Happy Flight passport covers

Looking for a new passpost cover I found these beauties. Available in different colours via: Abodee

images via: Abodee

DIY Design Cards

Erin of Erin Vale Design is a great freelance design agency from Chicago. Services include: package design, brand and SKU extensions, brand exploration, identity, front end web design, print, and business identity systems. This cute miss you folded card is one of her latest project. Be sure to check out her site for more wonderful DIY freebies and loads of other inspiration!

source: Erin Vale Design

Molori Safari Lodge

Today I came across another dream destination: The Molori Safari Lodge in South Africa. The word 'Molori' means 'to dream' and it truly captures the essence of the Molori Safari Lodge. This five-star suite retreat was opened for the public in 2007 and after a complete make over it transformed into the intimate local-chic lodge as it is today.

For more information visit: http://www.molori.comsource: Molori

images: Elsa Young

Delicious prints

Schumacher Modern introducedfor spring a dramatic new prints collection by L.A. fashion designer Trina Turk, known for her sportswear and swim collections. The casually sophisticated indoor/outdoor printed fabrics feature signature patterns adapted from Trina Turk’s stunning apparel and inspired by the architecture, landscape and lifestyle of Southern California.
The Trina Turk Collection features a monochromatic Bamboo Forest Print, a coastal Pisces Print, and an animal skin-inspired Zebra Print, which all reflect Trina Turk’s modern interpretations of nature. Using bright, breezy colorways–predominately blues, citrus shades, and earth tones–the spring collection reflects California living.

source: Schumacher Modern

Summer inspiration

With even a small balcony or terace you can easily create a real summer athmosphere. I love the natural images below. I especially love the relaxing summer bed covered with the white shades.

source: LivingEtc

Rotterdam

I recently moved from The Hague to Rotterdam. And I must say it is a great city to live in. It's vibrant, modern and it has a multiculti athmosphere. Some people even call it: 'Manhattan aan de Maas' due to the recent development of the many skyscrapers in the city. The building above will be realised by 2012. It is called: De Rotterdam. Rem Koolhaas is the famous Dutch architect who designed this vertical building (live, work, recreate in one building).

image source: DPI

La Mamounia

La Mamounia, the five-star hotel in Marrakech that has played host to royalty and celebrities, is reopening on 29 September 2009 following a three-year restoration project led by Jacques Garcia. The hotel - a tranquil haven in the heart of Marrakech - now has 136 rooms, 71 suites, and three Riads with three bedrooms each, private terraces and private swimming pools. Images of the renovated retreat will follow in August.

source: CNTraveler

Privium Club Lounge @ Schiphol Airport

This is a blogpost for all those lucky travellers from Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. If your flight is delayed or even cancelled, you do not have to worry at all. Members of Privium can enjoy this sophisticated Privium Club lounge area. You won't be disappointed, excellent service and great design.

images: Privium

Dream Destination: Seychelles

You’re planning a trip to the Seychelles? Lucky you! Mother Nature was very generous with these 115 islands scattered in the Indian Ocean and has spoiled them rotten. Undeniably, the beaches are the big attraction, and what beaches: exquisite ribbons of white sand lapped by topaz waters and backed by lush hills and big glacis boulders. And nary a crowd in sight.

But do you know you can also do some great voluntary work on the Seychelles? A recent documentary showed me this organization. The largest turtles ( remaining in the Western Indian Ocean) occurs in Seychelles. Nature Seychelles is responsible for the turtle monitoring during the nesting season. Records of dates and locations are kept as nesting beaches are patrolled several times a day during daylight. Isn't this a great job after (or even before) your retirement?

source: text Lonely Planet, Nature Seychelles

Nespresso, what else?

Nespresso is my favourite coffee-maker brand. The really offer a good service and a great coffee experience. Recently they launched their new Citiz collection. Click here for the Citiz experience.

Tell me what is your favourite coffee-maker brand?