Anna Whitford, a British textile designer, wrote me to introduce her beautiful collection of interior accessories. Anna sources the highest quality fabrics creating each design individually to ensure that every one of her pieces is a personality in itself. Check out her website, which has just been re-launched, and browse through her collections. Her cushions [...]

I love this! With the Lightwords Votive Holder, designed by India Mahdavi for Artecnica, you can create a personalized candle holder. By simply punching out the holes in the holder, you can ‘write’ a personal message. Light up a candle and your message shines through. This will make a great gift. And, costing around $12/€9 [...]

I love nature inspired designs. If you do too then I am sure you will appreciate this post about the gorgeous carpets from 2 Form Design. The carpets, resembling for instance a dry riverbed or desert sand, are produced in-house and (hand) made from the highest quality materials. The small design studio from Norway is [...]

As promised, some more gorgeous designs from India Mahdavi. Everything she creates is elegant, simple and beautiful. The large table Fullmoon (top photo) is made from dark tinted sapelli. The elegant chairs and table (Southbeach) in the left photo are from walnut. I love the Dot stools (photo at the right), which are available in [...]

India Mahdavi is the interior designer of the beautiful Condesa DF hotel in Mexico City. From her office in Paris, this designer and architect works on various international projects, from architecture to scenography, interior, furniture and object design. This very creative lady also carries her own collection of furniture. Every single piece from this collection [...]

I am not the type of person to have New Year’s resolutions. I know I have to go to the gym more often, I have to tell myself that all year round (and not just on January 1st). However I do set some interior decorating related goals every year. I would like to share with [...]

Do you ever wonder how creative people find their inspiration? If you do, then Inspired is a book for you. Writers Kiki Hartman and Dorte Nielsen have interviewed creative thinkers from a wide variety of disciplines. They asked them how and where they got their best ideas, what they surround themselves with and if they [...]

Designer Flavia Del Pra is well-known for her colourful and original designs. The ceramicist and textile designer was born in Brazil but is now working and living in the UK. Her gorgeouos lamps have been featured in many magazines. Each lamp is unique and is created as an expression of the artist’s passions.

Flavia has also [...]

With these decoration stickers you can have a little piece of Amsterdam in your house! ZuuZ Wall Design has a great collection of wall stickers. Being Dutch my favourite, of course, are these Amsterdam houses.

The rocket and stars are great for children’s rooms. Click here to see all other designs. The stickers can be ordered [...]

I found this great idea in Dutch magazine home & garden. Fill heart shaped forms (e.g. baking forms) with water. You can add some twigs or berries for a bit of colour. Keep the forms in a freezer and wait till a cold, freezing winter day. Then remove the hearts from the forms, and make [...]

I have a thing for pillows. What others have with shoes, I have with pillows (perhaps you have noticed..). I can not have too many pillow cases. Changing accessories is a quick and easy way to change the look and atmosphere of your home.
These gorgeous pillowcases are designed by Nina Valkhoff. Nina is [...]

Tim Groen was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, but is now based in New York where he works as an illustrator/artist. Tim first started making collages incorporating vintage wallpaper in 1999. Over time he has perfected his technique, and uses acid free backing and adhesive to protect the vintage materials.

I love the retro feel Tim’s [...]

I love shopping at Etsy. One of my favourites shops is the one from Joom. This designer and artist from the San Francisco Bay area makes some gorgeous pillows. All designs are handmade and, costing $23, I think they are very affordable. Check out Joom’s shop at Etsy. She makes some beautiful cards as [...]

If you like flipping through magazines for inspiration (I certainly do!), then you’d definitely enjoy Flickr group Rooms I *heart*. The photo pool, created by the lovely Holly from decor8, contains beautiful images of rooms that members (from all over the world) contribute. Spaces that inspire! Click here to see all the images of this [...]

I saw these cool vases in the January issue of ELLE Decoration UK. Although it is not really my style, I think they’re definitely worth mentioning. The Gun Vases, made from porcelain, are designed by SUCK UK. This UK design company produces furniture, lighting, interior products and accessories. All their design can be purchased [...]

I love it when every day utilitarian objects are turned into a decorative accessories. Brazilian Joana Ozorio de Almeida Meroz has proofed that even simple drain covers can be both functional as well as pretty. The designer, who lives in The Netherlands, has created the Drain Eye-Catchers. Performing one of the dirtiest jobs in the [...]

Design hotels are a big source of inspiration for me. Some hotels are a bit over the top, others are too minimalistic, but Condesa DF hotel in Mexico City is perfect. All rooms and spaces are decorated in my taste. I would love to stay there for a couple of days. Or better, I could [...]

Mijnes is a Dutch company that designs fun (storage) products for children’s rooms. Products like boxes, pockets for wall and playpens, pillows and very cute bags, are all handmade and unique. The colourful designs are made from the best quality material. Check out their website to see their collections. It is also possible to [...]

Born and raised in The Netherlands, a country that is known for its flower culture, Celia Suzanne Sluijter is inspired by flowers and plants. The designer is always looking for applications to plant ‘nature’ as you do when you garden. In The Netherlands trees are longer bare than in leave. With her flower and plant [...]

A new feature on the style files is the Steal of the Week. Every week I will post a great, affordable find. Design does not have to be expensive. In my house I have mixed ‘cheap’ with ‘chic’. Dutch design objects are combined with for instance IKEA accessories and furniture. Not only is decorating more [...]