Tuesday, 22 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
I first spotted this beautiful image on Justin Chung's blog and the caption simply said: " Truck Furniture, Osaka, Japan." That was not enough for me, this shot was far too gorgeous. Of course I had to get to the bottom of it and see if this one gorgeous image led to many more. And of course it did.
Truck is a furniture store founded just outside Osaka, Japan in 1997 by Tokuhiko Kise and Hiromi Karatsu. Their aim was to make furniture that was classic and that they would love to have for themselves.
Well they definitely acheived their goal.. and much more.
Image credits: Top image by Justin Chung, All other images via Truck Furniture.
... Truck Furniture
Monday, 21 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
Just to prime this post we're going to just put it out there: The entire Aust & Amelung collection is fantastic! With no lack of media coverage of their designs, the dynamic duo Miriam and Sebastian come up with new products based on their interest in the way we interact with objects in our daily lives. Some examples of their want-worthy designs is the bench, floor lamp and vase. We love their out of the box thinking, their products definitely have a Wow factor.
Photo credits: Aust & Amelung
.. For more of the genius designs by Aust & Amelung
Friday, 18 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
The Primary Essentials in Brooklyn looks like a must-visit!
Some outdoor inspiration..
This DIY pineapple cutting board.
Stop and stare: Highway 1
Congrats to the ABM team on their beautiful Party Party app! Can't wait to try it.
Oh how beautiful do these spaces look with black floors?
Love the message about natural beauty behind this song.
Pure genius! How to ride a bike in a skirt.
Drool worthy: Hot chocolate french toast
Like wearing all white but scared of stains? Here are 5 tricks to stay clean..
No more checking whether the toilet stall is occupied awkwardly.
The beauty of natural processes of the Earth made into art.
Get to know Stephanie Stamatis, better known as @Stephanie_Somebody.
Hope you have an inspiring weekend! Go out and enjoy the rays.. XO, The Bloesem Team
Photo credits: The Primary Essentials on Facebook
Wednesday, 16 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
Class Alert: Be Instagood with Jelito de Leon
With over 50k followers on instagram, we couldn't think of an instagrammer with a more inspiring collection of photographs to show us the ropes.
If you are intrigued by incredible feeds of popular Instagrammers and want to know all the tricks of the trade involved in taking captivating photos using your mobile device… well, this workshop is for you! Learn from popular Instagram photographer, Jelito de Leon, how to take shots that stand out on Instagram and optimize this platform for your small businesses. From ways to manipulate your phone camera for the best lighting and angles to using the best apps to edit your photos, this Instagram expert will help you expand your photographic vision to the world of Instagram.
But more than just photo-taking tips, he will teach you the importance of building a community around your visuals and the various ways to interact on the platform to build stronger relationships with your audience. Instagram addict or not, this workshop will definitely broaden your eyes and mind on the marketing power of Instagram -- where the future of social media lies!
More facts about Jelito.. He is a freelance Food & Lifestyle photographer from Manila whose photographs are inspired by the daily things he sees around him. A photography student at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts, he expresses a minimalistic view of still life photography. A popular Instagrammer with over 50k followers, his Instagram feed shows variations of cleverly arranged objects such as utensils and food that are decorated against a simple white backdrop and an array of pretty details derived from nature. He also documents his love for photography, food and film on his blog.
It will be 3 fun hours of Instagramming, learning from and being inspired by Jelito de Leon. Not forgetting fabulous foods and delicious drinks. It won't be just 3 hours of listening, we promise! We are going to take you on a tour around our favorite neighborhood, Tiong Bahru, for you to put your new skills to practice and receive feedback from Jelito himself! There will also be plenty of time to ask questions and discuss mobile photography in general. All you need to bring to this class is your smart phone!
We even did a feature of Jelito for our #B.Instagood column in february! So you know we have been a fan for awhile now, way before February, so we are beyond excited to finally meet up in person.
Photo credits: Jelito de Leon
.. Jelito on Instagram
.. Sign up for Be Insta Good with Jelito de Leon
Tuesday, 15 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
If like us you are intrigued by the beautiful handmade items you see online, we welcome you to browse through more of such said gorgeousness! Blu Indigo offers a selection of handmade goodies, from this dainty gold necklace to woven clutches made from palm leaves, and even Pallares Solsona knives. Every item has a story behind it - who it's made by, what it's for. You can't help but explore all the products and slowly fall in love with the thought and effort put into the making of the products as well as the curation! (Summer sale Alert! They are having a discount on summer essentials right now!)
As a chef, Daniela (beautiful lady behind Blu Indigo), also has done an amazing job with the Blu Indigo blog where she shares recipes and other kitchen adventures.
.. Shop Blu Indigo
Monday, 14 July 2014 by Irene Hoofs
With the recent launch of the Veggie collection, we were drawn to Carmen's beautiful posters under her label Vontrueba. We love how she places with textures and layers and on top of the already beautiful posters, her styling for the product shots are home runs. Everything on her website is all so visually exciting! Read on for a few more of our favorites from her collection.
