LONG WEEKEND

Last weekend i was lucky to be visiting a very good friend, who's beautiful garden is the best place to be on a sunny day with a good book in hand...or just talking endlessly.

MOTHER'S DAY

For more sprinkle ideas visit my CHOCOLATORANGE blog! Dog images from Pinterest

KONING(INNE)DAG

The 30th of april 2013 was a memorable day!(For those of you outside of Holland: april 30= the national celebration of the Queen's birthday named 'Koninginnedag') This year our new King, Willem Alexander, was crowned and so Queen Beatrix consequently headed for her retirement. The flea market, where the young and old sell their personal curiosities, wasn't quite as busy as a lot of people watched the royal ceremonies on television.

Still, some of us went out there to express creative ideas on this day's topic.

photo 0,50 euro

"klant is koning" (customer is king)

royal snacks and drinks

MILAN & STOCKHOLM REPORT

STOCKHOLM (SHOPPING)

Just came back last week from a lovely summer-shopping trip to Stockholm, ending with a boat trip this time! A beautiful city indeed, and what i really appreciate to see is that the people do keep to their own fashion style. One can describe it as effortless and minimalistic, with a focus on high quality and practicality, rather than blind following designer labels or logo's. A few of my favorite shops to visit are Filippa K, Samsoe & Samsoe, J. Lindberg and Cheap Monday.

MILAN REPORT (SALONE DI MOBILI 2013)

Beginning of april i went to the 'Salone di Mobili' in Milan. 

Cycling criss-cross through town on a Milanese city bike is a joyful and easy way to visit as many showrooms possible. Designers from all over the world are present and also this year the Scandinavian designers were most impressive.

In this year's 'Salone di Mobili post' i will focus on new inspiration for lightning design. Interesting to see is the ongoing use of natural materials.

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1) Twirl lamp

2) Net lamp

3) Bamboo braided lamp
4) Installation of 35 lamps set at spazio Rosanna Orlandi
   Pet lamp

5) Lamp of wood & glass combined

6) Fluid shaped wood lamp

*also check my food inspired blog: CHOCOLATORANGE for a lunch &  dinner review on this trip. 

HAPPY EASTER !

Both my blogs are 'spotlighting' Dinara Mirtalipova from Uzbekistan, today. She currently lives & works in Cleveland-Ohio and makes the sweetest children's illustrations! According to me these ones below make a great 'Happy Easter' wish! So get ready to enjoy this year's Easter weekend by having a look at her beautiful website & blog!

COLOR INSPIRATION

Birds taken from Luke Stephenson's book 'The incomplete dictionary of show birds'-interior shots from Hay

ESME WINTER

Presents are always a pleasure to give and receive, these printed wrapping papers and cards made by Esme Winter from the UK are presents just by themselves...!

SPRING-SUMMER SOFT & BRIGHT

LEE JUNG

Lee Jung is a south Korean artist and photographer. Her neon installations placed in desolate landscapes are so beautiful! Looking at each and every one of them brings peace to my mind. Emerging thoughts of happiness and nature..