bathroomlove - swoon

Just perfect to create your own personal style in the bathroom... 

Stockholm based furniture company Swoon has launched 

another collection with patterned fronts to popular series Swoon Side

 in beautiful white and in black ash and I just love it!

                                                                             

photos Kristofer Johnsson styling Lotta Agaton.

found via the instagramfeed of lotta Agaton with thanks!

autumn news - marimekko

Inspiring photos taken at a very inspiring location...

the former house of stylist Lotta Agaton

really like the neutral base of black, white and grey 

added with  some  fresh greens and this beautiful

 coloursplash to create a beautiful contrast

Marimekko has released some images with their new designs 

 and I love the created autumn atmosphere...

                                                                                                      found via transpanarna with thanks!

black fiber chair

love this amazing and inspiring workspace seen at the latest Muuto campaign...

just perfect for my monday mood (and my future home office!) 

Muuto has released a black version of the fiber chair 

and I think it's a perfect addition to the current (100% recyclable) chair collection 

designed by the Copenhagen-based design duo Iskos-Berlin

read all about the design process here and have a great new week!

weekend inspiration - apartmentlove

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love the industrial details (oh that room divider), 

the vintage furniture combined with orginal modern accessories, the fireplaces,

 the large windows and the amazing creative atmosphere...

this gorgeous loft-apartment, styled by Josefin Haag, 

really made me smile today...

see more here

Blogazine giveaway

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Congratulations 
Anita H, @ankew79 and @jansontwerpfabriek
you won a copy of the vtwonen blogazine!
Please send me a mail with your adress :-)

a view weeks ago I wrote about the extra edition of Vt wonen

the second issue of vtwonen Blogazine and how proud I was (and still am) 

 to be a part of it and to share my story about the things I love!

The blogazine is made in collaboration with vtwonen, bloggersplatform 

Meet the Blogger and 20 Dutch- and European bloggers and influencers

 and filled with inspiration, ideas, hotspots and tips.

In this second editition of Blogazine you will find articles 

from these following VT wonen blogazine bloggers and I really

 enjoyed reading all their stories... 

Joelix - Femkeido - Trend Daily - Zilverblauw - MyDubio - Oh Marie -  SisterMag 
- Vosgesparis  -Elske Leenstra -  April and May & Beeldsteil  -  House of C - Binti Home
 -  My Attic - Nu interieur|ontwerp - Woonblog - Avenue Lifestyle -  Bright Bazaar - 
Boulevard B -  Urban Jungle Bloggers and elv's 

The Blogazine will be launched at the Meet the Blogger Conference 2015

and will be available in the shops (Nl) very soon ( in a pack with the October issue of vtwonen)

  if you're interested you can also make a chance to win a copy of the magazine

by leaving a message below or at instagram and I will choose (random) 

3 lucky winners Monday! 

apartment love

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Just admired this amazing (loft) apartment on the outskirts of Amsterdam...

This combined space of living and working belongs to 

Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi (designduo Formafantasma) 

and I just loved the mix of classic design, vintage, industrial details, 

the monochrome tones and the beautiful greens that we see in every single room

perfect inspiration on how to create a warm domestic atmosphere

read and see more about the apartment and its owners here

and have a great day!

                                                                                                                                 found via bo-bedre.no with thanks!

Snor festival

photos elvs

Yesterday I have visited the Snorfestival where I was invited

to join a meeting with a lot of fellow bloggers at the bloggerscafe and I really

 had a fantastic day at this very creative family evenent!

Like I said last week the snorfestival is a lifestyle event

where you can find inspiration in many senses and I yes I really found it!

The cosy atmosphere is very inviting to walk around and to 

discover and admire everything you come across..

After a nice cup of coffee and the most delicious cake made by

 Madame Charlotte at the bloggerscafe (the yurt of our host Kirsten Jassies) we started 

the day with the launch of the new book of Anki Wijnen (Zilverblauw) called Shoot!. 

Shoot! is a book that learns us all about photography in a simple way

 without the use of difficult words and technical jargon and ofcourse

 with the most beautiful (interior nature and lifestyle) photos made by Anki. 

After the launch we continued the day by visiting the bookmarket and other stands 

but also by meeting so much nice inspiring people, having lot's of fun, admiring the creative 

workshops (from knotting a simple plant hanger to learning how to become 

a human beatbox) and listening to the music while enjoying some good food and nice drinks.

 At the end of the day we all shared the same feeling... 

it was such fun!

Thank you so much for a great day: 

 de wereld van Snor, Zilverblauw, Kirsten Jassies, Madame Charlotte and all fellow bloggers 

for your hospitality, great books, amazing food, fun and inspiration

weekend

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already was inspired by a sneakpeek of the coverphoto 

of the latest issue of Elle decoration UK a few weeks ago, 

when I discovered and admired some more stunning photos

 of their latest collaboration on their websites...

just love the work of talented 

stylist Saša Antić and photographer Kristofer Johnsson

see more photos here and here

wish you all a happy and a fab weekend!

minimalist art

I really like visiting the lithuanian site of Llamas'valley

to read the latest news short news and to be inspired by 

their post about interior design, fashion, art and food

Yesterday I was intriqued by the beautiful minimalist paintings 

from the series "Rome" by British artist Roni Stretch

At first side they look like crumple paper sheets in frames... 

but in fact they are real masterpieces

with a used palette of shades from white to gray 

 to completely dark black but also with some colourful works

find all about the work of Roni Stretch here and discover his very varied art collection 

styling love

already saw a sneakpeek of the equipment at instagram this week

this stunning apartment in Stockholm

caught my eye straight away

 when I visited the Fantastic Frank this morning

just love the tastefull and creative styling (these still-lifes), 

the natural colours and soft tones in contrast with the subtile black touch , 

 the great eye catching details and the warm atmosphere... 

Inspired again by the great work of talented stylist Josefin Haag 

see more here

nature inside - KUBU chair

photos elvs

I really like the ongoing natural trend that we see more and more...

a lot of greens, wood, bamboo, wicker baskets and other natural materials

such a great idea... Bringing the outdoor in! 

So when dutch online store FONQ.nl asked me if I was interested in making a review
about the Dutchbone Kubu chair it also was a great chance to update

 and redecorate my living room! I thought my minimalistic home could use

 a touch of nature and experimenting with how to bring more nature in my home and 

to create a warm atmospere for this coming Autumn is always a good idea!

The natural look and feel of Dutchbone Kubu is what makes this handicraft chair so special! 

 The rattan material is wrapped around the black, iron frame and that

 beautiful combination gives the chair also a stylish industrial look. 

A look that actually fits in a lot of interiors in my opinion! 

I love simplicity and by making a moodboard with a few beautiful

 green leaves from my garden and some stunning photos of my favourite 

fashion magazines I started to create a little urban jungle on my kitchenwall. 

The added fresh green plants on the bench in the livingroom 

completed my version of bringing more of nature inside my monochrome home!

Really love the fact that adding only a few new (natural) details 

really made the difference... did you already brought some nature inside? 

this post is made in collaboration with FONQ.nl a dutch contemporary online store with more than 40.000  colorful and special products 

that make life just a little more fun with unique gift and design products and a wide range in terms of living, cooking and garden.

styling/photos and/opinion by elvs