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AT HOME_ LIVING ROOM UPDATE N° 3

February 8, 2021

It’s been a year and a half since my latest living room update and a lot has
changed since then! A few months after my last update, my boyfriend moved in
with me and while he didn’t bring a lot of furniture (that’s an understatement),
we were in desperate need of some more storage space.  Staying home for the past
year made us very aware of other aspects we wanted to change.  A dividing
curtain between the sofa and our “hallway” is still on my wishlist (but probably
won’t happen as we’re hoping to buy a house soon), but other than that this room
feels pretty finished to me! Curious for the result?  Read along!

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FRAGMENTS_ GALLARATESE

December 9, 2020

In the summer of 2019, the boyfriend and I traveled to Italy by train for two
weeks of pasta, sun, friends and… architecture!  I may not work as an architect
anymore, my love for architecture never faded.  Luckily my boyfriend is always
down to discover another magnificent building!  In Milan we visited some of the
classics (more on that later!), but the one that made the biggest impression was
a bit of the beaten track. (Half an hour outside of Milan by public transport to
be exact!) The Gallaratese Quarter was designed in 1967 by Aldo Rossi and Carlo
Aymonino, as an answer to the housing shortage after the Second World War.  It’s
a huge complex, including open-air decks, interconnecting bridges and an
amphitheater, all in an exquisite color pallet of browns, reds, yellow and
blues.  With surprises after every corner and countless interesting views (and
square meters!) it’s so easy to get lost in, and a must-visit for anyone with a
heart for architecture.  Even though you get only one hour to discover the
premises (the guard at the entrance will ask your ID in exchange), it shouldn’t
be a surprise that I easily filled up my camera’s memory card.

Oh, if you love these images as much as I do – I’ve added some of them to my
print shop!  Don’t hesitate to contact me if you can’t find the photo you’re
looking for, I’ll gladly upload it for you!

Gallaratese Quartier, Via Francesco Cilea, 106, 20151 Milano, Italy



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COLLECTION_ LET’S PLAY HOUSE

November 9, 2020

Toys and kids rooms are often missing from house tours, but lifestyle journalist
and young mother Joni Vandewalle was determined to prove they deserve the
spotlight too.  She collected twenty playful interiors from all over the world
in the book Let’s play house.  In these homes clutter creates atmosphere,  toys
and design are interchangeable and creative storage solutions are key.  The book
Let’s play house is a must have for parents and parents-to-be and a very early
Christmas gift idea from me to you!

It’s no secret I love a good interior book, so you can imagine my excitement
when I was asked to contribute to one!  Joni and I met when I asked her to be
part of my Insights series.  Back then, she was living in a rental apartment
around the corner of the home she was renovating.  We chatted about her love for
vintage, color and flowers and we’ve been collaborating regularly ever since. 
Our most exciting collaboration is definitely this book, for which I shot all of
the Belgian homes!

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AT HOME_ DINING ROOM UPDATE WITH MASTER MEUBEL

June 28, 2020

My obsession with interior design and architecture started when I just learned
how to read and discovered my parents’ collection of interior magazines.  At the
time, they were decorating their newly built home and took my little sister and
me to quite a few interior design stores.  While some kids undoubtedly might
have found this boring, I absolutely loved it.  I still vividly remember when
they took us to Master Meubel, where I was almost star-struck upon seeing all
these designs I knew from  the magazines in real life, not to mention how
impressed I was with the stunning modernist architecture.  You can imagine my
delight when they contacted me to collaborate!

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WORK_ FAMILY HOME BY ERICA JACOBS

February 18, 2020

Leuven based architect Erica Jacobs asked me to a photograph a few of her
projects, all of which were a joy to shoot.  I’ve shared a few fragments on
Instagram already, but felt that these lovely interiors deserved a blog post as
well! The first project I wanted to share here, is this renovation of a family
home.  The bathroom is probably my favorite room in the house (and I know you
loved it too!) thanks to its play on transparency and combination of materials.
The rest of the house however, with its custom-made furniture, steel window and
brick wall, are pretty impressive too. The styling in collaboration with Plek
shop (a must visit when your in Leuven!) formed the finishing touch to this
stunning interior.  I hope you like the result as much as I do!

For more interior inspiration have a look here, for more of my work click
through to my portfolio.

