Tuesday, 13 August 2013 by Irene Hoofs
While we were having our vacation in Amsterdam we were staying in our own apartment ... which happens to be in the famous 9 Little Streets area ... yes I know we are very lucky. My husband and I bought this place almost 15 years ago and it was our first home together ... very special indeed :)
Normally we rent it out but for the summer we decided to keep it for ourselves and this gave me a wonderful opportunity to explore my home-city in the best way possible. Walking from our home to 'Het Spui' is only possible when I pass a super tiny street and it is in this little street that I discovered HearHear Amsterdam ... a tiny two story shop in Amsterdam ... and with 'tiny' I really mean 'tiny' ... unbelievable to think that back in the old days families would actually live here.
I am rambling on because I am so passionate about the canal area in Amsterdam ... feels like one big outdoor museum, you can almost feel the history of the city by strolling along the canals ... but let me get back to the subject of this post ... Bird Bingo ... a game I couldn't resist during my visit at HearHear. The game is of such high quality and made so beautifully ... of course the gorgeous bird illustrations by Christine Berrie help a lot :)
My boys and I haven't played it yet but I am sure it will be one of those all time favorites from now on...
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Thursday, 13 June 2013 by Irene Hoofs
Two sisters, one studio and a wonderful collection paper products ... that is studio Pimpelmees from the Netherlands. Starting out with unqiue and stylish birth announcements followed by other cards, small canvasses and customized wedding invitations studio Pimpelmees now also sells cool wall murals!
and their latest addition is a collection of beautiful wall murals ... 'butterflies and birds', the 'deep sea' or 'fly away' they will all make a sublime wall in your child's room.
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I was just thinking if I were to have daycare centre I would consider
hanging
these murals on one of the walls ... I'm sure kids will just dream away
by looking at the patterns.
.. Studio Pimpelmees
Friday, 7 June 2013 by Irene Hoofs
Wednesday, 5 June 2013 by Irene Hoofs
Muakbabi is the brainchild of two Spannish friends who wanted to use their experiences and knowledge into a creative project. Result are these fantatsic kids home accessories that are both very helpful in the parent child relationship, practical and good for the environment.
Some muaks above in the collage: 1. wall organizer 2. Le Grande floor pillow 3. detail of a muak rug 4. Le Grande Rug
Muakbabi gives you the perfect designs to be used imaginatively and creatively. Have fun!
Some images below the fold to give you a better impression how the rugs can look in your home.
Tuesday, 21 May 2013 by Irene Hoofs
Lovely WonderLamps by Hartendief for us to start a new week with. These lamps come with a little surprise ... you might think only balloons or trees are printed on them but soon when it becomes dark little forest friends come out of there hiding place and lighten up any room with special stories.
I love these!
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Tuesday, 30 April 2013 by Irene Hoofs
I am a bit excited and so are my boys ... opa and oma (grandma and grandad) arriving today for a three week visit! Lot's of nice things to do here in Singapore and I will do my best to share a thing or two with you on BKids.
After the lovely start with cute pana I have a lot more eye-candy for you this week ... like the home tour on BloesemLiving including pictures of the daughter's room ... isn't the wallpaper not just perfect?
Couple, Jorine and Egbert-Jan from Buro Jet live here an Sandra from BijzonderMOOI* spoke with them about design, what they like about their home, how they work and life in general. Marjon, the photographer knew exactly how to capture this home in the best way possible and focusing of the charming characteristics of this home.
Buro Jet is amongst many other things known for their fun ceramic snout cups and the beautiful laser lights.
Face to face: a designer's profile with BuroJet
All images by MAll images by Marjon Hoogervorst