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Welcome! Thank you for visiting my weblog. I am Irene, Elisabeth Pouw, a Dutch blogger. As blogger I am connecting my readers with beauty, style, quality and craftsmanship in various subjects like interiordesign, architecture, haute couture, photography, art etc. I love decorating & bringing beauty and harmony into interiors. I created this blog to share my passion for decorating as well as the many other things which inspire me. From time to time I am also highlighting certain interior designers, decorators, architects, stylists, photographers etc. I hope you enjoy your visit. Feel free to give a comment on my blogs. I will react back as soon as possible. Best regards, Irene Pouw from Holland.

28 februari 2022

Runway: Alexander McQueen S/S 2022 RTW

 Be Inspired by this delightful collection from Alexander McQueen for their season Spring / Summer 2022 RTW.

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Source: VOGUE

25 februari 2022

Stunning residential interior design projects by Avenue Design Studio (NL)

While surfing today on internet I saw these fantastic residential design projects by Avenue Design Studio. What an eye for beauty, craftsmanship and refined details as well as the harmonious color palettes in interior design! In love with this beautiful kitchen in soft mint green, the living room with the marble mantel, the beige/brown walls with panelling, the elegant hallway with stained glass and black & white tiles, the stunning bathroom in black marble, the brown kitchen from the Archipel Townhouse etc. So many beautiful projects to see. Be Inspired ........
Westwood Residence, Haarlem (NL)
Westwood Residence, Haarlem (NL)
Westwood Residence, Haarlem (NL)
Westwood Residence, Haarlem (NL)
Westwood Residence, Haarlem (NL)
Westwood Residence, Haarlem (NL)
Westwood Residence, Haarlem (NL)
Westwood Residence, Haarlem (NL)
Rotterdam Terrace (NL)
Rotterdam Terrace (NL)
Rotterdam Terrace (NL)
Rotterdam Terrace (NL)

Kralingen Eco House, Rotterdam (NL)
Kralingen Eco House, Rotterdam (NL)

Rembrandt Residence, Delft (NL)
Rembrandt Residence, Delft (NL)

Rembrandt Residence, Delft (NL)
Archipel Townhouse, The Hague (NL)
Archipel Townhouse, The Hague (NL)
Archipel Townhouse, The Hague (NL)
Archipel Townhouse, The Hague (NL)
Archipel Townhouse, The Hague (NL)
Archipel Townhouse, The Hague (NL)

Archipel Townhouse, The Hague (NL)
Miami Penthouse, Florida (USA)
Miami Penthouse, Florida (USA)
Miami Penthouse, Florida (USA)

More about Avenue Design Studio and Holly Marder
Holly Marder is the founder and interior designer of Avenue Design Studio. She has an innate sensitivity for beauty and an instinctive feel for textiles, color and spacial authenticity. Holly has a keen stylist eye and her strength lies in layering interiors down to the final detail, always striking a balance between the functional and the beautiful. 
Holly Marder, Founder & Interior Designer Avenue Design Studio

Avenue Design Studio is a boutique interior design studio based in Delft, The Netherlands. With a focus on residential design, the studio creates spaces that are aesthetically layered, visibly personal and functional and that ultimately stand the test of time. They believe in a collaborative approach, working alongside architects, contractors, makers and industry professionals to create homes that are an extension of their clients’ personal vision and story. 

The Avenue aesthetic is a reflection of Holly Marder’s international background spanning South Africa to Australia and Europe. With an emphasis on materialism and tactility, their interiors are rooted in timelessness. Pared back yet meticulously layered, effortless yet skilfully detailed, each space strikes a harmonious balance between laid back and luxurious. What makes Avenue Design Studio unique is its ability to work across the design spectrum from conceptualisation to completion.

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23 februari 2022

Editorial: Gemma Chan covers Vogue UK September 2021

Beautiful Gemma Chan covers Vogue UK September 2021 and is lensed here by photographer Hanna Moon. Be Inspired ......


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Source: FASHIONISTA

20 februari 2022

PFW: Elegant couture collection from Elie Saab S/S 2022, Part 01

  
I guess long-time readers of my weblog know already how much I love the fantastic couture designs of fashion designer Elie Saab. I am a huge admirer of his elegant designs. Below you will find more about his couture collection for Spring/Summer 2022, seen at Paris Fashion Week. 
Earlier I wrote MORE BLOGS about Elie Saab. Be Inspired ......





Elie Saab, the fashion designer

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Sources: VOGUE and ELIE SAAB
Photos: courtesy of Elie Saab

17 februari 2022

Outdoor Furniture: the Torii Nest Outdoor designed by Nendo for Minotti

Be inspired by this beautiful and elegant design, the Torii Nest Outdoor by design firm Nendo for Minotti. Designed by Japanese designer Oki Sato. It ensures sophisticated visual lightness and a real comfortable seat, characterized by couture craftsmanship.

More about the designer: Oki Sato from Nendo
Nendo is a Japanese architecture and design firm founded in 2002 by chief designer Oki Sato (born in 1977), that works on design projects globally. The first office was situated in Tokyo. In 2005, the second office was established in Milan. The company works with numerous brands and have won multiple awards over the course of 17 years of establishment. Oki is multi-talented, poetic and original. Internationally renowned for his multi-faceted approach, which spans from graphic design to product design and from architecture to the creation of installations. Minotti and Oki first came into contact in 2017. Oki officially joined the Minotti team of designers in 2018.

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Sources: MINOTTI (01)MINOTTI (02) and NENDO
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