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The Pillow Talk series by Swarm

Leslie, a dear friend of Pia Jane Bijkerk,  recently introduced her new line of pillows called The Pillow Talk series that she created for Anthropologie. As a collector of portraits – Leslie often wonders who is the person in the portrait? So stories were written at the back of each pillow as if they were revealing a small bit of their character.

The Pillow Talk series can be ordered directly through Anthropologie or through Swarm.

Thanks Pia for introducing Leslie to me. 

Monday's quick start: Au Retour from Brooklyn

Loving these textile graphics by Emily from Au Retour ... an independent textile design and print studio based out of Brooklyn, NY.  Nice Fresh start of this New Year don't you think?

..Au Retour 

Sponsor Spotlight : miki organic

...is it the photography, the products or the way the lady behind miki organics has put her collection together?... I don't know for sure but I do know I like this shop very much...

miki organics was set up in 2008 by me Claire Watson, who was looking for stylish ethical and eco friendly interior design products, unique accessories and lovely gifts.

I like why Claire choose 'miki' for her shop... it's Japanese for beautiful tree'

which summed up to her what she is trying to achieve with her shop; 'a harmony between the natural and the beautiful'

You can start shopping at miki organics right here... enjoy!

My Favorites round-up: Sofas

{This is my all-time favorite: tufty-time by Patricia Urquiola for BB Italia}

As of today I'm going to start sharing more often with you 'my favorites' ... favorites as in furniture pieces, chairs, tables, but also prints or whole kitchens :) it will be small round-up posts of thing that are on my wishlist...

Today I like to start with my favorite couches... oh boy are these expansive, but I love them and I do belive it's time for and my husband to finally invest in one that we really like... which one would you choose?

Love the 'romantic' lines and 'Mad Men' style of this couch designed by Jaime Hayón for Fritz Hansen.

   

mustard, pink and tulips... must be good!

Two of my favorite colors combined in one pillow with the symbol of my home land... how could I not start with this today :) Angela Ligouri send me an email yesterday evening telling me about her good friends new collection and shop. Valerie Ormiston founder of pikku wares just uploaded a whole range of gorgeous new home accessories and I love them... 

The beautiful ribbon you see in the image above is from Angela her own online shop, it is Italian cotton in loose weave and it's absolutely my favorite ribbon in the whole wide world! You can buy it right here. The flower quilt comes from the pikku shop and I just added this to my Wish list.  {Thanks ANgela for letting me know. xx }

Sponsor Spotlight : k-studio

The perfect present...for boy or girl, mom or dad...for the art-lover, the accessories lover, the I-want-something-unique lover, the handmade-lover and the eco-friendly lover...yes there is something for everyone at K-Studio because the colors and fabrics and illustrations used for their items are so basic and elemental that it will fit in any house...numerous times i have written about K-Studio becasue I just love what they create and seeing the collection expand only makes me happy! In the image you can see: art ; figures ; i-pad sleeve ; pouch and ornaments...ps. don't forget to have a look at the customized section!!