Inspiration from mother nature

Nature can be so inspiring! Today I felt that I was very close to nature. We went to a Lake and forest close to the city of Rotterdam. It's one of the beautiful places and you feel that nature embraces you. Especially now when Autumn is in the air. Do you know this feeling? And which season do you love the most?




The images above from Paul Gallangher support my feeling today:-)

AU*M

Hi Blogger friends! How are you today? Almost ready for the weekend? Today I would like to take you on a trip to France. Are you ready?

French practice AU*M is an established architectural force overseen by a five-strong directing team, Edouard Minassan, Yves Duvernois, Pierre Minassian, Gilles Peillon and Jean Claude Rerolle.



The artful Biscuit House in the Lyon area is the architects’ latest residential gem. The project required hours of handwork for the realisation of its elaborate perforated untreated Iroko Tree wood curtain wall, which, combined with the fully glazed east façade, opens up the house to the rolling landscape. In the pipeline are several more private houses, our favourite of which is the White Snake House, a long flowing white transparent volume, due for completion next year.





source: Wallpaper

Black & White Swedish style

I just can't get enough of lovely Swedish interiors. Today I would like to show you some inspiration in Black and White. It gives a serene and clean athmosphere. My experience is that it's always difficult to keep your interior as serene as this. On the other hand, it gives a personal touch to your home. What is your opinion?




source: Unplggd

Urban Ecofarm @ home

Food miles don't get shorter than this: the Biosphere Home Farm contains fish, plants and other mini ecosystems, and allows different life forms to live in harmony with each other. It looks like a 21st century aquarium crossed with stylish shelving unit. What do you think? Is this the future?



source: Wallpaper

Enjoy the autumn weekend

My dear bloggers! How are you today? And more important what are your plans for the weekend? I'm pretty fine. I just did some running and had a lovely breakfast with my fiance here at home. And now I'm heading to the hairdresser for a new look:-) But I do not want to leave you here without some new inspiration. Today I came acrross the lovely B & B Italy design brand. Look at these lovely interior images.








B & B sends all the little details such as fine pictures, books, vases and more from Italy to all the showrooms across the world to guarantee the right and the same style everywhere. Well done B & B!

Have a lovely weekend and see you back on Monday!!

images via B & B Italy

Flower power

Do you have flowers at home that scream for water once in a while? The Eva Solo flower pot has been designed to extend and improve the life of your house plants and indoor herbs. Just glance at the water level in the vase, and you will know immediately if the plant is thirsty… The vase reservoir can hold water for the plant only need watering once a week, and possibly less frequently, depending on the circumstances. In nature plants draw up the water they need through their roots – when they need it. The same principle is behind this functional and self-watering flower pot which consists of just two parts. On top is a ceramic flower pot and beneath it a glass container functioning as water reservoir. Water is drawn up through nylon threads which hang down from the bottom of the pot, like extensions of the plant´s own roots. And look at the design? It's awesome!




source: Eva Solo press

Decoration inspiration

In my ongoing search for an appropriate bookshelve I stumbled upon this lovely image of Diane Bergerson. Diane is an Australian interior desginer. Her Interiors are chic, timeless, and classic.Diane juxtaposes high-end furnishings and art with flea market finds to create her innovative and eclectic blend of relaxed glamour.
Providing the perfect balance between style and comfort. This bookshelve is stunning! Would love to have one like this.

source: Diane Bergeron

Blog issue

Hi globebloggers! Lovely Jodi from Decor Metro was so kind to send me an e-mail since it seems that I had a 'comment issue' on my blog. That's why most of you were not able to leave a comment on Urban Style Vibes without having a Google account. My appologize for that! I have tried to fix it now so I hope it works now. Please let me know if you still discover any problems.

Halloween is in the air

Hi there. How are you today? Today I want to share some pumpkin news with you. As we are getting close to Halloween it seems the Pumpkins are everywhere now.



For a different take on carving pumpkins, bust out the drill and use different sized bits to drill holes in a pattern on the pumpkin. Experiment with different sized pumpkins and different patterns for a truly unique look! Thanks for sharing this on your blog Sarah.

Check here for creative ideas: Pumpkin Carving Contest 2009

And read here the Pumpkin proposal story. How cute. Thanks Joanne for sharing!

Are you looking forward to Halloween or is this not your kind of thing? Please leave me your comments!

Vipp inspiration

I'm a big fan of Danish brands. Vipp is one of my favourites. You can read one of my earlier posts on the 70th anniversary of Vipp here. Today I would like to give you some interior inspiration on how to 'use'Vipp in your own home.