May 2012
15 posts
Cyber friends
One of the greatest things about the internet, and blogging for me is getting in touch with images, people and things you wouldn’t have found in any other way. The artist of the drawings above somehow found his way to this blog, liked it and started to follow it. And that’s how I found him, and his beautiful characteristic sketches. Do check them out! Isn’t internet the...
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Good Stuff on the www this week
Dutch designer visits (with a look at their apartments!) by Bloesem.
Lovely summer bracelets.
Streetstyle in Amsterdam.
Save the date!
Oh my, look at these beautiful gemstone slices!
I discovered this fun blogger, meet Jennie from the blog :)
Studio Aandacht is designing the education space for the newly renovated Museum in Den Bosch
Photo found here
Taking a break
Just letting you know that I’m taking a small blogging break this weekend. I’m of to London to visit my brother :)
I will post my regular www weekend post though. Cheerio!
Photo found here
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De l'eefstijl; Dutch fashion
D’leefstijl is the fashion- design and styling company by Eef Middendorp. Her first collection ‘een klein wonder’ (a little miracle) is breathtaking. It’s entirely in neutrals like white, ivory and beige. I’m loving the feminine forms and the details like pleats and ruches. It looks so well made, and it’s actually quite affordable too. You can buy the...
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Have you ever heard of Glamping?!
A while ago I got a really nice email from Linda of Urbans and Indians. This Dutch webshop provides camping gear with a touch of glamour (hence the term Glamping). It’s all for people who love to be outside but also appreciate a bit of luxury. So me… ;) I love the tents they sell, but they have beautiful blankets, pillows and accessoires too. How cool is this bag? Thanks for...
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Good Stuff on the www this week
Summer recipe by Yvette. It’s in Dutch only, so if you don’t speak it (yet) grab your dictionaries, this is the way to learn it ;)
Part 1 of the Amsterdam guide by Fashionology.
25% discount on these beautiful bread boards.
A new design collaboration featuring these guys.
Jewellery designer Martine Viergever
Jewellery designer Martine Viergever transforms the traditional office rubber band into a lovely line of bracelets. By adding one of her ornaments to a rubber band in your desk drawer you can create your own. And once the rubber of the bracelet is worn of, you just grab a new one. You can buy the ornaments, and her other jewellery lines here.
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Rollende keukens (rolling kitchens)
A four day food extrvaganza is just my cup of tea! From today untill sunday it’s Rollende keukens (basically, kind of meals on wheels, but then with really really good food) From high end ecological culinary bites to fattening delicious dripping pizza, it’s all there. Oh and live music too!
Photos by Rollende keukens
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Dutch photographer Sylvia Strijk
Oh my, I came across these photo’s of Sylvia Strijk and they grabbed me, big time. They are so beautiful, scary, sereen and mesmerizing. What a crazy and extraordinary combinations of emotions! I love the abstractness and the colours. They make you worry for the girl in the photo and curious about what is happening.
I found out Sylvia hasn’t even...
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Vintage industrial furniture; Blood New Label
Not so long ago I bought a industrial vintage stool at webshop Blood New Label. This store has a collection to die for. Last weekend I met Nicole, the owner and buyer of Blood New Label. She was super nice, and she told me she goes to France, Belgium and occasionally East-Europe to hunt down all the pieces she sell’s in her store. (I know, great job…! Right?) Back in Amsterdam...
Festival outfit
This summer is going to be great for me festival-wise. I won(!) tickets to Lowlands, which is the most popular festival in Holland. Besides that I am planning on going to Appelsap (which finds place in the parc five minutes from my house) and Valtifest. So here’s what to wear, all Dutch designers of course!
1. Jackets by Maison Scotch. 2. Sweater by Anecdote. 3. Top by Alchemist. 4....
Good Stuff on the www this week
Ronja 2.0 New lookbook by Studio Ruig
I totally have a girl crush for this girl
Dutch restaurant Oud Sluis made it into the top 50 of best restaurants worldwide again, as did De Librije.
