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Studio Swine

When thinking of decorating a new office I will surely keep this beautiful offices in mind. Studio Swine designed it for EMU Films in London ... wonderful to see how many of my favorite things come together so nicely in this small space ... pegboard, wooden desk and super fun wooden shelves ... perhaps the only thing I would have done differently is the floor ... just not a big fan of these grey tiles :)

Studio Swine is a collaboration between Azusa Murakami and Alexander Groves. Azusa graduated from the Bartlett School of Architecture and Alexander from the Ruskin School of Fine Art Oxford before both gaining an MA in Design Products at the Royal College of Art.

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Studio Stef Bakker

Written about and shown before on Bloesem but always a pleasure sharing the work by Stef Bakker who is NOT an interior designer and Not an art director but Stef Bakker = inspired by all creation ...

and yes he is from the Netherlands ... his style and sense for spaces is totally up my alley ... loving the rooms he touches. The images shown in this post are from differen projects he has done for different private spaces. 

A lot of grey and dark tones throughout his portfolio but that doesn't bother me a bit in fact it even makes me consider painting a wall in my home grey too .... the combination with wood is just perfect and I have a lot of wooden furniture in my home so that could work well. The laether couch in the image below is probabbly a vintage one from the sixties or seventies and you just have to be lucky to score an item like that ... probably more luck in Europe than here in Asia.

Do like his style would love to hear your feedback!              [MORE IMAGES AFTER THE BREAK]

      

Interview with Holly Becker about her new book 'Workshop'

Holly Becker from Decor8 blog did it again with her new book 'Decorate Workshop'. I really enjoy how Holly writes both on her fabulous blog as in her books. If you missed out on our review on her first book 'Decorate', you can read it again here.

What makes 'Decorate Workshop' different from her first title... well ... lot's more interaction with us the readers. Yes, Holly makes it easy via a 'one step at the time' guide througout the book helping you to start decorating or renovating your own space. It's almost like she's there with you, telling you what you should be doing next. 

She stresses this out in the book... "Write in it!". Scribble ideas, doodle designs, anything you think that will help you with your decorating. Holly believes writing it down in the book will make it more helpful to you and we believe she is absolutely right.     [CONTINUE READING]

[click here for Holly's interview with Bloesem about her new book Workshop]

Guest Post: A little bit of Sunshine

This is Danielle  from The Style Files and I am guest blogging on Bloesem while Irene is going through a very sad time. Writing about interior related things might seem unimportant at times like this. But I know that Irene, like me, wants to spread beauty and positivity into the world with her blog. Which is why I have chosen to show you interiors with a splash of yellow, which is a happy and positive color. Life can be difficult and with this post I aim to bring a glimpse of sunshine to you all but especially to those who, like Irene, are going through tough times. Irene, I wish you and your family lots of strength dealing with this terrible loss. ~ Danielle 

The beautiful kitchen of Emma Persson Lagerberg by Petra Bindel

Last month I saw this kitchen in the Elle deco UK and it blew me away ... I like everything about it. But the mint green color is just superb. I am sure I wouldn't dare do this but now I have seen it I would ... so keeing this pics in my private folder. Marble is already in my home, we have a big marble dining table so that would go well together :)

The home is of Emma Persson Lagerberg, a freelance writer and interior stylist and she often works with Petra Bindel who made these beautiful images. Click here to see more or visit Petra Bindel's website.             [MORE]

Bees on the Brain

You can find these lovelies here and here. 

I am not sure if our Bloesem audience can help, but I need it! As I have mentioned before - I am in the process of restoring and refreshing my first home. I have a very big crush on anything bee related...one might even say obsessed, but I would love to find some fabulous bee print wallpaper. That is where you come in - do you know of any? Can you help this bee loving lady? - Tiffany King

You can find these here and here.

You can find these here and here.