We've moved!

 

BIG NEWS EVERYONE!

We're officially moving to our new online platform, BloesemDesign.com! *throws confetti and pops champagne* It's been a long time coming and we're beyond thrilled to finally share with you guys this big step we're taking. Can't believe it's been almost 10 years since I started this blog as a space to share my interior inspirations.. So it sure feels pretty surreal to think how this blog has progressed and blossomed to a full-service creative studio complete with an amazing team behind it.

The blog posts from both Bloesem Living and Bloesem Kids will continue to roll out, but on our integrated platform BloesemDesign.com instead! Expect even more refreshing and quality content as we will be introducing more interesting columns to come, such as The Ladies Who Made It Online.. We just can't wait for you to check it out. In the meantime, we wanted to give you guys a big group hug for sticking with us, whether you've been here throughout or you've just come on board -- thank you for joining us on this wild ride. Excited for what the next 10 years will bring. For now, see you on the other side!

Xo, The Bloesem Team

Link love

Missing our home in Amsterdam this Friday afternoon..

Magazine clutter is very real.. fix it with this DIY.

Any weekend is a good time for a breakfast party, complete with this bagel bar.

If you're feeling extra fancy, we think a floral center piece will look amazing for the party!

Deciding between light or dark floors for your kitchen?

Very cool architectural planter.

Totally digging the nude, sandstone and slate colour palette.

This sleek bar stool will be a great addition to your home.

Knitting your own top is simpler than you think! Here's a tutorial.

Stay in the tropics all year with this lamp.

Xo, The Bloesem Team

Burnish and Brush Art Studio

Alison Lynch of Canada-based art studio - Burnish and Brush - takes our breath away with her mixed media art collection. Every piece is individually handmade, making each one truly one of a kind.. No two pieces are alike! Using strong, bright colours, sharp lines and different textures with special attention to detail, she finds delight in reflecting life's most meaningful moments in her artwork.. You can even work with Alison herself to create a truly personalised piece, which we think will definitely make an amazing gift for a loved one!

.. Burnish and Brush

Soft blue tones in your home

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I for one am all for blush tones, but I find myself drawn to the soft blue tones these days.. It's no wonder Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue are the 2 (!) Pantone colours for 2016. One Pinterest spree later, we found some pretty rad ways to inject some blue into your space..

No. 2

No. 3 and No. 4

No. 5

.. Bloesem on Pinterest 

Meeting Brittany Bathgate

Brittany Bathgate of blog Style and Wellbeing gives us major style envy! Just by mixing classic and contemporary pieces of neutral shades with clean lines.. Simple, yes, but she's totally rocking it. If you've read our latest Bloesem Gazette then you'd have seen our little interview with her where she shared about her inspirations, and tips and tricks about fashion.. Here's the rest of this style icon's secrets!  

Define your style.

A mix of classic and contemporary (and extremely monochrome).

And your go-to everyday look?

Black straight cut trousers, CDG Play T-shirt and Trainers.

Where do you get your daily fashion inspiration?

Everyday street style around me and Instagram.

Any particular Instagram account? How about fashion blogs?

Some of my favourite Instagram feeds are @kaffeeundtee @deertakescare @shaov @umeromaan @derbysotm @marinalondon. I love shotfromthestreet.com, Lizzy uploads effortless, chic and easy to wear outfits every day. I also like basikattire.com, Leanne photos are always impeccable and she is very much about quality over quantity.

5 pieces of clothing you can't live without.

Black cigarette trousers, Navy and white long sleeve breton, Levi’s 501 jeans, a crisp white shirt and a boxy white t-shirt.

How about 5 styles of shoes you think everyone should own?

A black lace up oxford, birkenstocks, a classic black ankle boot, white trainers and black trainers

What is your dream brand to work with?

The thought of working on the COS visual team has always been in the back of my mind. Their window displays and visual elements through out the stores are always impeccable!

Something you're currently obsessing over? Is it from COS as well?

COS knitwear.

What is one trend item that you will you never wear?

The 70’s trend, it comes round nearly every year and each time I can’t stand it.

So which era of fashion do you admire the most?

I don’t really have icons that I look up to but there a lot of ladies whose style I really admire. Leandra Medine, Sofia Coppola and the Olsen twins.

Thanks again for your contribution to your latest Gazette yet, Brittany!

Photo credits: Brittany Bathgate

.. Brittany Bathgate
.. Bloesem Gazette Issue 5