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COLLECTION_ DIY’S FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 13, 2019

With the holidays approaching rapidly, a little Christmas inspiration is in
order! As some of you may know, I’m always spending the holidays in Portugal,
which means that a Christmas tree seems like too much of a hassle.  However,
that doesn’t mean I don’t like to get my home into the holidays spirit!  In this
blogpost I’ve collected all kinds of inspiration, from gift wrapping ideas to
alternative Christmas trees and from DIY ornaments to festive decoration ideas. 
Have fun and if you do try one of these, don’t hesitate to send me the result in
a DM!  I’d love to see what you come up with…

 1. Furoshiki is the Japanese art of wrapping a gift in a reusable material,
    such as a linnen napkin, or leftover cloth which can be used again and
    again.  It’s a no waste approach to gift wrapping that looks good and feels
    good too!  Learn how to do it here.
 2. Can’t find the kind of ornaments that you’re looking for? Then why not make
    them yourself!  Molly from Almost Makes Perfect explains how to make these
    hand ornaments yourself here.
 3.  This yarn and eucalyptus wall hanging by Poppytalks  looks (and smells!)
    especially great during the holiday season, but you can definitely keep it
    around a lot longer.   Discover the DIY here.
 4. Not quite ready to dress your home in green and red?  Try this subtle dry
    flower wreath by Paper & Stitch here.
 5. If you’re in it for the ornaments but not quite for the tree, this image by
    Sostrene Grene is a good solution.  A bare walls and some washi tape is all
    you need.
 6. Ana Morais elegantly combined dry flowers, brown craft paper (the most
    sustainable option when it comes to gift wrapping paper!) and furoshiki to
    wrap her gifts.  For more images of her excellent gift wrapping skills, look
    here and don’t forget to swipe.
 7. This wall hanging is the solution for those who don’t have enough space for
    an actual tree.  Find the DIY by Almost makes Perfect here.
 8. Abi from These Four Walls combined paper decoration and a foraged brand for
    a minimal and elegant christmas arrangement.  Have a better look  here.
 9. Zwoste used pine as tassles in this cream catcher, making it the perfect
    addition to a boho home for a subtle nod to the holiday spirit. Read more
    here.


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COLLECTION_ GIFTS FROM BELGIUM

December 10, 2019

While we’re spending money on Christmas presents for our loved ones, we might as
well make sure they’re not the only one benefiting from our gifts, right?  My
first choice always goes to local,  sustainable, second hand, made by a small
business or an experience instead of something materialistic.  To help you a
little on your hunt for the perfect gift, I’ve kept every budget in mind and
collected nine ideas that are designed and/or made in Belgium or are Belgian
initiatives.    Need more inspiration?  Make sure to dive into my archives. 
Happy shopping!

 1. 1. The elegant, timeless and practical Mariko handbag by Lies Mertens, made
       out of bio leather and built to last.  Get it here.  For a more
       affordable design, discover the wallets (one of which is named after me!)
       in her Antwerp boutique.
    2. Corian disk earrings by Anna Rosa Moschouti, made out of surplus
       materials from kitchen and bathrooms.  Buy them here.
    3. Silkscreen print based on Michael Graves’ resort in El Gouna, handmade by
       Astrid Nieuwborg.  Order it here.
    4. Stained glass mirror by GLASenGLAS, available in different sizes and
       colors.  Find it here.
    5. Terra table lamp, originally a handmade gift from Antwerp based Lauren
       Van Driessche to her partner, now (thanks to Serax) available for us as
       well here.
    6. testhereThese These vintage vases are just one of the many treasures sold
       by Orence store.  Second hand is the most sustainable option and budget
       friendly as well!  Find them here.
    7. The museum pas, which gives you one year of free access to more than 150
       Belgian museums.  Bonus points if you give a pair to a couple, or give
       yourself one as well: one year of cultural dates guaranteed!  If you
       order now, you can get a limited edition that features De ijsvogels by
       Emile Claus. Discover it  here.
    8. Mambo baskets is a Belgian based company that sells baskets made in
       Kenya, by women who are now able to send their children to school and pay
       their medical bills.  Get them here.
    9. A flower subscription is a gift that keeps on giving.  For Antwerp
       locals, I recommend Wilder, a flower subscription that follows the
       seasons, bringing you long lasting dried flower bouquets during winter. 
       Read more here.

