harmonious grays

black and grey shades,  whites, a touch of brown and a mix of

personal, some older and new accessories to welcome this new season...

the stunning gray autumn skies and the beautiful

new collection of models by Via Martine inspired me

to rearrange my sideboard and create a harmonious atmosphere

to enjoy cosy evenings filled with candlelight with my family...

Creating moody still-lifes can be such fun!

                                                                                                                       photos and styling by elv's

ik kan zo genieten van het creeren van een nieuw stillleven of een nieuwe sfeer in huis. Dat doe ik dan ook zeer regelmatig ;-)  Het is echt fantastisch hoe je soms met een verandering van slechts een paar accessoires of prints een hele andere sfeer kunt maken in je huis.  Dit keer was ik enorm geinspireerd door de prachtige grijze herfst luchten en door de mooie nieuwe prints van Via Martine waar ik weer de fotografie voor mag gaan doen!   Mooie eenvoud met een paar mooie potjes en kandelaars, een paar losse kaarsen, wat tijdschriften, persoonlijke spulletjes en eenvoudige diy projectjes... Maken jullie ook wel eens stillevens? 

details - in my bedroom

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I love the little details... I have said it before but I really think
they always make the difference!

  Inspired by the beautiful accessories of the latest Design letters collection,

based on some new discovered patterns designed by Arne Jacobsen

that I have admired at their press presentation in Kopenhagen two weeks ago, 

I have changed things up in my bedroom by moving some things and by having some of 
my new most wanted AJ pieces around me like the floral bedcover, 

the gorgeous green AJ Royal Vintage vase and the travelbook with its geometric pattern.

All beautiful, but different pieces - I just can not choose a favorite... do you? 

Just love the stunning contrast between the crispy whites and the varied added details
 another changingmood in my bedroom...  Today some snapshots!

ps. thank you so much Design letters and fonQ.nl for inviting me and to make my acquaintance with the two sides of AJ

                                                                                           white duvet cover "purity"by Crispsheets

in my bedroom - crisp sheets

Today some new snapshots...

I told you before that I really like a bright minimal atmosphere in my bedroom

so the changes in this room are always in the details

In some previous posts (here and here) you can read about my love for 

the perfect crisp, cotton sheets designed by Lara Jans, founder of Crisp Sheets.

Last week I was pleasantly surprised again by some new beautiful accessories,  

when Lara invited me to discover the new collection of Crisp Sheets on her site. 

My attention was immediately caught by the  ‘Stardust Wool Throw’ 

a (reversible) blanket that fits perfectly at the end of our double bed to keep us warm and
 comfy during the chilly nights as we have them lately but I was also attracted 
by the stunning linen flat sheet and pillowcases a nice addition to the earlier collection

 not only because Linen is a beautiful natural material but also

 it cools in summer and warms up when it‘s cold.

once again I discovered that simply changing some details 

(or even recycling the legs of a site table into a nightstand) really makes the difference!

beautiful and simple...what do you think? 

ps. you can find all about - and be inspired by the stunning stylish photos

 of the new collection by Crisp Sheets here 

a changing state of mind

photos elvs

It's been a while since I shared some snapshots of my home ...

After the holidays and cleaning up the Christmas decorations I was looking

 to break up with all the whites and add some colour,  

but when I did I realized that I really love this light and monochrome environment!

so besides the fresh magnolia branches to add some sping inside and 

the framed photo from Vogue magazine there is nothing really new, 

 I only switched some favourite things up, by moving them from 

other rooms and I restyled my forever changing bench.

 I think it's by far the most changed corner in my home and I love it! 

Do you also have such a spot in your home and would you like it share it on my blog?
Please let me know... it will be fun!

prints: modelphotograpy by Via Martine, New York by studio esinam

second skin bowl by july adrichem ball vase by cooee

juglove - Sinnerlig

 photos elvs

"The beauty is in the details 

details made of natural materials as cork, ceramics and glass"

A little while ago I told you about the stunning coming Ikea collection - Sinnerlig - 

a collection "designed to engage the senses and increase our feeling of well being at home"

this weekend I finally had the occasion to feel and admire the furniture
 (oh that amazing day-bed) and the stunning accessories

 designed by Ilse Crawford of StudioIlse

 I was really curious and of the more than 30 pieces consisting collection (pure eyecandy)
the stoneware black/brown jug really caught my eye... 
it's a real addition to our house, timeless design that is not only very manageable
 in use but also very suitable to display in your house
 beautiful and simple as I love it so much,,,

do you have a favourite piece? 

you can find the whole Sinnerlig collection HERE

                                                     
                                           art print -Leaf me- designed by Silke Bonde via The posterclub with thanks!

dutch design - crisp sheets

photos elvs

Today some snapshots from last week of my updated bedroom...

 Inspired by some new beautiful accessories,  
I have finally found the perfect designed crisp, cotton sheets when I read an older
 issue of ELLE magazine the other day and saw an article about  the bedding of crisp sheets, 

I have changed things up by moving the bench from the

 living to the bedroom and having some of my favourite things around me like my

 magazines, creams, prints and jewelry. 

To be honest, for me, one of the most difficult things to find is

 stylish bedlinen with an afforable prince. 

 Mostly I bought plain sheets because I couldn't find the modern minimalistic

 designed sheets that I was looking for and thtis is exactly why 

 Lara Jans, founder of Crisp Sheets, started her own label in 2014.  

For Lara it started when she moved in her new apartment and couldn't 

seem to find bedsheets that matched with her taste. 

She started visualizing how these sheets would look and feel and it

 did not take long before she started working on the designs and 

determining what kind of technique could give that crisp touch to cotton. 

After finding the right supplier "Crisp Sheets" was established.

 In my bedroom I love a minimal styling. 

The top surface of the sheets and pillowcases are printed in a peaceful blue 

aquarelle design (inspired by the five oceans and their beautiful ray of blues) 

They feel very soft and comfortable... very inviting and

they're just perfect to spend lot's of lazy weekend mornings!

once again I discovered that simply changing some details 

(or even just one photo of a magazine) really makes the difference!

beautiful simplicity...what do you think? 

find more about Crisp Sheets here 

PS. Besides beautiful sheets Lara also creates posters and postcards. When she started

 sketching for the bedsheets, she made a lot of designs,  not all of them where suitable 

for duvet covers, so she decided to create prints as well.