travel: Amsterdam

We decided to spend last days of 2013 in Amsterdam. 

Worry was that five days city break might be to much for 4 year old, but we couldn't be further from the truth.

 Sam enjoyed everything from museums, boat trips and shopping to bike riding. Amsterdam apart from being great party place is extremely family friendly and full of inspiration. We haven't  managed to see half of the things we have planned! Here is just a quick report with highlights of our trip.

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Rijksmuseum
..apart from Rembrandt works, much beloved by us for recent renovated spaces by
Spanish architects Antonio Cruz & Antonio Ortiz

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Type/ Dynamics by LUST at Stedelijk Museum

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movie from Stedelijk Museum site
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Malevich Exhibition

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United Nude Shop - brand founded by Rem D Koolhas 

(nephew of the Rem Koolhas ,one of the most important architects of our days)

I love architectural approach to form in UN creations,

when in Amsterdam I always visit this place. 

Zaha Hadid for United Nude (photo from the web site)

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Hotel Droog headquarters of fabulous Droog Studio.

 Some of their designs (milk bottle lamp) can be found on display at Stedelijk Museum. 

Droog prepared as well holographic projection of Christmas Tree in the atrium of Rijksmuseum 

which was absolutely beautiful.

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I amsterdam letters on Museumplein... you just have to climb :)

just few of other places worth to visit:

> Dam Square,

> EYE Film Institute 

> Borneo- Sporenburg project

> Van Gogh Museum

> Rembrandt House

> Amsterdam Light Festival

> Artis Zoo

> Mazzo Restaurant...

.... list is endless

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all images by MESy except of Zaha Hadid for United Nude

Kavka

we have been waiting for this a long time....check out  brand new blog by Kavka aka Asia Gwis 

artist, illustrator, interior and life lover- true soul

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absolute treat!

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minimal memories

while packing for a big house move I have been finding little details that I love about this place and little things that bring back great memories:

++ life stopped here at the last summer++

++ #fromwhereistand ++

++ electrical conduit balustrade by my husband- perfect diy ++

snow deer

progress shots of my latest work ++ snow deer++ 

it will have its official premiere at Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair in Manchester 

on 10-13th October 

all images by MESy

jarek puczel

works of this talented Polish artist Jarek Puczel

(especially Lovers series ) have been drifting around Pinterest recently.

But there is much more to explore...

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all images from Jarek Puczel's web site

+ Lovers (1)

++ Romance

+++ At School (1)

++++ At School (2)

+++++ Redhead

++++++ Gdynia

sixinch

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Sixinch-
manufacturer of foam coated furniture from Belgium

from the top:

+ rocking chair

++ vertical village with MVRDV

+++ Interieur-Kortrijk-2012

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all images from Sixinch web site

inspiration

welcome back after long time away!


today I feel inspired by one of the shots from new Kenzo advertising campaign

Kenzo campaing with Toilet Paper magazine

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progress shot

SIGN N2 by Holmberg & Moa + + + beautiful ....

candles

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inspired by this post by decor8 

I have tried a little DIY with simple candles and a spray paint,

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remember to keep the distance while holding candle to avoid drips,

I think this will work in any colour

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all images:

dreaming

last night I started work on a new piece inspired by old graphic I have made long time ago and some fabulous artists I discovered recently,
here is the story board of developing my latest piece:

inspired by:

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1. from here 

2.break apart and drift away by SMAM

3. Sergio Albiac- you are not in the news

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last 5 images by MESy

my goal for next two days is to finish Dreaming and be happy with the result!

happy weekend!

selected

1. Eva Berendes
2. Love Aesthetics Wearing Maison Martin Margiela for SHOWstudio
3. Tatiana Trouvé / 350 points towards infinity, 2009 
4. Styled by Emma Persson Lagerberg.
5. The New Damir Doma Store In Paris

gift

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ive been busy recently being architect or being not well in bed

 hopefully spring will arrive soon and Ill get new bust of energy

here just a couple of shots that get me in the good mood ...

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present for my husband, inspired by Jericho song by Weekend Players

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Im introducing new material to my pin art...
so excited about endless possibilities of copper tread






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favorite green things...

hope you all had fantastic Easter !!!


all images:

Annaleena

As soon as I read this post  I had to share it with you. I have always been huge fan of Annaleena's work. Her designs are edgy, raw and bring unique aesthetics and thinking to life and interiors. 

I am amazed by simplicity of clothing hangers and roughness of candle holders. Pyramids and diamond pieces look like just carved out from the steel rock - simple and cold but retain the power of hands that shaped them.

On her blog you can find more fantastic shots of her creations, beautiful home and everything else that inspires , and will definitely inspire you. Feast for the eyes.

all shots: Annaleenas Hem