Out and About

Remember my first post about Friday’s ‘Out and About’ ? Each Friday we would like to go and discover some new places and recharge our batteries and get inspired. Today I would like to show you our last outing.  We went to Amsterdam, to see the fourth edition of pop up event called : The Loft. This event is created by interior design agency, with passion for design in the field of furniture, arts, accessories and curiosa. Everything in the space is curated with an eye for the smallest details. 

Directly from a busy street in the heart of Amsterdam we climbed the 3floor of the building to Enter The Loft. I wasn’t sure where to look! From the beautiful windows with views I could stare for hours - big garden behind the Amsterdam’s canal houses and on the other  site historical brickwork of Bijnekorf , the most prestigious warehouse of the city….then there was the loft. It belongs to  ‘Miss Bare’ as each pop up interior is dedicated to  an imaginary person. This time it was a divorced women, her kids lived already independent ( this we had chance to know during our visit). We really like the serene atmosphere and reach textures of all the minimalistic objects. My favourite was the contras between the dark, sleek kitchen with marble top, put next to the ‘imperfect’ and relax table set with chairs. The pictures above the kitchen made it very monumental, but the rustic and romantic table - softened the whole.  Living in one open floor plan with kids is not an option I think, but maybe one day we could move in such a relaxed and free space. I really would not mind. 

Pictures for the post from The-loft-pop-up and Rafa-kids. 

Design on Monday

MOEBE - design brand based in Copenhagen

I can’t believe it is already a week since last post on the blog. 

Where is this time going and why does it pass so quickly ? I actually can’t believe we will have December in a moment and the year will end so soon. I’m not ready….

If you follow my blog for a longer time, you’ve probably noticed I like to find nice things on the internet and share it here.  Unfortunately since last months  or even year or two I don’t have much time to do it any more. I thought that today I will make a little change. I would like to show you few little design objects which recently caught my attention and made me smile. Well designed, well crafted with a twist, that’s what I like the most! 

Wall hooks - Luciekaas

Wooden animals T-lab Japan

Dream house and WOTH

My followers probably remember, that my family is looking for a new place. Our dream was to adopt an old school in Rotterdam and I talked about this here. Unfortunately we were not the lucky ones to get this place but we still keep looking. 

A while ago we had chance to see a very special place in The Hague during Festivaldesignkwartier. I’m still not over this house and could move in there straight away. WOTH – Wonderful Things – creative studio of the former head of Eigen Huis & Interieur and More Than Classic magazines, Mary Hessing. She lives there together with Toon Lauwen and their tree daughters. It is difficult to believe that this enormous space is hidden in the heart of the city.  But it really is! This place was created in a former milk factory and the transformation is absolutely stunning. Of course the house was ‘decorated’ for the design event and became a gallery for few days, but using such a beautiful space on a daily basis is just a dream to me…..

 There is a NEW Design magazine created by Mary Hessing, 

soon to be lunched. You can support the concept and get the first edition here! 

Out and About

Weekend! Last week we decided that our Friday’s are going to be “ Out and About ” . Each Friday we will go and discover some new places and recharge our  batteries and get inspired. Do you like the idea ?  Today I would like to show you our first outing.  We went to The Hague, since there is a 3 day event called “ Festival Design Kwartier” 27-29 May. Tomorrow you still have chance to see it if you are around. Open doors to designer’s studios, houses , galleries and shops all filled with design. 

On our ‘must see’ list was Tas-ka store. Unique design concept store hosting also products for MINI - people. 

Tas-ka is run by Jantien Baas and Hester Worst.  In the store you will find, their own design prints all over the place. From designed and manufactured in The Netherlands textiles, their bedding, bags, cushions, tea towers. Their print comes on lamps and plenty of beautiful paper goods too. Jantien and Hester also carry a well curated collection of goods from other brands. Exclusively for “ Festival Design Kwartier” we could see this cute mustard yellow exposition wall with accessories for little ones. There is also a bookstore !  As you could see the store has a minimal look with a graphic touch. Atmosphere is built with care for every little element and product. Well done, Tas-ka! 

pictures> Rafa-kids

HAM at Molly Meg

Do you know HAM already and follow the life of a Rabbit? Established in 2011 , HAM has a growing range of cult animal motifs, all of which have been created by London based illustrator Jo Ham and brought to life by talented makers within the UK. 

This May HAM launches its brand new wall sticker’s collection at the London kids store, Molly Meg. Of course we know this great store and are excited to spot Rafa-kids furniture in their new campaign. Can you see our  R toddler bed in white on the new pictures? Thank you Clare Nicolson for the great styling and photoghtaph by Yeshen Venema.  That’s not all. To celebrate, Rabbit has taken over the facade of the building with a HUGE Superhero sticker. This Sunday, there will be a free daylong screen printing event with Jo and Sam at the Molly-Meg store. Please don’t miss it if you are in London! 

In-store Exhibition 9th May-20th June! 

You can join screen printing session this Sunday 15th May.

The workshop is free. 

Location: 111 Essex Road London N1 2SL

Danish minimalism

It is not a secret that the Danish has a deep tradition in designing amazing furniture pieces. 

They cary some of the best classic design furniture for kids too. You can discover the Juno bed here , which is one of the best furniture for the little ones since a long time.  It never goes out of style. 

I’m showing you today two Danish companies carrying kids’ furniture  : Leander and Oliverfurniture. I think they are taking a new wave in development. I talked about Oliverfurniture in 2013 here, and this brand was looking to me very tradition then, so it is nice to see that they are bringing the company into the new modern stage. 

Leander refreshes its brand with  new furniture line called Linea. The new collection includes essentials for a baby: cradle, changing table and a dresser.  I personally really like the transformed version of the the cot for toddler into a sofa. All the pictures are very minimal and modern, which is very refreshing. What do you think about all this colour possibilities to use in children’s rooms? They are absolutely beautiful and I would like to try some of them in our Rafa-kids stylings. 

Pictures via: petitandsmall