I spent the whole weekend painting the walls of my veranda. My arms are hurting but the result (bright white walls) makes it all worth it. This cuckoos clock inspired birdhouse (in white) is the finishing touch on the wall. The birdhouse is designed by Matijs Korpershoek for Present Time. Click here for more information [...]

In my weekends I like to spend time on ebay, searching for the perfect vintage find. This morning I found this great 70’s breakfast set. As it perfectly fits into the yellow trend as well at the vintage trend going on, I would like to share this great find with you. The set, which is [...]

Dutch company Kidszits produces these fun chairs for children. The chairs have a classical form but are upholstered with a modern fabric. The chairs are available in different patterns and colours. Check out the Kidszits’ website (which is in Dutch) to see their entire collection. Or use the contact form if you have any questions [...]

Trend watcher Li Edelkoort has predicted that people will create their own ‘museum houses’. We will more and more start living among all kind of collections. This way we can show our identity and our uniqueness. Our collections, of for instance vintage glass and ceramics, can make our house and ourselves stand out of the [...]

Dutch based Bag and Belly make new bags by mixing old and new material. The result are these unique bags. This stunning colorful bag is decorated with embroidery and little roses. Click here so see more images of this bag.

This design is made from parts of various bags. The bag is decorated with embroidered roses, [...]

Manufacturers e15, Dornbracht and Alape have joint forces and started NEW PLACES. With this collaborative collection for bathrooms, they want to open up the boundaries between the living area and the bathing room and bring these two areas together. Did they succeed in this? Judging by the photos of these stunning, zen-like bathrooms, I [...]

In November I posted about the Tulipa vase, designed by Lotte van Laatum. This gorgeous vase has now become available. Lotte has created the tulip vase based on the idea of shared identity. Around the year 1600 Dutch diplomats brought the tulip from Turkey to The Netherlands. Since then, the tulip has been [...]

Unto this last is one of the shops that is featured in the London Independent Store Guide. This unique store is a furniture workshop selling directly to the public. On their website you can see all of their gorgeous furniture. I especially like the organic shapes of their designs.

Unto this last (click here to find [...]

When I read about the Independent London/Store Guide, featured on Decor8, I immediately ordered a copy. The book arrived this Saturday (quick delivery!) and I spent some enjoyable hours looking though it. I recommend this guide to anyone going to London!

The Independent London/Store Guide is a new shoppers’ guide to London’s most interesting and individual [...]

I have been intrigued by this wallpaper ever since I saw this image on Designers Library. I like the wallpaper, although I am not sure if I would cover my walls with it (perhaps one). The source of the wallpaper is unknown but I quess it is (mid modern century) vintage. The room is part [...]

If you are into patterns and fabric designs then you would certainly like this game, it is fun to play and good to look at. This classic memory game, turn over two cards at a time and try to match the patterns, is desingned by A4 studio for Maharam. Maharam is a pioneer in commercial [...]

Nadia Sparham’s gorgeous designs are hand made (with the exception of the glaze ceramics). It is of utmost importance to this UK designer that her products are contributing to the preservation of handcrafts and not to the escalation of unethical and bland mass production. Nadia’s products offer something luxurious and unusual for the home. The [...]

Muunto from Finland designs storage systems that are both functional as well as attractive. The system is based on an innovative wall panelling technique that is completed with a range of shelf units and accessories. The system can easily be readjusted to suit your changing need or your new home décor.

The shelf units, cabinets, and [...]

Keep your laptop and ipod safe and warm with these ‘wooly jumpers’ created by Amsterdam based duo But. The earthy colors of the jumpers, which are hand-made from 100% Merino wool, contrast nicely with the plastics and metals of the modern devices. The thickness of the wool ensures protection for your equipment when travelling (and [...]

Project 99 is a collection of designer furniture, made from refurbished furniture frames which are reupholstered with cow-hide, vintage wallpaper, rubber, felt or secondhand clothing. Each piece is custom made and unique, numbered and signed individually. All chairs and stools are priced 99 euro. Project 99 is on display at Herengracht 560-2 in Amsterdam, The [...]

Wouter Geense is a Dutch design studio based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. They focus on consumer behaviour by creating concepts that fill in our contemporary needs. Their Tune ‘n Radio is a basic fm-radio which you need to finish yourself in order to make it functional. You can personalise the radio by choosing your own [...]

This giant pin is a fun way to hang your coat. The pin is designed by Hanna Werning from Sweden. Hanna works in various media and disciplines but her specialty is making patterns for textile and wallpapers. She has designed some gorgeous prints for companies as IKEA. You can see her work or Hanna’s [...]

Why not make an ordinary object, like a electric socket, both functional as well as decorative? This is the idea behind Mina Wu’s Bloom Socket. Mina, who is living in Amsterdam, was born in Taiwan. Because of her multicultural background, Mina combines Dutch conceptual thinking with Asian-style handicraft. She has studied jewellery design at the [...]

California here we come! From mid April my boyfriend and me will be going to California for a month. We are very much looking forward to it and it would be great to get some recommendations from locals and other California connoisseurs. I would love to know the hidden (and not so hidden) gems: where [...]

Rice is known for its colourful home accessories designs. Their collection is not just gorgeous, but this company from Denmark produces their products with a clear conscience. All Rice products are designed and developed in Denmark, and then produced in third world countries with respect for people. This beautiful bedspread is part of their new [...]