La Farme has some new prints in store!
photo found here.
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Oranienbaum exhibition
The Oranienbaum estate was a present for Louise Henriëtte of Nassau from her husband Frederik Willem in 1660. Schloss Oranienbaum in former East Germany was filled with beautiful art, furniture and antiques that Henriëtte collected. This summer, in celebration of the renovation of the estate there is an exhibition Dutch design - House of Orange. Dutch design, fashion and art are being put...
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Spijkers en Spijkers autumn winter collection...
Twin sisters Riet en Truus Spijkers have international success with their collections. Their new a/w collection which has strong geometric elements, beautiful materials and very understated colours with a hint of colour, just the way I like it. Their summer collection is also very nice, but I always prefer winterclothes, the materials are richer and I love dark colourslike burgundy, blue...
Amsterdam bicycles by Joanna
Joanna the author of one of my favourite blogs visited Amsterdam. Like almost all foreigners she was amazed by our bicycle culture. She made some very nice pictures of this phenomena. Check them out here. They made me smile, as did all the comments of her readers.
April 2012
8 posts
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Close your eyes... Dutch artist Sophie Heijkoop
Sophie Heijkoop (1982) is fascinated by the human soul. She tries to explore it through her paintings. I love these ‘closed eyes’ portraits because you can feel the personality of the subjects bursting of the canvas. I think that’s extra impressive without painting their glance. Sophie does drawings, aquarelles and sculptures as well.
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Van Hulsteijn bikes
The Van Hulsteijn bikes are handmade by Herman. They have a beautiful designes frame and are made entirely out of stainless steel with wooden rims and handlebars. My bicycle get’s stolen every two motnhs here in Amsterdam, but if I ever buy a house with a bicycle shed I want one! Check out there blog while you’re at it. Oh my, the stories you will find there….
A royal excuse
I’m not sure if there are any readers left after my two week(!) absence… Sorry about this low in my blogging life. It wasn’t laziness I promise!
The deadline of my last job assignment was last tuesday, and it came with a big finale; Our queen Beatrix opened the renewed museum which I designed the exhibition for. So the last two weeks I was working my ass of day and night to...
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Good Stuff on the www this week
Rachelle started a plant shelter for neglected plants.
Delft toast pan and plate.
Another winner by Yvette.
Dutch bikes in Sweden.
Holland through the eyes of a non-dutchie living here.
Cool Dutch Tshirt brand.
Check out Romy’s beautiful tattoo. And while you’re there; her styleblog is awesome too!
photo found here.
WatchGieke and Lotte of design studio Humade designed a repairkit for broken porcelain. It looks so damn pretty that I’m tempted to smash a few plates :)
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Dutch artist Esther Nienhuis
Esther Nienhuis (1977) paintings of rain-covered windscreen views are inspired on her desire to be elsewhere. They bring up feelings of melancholy and farewell. The lighting and the suggested blur of the film of water on the windscreen is beautiful and give her realistic paintings an abstract feel. You can see more of her work here. Her work is sold online too.
Ceramic houses by Laurie
Laurie Poast (originally from the US) moved to Holland a few years ago. She lives in Amsterdam where she is inspired by Dutch canalhouses and European architecture in general. With her brand ARTISANIEeurope she puts her creative skills to work to create these little works of art. I have an obsession with house shaped objects, just love them… The way Laurie combined the houses in the...
March 2012
13 posts
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Heineken by Pim
My friend Pim is a photographer (a really good one!). Last week it was national book week in Holland and Pim made this genius picture for Dutch beer brand Heineken. Isn’t it great? Do check out his website for more of his work!
Clever Dutchies
The Dutch Nationaal Archief is in charge of the national memory of Holland. They keepsake 110 km of documents, photo’s and maps. This serie of photo’s show clever homemade inventions by Dutchies. How about the floating device made of bicycle tire above? Or the pram with radiodevice (keep that baby quiet momma!) and the motorcycle made out of one wheel. Pretty awesome!
