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Fivehundred miles to Green Gables

From Morocco to the other side of the planet today to visit the home of my dear online friend Tiffany King and her husband Andrew.

A couple of years ago they bought this amazing 123-year-old-farmhouse in a small village in West Virginia ... the house was clearly in need of some renovations ... but Andrew and Tiffany weren't afraid to take on this quite intense job ... gradually and probably perfectly planned, they have turned this farmhouse in modern family home. 

By renovating and decorating each room with much love, warm and personal style Green Gables is a home that I wouldn't mind living myself ... just look at these pictures in winter time ... crazy romantic don't you think?

The good thing for all of is that they regularly blog over at five hundred miles and let us in on the secrets on how to renovate. Tips and tools are shown with great before and after images. I love blogs like these. They give so many ideas ... all looking simple but we know that ain't the case :) 

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Moroccan style by Toast

Seeing pictures from Toast, a great online shop going around on the web made me want to search for more Moroccan inspired styling ideas. So many patterns, colors and different kind of materials but it all seems to match perfectly. I am really inspired to bring more accessories like these kind of pillows and throws into my own home too. 

And if i were to plan a trip to Morocco I would most definitely include the Peacock Pavilions as one of the must-see or must-stay places ... it is run by Maryam Montague, an American lady living with her family in Marrakech and very well-know becasue of her blog My Marrakech. 

She also wrote a wonderful book called Marrakesh by Design ... if you are interested in seeing more gorgeous styled Moroccan homes. 

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Monday's quick start: Ohhhmhhh ... Copper Confetti

Steffi and I met each other when we were both invited as co-teachers for the Blogging Your Way e-course by decor8 and ever since her first email you can feel her positive and vibrant energy ... no wonder this lady is a big blog star in Germany. Bearly finished and launched her first book .. now she introduces us to her first product ... a great home accessory to give extra touches to your walls ...

With a pinterest board called I♥Copper I couldn't be more happier she choose copper as the color for this great idea ... copper wall confetti.

 

.. Copper Confetti at DaWanda

.. ohhhmhhh 

Flower Food for the weekend ... and a preview!

The last couple of days I have been working on shooting images of a new series Bloesem Wear handmade jewelry ... yes hopefully next week I am able to open the Bloesem Wear shop again this time the 2013 collection.

I thought using  little edible flowers would be a perfect styling idea ... they are so sweet, fragile and delicate just as I want my new necklaces to be ... 

And although I am a bit nervous ... I'm already going to show you one picture of one of the designs from this limited new series Bloesem Wear,

Like I said hopefully a couple of more days and I am ready to open the shop... but in the meantime I would love to hear your response get some feedback from you whether you like this style! xoxo irene

 - Soon the Bloesem Wear shop will be open again - 

All images by me, Irene Hoofs

 

 

on Pinterest: collections by Madison Fraine

{1. cake pans 2. vintage Kushi from Japan 3. chairs by Martien Mulder 4. the selby 5. glasses 6. tea bags vintage}

I am a collector of the worst kind according to my dear husband. Sometimes I feel a fool doing this but when looking at images Madison Fraine 'collected' on her pinterest board I don't feel crazy any longer , but enjoy how other people cherish things and keep neatly organized just like me. 

To give you an idea of the things I like to collect ... here some snapshots that I often share on instagram. I can honestly say that I am addicted to vintage ceramics ... can't stay away from wooden spoons, have piles of fabrics, love old toys and always buy lamps when I see them. 

What about you... you love to collect too? 

Feeling Flamingo

 - I'm seeing Flamingo's everywhere and I kinda like it - 

 

Images from top to bottom: flamingo sculptures by Abigail Brown, available are everything begins

The John James Audubon famous flamingo print in two different ways ... on real bathroom tiles for Farrow&Ball and below in ixxi tiles at the mariapaviljoen photographed by Iris Vank. 

And a Flamingo sculpture on the cover of EST magazine issue #7

What do you think ... are we starting to feel some love for this pink lady? I certainly do and to be honest it was the amazing talented textile designer Abigail who convinced me of her beauty. More images below the line...