Monthly Archives: August 2011
Interior Inspiration
As this month’s Chateau was special for the hidden story of the location instead of an unique interior, let me give you a few additional interior looks. Houseplants that were popular during the Seventies, for example the spider-plant, seem to appear again. My favorite interior design is inspired by the mid-century period. … Continue reading
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Tagged design, first of august, furniture, interior, style, trends
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Hans’ Château
For this month’s Chateau I visited the houseboat of Hans. He lives on the Amstel, one of Amsterdam’s famous canals. The special life story of Hans is what inspired me the most. Hans lives in his boat for thirty years now. During the years he has witnessed a status change … Continue reading
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Tagged amsterdam, Analogue Photography, Houseboat Amsterdam, identity, inspiration, people, Sociology
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Style Inspiration | Vintage Collar
I would like to share a style inspiration that came to mind while looking at my own wardrobe. My closet starts to fill up with vintage blouses with different types of collars. Wearing them with high-waist jeans or underneath a sweater, the unique vintage blouses make the outfit quite easily. … Continue reading
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Tagged amsterdam, fashion, first of august, inspiration, style, trend, vintage
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Are we really that ‘green’?
Guerilla gardens are popping up everywhere and some of my friends (including me) are trying hard to create a garden at home. Sometimes even inside their apartments if they don’t have a garden or balcony. But are you also recycling your rubbish and are you aware of your water using? … Continue reading
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De Stadskantine | Amsterdam
A place in Amsterdam where I’ve settled a few times lately to write or meet up with friends is ‘De Stadskantine’ (dutch for ‘The city canteen’). Like the name reveals, it’s a place similar to a canteen only with better style and most surely better quality coffee and healthier food. … Continue reading
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Tagged amsterdam, De Stadskantine, first of august, inspiration, interior, moment, people, style
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