 

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Labels: collectionTags: gifts, lauren van driessche, lies mertens






COLLECTION_ INTERIOR & ARCHITECTURE BOOKS

December 1, 2019

The end of the year is approaching and thus it’s about time I shared some gift
ideas with you.  Up first, nine books that will make your fellow (interior)
architecture lovers swoon. From monographs on renowned architects to collections
of inspiring interiors, there’s something for everyone with a heart for design
in here.

 1. “Ricardo Bofill, visions of architecture”, a monograph on the iconic Spanish
    architect known for surreal and poetic spaces and one of my personal
    favorites! Buy it here.
 2. “Think Radical Vintage” is another book in the inspiring “Think…” series,
    this time featuring interiors that combine vintage design in the most
    interesting ways.   Get it here. (By the way, you can already get a sneak
    peek of that cover interior on the blog!)
 3. “Vincent Van Duysen, works 2009-2018” is already the second book of one of
    Belgium’s most renowned architects.  With pictures by Hélène Binet, one my
    favorite photographers, this one is an absolute gem.  Order it here.
 4. “Vincenzo de Cotiis, works” features the Milanese architect and artist who
    is always exploring the ambient tension between crumbling antiquity and
    futuristic minimalism.  Find it here.
 5. Gio Ponti is considered as one of the most influential architects of the
    20th century and a great source of inspiration for Vincenzo de Cotiis, so
    his monograph “Gio Ponti, archi-designer” had to be included on the list.
    From architecture and furniture to installations for private homes or public
    buildings, this book is brimming with inspiration.  Click it home here.
 6. In “Axel Vervoordt, interieurportretten”, you’ll find 17 projects by the
    Belgian art collector and interior designer.  FYI: Kanye West and Kim
    Kardashian are already fans… Buy it here.
 7. “Wild at heart” is the second hook of the duo behind Coffeeklatch, this time
    focusing on beautiful homes that are shared with pets. For sale here.
 8. Vincenzo de Cotiis’s other architectural hero couldn’t be excluded from this
    list either.  “Carlo Scarpa, architecture and design”, covers all 58 of his
    structures. Get your hands on it here.
 9. Norm architects and Kinfolk joined forces for “The touch: spaces designed
    for the senses”.   The book features beautiful homes, hotels, museums, and
    retail stores— from contemporary designers by Ilse Crawford and Bijoy Jain
    to classic cases by Arne Jacobsen. Discover it here.

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EXPLORED_ MAISON JACKIE

November 16, 2019

Gather a few talented women, each with their own super power, give them a
building to use as a blank canvas and what do you get?  A whole lot of female
energy and a wonderful place called Maison Jackie.  Founder Jackie Bohème, née
Ellen Wauters, has a heart for real estate, an eye for beauty, a soft spot for
understated luxury and a drive that gets things done.  During her morning scroll
through our country’s real estates websites (a habit she kept from her former
career as a real estate agent), she instantly fell in love with this former
convent and knew she just had to have it.  She gathered a few talented woman
around her, from the architects of Studio Sober, the sisters and contractors
Adriaensens, textile designer Nathalie Van Der Massen, kitchen designers Ask og
Eng, steel welder and designer Esther De Vos,  carpet designer Tata Tapis,
ceramist Alex Gabriels, and let them work their magic.  Fast forward a few
months and Maison Jackie opened its doors for the public.  The house in Niel
will serve as Jackie Bohème’s office and the showroom for Atelier Jackie, a
lifestyle collection with pillows, scarves and kimono’s which will launch in the
near future (you’ll find a sneak peek below).  Maison Jackie is too good not to
share though, so you’ll be able to rent the house for photo shoots, boutique
events and vernissages, or short (or longer) stays to escape the city.  One
thing is for sure, no matter how long you’ll be staying, Maison Jackie will feel
like your home away from home.

Maison Jackie - Dorpstraat 36, 2845 Niel - website - instagram 


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COLLECTION_ IKEA IVAR HACKS

October 27, 2019

Because you all seemed to love last week’s post about my new bedroom interior
and the accompanying Ikea Ivar hack, I’ve collected eight more ways to customize
the popular  storage system.  The options to adapt the Ivar cabinets to your
wishes appear to be endless: you can hang them or add legs to them, paint them
in a contrasting color or give them the same tint as the walls, dress up the
doors and add door knobs or leave them plain and let one element shine or
combine as many elements as you like.  See, I told you options were endless! 
I’ve collected a few examples, some super simple, some a little more
challenging, that I hope will inspire you to make the Ikea Ivar cabinets your
own!

