MIRANDA SKOCZEK

Inspiring works made by Melbourne Australia based Miranda Skoczek

I found her adorable paintings featured on the Adore Home magazine blog. It's worthwhile checking this colourful online magazine too! a way to find yourself shopping 'down under' in just a few seconds!

BLOGGING SINCE 2010

I just realised that i started blogging on monday the 19th of july 2010. (19 is my lucky number too) A decision i have treasured ever since! I will keep the 19th of july for a special celebration post from now on. You might have discovered in the side bar that INSPIRATION-DAY has a sister blog now! it's called CHOCOLATORANGE..read about both blogs on the new 'ABOUT PAGE' here! 

BABYCARD

This is Thomas, he just recently stept into this world. These photo's i took with my i-phone while he was sleeping on my lap...by the many different expressions on his face i imagined that he must have been dreaming about a nice future for himself..

THE WAY OF F**K IT

Bobje has now begun to unleash the magic of F**K IT into his life. After 1 week of brutal hammering by the new neighbours on every single adjoining wall in the house he stopped wondering why they bought this appartment in the first place (given the fact that they obviously want to change everything) and just says F**K IT...! For more information, see this website and maybe a lot of your problems will be solved too. It already helps when you pronounce it with a heavy Italian accent: FOOK EET!

DESIGN DISTRICT 2012

Last saturday i went to Design District in the Taets building in Zaandam. It was an inspiring interior fair and i had a chat with a lot of nice and enthusiastic people. 

HAVE YOU MET WITH...

I am touched by the wonderful sense of humor and beautiful sketches made by Oliver Jeffers from Brooklyn, New York. Just recently learned about him via a BYW co-student Mary Nasser. Thanks for sharing this inspirational artist Mary!

FEEL LIKE DANCIN' YEAAAAH..

MAGAZINE FLOWERS

Sarah Illenberger

DOGS

For years and years i carry this little dachshund key holder with me. It's so cleverly made, i found it lying in a shop screaming for my attention...Yoehooo! Besides the two living dogs i own (of the same brand), my keyholder is a true companion.. When it's lost i panic! not just because i can't open doors... 

Now, yesterday i was struck by these adorable leather toys on wheels from Ellen Heilmann and Kathrin Schumacher. Is it not a rare coincidence i have a secret wish to own a greyhound or whippet dog one day....? The fact that i do not own acres of land  tells me i must dream on.. but a leather one is now within reach!

CELEBRATING!

Yesterday i celebrated my ..th :-) birthday! It was a beautiful sunny day with tea and cakes and a cosy dinner! I was spoiled, oh boy! Even the sweet little monsters were in real party spirit! Thanks for a lovely day everyone! 

FLOWER STUDIES

Just recently bought a hanging basket with a beautiful fuchsia flower for the balcony. These flowers are really amazing, especially when you take a close look! 

Such an elegant piece of work from nature..

I love the different tones of pink having the bottom leaves so bright and the delicate pink in the heart fading into white! Finally the one long stamen reaching out like the arm of a ballet dancer. 

LIDEWIJ EDELKOORT

My little longhaired teckel Bobje is ever so proud to be placed among all the other fun pet photo's on Lidewij Edelkoort's Trend Tablet! He's lying on his favourite red pouf of our friend Jan in his beautiful canalhouse in the centre of Amsterdam.

JUST BEAD IT!

Simply beautiful if you ask me... by Serpentine

EVERYTHING IS....

..orange on Queensday..

Enjoy!

LOVELY

Lovely advert by Kling* a Spanish fashion brand 

COME RAIN COME SHINE

It's not the end of the world if you can't afford a real diamond...i think these paper ones are just as nice. 

paper art from pinterest

adapted photo by SJG

WISHLIST

On my computer desktop are several folders containing photo's of things i wish i could have in my home. Today i thought i'd share with you two of those things...while i keep on dreaming! 

1.greyhound lamp in my living room (right)

2.cosy fire place in my studio

AEROGRAM

Brilliant idea! bringing back to life the aerogram with a beautiful new design! Indeed i remember to have used them when i was about 12..to write to my cousin in the USA. Those ones had glue parts at 3 sides ..this one has a clever tab you can simply tuck in. I like!

The hungry workshop

SMALL DOG LARGE AREA

This weekend the dogs had a new experience: a beach with no sea..(midst of Netherlands Soest area)

Plenty of sand all around, and a few scattered pine trees. It was obvious they had trouble with orientation at first. They ran in circles and did not really know where to start...

But once Nando discovered a perfect 'lookout' spot he seemed to regain control over the situation.