I love the simple lines of these vases from Kose. This company from Milan, Italy, brings classic lines and classic materials together into beautiful vases, handcrafted from clay. Gorgeous still lives can be created with these vases. In fact, the photo above reminds me of a Giorgio Morandi painting.

Morandi (1890 – 1964) was an Italian […]

I can’t remember where I have seen this rug, but I am intrigued by it ever since. Perhaps it is not something I would buy for my living room but I love the creative idea behind it. The rug with tire print is designed by Madeleine and Dudly Edwards. These applied artists from the UK […]

I love Simrin for their gorgeous tablecloths, dish towels and their other fabric products! They now have new designs in their collection. Simrin’s collections are inspired by vintage fabrics, organic forms in nature, and algorithmic patterns. Their distinct collections create standout prints in complimentary color perfect for mixing or matching. My favourite is the Surya […]

I love the work of Sanna Annukka and was happy to learn that this talented illustrator was commissioned to do the illustrations for the Dutch Discover 2007 calendar. Each year Wallpaper* magazine collaborates with the Dutch tourist board producing this travel supplement highlighting the must sees and dos around Holland.

Sanna is an illustrator and print-maker […]

Another Spring inspired product! This table with apple-blossom print is designed by Desktop Design. This design label from Austria combines functionality with graphic arts. The result is this cool table. Their website is in German, but if you would like to have more information you can contact Desktop Design at info@desktop-design.at.

Spring has definitely arrived! Today I saw the first butterfly dancing in the air. The first living butterfly I have to say. As lately I have spotted a lot of home accessories with butterfly patterns. For example, this colourful hand screen printed butterfly wallpaper (top image) from Cole & Son. Black & white butterfly wallpaper […]

Last week I told you about my balcony that I have been painting and I promised you a photo of the result. Well, here it is! The sun is shining here and spring is in the air so it is time for new flowers. After five months of waiting, my new (hanging) chair arrived and […]

I found these vintage ceramic figures on ebay last night. As they make fun home accessories, I want to share them with you. I especially like that dog! The ceramics are from Bitossi (Italy), which is famous for it’s beautiful blue ceramic objects. I have some Bitossi vases, and the blue & turquoise colours are […]

I recently saw this cool silver vase at furniture and design shop Pols Potten. Dutch designer Carola Zee created vase Archetype Blossom especially for this great Amsterdam store. The black vase is from the Archetype Groot series.

Carola’s passion is designing and producing ceramics. She integrates graphic motifs and illustrations into the material and the form […]

If you going on holiday to/in the UK and you are looking for an unique place to stay? Then hire a vintage American trailers on the beautiful Isle of Wight. Vintage Vacations has five trailers for rent, sited on a rural working farm on the UK’s South coast. All trailers are decorated in style. Click […]

Finnish brand Iittala has a long tradition of introducing new and bold design solutions. Iittala has recently launched the highly individual Taika series decorated by Klaus Haapaniemi. This renowned designer/illustrator from Finland has a very distinctive style of decoration, and combining this style with the basic values of the Iittala range produces an exciting mix.

The […]

This beautiful and somewhat funny bowl brought a smile to my face. The Buddha Bowl is designed to rest in the palm of your hand and can be used for rice, lattés, ice cream, and even cereal. The handmade bowl is designed by Flavour Design. This interdisciplinary design company from Canada strive to design products […]

Ever since my first visit to Australia several years ago, I have been fascinated by Aboriginal art. In order to know more about this interesting form of art, I have visited several exhibitions and read many books about the subject. In the course of years I have collected some beautiful paintings by great aboriginal artists. […]

Danish brand DAY does not only create beautiful clothing, they also have a very stylish collection of home and interior design products: DAY Home. The inspiration behind the lifestyle collections is a mixture of the ethnic cultures, modern classics and vintage clothes picked up at flea markets in Paris, London and New York.

They recently launched […]

Deisgn your own shelving system with MShelving, an almost endlessly customizable storage system. Available in several heights and configurations, it allows you to create your own look from a wide range of interchangeable colored steel and wood veneer sliding doors. MShelving was designed by Mathias Frei from Zürich, and is produced in Switzerland and Italy. […]

The Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway, has invited 13 prominent Norwegian women to decorate their own personal hotel room. The rooms, which have been termed the Ladies’ Floor, are designed exclusively with the needs of female guests in mind. Each suite is named after - and decorated with photographs of - a different successful Norwegian […]

Berra from Istanbul, Turkey, introduced me to some great Turkish designers. Did you know that Istanbul is the only city in the world that has been built on two continents, Europe and Asia? I can see that a lot of Turkish designers are inspired by this “east meets west” atmosphere. One of my favorite designers […]

I found this teapot from Covo in an Italian magazine. As I was fascinated by the irregular shape of the design, I visited Covo’s website for more information. The Ciacapo teapot is designed by Kazuhiko Tomita, a wonderful Japanese designer. The simple and modern shape of the design has been executed with the highest skill […]

I love the work of UK designer Kathleen Hills. Kathleen’s ceramic designs were featured at a Dutch exhibition called ‘Extremely White’, where I first saw Kathleen’s work. I have used a photo of this exhibition for one of the style files logo banners (if you click on a single post, you can see this photo […]