About Me

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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.

25 maart 2025

PFW: Dior S/S 2025 Couture


Highlights from the Dior Couture collection for the season Spring/Summer 2025. Maria Grazia Chiuri returns here to innocence for this season’s haute couture outing. Diving into a softer, surrealist and childlike world for her haute couture S/S 2025 outing at the House of Dior. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Dior, SEE HERE Be Inspired ........ 
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Sources: DIOR and Harper's Bazaar Singapore
Photos: courtesy of Dior

22 maart 2025

HOLLAND & TYPICAL DUTCH THINGS (01)

As you might know, I am Dutch. I thought it would be nice to share with you some beautiful pictures from Holland. Below you will find an impression. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of October, 24th 2013. Be Inspired ........
Kinderdijk, North-Holland

Amsterdam, Footbal Championship
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
A Cheese Store in the Netherlands
Beautiful Holland - The Keukenhof at Lisse
Castle De Haar at Utrecht, the Netherlands
Keukenhof, Lisse, Holland
Marken, the Netherlands
There are more than 1500 bridges in Amsterdam. The Oudebrug is the oldest bridge.
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It's Springtime .........

Finally Springtime ...... We all were looking forward to it. Have a lovely weekend!

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21 maart 2025

The Beauty of Art: 'London' by Russian painter Gleb Goloubetski

Would like to share with you today this beautiful artwork from the very talented Russian painter / impressionist Gleb Goloubetski. It's called 'London'. What an interesting techniques and delightful coloruse he is using here. Earlier I wrote more blogs about ART, SEE HERE


More about the artist
Born in Omsk in the former Soviet Union in 1975, Gleb Goloubetski displayed noticeable artistic talent as a child under the tutelage of his father who was also a successful painter.

Gleb's formal training came from his studies at the highly acclaimed academy in St Petersburg where his work attracted much attention. Gleb's inspiration comes primarily from the aged architecture and geography of Europe. He travels extensively in the United Kingdom, the Mediterranean, the Far East and Maui looking for images to paint. When he finds a view that inspires him, Gleb will sit and absorb it for some time, paying particular attention to how the natural light conditions of the day influence his perspective and moreover his emotional response.

The artist, Gleb Goloubetski

Returning to his main studio in St Petersburg, Gleb will sit and consider his reference material. Reminding himself of scale, he then begins to paint. It is Gleb's emotional response to the subject that he conveys to the canvas, in oil, with only his palette knife.

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Sources: Sargent's Art and Horizon Fine Art Gallery 

19 maart 2025

Furniture Design: Stylish Mirto Chair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia


While surfing today on internet I found these stylish Mirto Indoor chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. What a Beauties to see! This blogpost is a repost of my blog from 08-05-2018. Be Inspired ........
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Source: B&B Italia

15 maart 2025

Runway: Chanel S/S 2025 Couture (02)

 
Highlights from the beautiful fashionshow from Chanel for the season Spring/Summer 2025 couture. Earlier I wrote more blogs about this inspiring fashion brand, SEE HERE Be Inspired ........ 










Enjoy this CHANEL Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 documentary film directed by Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai in the CHANEL Haute Couture ateliers.

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Sources: CHANEL & VRAI Magazine
Photos + video: courtesy of Chanel

10 maart 2025

Sophisticated Interiors: Paris, Living In Style by photographer Reto Guntli

Interesting interiorbook about Paris: "Living in Style" by photographer Reto Guntli. Arguably the most stylish city in the world, Paris has long been known for its sleek, sophisticated interiors. This inspiring volume takes us on a tour of the French capital's most notable dwellings. These luxurious living quarters will truly take your breath away! The decor ranges from classic to contemporary, with intriguing choices of furniture, finishes and materials. Reto Guntli's spectacular yet accessible photography makes you feel right at home. Be Inspired ......

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Source: Amazon

08 maart 2025

Runway: Carolina Herrera Resort 2025

 
Highlights from the fashionshow from Carolina Herrera Resort 2025. Be Inspired ...... Earlier I wrote more blogs about this inspiring fashion designer, SEE HERE










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Sources: Carolina Herrera and KENDAM
Photos: courtesy of Carolina Herrera