Margot Kat is inspired by nature which you can see in her stunning designs. All her creations originate from a deep-rooted feeling of nature’s positive influence on our lives. Nature’s textures, shapes and colors are the basis for Margot’s homeware collection. The earth, plants and animals are her inspiration. Roots for example is a collection of ceramic tableware and vases
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CERAMICS BY NATHALIE LAHDENMAKI
Loving these soft colored mug designed by Finnish designer Nathalie Lahdenmäki for Lokal. Lokal is a concept store located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. They also have a online shop with worldwide shipping options. Source: via Varpunen.
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SHINO TAKEDO CERAMICS
Japanese artist Shino Takedo creates the most beautiful ceramic pieces. This is what she says about her work and herself: “I grew up on Kyushu island in southern Japan. Kyushu has a rich history of ceramics and arts. My mother admired and collected both. When I was a child we would travel all around Japan to look at different art
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MAE ENGELGEER’S BEAUTIFUL TEXTILE DESIGNS
I love the pretty designs by Mae Engelgeer. This Dutch designer based in Amsterdam likes to design colorful and eye catching products which are like a piece of art in any interior. In this post you can find a selection of Mae’s designs. One of my favorites is ISH, a collection of blankets and tea towels that feature a zigzagging,
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HANDMADE PORCELAIN BY PS STUDIO
This collection of handmade porcelain cups is designed by PS Studio, a Dutch design studio that focuses on both interior architecture and product design. Their taped series is inspired by the texture of skin and the tactile feeling and the embossing of materials. Every cup is unique design and is available in 26 beautiful colors. Studio PS: “By combining our
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OUTDOOR FURNITURE COLLECTION BY NORM
Danish designers Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn named their company Norm to express their dedication to “working with Danish norms and standards refined over hundreds of years,” says Bjerre-Poulsen, “rather than rejecting them in the endless search for new.” The sincerity of their approach – bypassing flashy design for good design – shows in the quality of their work. Together
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DYED VINTAGE TABLEWARE BY JEANINE EEK KEIZER
The beautiful blue tableware shown here in Amsterdam shop Sukha has been created by Jeanine Eek Keizer. The wife of Piet Hein Eek gives new life to existing ceramic pieces by applying a new glaze to the various old pieces of tableware. By using uniform shade variations of colours, it was possible to put together complete sets of tableware from
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A STREET IN PARIS DECORATED WITH LAMP SHADES
So beautiful! A street in Paris (Rue de Mail) is decorated with linen lamp shades to create an illuminated archway. Initiated by Club Masters of Linen in partnership with 29 ‘Editeurs’ and Paris Deco Off.
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WOODEN TABLES & CANDLE HOLDERS BY AARIKKA OY
I am loving these beautiful wooden candle holders and tables from Aarikka Oy. This Finnish family business was established in 1954 to mastermind and manufacture design products. The Aarikka Home range consists of furniture pieces and decoration items for everyday use and special occasions. Their design is famous for its clear, Scandinavian lines, round forms and use of wood as
