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Its time for a new chapter :-) 

Today is such a special day and I feel so excited to finally share the news

 that I will be the new contributor of the April and May team on their 

beautiful and brand new platform!

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 I want to thank Jantine and Vivian to have me in this new chapter and

I want to thank you for sharing your kind words and positive energy over the years...

I'm really looking forward to continue to inspire you at aprilandmay.com

Let's meet there! 

Stockholm 2017 for IKEA

pretty blues, beautiful rattan products, soft cushions, 

warm velvet, natural shades and a stunning industrial location.... 

It's not a secret that I'm a uge admirer of the stylingprojects of Ikea Livet Hemma.

So when blog friends Jantine and Vivian (April and May) asked me if I 

would like to join their stylingproject for Studio Ikea.nl  I was sure this day 

would be filled with inspiriation and stylingfun! 

Last year Ikea.nl has teamed up with the ladies of April and May and I love the way 

how they create their sceneries and DIY projects. 

Have you seen their dollhouse created with a billy cabinet? 

A little while ago I've visited the pressevent at the launch of the

 Stockholm 2017 collection (see here) and it really was a nice surprise to see

 all these beautiful ratan items (combined with other products)

 again at the location to create a trendy - from fashion to interior - atmopshere.

Interessed in giving your home a warm atmpshere by adding a soft eye-catcher, 

as a sofa or Ottoman in velvet or combine fabric with for example pillows

 with modern, sleek and industrial items? 

You’ll find the article on Studio by IKEA here and here at April and May

Als je mijn blog al wat langer leest  is het geen verrassing dat ik een enorm bewonderaar

 van de stylingprojecten van het Ikea Livet Hemma team ben. Dus toen blog vrienden Jantine en  Vivian (April and May) vroegen of ik mee wilde kijken tijdens hun stylingproject voor

 Studio Ikea.nl wist ik zeker dat deze dag gevuld zou worden met inspiratie en

 vooral stylingfun!

Vorig jaar begon de samenwerking tussen Ikea.nl en April and May en ik vind de manier waarop zij hun inspiratiebeelden en DIY projecten creëren echt te gek! Heb je hun geweldige poppenhuis gemaakt van een billy kast al gezien? 

Een tijdje geleden was ik bij het persevent van de lancering van de Stockholm 2017 

collectie (zie hier) en het was echt een leuke verrassing om al deze mooie rotan items,  gecombineerd met andere producten weer op de locatie terug te zien waar we een warme trendy -  van mode tot interieur - sfeer creeerden in verschillende settings! 

Wil jij ook een warme trendy sfeer in je eigen huis door bijvoorbeeld een eye-catcher

 in de vorm van een fluwelen poef of een mooie bank te combineren met bijvoorbeeld 

hippe zachte kussens en strakke en industriële items? Je vindt het artikel met inspiratie

 ideeen hier op studio by IKEA en hier op de site van April and May natuurlijk! 

                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                    
 Thanks Jantine and Vivian for such a inspiring and fun day... I just loved it!
photo 5|6 by April and May other photos by elvs

first or second store

We think in choices. 

Choices in life. 

Choices in design. 

FIRST choices and SECOND choices. 

We have a passion for interior, design, materials, 

creating stories and experiences. 

We love to share all of this with you. 

FIRST experiences lead to SECOND moments. 

We want to create your story 

A story at home that is nothing but you. 

You are our FIRST priority. 

photos elvs

 This weekend I was invited for

a special dinner at the beautiful new 

First or Second concept store in Alkmaar (northern Netherlands)

The First or Second concept store
 is founded  by Jantine and Vivian (April and May)

and from the moment I entered the shop 

I felt their great passion for interior, design, fashion, art, 

children rooms, prints and materials but also second hand items!

 I was greatly inspired by the originality and the appearance of their shop

 (that will be changed every 3 months to a new theme!)

Besides all the beautiful styled corners in the store, 

there was the decorated and furnished home, the 1or2 VILLA, 

which is - just like the 1or2 CAFE -  part of  (and located in)
  the conceptstore and a real eye catcher.

I could spend  hours in that amazing home 

and yes I really would love to live in there!!

After our tour in the VILLA Jantine and Vivian took us to the 

cafe where we had some drinks, a delicious meal

 (prepared in the beautiful Kvik kitchen of the villa) and a nice cup of coffee!

Surrounded by the stunning designs of 

Norm architects and  Menu and accompanied by

lovely and inspiring people I really had a fantastic evening!

just loved the warm and very personal atmosphere in the store 

and it was a pleasure to admire 

what Jantine and Vivian have accomplished in a very short time ... 
It was great to be there... thanks sweet ladies!

available brands: Minotti, B&B Italia, Vitra, Flexform en Pastoe Menu, Hay, Muuto, AndTradition and Vipp 

monday

pic elvs

Starting this new week with this last picture of

the amazing wall filled with inspiring and beautiful styled images

at the aprilandmay pop-up shop this weekend

the wonderful composition of black and white made me smile

great inspiration... see more pictures here

wish you all a happy new week!

pop-up inspiration

 

 pics elvs(byphone)

loved the great styling 

beautiful inspiration

seeing so much favorite things is such a joy

sometimes online shops

become the most fantastic pop-ups

it was fun at aprilandmay's 

have a wonderful Sunday!

  the aprilandmay pop-up  will be open today until 17.00

greyish

   pics elvs

more snapshots of last week shoot

 beautiful greyshades

love the amazing industrial atmosphere

so perfect for this greyish friday

hope you all have a fab one

 and a happy weekend!

                                                                       metal wire word/stool /coffin by Stoer Metaal

                                                                            postcard lines by april and may