One of the most beautiful Greek Islands is Santorini. Santorini is essentially what has been left from an enormous volcanic explosion which destroyed the earliest settlements thereon and led to the creation of the current geological caldera. I stayed on the island a few years ago and I can tell you that the natural beauty of the island is stunning!
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fency
Fency is a bench that also doubles as a fench. Clever isn’t it? It is designed by Freeline, a Dutch company that has a lot of beautiful outdoor furniture in their collection. I couldn’t find much information about this ‘fench bench’ but if you are interested you can contact Freeline at info@free-line.nl.
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ferm living wall stickers
You might know ferm LIVING from their gorgeous wallpaper. But did you know that this Danish company also has some great wall stickers in their collection? Wall stickers are a big trend these days, and I have to say that I don’t like all the designs that I see. But the patterns from ferm (Danish for ‘clever’) are beautiful, and
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wanted: interior magazines from denmark and sweden
I love Swedish and Danish home& interior magazines. Unfortunately they are not available here in The Netherlands. Is there someone living in Denmark and/or Sweden that would like to do a magazine swap? I can send you some great Dutch magazines! Please send me an email (danielle@style-files.com) or leave a comment if you’re interested!
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invisible shelving system for books
I love this invisible shelving system as it is an unique alternative to a regular bookshelf! Sticklebook creates the illusion of a line of books hanging unsupported on the wall. An alternative to a regular bookshelf, it comprises an aluminium bracket and combed strip that grips the cover and pages of paperback books. I have to agree with contemporary design
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inga sempe
Inga Sempe is a designer living in Paris, France. She graduated from ENSCI-Les Ateliers (Ecole Nationale Superieure de Creation Industrielle, Paris) in 1993. She then was a fellow at the Villa Medici, Academie de France a Rome, in 2000-01. In 2000 she opened her studio in Paris. Inga has won several awards, for example the Grand Prix de la Creation
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my balcony: styled with ikea
As I love gardening, but don’t have a garden, I can spend hours on my balcony tending the flowers and rearranging pots and plants. Most of the pots and furniture come from IKEA. I love rocking chair GULLHOLMEN (top image) which is made from banana fiber (€59.00/$59.99). Stool ALSEDA (€29.95/$29.95) is also made from banana leaves. I have several of
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interior with retro furniture
I have a preference for white interiors, as you may have noticed. As promised, this weekend I show you a house with a bit more colour. I do love those turquoise walls, not to mention the gorgeous collection of retro furniture that can be found throughout the entire house. (images by Image Locations)
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industreal design collections
Italian collective Industreal has just launched its first retail collection! Their e-shop carries a gorgeous collection of products from various designers. Most items are now on sale, so hurry to the Industreal shop! They ship world-wide by the way. You can find some of my favourites in the images above and below. Above: Lampe 72dpi by Guillaume Delvigne (148,75 €),