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Vogue Nederland is here!
My first encounter with Vogue magazine was with the French issue when I was about ten years old. I found it in the attic, it was an old edition that belonged to my mom. Ofcourse I couldn’t read any of it but the pictures were so glamourous that I loved it. Since then I’m hooked. I collected every single issue of the US and UK Vogue for years. This month Vogue launched their...
Good Stuff on the www this week
Star Pillows
Kim made a DIY kit for her lovely design
Love this Dutch Gal’s style
New pattern sheet designs at Mo Man Tai.
Maastricht through the eyes of jewellery designer Bibi van der Velden.
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Dutch cinnamon sugar cookies.
Seriously, I am so over the whole cupcake hype. Never loved them to begin with really… But they are everywhere now. Always in pastel colours and looking way to creamy and hideous. I know it’s not a very popular opinion but I don’t do cupcakes.
So with no further adue, a really nice simple recipe for wholesome Dutch cinnamon sugar cookies (that you can also serve your BF without...
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Pure markt
The fact that spring is here is good news in itself, but it also means that De Pure Markt is back. De Pure Markt (pure market) provides a platform for merchants who sell local, biological and non industrial products. Throughout a big part of the year (except winter) the Pure Markt takes place on sundays, on different locations in te west of Holland. This sunday is the first edition of...
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Good Stuff on the www this week
Wonderful recipe for Dutch vanillevla.
New prints in the Zilverblauw shop.
Zeeuwse knot pastry mould. Remember my post about Zeeuwse knot earrings?
Printed leaves by Puur Anders.
Viktor & Rolf tshirt.
An awesome way for hanging art and prints.
Beautiful plates by Royal Goedewaagen fot VT Wonen.
photo found here.
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Dutch vintage in California
Amsterdam Modern is Californian furniture store that sells products from Holland. They sell vintage pieces from the fifties thru late seventies. They buy up inventories from stores that have gone out of business but also through special shoppers who live in Holland.
The coolest part: They sell their furniture to Mad Men. I love everything about that show, especially the decors...
Good news x2
Remember my post about the marvelous cookbooks by Dutch foodie Yvette van Boven? I just found out that here latest book Homemade WINTER is finally being translated in English. But even better; this summer she releases her new book Homemade ZOMER, which will also come out in English. Can’t wait to add it to my cookbook collection!
ps: nice video recipe by Yvette (Only in Dutch, sorry...
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Dutch jewellery; Turina
Turina is an Amsterdam jewellery brand founded by Sandra. She calls her pieces the dot over an i to your outfit. She mixes different textures and materials and adds just the right amount of bright popping colours.
See Sandra at work in this ‘behind the scenes’ shoot.
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Spring musthave
Ok, I might be getting a little carried away but -with it being march and all- I think spring is definitely nearly here. I can’t wait for the sun to come! How goodlooking and convenient is this bottle carrier by OOOMS? Perfect for a trip to the park or a boatride on the canals. I am so ready!
ps. I just realised that it would be a great tool for mashing potatoes too… So when...
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Dutch photographer Richard Brocken
Richard is an autodidact photographer who won several prizes for his work. I am a sucker for black and white photo’s and I love the reflections of the carwindow and the rain. But at the same time I think a true photographer should be capable to make some really good colour photographs as well. You can see in the picture below that he checked that box also. The photo above you can...
February 2012
6 posts
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Flowergirls
Aimee and Caroline from Amsterdam are the founders of De meisjes van de bloemen (The flowergirls) They make flowerarrangements for party’s, weddings and all kinds of other events. Their unique concept that goes by the name ‘Tuintjes’ (Gardens) offers a combination between potted plants and flowers.
But the best thing about their company is that they donate flowers to...
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Product design by Studio Aandacht
Studio Aandacht designed the shape and look for newly founded chocolate brand Kokoro chocolate. I haven’t tasted it yet, but if it tastes as good as it looks I’m a fan!
