  In the afternoon I visited the Frama Studio store located in the former St. Pauls Apotek in the historic and protected neighbourhood of Nyboder. At the entry the St. Pauls Apothecary Collection is beautifully […]

MENU Space | 3 days of design

Can you believe it had been four years since I last visited Copenhagen, time seems to have passed so fast and were filled with small trips to different countries and fairs over the last years. Yet I have very fond memories of my first stay in Copenhagen where, together with a team of 8 other […]

STAY Copenhagen Design apartments | 3 days of Design

This last few days I visited Copenhagen for 3 Days of Design, the annual design event with over 70 brands opening their showrooms and different special events organised around the city. I had the pleasure to team up with STAY and call the Copenhagen Loft XL my home for three days. The area just across […]

Bazar Noir | Handcrafted and hard-to-find goods in Berlin

Located in the heart of Kreuzberg between Bergmannstrasse and Viktoriapark Bazar Noir offers handcrafted and hard-to-find goods from local and international brands and designers. I came across the store after reading Dutch label Wdstck will be available in Germany exclusively through Bazar Noir. I my former post I showed you the House of Wdstck, have a look at […]

Nonostante Marras concept store | Fuorisalone 2017

I kept this store a bit as a secret for myself and have to admit that beside a picture in an editorial I made together with a friend and some photo’s on Instagram I have never posted any of last years pictures, it was an exhibition that made me cry, as it felt so close […]

Rick Owens Milan store & furniture book signing | Milan Design week 2017

Ever since meeting up with Rick Owens in Paris during Maison et Objet in 2012 I am following the fashion designer, and in particular his furniture line, and when in Milan I always try to catch up with the latest additions to the collection. This year I found the store closed but got invited to […]

Cast impressions at Aesop Milan | Milan design week 2017

When visiting Milan there are a few stores I always love to visit, stores we do not have in Amsterdam like Muji, Rick Owens and Aesop! Remember I showed you the home of Vincenzo de Cotiis earlier this month: Palazzo Milanese from Vincenzo de Cotiis he has a great style and is also the designer of the […]

FASHION | Classic meets individual expressions with HOPE

Do you feel Spring is in the air! After a few days of continues rain the sun came out again and with Milano coming close I guess it is time to put my very comfy and warm coat in the closet and do some serious wardrobe inspection. I am mostly following Scandinavian fashion brands and […]