{images by XandL}
Just keeping you up to date of my daydreaming here on Langkawi island… being inspired is an important thing… for me when I started Bloesem in December of last year two blogs inspired me and have been very supportive of Bloesem…. Grace of design*sponge and Holly of decor8…. it was therefore a big honor (and of course very flattering…) to see Bloesem featured with these and other beautiful blogs in a Washington Post article of this morning, thank you Terri Sapienza for a wonderful piece!
{Interior and garden design by XandL}
It is funny… this evening I had a lively discussion with a very nice Indian couple we met at the bar about blogs and whether they were here to stay… there is no doubt in my mind…Last week my family and I spent most of our time looking for a place to live in our new home town KL… finding a home is on top of my list and having a base where you really feel at ease is so important… and although we travel light, we always make sure to bring a few items that remind us of Amsterdam and immediately give the right atmosphere to any new home… I have told you before about our friends XandL… very passionate interior designers with a distinctive touch… here are just a few images of their work… there is much more to enjoy on their website!
Modern Furniture-Contemporary Design 
much congratulations to you, Irene!
Posted by: Erinn | 06/14/2007 at 11:04 AM
hi irene,
congrats on the article. i'm going to go read it now.
thanks for showing your friends xandl's work. it's exactly the kind of space i would like to live in. so calming.
Posted by: cindy | 06/14/2007 at 11:04 AM
Irene, I just read the article from the Washington Post. Congratulations! Well deserved! You, Holly, Victoria and Grace inspire me so much and I'm so happy that all your work is being recognized in such a fantastic way. Cheers! Here's to you!
Posted by: Sarah Dennis | 06/14/2007 at 11:43 AM
Congratulations! I think it's truly amazing how big your blog has become in just six months! You are now one of the star bloggers, isn't that super cool?!
And I'm very curious about the items that you bring to remind you of home. Can't you show them on the blog?
Posted by: Emma -emmas designblogg- | 06/14/2007 at 12:14 PM
Why wouldn't you be included, you are amazing, just look at your great eye and your beautiful blog - it's obvious to me why the Washington Post loves you!!!
Posted by: decor8 holly | 06/14/2007 at 01:05 PM
Congrats on your honorable mentioning! How exciting! :)
*Beth
Posted by: Beth | 06/14/2007 at 03:00 PM
Wow, gefeliciteerd Irene! :-)
Posted by: sia | 06/14/2007 at 03:17 PM
congratulations on the washington post article today! i was so proud and happy to be listed with you and grace, AT and holly. it made my day. your blog is lovely!
Posted by: sfgirlbybay | 06/14/2007 at 11:51 PM
Congrats on being featured on the washington post (what a great honour), you deserve it, for inspiring us all! I agree that you have achieved a lot in a very short time with your blog.x
Posted by: cruststation | 06/15/2007 at 08:44 AM
congratualations on the article Irene - you deserve it!!
I would love to see some special items you bring with you to make your home your home!!!!
Good luck in the house hunting,
xxx
Posted by: julie | 06/15/2007 at 10:31 AM