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Dutch designer Iris van Herpen
I have been a fan of Iris designs ever since she started her label in 2007 (at the age of only 23) And i’m not alone, she won several of impressing awards for her collections. Her latest collection ‘Micro’ is exceptional, one of her best collections in my opinion! Her structured garments are pieces of art, but at the same time very wearable (well, not for grocery shopping but...
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Giveaway: Iris won!!
These rad geomatric paper ornaments with Delft blue porcelain look would look great in your fruitbowl, on a bookshelf or as table decoration.
Iris mentioned Dutch Delight on Twitter as requested and therefor she will receive these cool ornaments. Please drop me a note with your adress Iris!
Ice Disco
For the first time in 15 years the canals of Amsterdam were frozen. Fun! It looked beautiful, altough also a bit weird if you’re used to the canalboats passing by :)
Last friday some guys threw a disco party on the ice and a whopping 1500 people showed up.There was music, soup and even a lifeguard for safety (who is probably in bed with pneumonia now…)
ps. Great video
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Dutch artist Anne ten Donkelaar
‘Broken butterflies’ is Anne ten Donkelaar’s latest art project in which she tranforms and rebuilds the fragile wings of a butterfly. Above she mends it with pins and thread. In the picture below she used an old map, of the region the butterfly originated from.
Insects and nature are a big inspiration for Anne. Her projects ‘flower constructions’ and...
January 2012
15 posts
Anthology in Amsterdam
Victoria from sfgirlbybay went to Amsterdam for Anthology magazine. She made these wonderful pictures that give such a nice impression of the city. in the magazine she tell’s all about her trip including tips and references. I love the fact that people from abroad always make pictures of all the bicycles in the city.
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WatchDutch coverband The Huckabees are a fun bunch of friends. They give all the songs they cover a groovy and unique sound. They are regular perfomers in my favourite bar, cafe Maxwell, around the corner of my house. This videoclip was actually shot there, in december on the shortest day of the year. The guys at cafe Maxwell always light a bonfire, serve free gluhwein and hot soup on this grim day,...
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Helicopter necklace
I get very nostalgic when I see a maple leaf seed. When I was at elementary school we used to have a maple tree on the playground and we would put the sticky maple leaf seads on our nose and run around like a crazy herd of rhinoceros. The boys would use them as helicopters. Good times!! Joline Jolink, a very talented Dutch fashion designer made these necklaces in silver and gold.
Maple...
Guest Blogger; Maike from MoodKids
Every week Dutch Delights introduces a fellow blogger, or designer to share their five favourite Dutch things regarding art, design and lifestyle. Please meet Maike!
Maike from the website MoodKids started developing an eye for childrens design ever since she became a Mom. She however noticed that there wasn’t much attention for the subject. Together with graphic designer Eefje...
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Dutch artist Claire Verkoyen
I am a big porcelain fan (yes I am aware of how nerdy that sounds, thankyou…) and especially when it comes to pots and vases. I can’t get over these beautiful ones by Claire Verkoyen. I love everything about them, the shapes, the colours and the decorations. Her vases are a hommage to certain decades in history and are influenced by different cultures.
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Breaking down the house
In my street, and the street behind my house the housing corporation that ownes most houses (thank god not mine!) is busy with upgrading their property. In stead of renovating the more than 100 year old homes they decided to just break the houses down to rebuild something new. This morning I was drinking coffee, looking at the demolishers throwing out panel doors, hammering through...
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Dutch artist Hagar van Heummen
Hagar van Heummen is a multi disciplinary artist based in Amsterdam. In her serie ‘Thread and ink’ (2011) she combines needlework with printed canvas. Lovely, no? Hagar also writes a really nice blog.
Guest Blogger; Nienke from Circus Weick
Every week Dutch Delights introduces a fellow blogger, or designer to share their five favourite Dutch things regarding art, design and lifestyle. Please meet Nienke!
Nienke is a graphic designer and mom of two boys. She is a dreamer (with her eyes wide open) and has made a habit of pointing out how BIG the fine things in life really are in their small extent. You can find and...