I need help with two issues and I hope you can help! Firstly, this blog has been hacked. There seem to be a lot of spam in the source code. Does anybody know how to get rid of this annoying spam?
The second thing I want to ask you is if you know somebody who [...]

I’m back! It has been very quiet from my part for the last couple of days. As I was not able to access the admin part of the style files I could not publish any posts. To my big relief this problem has been solved now!
I hope you all have had a great weekend. My [...]

Holly from decor8 has organised a bloggers and readers meet & greet in Amsterdam this Friday (5th September). I will be there as well and you are very welcome to join us at De Kroon on Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam at 20:00 (8 PM). We will be having drinks and perhaps something to eat while [...]

Also our beloved pets deserve stylish things! Mungo & Maud opened its first store in the heart of London in May 2005. Husband and wife team Michael and Nicola Sacher founded the edgy new concept in dog and cat stores with the aim of sourcing and creating elegant, well-designed accessories to complement a contemporary [...]

Last week I promised you that I would share photos of our new house. Well, here they are! In December we will be the proud owners of this beautiful house. The images are from the house in its current state (we will be doing some renovating..).

Above are images of the back of the house, a [...]

Not only the weather temperature is rising here in The Netherlands but my body temperature is rising (to a boiling point) as well. Why can’t companies do their job anymore? FedEx managed to loose a package that I sent to the UK some days ago. They can’t provide a tracking number (how the hell can [...]

I am wishing you a wonderful Christmas! I am celebrating Christmas in beautiful Prague, Czech Republic. The city is gorgeous at this time of year with lots of Christmas markets. I will take a break from blogging for a couple of days. Have a wonderful time and I hope to see you back soon!

Do you recognise the distinctive pattern? This is a Paul Smith Christmas ornament!

Another non-traditional tree! I actually have this one myself. I bought it some years ago. Unfortunately this tree isn’t available anymore (but if you are handy perhaps you can make it yourself from wire?!). I love the simple design, it looks very good in a modern interior. That aluminium tray with lights under the tree [...]

Are you bored with the traditional pine tree as a Christmas tree? Use you imagination and create a unique tree! Here are some examples of non-traditional trees.

All these trees were part of a project initiated by the University of Arts and Design in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 2004. Every year all kind of ‘trees’ are exhibited. [...]

I found this image on Apartment Therapy but it has also popped up on a few other blogs. The origin of the photo is a mystery; it is not known who the photographer is and were this house with that special fence is located. But we do know that there must be a very creative [...]

If you are looking for some beautiful Holiday gift tags, Holiday cards or a calendar for 2008, do stop by Etsy shop ‘things are better with a parrot’.

All the cards, flatnotes, & prints are screenprinted & handmade by shop owner Sarah with her gocco using high quality paper and inks. Click here to visit [...]

I love this Christmas card! You can write your own personal message on the christmas tree and mail it to your friends & family. The card, which comes flatpacked, is designed by Jansen + Co and is available from POAA (€2).

This last post in the gift guide series is about personal accessories. Top image: a fun needlepoint spectable case (£39). Second row: new agenda from Sukie (£14.95); this colourful Orla Kiely umbrella is a fun way to deal with a rainy day ($62).

First row: Marimekko’s Omra dress by Samu-Jussi Koski, the pattern is designed by [...]

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.

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 [...]

Graphic designer Joy Deangdeelert Cho (you might know her from her blog Oh Joy!) has designed a beautiful stationary line: Nantaka Joy. The collection’s characteristics include a mix of refined and hand-drawn designs, playful pattern, subtle and organic texture, and a vibrant use of color.

Click here to visit Nantaka Joy’s online shop and here to [...]