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AT HOME_ MY BEDROOM WITH IKEA IVAR HACK

October 20, 2019

When I wrote about my bedroom before, I already hinted at the big changes coming
up in my home, and it’s time I showed you the result!  If you follow me on
Instagram you probably already picked up on the fact that my boyfriend moved in
over the summer.  While he didn’t bring a lot of furniture with him, he did need
a proper workspace (we both work from home) and thus we quickly decided to swap
the bedroom and the home office.  The result?  A much more spacious atelier for
the both of us (which I’ll show you later), and a very cosy bedroom, which
(thanks to its cute balcony and green view) often feels like it’s somewhere in
Paris rather than Antwerp.  Click read more to read about our decoration process
and to discover our Ikea Ivar hack!

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FRAGMENTS_ COLLECTIBLE 2019

October 12, 2019

A few months ago I visited Collectible, the Brussels fair dedicated to design
that balances on the fine line between art and design.  It’s safe to say,
Collectible feels more like an expo than an actual fair.  The pieces displayed
vary greatly, from reissues of old classics by Pierre Paulin, to the intricate
fabrics by Nathalie Van der Massen or the pillar inspired chair by
Destroyers/Builders (who was named Designer of the year just this week).  One
thing they do have in common, these design are here to stay, no matter how long
it’s been since the fair took place.   Needless to say, March 6-8 2020 is
already marked “Collectible” in my calendar!



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EXPLORED_ LA MURALLA ROJA

October 4, 2019

Some things on your bucket list disappoint when you can finally cross them off,
others are exactly what you hoped they would be.  Then there are those that
leave you speechless and let you return home with hundreds of photos to edit… La
Muralla Roja, or “the red wall”, is definitely in the last category.  The
housing complex in Calpe was designed by Ricardo Bofill at the end of the
sixties and is an abundance of pink, red, purple and blue, poured into geometric
shapes and complimented by luscious green here and there.  With its countless
bridges, staircases and vistas (inspired by traditional casbah architecture),
wandering through La Muralla Roja is a true adventure.  Not only does there
always seem to be a new staircase or view to discover, the building seems to
change with the sun and the clouds, surprising you time in time again.  Complete
with a rooftop swimming pool, solarium, sauna and rooftop terraces, Bofill‘s
design was well ahead of its time and a dream come true for any fan of
architecture with a dash of pink!

If the picture overload in this blogpost convinces you to pack your bags and
travel to the Costa Blanca yourself, please note that you’re only allowed to
enter the site of La Muralla Roja when you’re staying there.  Several apartments
in the building are for rent through airbnb, I’ve included the one we stayed at
below.  Its interior is not as jaw-dropping as the building itself, but it has
everything you need.  Even though you will undoubtedly run into other tourists
exploring the building, it’s a quiet place to stay and if you’re lucky (as we
were) you have the rooftop pool all to yourself!


La Muralla Roja, Partida Manzanera 3, 03710 Calpe, Alicante - airbnb (click here for a discount if you're a first time user) - Ricardo Bofill



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WORK_ TIMELESS BUNGALOW BY EDDY FRANCOIS

September 22, 2019

Ever since I turned photographing interiors from a hobby into a career, this
blog has been a bit neglected… but that doesn’t mean I’m not still very fond of
my own little internet corner!  So, to breathe new life into this blog of mine,
I wanted to share one of my favorite interiors shoots of the past few months. 
At first sight, it’s hard to pinpoint when this house was built, as this single
story house designed by late architect Eddy Francois feels timeless while also
referencing those typical bungalows from the seventies.  With its green
surroundings, interesting mix of materials and textures and owners Alexandra and
Peter’s impeccable selection of furniture, this home is high up on my list of
dream houses. If you’re curious to find out more about the house and its owners,
have a look at the original feature here  (only in Dutch).  For related interior
inspiration have a look here  and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram for
regular updates!

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WHERE TO GO IN LISBON

October 23, 2013

After living in this city for five months and countless city trips to Portugal’s
capital ever since, I had to compile all my favorite hangouts in one handy city
guide.  So, if you’re wondering how a semi-local twenty-something spends her
time in Lisbon, this is it!

At the end of this post you can find a google map with all my tips, that you can
open on your smart phone while you’re traveling.  On that map, you’ll find even
more tips that I’ve collected from my most trustworthy sources, and intend to
try out myself in the future.    Have fun!

Last update: December 2018



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