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Monday's quick start: Baby Barrel Lamp

A bit ashamed to say but New Duivendrecht a Dutch design label was totally unknown to me until last August when I visited the NY international Gift Fair. You remember I told you I came to the fair together with Jurianne, who was part of Tuttobene and Tuttobene was founded by Victor Le Noble who also is one of the designers behind New Duivendrecht.

Victor send me an email last weekend telling me about their latest product called the Baby Barrel Lamp designed by Nieuwe Heren... an I really like it!

The design of the first Barrel lamp was inspired by the aesthetics of WWI searchlights. Now more friendly but still a strong and sturdy shape that provides a steady source of light in any type of space. It is crafted out of wood, steel and concrete.... the combination of wood and concrete makes it very attractive for me and I  would probably place the Baby Barrel  lamp on a floor in a corner of my home. [READ MORE]

 

Monday's quick start: Love Mae wrapping paper ideas by Marsh Golemac

I love collaborations and I am hoping to do more collaborations myself next year with creative people from around the globe.... and this project definitely gets me inspired. 

Marsha Golemac from 'Three Nations', who is a paper artist and crafter received a package from Love Mae, you know the label from Australia making awesome wall murals and other paper designs. The parcel was filled with beautiful wrapping paper from Love Mae and they told Marsha 'do what you love' ... that's what she did and see here the result .... paper wall hangings [one using a paper weaving technique], diamond shaped stackable totems, and a little cabin with some snow capped mountains. 

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Monday's quick start: Harvest! by Darling Celementine

I know it is going to be a good week here on BloesemLiving when I receive an email in my inbox on Sunday like this from Darling Clementine. My absolute favorite Scandinavian paper design studio.

Of course I am honored Darling Clementine has given Bloesem the scoop for their new collection called: 'Harvest!'

The new series is by far their most extensive so far and consist of cards, posters, gift wrap, a 2013 calendar, tea towels, porcelain cups and a brand new line of their very own fine teas!   

All make perfect gifts for the Holiday Season. I have my eyes set on the calendar and the tea towels, what about you?             [MORE IMAGES]

     

Monday's quick start: HAPPYsthlm new shop in Stockholm

Kajsa Aronsson from HAPPYsthlm send me an email about her new collection AND new brick and mortar shop she opened in Stockholm ... can't wait to visit and have a look for myself ... perhaps February next year when I am planning to go!

Congratulations Kajsa, the new collections looks great, form what I have read and heard Orange is the NEW color for 2013 so you have oicked the right colors :) 

Dutch design: studio Elke van den Berg

Elke van den Berg is a Dutch Designer that is worth to keep an eye on. She recently designed four absolutely beautiful drinking jugs, that you can use for serving tea, coffee, water or lemonade. Now you could ask yourself why these jugs are so special.  Well, these four jugs are not only a piece of art that you can hang in your kitchen for display no, each jug was made with a purpose and that is the drinks that you serve. Elke choose to make the jugs out of different materials based on the characteristics of the drinks as every drink has its own character... 

Monday's quick start: FEM Home

If I was to launch a product line myself one day I would sincerely consider hiring Paul Barbera for the photography ... his style of making products come to life in the best way possible is just beautiful ...

FEM Home is a Dutch company selling blankes, pillows and all made of 100% bamboo. You can find their Laid Back collection right here. Thanks Jantine for the link. 

 

..FEM Home

All images by Paul Barbera