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XS-M-L

Diana van Golden, Charlotte Vonkeman and Marije Cnossen are XS-M-L. A new Dutch designers label and I LOVE it! A 'Knopfring' (ButtonRing) or a Teaset ring it's all very creative, new, inspirational and fun! Unfortunately for most of you the website is only in Dutch but reading the site via Google Translation pretty well helps.

I truly believe that the 'Paper Bag Single' from XS-M-L is going to be a big hit...it's so simple, beautifully hand made from soft leather, the colors are perfect and it looks cool. You can order one (or two or three..) by sending the girls from  XS-M-L an email. {Via Grijs of course}

Jaime Beattie

To celebrate the launch of their new online store, Jaime Beattie offers free postage on all orders within Australia and shipping to international addresses is just $10. But do hurry in, this offer only lasts until 31 December 2007. The new look of the shop is super! Beautifully illustrated, lovely colors and a very welcoming feel! Congratulations Jaime, I wish you all the best!

Yvonne Bovee

Normally I don’t write about jewelry very often, but since I’m here in KL and saw some unbelievably big shopping malls, I’m inspired by fashion and especially all kinds of accessories. Two very inspiring young Dutch designers have been on my mind for a while now to show you, so what better day than today…

Yvonne Bovee is a designer of handmade jewelry. She graduated from the Design Academy in Einhoven only a few years ago. Yvonne makes some unique pieces. I always find it difficult to find decorative jewelry, but I would definitely take my chances with this folklore and button brooches! Check out Yvonne’s website if you would like to buy any of her pieces.

Charlotte Wooning

Charlotte Wooning also specializes in jewelry and graduated from Willem de Kooning Academy. Her designs are very original with some traditional touches (meaning that it reminds me a bit about fashion during the eighties… jackets with big shoulder pads and brooches… ), not sure what the proper name is for this “collar” but it is really stylish and looks sleek.

I love Charlotte her silver necklace which looks so delicate and powerful at the same time. Soon Charlotte will open her new website wich will be showing her new pieces and you will be able to buy them online. In the meantime you can send Charlotte Wooning an email for more information or visit her blog.

I hope all of you had a great Easter weekend, are well-rested and full of energy to enjoy spring (and soon...summer...)! I stayed at my parents' place and I am happy to let you know that they really spoiled me (and I loved it...). Taking the weekend off and doing absolutely nothing has really been rejuvenating after a hectic period of moving and I am happy to focus my energy on Bloesem again! I am very much looking forward to visiting all the beautiful blogs and discovering great finds.

Mus Kunst = Sparrow Art

There is not much information I can give you right about the designer of these wonderful bags, paintings and other... than that she is Dutch, her name is Karin Kuiper and she lives in Arnhem.

I will send Karin Kuiper from MusKunst an email today to find out more about her beautiful work. As soon as I learn more about this mystery woman I’ll let you know of course.... For now checkout her website!