LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO...MANON GARRITSEN

Two weeks ago I met Manon Garritsen at the Woonbeurs in Amsterdam. She is a very talented designer from my hometown Rotterdam! How funny to meet eachother on the tradeshow in Amsterdam. I bought one of her stunning Mac sleeves in grey. It's a wonderful, lightweight and simple sleeve and I just love it. She also sells lovely felt bags and iPhone/iPad covers. Check out her website here.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK? WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE SUCH A COVER FOR YOUR IPAD?

images via: Manon Garritsen, Mobile Mac, Nacional Design,

TODAY I WANT TO BE IN....ST BARTHS (VIA URBAN STYLE VIBES)

Good Morning! Are you fresh and awake? Today I would like to take you on a trip to St. Barths in the Caribbean. This French Caribbean island has all you need: magnificent white sand beaches, crystal clear Caribbean water, breathtaking views, friendly people and a good cuisine. What else do you need. The images above and below show you the Hotel La Banane. This Design Hotel is an ode to the 50's. The 9 white bungalows and wooden terraces are livened up with vibrant splashes of color. Many of the furnishings were designed by the Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK? WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL TO THIS PLACE TODAY?

You can book all your Design hotels here. I'm a Design Hotel affiliate and if you book a design hotel via Urban Style Vibes* a 5% of the total booking goes to me. 

via: Design Hotels

A ROOM WITH A VIEW...(VIA URBAN STYLE VIBES*)

Let's go on trip today to Sweden to 'hunt' for our dream home. This villa is located on the coast near Stockholm. It's a great place with a stunning view. And look at all the windows. I guess you have a view to the lake in almost every room. Isn't that fantastic?

PS. This house is for sale so if you are interested, please check it out here

Q. WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE IN A PLACE LIKE THIS OR?

via: Skeppsholmen

WOODEN HOUSE

Welcome to the new week! What are your plans? I had a wonderful weekend in Rotterdam. On Saturday I had a great diner with the BF in De Engel in Rotterdam and today I stayed at home to redecorate and clean a bit. Browsing the web I found this special wooden house for you as todays inspiration. This house is located in Munich Germany. Architect Susanne Nobis who designed this home and also lives here was inspired by the huge boat houses. She designed this place with a minimum of materials and a limited budget. I love the spacious living room and the light from both sides and in the roof of the house. The surrounding near the lake is another big advantage I guess.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PLACE?

via: Cote Maison

ADORE HOME NEW YORK ISSUE

Good Afternoon, sorry to disturb you in the weekend but I can't wait to share this with you. I'm sure you know Adore Magazine but their latest 1st Birthday issue is just stunning. Please take an hour (or two) to flip through. It's full of great places and stunning homes in New York City. Enjoy reading here!

DUTCH DESIGN APARTMENT

Hi friends, how is your weekend? I'm so exited today that I can't wait to post this on Monday. Today I stumbled upon this beautiful design apartment in Eindhoven. This apartment belongs to the Dutch Design Academy and it is a place for meetings and guests who visit the Design Academy. If you take a closer look you will recognise some work from Dutch designers that studied at the Dutch Design Academy in the interior. Thomas Eurlings was appointed to do the styling of this apartment. The apartment is located on the 18th floor and has a beautiful view. 

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PLACE?

via: At Casa Dutch Design Academy

HAPPY FALL WEEKEND!!

Happy Fall weekend lovelies! What are your plans this weekend? I hope you will enjoy the new season this weekend. I usually love Summer and Spring more than Fall but now I realize that fall has beautiful colors and I love the rhythm and the change of seasons more and more. 

Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SEASON AND WHY??

HELP: NO PLACE LIKE HOME (OFFICE)

Hello friends, what happened with this week??? It's Friday again. Can you imagine? I've been away from home the last couple of days to work on my new business and today I'm glad that I have a day in my home office. Do you remember that I started to blog here and here about my ideas about my own home office more than a year ago? In a few steps I have now created my own office but I'm not ready to share the final result with you. This was the room 1 year ago. And now It's clean and white with a white desk and drawer from Bo Concept. In addition I have bought a new white office chair from EAMES. BUT the most important part needs to be done: THE STYLING to make it a cosy place. I love to work from home but this place definitely needs pimping before I can feel really at home here. That's why I'm searching for new inspiration. Do you have ideas for me? Thank you so much. You always give me great inspiration and fresh thinking. Bare in mind that it's a small office.

via: Babble

URBAN APARTMENT WITH A TWIST

Todays inspiration comes from the Swedish stylist Myrica Bercqvist I love her styling. The home shows a fresh and personal style, combined with some design items. I must admit I'm in love with her work now so it won't be the last post about her interiors I guess....

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS HOME?

URBAN COFFEE

Today I stumbled upon the new coffee chain Roy Steet Coffee and Tea in Seattle. Especially the design of this new -Starbucks owned- coffee place is different than the usual Starbucks interiors. Roy Street Coffee & Tea uses regional materials, features the work of local artists and is designed for sustainability. They also aim at reducing their environmental footprint through green construction, energy and swater conservation and recycling. What do you think of this ' new style Starbucks'?

Q. Unfortunately I haven't been able to visit Seattle lately. Do you know if they serve good coffee?