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DaWanda Designmarkt Amsterdam

{above: journal by froschkind and necklace by gudbling}

This weekend I am trying to visit the first Dutch handmade market in Amsterdam organised by DaWanda to celebrate the opening of their Dutch website. The market is at Meininger hotel and more then 100 designers will exhibit their work in the different rooms of the hotel.  

What are your plans for the weekend? Perhaps we can meet each other on Sunday otherwise I hope to see you back next week ~ irene xoxo

In the images above t-shirt and teatowel by detailF, paper products by froschkind and a chrochet lamp by Made by Mo. 

..Dawanda

Sponsor Spotlight: La Casita de Wendy

 

 

 

{1. pillow cover swans 2. MISAKO 3. cisnes big 4. apron dress 5. pillow cover ana 6. llama }

Meet Inés Aguilar and Iván Martínez the 2 amazing designers behind for "la casita de wendy". Their brand made an epic grow just in a short amount of time and is now one of the most popular brands in Europe and I can imagine why. Their designs do not scream haut couture but just the opposite... it available for everyone or as the designer duo would say it is designed for 'real people beyond all fashion trends' and that is in my opinion why they are the newest fashion icons in Europe!

They not only design clothes but they carry some amazing accessories in their collection check out this pillow cover named Ana its a drawing of a girl on a bicycle but what makes this black and white drawing so special is the mystical feeling you get while looking at it.

I also really  like is the crafter projects that ‘’la casita de wendy’’ has as a category in their shop. You will find the most fun but beautiful thing like the handmade dolls designed by MIMOKO for "la casita de wendy". The dolls are little ‘’cuteness-monsters’’ with a splash of sassiness. The vintage dresses they are wearing are made out of taffeta fabrics and their faces are embroidered on. There are 5 dolls with all same dresses but different pants ;)

So who needs Paris, Milan or New York when you can also shop until you drop at la casita de wendy! 

..la casita de wendy

minä perhonen

From all the artists and designers I have written over the last couple of years I believe that the man behind the minä perhonen label is probably my absolute favorite of them all... wow how I LOVE everything this genius makes, designs and creates. 

The new accesoiries line is delicate, inspiring and friendly and one of those trays really need to come and live in my house. 

And how jealous was I when I found these beautiful images of his house by photographer Anne Dokter. She was lucky enough to visit him and his family. From the images it seems like he is such a likeable guy ... style and beauty all around!

Monday's quick start: La Casita de Wendy

Let's start this new week with spring-summer collection from La Casita de Wendy from Madrid. 

Inés Aguilar and Iván Martínez are the designers and creators behind this beautiful brand... in just a short time, "la casita de wendy" has become very popular in Europe with notably Björk who chose some of their outfits for cover spreads for the English magazine "Wire" and French rock magazine "les Inrockuptibles",…

I always love visiting their blog too and have a look behind the scenes of their crafty meetings ... 

..La Casita de Wendy

Your Collection is Dreamy

Filly Designs Spring 2012 Collection is country romance, is it not? The clothing is loose, but fitted - the colors are vintage, but fade perfectly into the rural backdrop. I adore it! Being a country girl myself, I wouldn't mind having an afternoon like this - leaning in to smell the flowers gracefully while staring off into the distance as my mildly dishevled hair blows ever so softly...see what I mean? Let's go there.

Another collection that is making me sigh with envy is Arts and Science Spring 2012 Collection. I seriously want to live inside it, and picnic beneath willow trees. I want to ride a horse through the English countryside, and tend my acre garden outside my stone farm. Honestly, if I could own that jacket and every single pair of those shoes - I'd settle for waving to traffic at a bus stop.

Sponsor Spotlight : Opelle Creative

I can't believe Amy Malcolm actually makes these super gorgeous bags from her home studio... WOW... I am soo impressed. This is absolute craftmanship. Coming from a father who knows a thing or two about leather I can only be utterly impressed! Amy is the founder and only staffmember of Opelle Creative.

Not only do these leather handbags look stylish and very modern they also look very beautifully made and if you are the kind of person who just like me prefers handmade above the retail labels then this is the bag for you.                                                                                                       Read and See More >>>