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A question of design..the wood edition

There was so much to see at DDW, that I still have some more photo’s to share. So here are a few more. How cool are those wooden bikes, wooden lamps, faceted wooden chairs, wood and metal sideboard, wooden robot cutting serving boards and wood and pretty pink glass vases. And for a bit of variation.. that gorgeous ombre pink bowl and a slate sideboard!

Don't forget to check out Piet Hein Eek, Ontwerpduo, Studio Rene Siebum and Buhtiq31 for

more! Working on my Christmas list as we speak.

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A question of design

Dutch design week has come and gone. I did not get to see as much as I would like but even being at one of the locations for a split second is inspiring. You see people you don’t regularly see in and about town. Seriously, no offence, but where did all these hip, funky, cool people come from? People in their element, doing what they love, what they are great at and basically meant to do. And with the other group of hip, funky and cool enjoying and appreciating that passion, it creates such a good buzz and vibe. While beauty might be in the eye of the beholder, there is no mistaking the wonder of Dutch Design Week. Here's a little ode to all the great design and of course the designers that makes it such a great event.

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Let there be zoom

Raise your hand if you use your phone more often than a camera to take photo's. My hand is up. Keep your hand up if you wish said phone would take better quality photos. Ouch, getting a cramp. So how cool is this idea of not a camera with a lens but just the lens, which you can (un)attach to your phone!

I could totally see myself using this, if not on a daily base, then at least kept close for say an impromptu sighting of coolness or my kids being super adorable for more than two seconds without notice. What do you think, silly or the new direction? It's the DSC-QX10 from Sony lens by the way.

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Limited edition weird

I want to share a little bit of the workspace that I am carving out of the eaves of my home. A place to occasionally work from home, work on this blog, do projects and just feel in my creative element. It's not yet complete but the desk is in and this poster now sits above it. When I saw it, I smiled and so I clicked it home to adorn my space. I have always been different in one way or the other and told so. It is only recently that I started embracing my idiosyncrasies as a positive. What better way than a visual reminder that different is sometimes just extra special and one of a kind?

And for the extra special people and moments, be they positive or be they negative (she said with a devilish smile).. an extra fitting note holder. What do you think, will it be an inspiring place to work, be creative and just be my own limited edition self?

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All for children

Last year was the first time I heard of the “All for Children” UNICEF collection that H&M brings out in the autumn (another reason to love the season). I love the idea of some good coming to children by doing something as simple as buying a beanie and a pair of gloves. And everything is super cute to boot. I immediately made a purchase from the collection for myself. Ahem, I mean for my kids. The tent was popped up on Christmas day with every intention of taking it down after a while, but the kids have played with, in and around it every day since.

So when I saw the dress-up theme with the Marie-Antoinette dress and ditto wig and pug bag, I squealed in pleasure. And how great is it that boys are just as well represented? An absolute godsend as Mika gets a bit anxious when Zoe Isobel makes him wear the 'prince' outfit which is a pink fur cape. I was stoked for the release, ending up being busy that night and the next day found my favorite articles, like the puffy wig and captain's outfit, already sold old. Queue the sad face. Now queue the happy face as I still managed to get some fun stuff for Zoe Isobel and Mika. I expect they will also be kept till Christmas and gifted in a cool dress-up trunk. From all for children, to my children, to support the children.

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Woonbeurs Amsterdam {edition two}

Last week I posted about the Woonbeurs Amsterdam. Here are some more pictures. With everything from a gorgeous bed (the walnut shell is even better), to fabulous and fun accessories including something to keep my head warm while still listing to tunes on my giant headphone and a place to hang said hat.