Yesterday Tiffany posted this mom story with Lisa Eriksson on BKids and I thought mentioning it here would be nice as the images of her home are really inspiring...
Lisa Ericksson is a Swedish graphic designer and mum, based in Stockholm and in Paris founded Fabriko, a gorgeous new label. Enjoy!
{Credits image: 1.Caroline Briel, 2. Magnus Anesund 3. Claesson Koivisto Rune, 4. Jonas Ingerstedt, 5.Jaccqueline Morabito, 6. Vorstin}
I really enjoyed this invitation from Dutch website Kleurinspiratie (=ColorInspiration) to create a color board for them... I choose the color Blue, my favorite at the moment.
a couple of words what colors and especially the color blue mean to me.. "Hier bij de Zee"... just a DUtch song that pops up in my head when looking at the collage above. And that's what colors do to you... they bring a feeling, an association with a memory or an emotion.
Spring is here and summer is approaching, a perfect moment to bring one of the many types of beautiful blues in your house.
Blue stands for fresh and cool, but also warm and funky. If you don't want to over-do it then just add a small detail. Blue is probably the most universal color and you don't get easily bored with blue.
According to Pantone indigo (the deep dark blue) is the trend for 2012 for interior design. The experts say indigo stands for peace and inner rest. What more could you want? Where black prevailed in recent years it is now time for his lighter brother Indigo. I can't think of a color that doesn't go well with it."
Kleurinspiratie also asked me a couple of questions and my answers are right here in Dutch or the translated version.
It has been a little over 3 weeks now that we have launched B:Studio. The third member fot he Bloesem blog family which is all about Photography and it showcasing series of very talented photographers worldwide. The response so far is just FANTASTIC and I would like to thank you all!!
Yesterday Monique, my partner in crime posted the first real column about photography. Topic this week was: how can I stand out as a photographer? Monique who is been working the photography world for more than 15 years now runs her own agency in A.sterdam and every week she will give us some tips and ideas about the business side of photography... of course she is also very willing to answer questions you might have.. so leave a comment or send her an email.
Just a few of my favorite images so far we have shared on B:Studio:
credits: photopgraher details are to be found here at B:Studio.
Very delighted to invite you to the launch of another Bloesem blog...
B:Studio goes live today!
The Studio is all about photography. We aspire to showcase the highest quality work of international photographers, carefully screened. "We" refers to Mrs. Robinson and me, Irene Hoofs. Mrs. Robinson is the photography agency my good friend Monique Grondijs started in Amsterdam. In a former life Monique and I worked together at this somewhat famous Dutch photography agency. Super excited our paths have crossed again at the right time. So I am proud to say that the team is back together to work on something that has been close to our hearts for many years. Combining Monique's expertise in photography with my online presence in one platform, we believe B:Studio will bring photographers and readers the best of both worlds.
Back in 2006 when I started B:Living it was my passion for images that triggered me to start a blog. And still they play a crucial role in deciding what to share with you on Bloesem blogs. B:Studio is different: rather than focusing on the object of the image, B:Studio will focus on the images themselves and the talented artists who make them. We will learn about their work, passions and professional lives.
By bringing photo series closer to you, we believe we can give photographers more international exposure which will help them to more successfully promote their work. Our experience is that photography, although an exciting industry, can be a tough business for both new and established artists. We believe blogs can be a powerful platform to create more awareness and publicity.
{Elephant by Karin Nussbaumer}
B:Studio is meant to put a big spotlight on the photographer. Why? I spoke about this often with friends who make their living as photographers and asked them what they would like to see happening for them online. We came up with the idea of creating a new blog B:Studio where photographers can show their work. With the aim to be noticed by potential clients, so photographers can continue doing what they do best: making inspiring images for all of us.
B:Studio is not an agency. We simply bring the right people together. Our vision is to be a platform for photographers to connect with a global audience and potential clients.
We invite you to visit B:Studio everyday so you can find that special image, new talent or inspiration.
Enjoy!
~ Irene
{Building Bloc by Vorstin}
A very special Thank You to Ben Lambers from Studio Aandacht.
Ben designed logo number 3 for the Bloesem family. A bottle of Parfume, a little Elephant and a catchy camera all with Studio Aandacht's distinct signature.... pure honest clean and eye-catching.
Studio Aandacht : What do they do
Essentially they are 'look-and-feel' makers with a pragmatic approach towards marketing and PR.
They work with brands, magazines, museums, photographers, designers and teach at art academy's.
Helping them, not only to look good, but also to make smart, strategic business choices.
Ben Lambers is a super talent and wonderful to work with.
These pictures from Lorainne at Grijs make me so calm ... just what I need this morning. After being sick for a couple of days and sitting behind my computer I am completely overwhelmed by the work I need to finnish before the end of this week ...
But the beauty of these plants, pots and images make me relax and think, don't worry it will all be ok in the end.
Gift Ideas for My Sister: when the Etsy team invited me to curate a special gift guide, I immediately thought of my sister. We don’t see each other very often but we are getting together for Christmas this year. There is no way to properly show how much I love, respect and cherish her — but 25 presents are a good start. Here are some ideas for my sister and yours, organized by room.... Of course I have added this selection and 20 more handmade favorites to the Bloesem Gift Guide 2011 under the Only Handmade Category... Here’s to a wonderful family Christmas!
