Are you looking for a beautiful and unique Christmas present? Irene from Bloesem has created a gorgeous collection necklaces made from beads and semi-precious stones. Each necklace in the Pink Collection, ‘Pink’ because they all have one or more roze quartz stones, has a different design and is therefor unique.

The necklace pictured above (‘Number Three’) […]

Today some gift ideas for people who prefer more colourful home accessories! First row: Marimekko mugs ($17.50). Second row: this Peace or Love cushion makes an excellent Christmas gift (£39.50).

First row: the Art Collection is a collection of pillows decorated with the five most popular Swedish fabric designs of the 1950s (€53 for one pillow). […]

I love Inke’s Wildlife Wallpaper made from vintage or designer wallpaper. My favorites are these cute little birds that are available in different color mixtures. The birds are packed per two pieces and will be shipped with adhesive and instructions (16.40 euro).

Today some gift ideas for people that are into design and home accessories. Tomorrow I will be posting part II of this gift guide but then with more colourful accessories. The last gift guide, that will be posted later this week, will be about personal accessories.
Images above: Helmi oil lamp is a delicate, lace-patterned ceramic […]

British designer duo Doshi Levien has designed a range of cooking utensils for people interested in World cuisine. The tagine (below) and karhai (above) are part of the Mosaic range for Tefal. The project translates authentic characteristics of Asian, Moroccan and Latin American cookware into products suitable for contemporary living. The designers wanted to […]

I am honoured to be mentioned in the latest issue of tbjhome! This is a free monthly English lifestyle and interior design magazine that is distributed together with The Beijinger, the essential monthly guide for life in Beijing, China. Writer and fellow blogger Susanne Crosetto wrote an article about creative design blogs for this magazine. […]

Are you tired of getting boring Christmas gifts? ‘No socks, underpants or smelly soap will be accepted this Christmas’ says this stamp. Available at Twentytwentyone for £12.

With the holiday season approaching it is time for some suggestions for stylish gifts, starting today with gifts for kids. More gift suggestions will follow later this week. I hope you will enjoy them!

These very cute hand-made Crocheted Terriers by Dutch designer Anne-Claire Petit (€23.95) are looking for a new home!; this beautiful, bright coloured […]

This castle is a play-house made of cardboard. It’s interior is a life-size coloring page and its white exterior can be colored and decorated as per one’s imagination. A perfect Christmas gift for kids! The ground surface is 1 square meter and the height is 134cm / 52.34″. Available for 34 euro from POAA.
Tomorrow I […]

I regularly receive emails from readers asking me for suggestions where to go and what to do in Amsterdam. For all of you visiting Amsterdam , The Netherlands, I have created a Amsterdam Design Guide with all the best tips for (design) hotels, great restaurants, where to go for your design shopping, the best museums, […]

Yesterday I posted about that beautiful chandelier that can be purchased from Atelier Abigail Ahern. When I am in London I always make sure to visit this gorgeous store run by Abigail Ahern. Abigail is a highly experienced and well renowned stylist and interior designer and has worked across Europe, America and the Middle East. […]

A sense of drama and love of the ornate characterise this stunning Neo-Baroque inspired chandelier. Suitable for holding taper candles or t-lights it creates a beautiful flickering, flattering low light. This giant chandelier (110×140 cm!) is available from Atelier Abigail Ahern in London.

Pieter Stockmans set up his studio, located in Genk (Belgium) in 1987. Pieter is specialised in beautiful handicraft products made from delicate porcelain. The porcelain is produced according to traditional methods in his own studio in little series under the brand Pieter Stockmans Belgium. His daughter Widukind and her husband Frank Claesen have also joined […]

I purchased these beautiful gift tags on etsy yesterday. The tags come in a set of 12 or 18, depending on size. Etsy seller Elfrida has designed each pattern herself, trying to give every design its own character. These tags are truly unique, requiring layers and layers to make. They will definitely give that extra […]

I hope you have been enjoying the posts about the gorgeous interiors of Moroccan Riads! If you, like me, are drawn to this style of decoration, then please find below some ideas for creating a ‘Moroccan atmosphere’ in your home. The photo above was taken in my living room. All furniture and accessories are mine […]

With Moroccan tiles you can easily add a eclectic atmosphere in you home and garden. I especially like these tiles when used for a bathroom or to create a cosy patio as in the images above and below.

The tiles feature here are from Design Tegels. This company located in Utrecht, The Netherlands offers beautiful tiles […]

This Marrakech riad is absolutely gorgeous! P‘tit Habibi is a beautiful riad at the north end of the Marrakech Medina (Morocco). The house fuses traditional artisan craft with modern design. For the decoration of the individually designed rooms, traditional craftsmanship is combined with cutting edge design.

The Bibliotheque, which is the main meeting space for quests, […]

Another beautiful Moroccan retreat is Castles in the Sand. The villas Dar Beida and Dar Emma, which are available for rent, are located in a dusty coastal town called Essaouira. It is in this little town that Orson Welles based his Othello, and Jimi Hendrix found the inspiration for ‘Castles In The Sand’. Built in […]

I love mixing eclectic elements with modern furniture for my interior! I certainly have been inspired by the beautiful riads I saw in Marrakesh, Morocco, when I was there some years ago. This week I will be showing you some of these riads, starting with Riad Yima.

Riad Yima is “a labour of love” by artist/photographer/designer […]