Class Recap: Be Insta Good!

2 weeks ago we took our addiction to Instagram to the next level by inviting Insta-celeb, Jelito de Leon, to teach a Bloesem Class and show us the ropes of how he has garnered so many followers on Instagram and how he manages to hit it out of the park, instagram shot after instagram shot.  

Here are some shots of how the class went. We set up props throughout the class room to make it as inspiring and as "instagrammable" as possible for students to test out their newly-learnt skills. And of course we had to had some yummy desserts and bites to stay fueled.

If you like what you see and want to get in on the Bloesem Class action, we've got a few classes lined up for you.

Good bags all ready and waiting for the arrival of the instagrammers.

Greens around the class room waiting to be photographed.

Students taking photography to the next level. Do what you have to to get the shot! You regret 100% of the shots you don't take. I think that quote was made for instagram, no?

Jelito arrived with this dream catcher as a gift from the Craftsmith Team. What a beauty.

Not photographed was our tours around the picturesque Tiong Bahru neighbourhood, but we'll leave that to our students. You can find many images taken by them of the neighbourhood if you search #bloesemclass on instagram.

We hope to see you at our next class! We always have different classes so if you find something you like make sure you grab a spot before it's too late. Some classes you might want to join:

- Tapestry Weaving by Natalie Miller
- Macrame by Natalie Miller
- The Art of Visual Storytelling by Irene Hoofs
- Candle Making by Anne & Luke Suthern of Deckle and Hide

.. For more information about Bloesem class. 

Fictional objects

With a whole array of products that fit the cot all the way to a king size bed, Fictional objects definitely has something for every member of the family, be it young or young at heart. Producing the highest quality bedding in a variety of prints and colours. Their dainty prints manage to stand out with the use of bright colours and patterns. And the way they mix and match different colours and patterns is a great way to dress up any bedroom. Have fun with your choice of bedding!

.. Fictional Objects 

Human Beauty

Featured in our Amsterdam city guide in the second edition of the Bloesem Gazette, Human Beauty is both a boutique and a salon and is descibed by it's founder, Jessica Wichers, as ' A complete beauty and wellbeing experience'. I know what you're thinking.. Sign me up for one of those please. Am I right?

The beautiful store sells everything from ceramics to skin care and it also houses the in-house salon where you can pamper yourself and get a facial or an eye treatment, just to name a few of the treatments they offer. Here's some more pictures so you can virtually visit the store. But remember to bookmark it and if ever you find yourself in Amsterdam, we hope you'll pop into this must-see spot.

Images by Irene Hoofs.

.. Human Beauty
.. For more on the Amsterdam City Guide, download theBloesem Gazette vol.2

At the Ocean

We're glad to invite a series of Luster books to the collection of items curated within the Bloesem shop. We've known for awhile now that there was something missing in the store and that we wanted a larger collection of beautiful reading material in the store. Beginning with our magazine collection, we moved on to travel books and finally we welcome 5 beautiful interior design and food books to the reading nook!

One of the 5 books from the Luster series is At the Ocean. A collaboration between photographer Mirjam Bleeker and stylist and designer Frank Visser.

The book is filled with beautiful imagery of seaside abodes. Travel with them from Senegal to Japan and visit the homes of some interesting individuals. Take a much needed mental break with the gorgeous natural landscapes and colours that fill the pages of this book.

For more ocean side interior beauty read on..

 

  

.. Available at Bloesem.co and in store

More than a sponge

Like the name suggests, Not. A. Sponge* is actually so much more than a sponge. Made of the konjac vegetable, it is an all natural means to cleanse, wash and exfoliate your face and body. At first touch, it is firm but once water hits the surface, Not.A.Sponge* becomes so soft and gentle and glides on the surface of your skin without tugging or being too rough on your skin. 

100% natural, Earth and skin friendly, it is also biodegradable as it is made fully out of the konjac vegetable. A great solution for those with sensitive skin, this natural product can be used as a substitute to your soaps and other cleansers. 

The Bloesem Team has had the Not. A. Sponge* in the store for awhile so of course we were curious and had to try it for ourselves after the rave reviews our customers came back to us with. And the verdict is: We love it! Gentle and natural, Not.A.Sponge* feels good on the skin and gives us a clean finish without any added chemicals.

many more pictures after the break... 

  

Not. A. Sponge* comes in 3 variations for the face (bun shaped) - In the Raw (white) , Volcanic Power Puff (red), Bamboo Charcoal (black) all with their own added benefits. It also comes in a larger rectangular shape for the body.

Photography and Styling by the Bloesem Team. Would you be interested in a Life & Style post please sen an email to Zara. 

.. Not.A.Sponge* 

.. Also available at Bloesem.co

Wicked Fabrics

We are so glad to have Christine (she used to regularly contribute beautiful quickstart posts on Bloesem) back just for today to with this wicked post!

It's been a while since my last post on Bloesem, but this lovely new brand i had to share with you! Last week Dutch designer Mirjam Verhulst launched her new label Toffe Stoffen (Dutch for Wicked Fabrics). Elegant tea towels, bold cushions cases and Mix 'n Match fabrics to upholster your vintage design stool and make it your very own. A graphic stripe pattern all tangled up, disturbed and annoyed.. just love how she chose those names! :) Contemporary trend colors like soft grey, dusky green, bright yellow and black & white. Have a look at her pretty website.. i know you'll love it too! x Christine - House of C 

 .. Toffe Stoffen