ARKET

This week the first press images of H&M's new brand ARKET 

has been publiced and  I can't wait  untill the opening of their first 

store (Brussels, Copenhagen, Munich and many more will follow soon)  at  the end of

the summer at London (Regent Street) and to see more of the collection

 after the launch of their webshop!  

All the shops will also include a cafe decorated in Scandinavian style and besides

 their timeless fashion collection (that will last for several seasons)  

the stores will have shoes, accessories and home furnishings selected

 from other brands as Iittala and Duralex.  

The Chair ‘Skedblad’ (crafted from solid oak) designed by Carl Malmsten will be used to 

furnish all the cafés. The chair has been put back into production exclusively

 for ARKET and is based on original drawings from the Malmsten archives. 

Perspective Studio #shoplove

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With all the great pictures and stories of the Stockholm Design week that I have
admired these last few days on my instagram timeline,  I really would like to
 go back to that great city! As I have previously told you, I was there a few weeks ago
with my friend Martine Vianen (Via Martine) to visit the Formex trade fair and of course
we also had a Stockholm "must visit" shop list!

At the top of this list was the stylish interior and design shop Perspective Studio.
I already saw a lot of news coming over in various Swedish magazines and also
 on social media about this,  concept store (openend October 2016) and  I really fell for
 their beautiful hand-made and, above all, carefully selected products from various brands.
And wow it really was what I had expected! What we found was a wonderful  inspiring blend of fine materials, soft and warm colours, creativity and a great combination of quality and originality that I only have seen in a few stores! 

Shopowner Robin Klang told us during our visit that there's room for constant
renewal in the shop because all products are purchased on a small scale.
Also, Robin and his partner Ejub Bicic  planned some surprising changes to
the interior of the store itself  (the new color of the wall paint was already selected)
getting their customers inspired with every new visit. Great plans and ideas in my opion that definitely makes it worth a visit when you are in Stockholm!

Thank you so much Robin for your hospitality and kindness and when we were at your amazing shop!

Met alle geweldige foto's van de  Stockholm Design week die op de afgelopen dagen voorbij kwamen op mijn instagram tijdlijn zou ik zo weer terug willen naar die geweldige stad! Zoals ik al eerder vertelde was ik daar een paar weken geleden om samen met Martine Vianen (Via Martine) de Formex beurs te bezoeken en natuurlijk hadden we ook een must visit shop lijstje bij ons!

Bovenaan dit lijstje stond de stijlvolle interieur winkel Perspective Studio. Deze,  in oktober 2016,  geopende concept store,  zag ik al heel regelmatig voorbij komen in diverse Zweedse tijdschriften en natuurlijk ook op social media en viel echt op door de mooie handgemaakte en vooral ook zorgvuldig geselecteerde producten van diverse merken. En het was echt wat ik er van verwacht had! Ik vond er een prachtige mix van mooie materialen, creativiteit, zachte en warme kleuren en een geweldig combinatie van kwaliteit en orginalitieit die je in weinig winkels ziet! Eigenaar Robin Klang vertelde tijdens ons bezoek dat doordat de verkoopvoorraad van de produkten beperkt is er constant ruimte is voor vernieuwing in de winkel... Ook zijn Robin en zijn partner Ejub Bicic van plan van plan steeds verrassende veranderingen aan te brengen in het interieur van de winkel zelf... (zo was de nieuwe kleur muurverf voor de winkel al uitgekozen) Wat het volgens mij steeds weer een inspiratie feestje maakt om deze winkel te bezoeken! 

Het stijlvolle huis van Robin en Ejub is een tijdje geleden gepubliceerd in Residence magazine, 
je vindt de foto's hier

shoplove - Bolia Amsterdam

photos elvs

a beautiful  warm industrial atmosphere, 

stunning and stylish corners, dark and white painted walls, 

 lot's of beautiful plants,  the typical Bolia home perfume, 

inspiring prints everywhere and most of all

 the fantastic Scandinavian design furniture and accessories...

already saw some sneakpeeks of this very inspiring place at Instagram

 these few weeks and I loved it from the moment that I saw it... 

Yesterday I visited the grand opening of the amazing 

Bolia store in Amsterdam that opened its doors for public today and it 

felt like entering interior heaven! a real must go in my opinion when you love- and 

want to experience a part of the scandinavian design world...

 find all about the Bolia store in Amsterdam here and be inspired!

shoplove - COS

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already saw a sneakpeek of this

 inspiring pink place at Instagram yesterday and I loved it...

they already collaborated before (the stunning installation with the

 textile ribbons at the Milan design week this year) and now

 New York studio Snarkitecture has transformed an industrial space

 in Los Angelos with pink-hued steel and floor-to-ceiling mirrors

 into this amazing popup store for fashion brand COS

 (opened from 6 to 15 November) 

 it's so great when talented people and brands work together!

see and read more about it here

                                                                                            found via Dezeen IG with thanks!

co-lab love

iconic silhouttes of classic Vans combined

 with a playfully printed and summery shaded twist and

just perfect for lot's of stylish and sunny run-around days ;-) 

really like the latest co-lab collection of

 & other stories and Vans... 

see more here

shoplove - & other stories

  

 photos elvs

Beautiful white painted brick walls, blond wood, a touch of black, 

marble, lot's of plants,  beautiful photos everywhere and a

 fantastic Scandinavian and  industrial atmosphere

Yesterday I visited the amazing & Others Stories shop that

 recently opened its doors in Amsterdam and it felt like entering

 a candy shop when I was a little girl!! 

& Other Stories is launched in 2013 as a luxury brand of H&M 

Meanwhile, the chain has opened shops in Barcelona, 

Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Milan, Paris and Stockholm.

The shop in Amsterdam consists 650 square meters (two floors) 

where you can find the complete fashion, shoe, bag, jewellery and

 beauty collection of the brand but also clothes of guest designers as

 british Sadie Williams, swedish A-S Dåvik and Lykke Li.

definitely worth a visit if you are in Amsterdam  to create your own 

personal style or story - focusing on the whole look - or to be inspired 

by this amazing store with great attention to detail

find the whole storie here

 ps.   we have a giveaway winner :-) congratulations to...  INGRID -   you are the lucky one!

(please let us know your adress  at elvsblog@gmail.com) 

Thank you so much dear  Jan Skácelík and thank you all for joining and your nice comments!

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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!

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