The inviting & Luxury Wellness Resort: Viceroy Bali

What a beautiful place to be, this stunning wellness resort Viceroy Bali at Bali. It looks like an heaven on earth. Would love to stay here for a vacation. It's on my bucket list. :-) This ultra-luxury resort and spa consists of 25-villas majestically situated on a secluded ridge of the Petanu River gorge along Bali’s “Valley of the Kings,” an appellation given by locals for the generations of Balinese royalty who have resided in nearby villages. Take a look below at these inviting photos of a great place to spend your holidays. I hope you're inspired!

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Sources: Decoholic and Viceroy Bali

Fotografie: Alkmaar Light Festival 2022 - 1 groot lichtspektakel (Deel 2)

Alkmaar Light Festival 2022, 1 groot lichtspektakel.
Het 1e weekend nadat de wintertijd is ingegaan veranderde Alkmaar één groot lichtspektakel. Met lichtshows op gebouwen, muziek, live theater en bijzondere lichtobjecten in straatjes en op pleinen beleefde je de stad zoals je dat niet eerder deed. Dit vond plaats op 4 en 5 november 2022. Er waren vele highlights te zien en te ervaren o.a. een spectaculaire projectie op de prachtige Ringersfabriek, een fantastische videoshow op de Waagtoren, een muzikaal lichtkunstwerk met 1848 relais uit 300 sloopauto’s en bewegende regendruppels die door de Laurentiuskerk zweefden gecombineerd met klassieke muziek. Hierbij voeg ik een aantal foto's toe ter inspiratie. Heb genoten van deze avondwandeling. Deel 1 postte ik al eerder, ZIE HIER

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Bronnen: Alkmaar Light Festival en UIT072.NL
Fotografie: Irene Pouw Photography

Elegant Menswear collection from Dries van Noten for Fall 2023, Part 1

I guess long-time readers of my weblog know that I am a huge fan of the fashion designer Dries van Noten. The Dries Van Noten look is colorful with lots of embroidery and has an ethnic feel inspired by countries such as Morocco, India and Egypt. Comfort is as equally important as the design itself. Dries van Noten often creates clothing in a soft palette of black, white and gray but will add a splash of color in an accessory or detail to add contrast. Below you will find photos from his Fall 2023 menswear collection. I hope you're Inspired ....... Earlier I wrote more blogs about this fantastic designer, SEE HERE

More about the designer
Born in Antwerp in 1958, Dries Van Noten is the third generation in a family of tailors. At the age of 18, Dries entered the fashion design course of Antwerp’s Royal Academy. On graduating, he began to freelance as a consultant designer before starting his own collection of menswear in 1986. Since its beginnings Dries Van Noten has presented collections for women and men for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter each year. He celebrated his 50th fashion show in 2004 and 100th fashion show in 2017.

In June 2008, the Council of Fashion Designers of America honoured Dries Van Noten with its International Designer of the Year Award. 2014 began with the grand opening of Dries Van Noten, “Inspirations”, a first ever exhibition featuring his designs and influences at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Another configuration of the exhibit moved to Antwerp in 2015. In July France decorated Dries Van Noten with the honour of ‘Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.’ In October 2016, Dries Van Noten wins the Culture Award from The Province of Antwerp for his contribution to Culture.

2019 saw Mr Van Noten collaborate with world renowned fashion designer Mr. Christian Lacroix on his collection for Women, Spring/Summer 2020. In June 2020 and September 2021, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has again nominated Dries Van Noten for its International Designer of the Year Award.

Q&A with Dries van Noten

When did you know that designing clothes was your path & passion?

There was a certain logic to my choice as my family had been involved in fashion and the garment business for generations. My father created one of Belgium’s most innovative retailers of ‘Pret-a-Porter’ and my grandfather was a tailor. I inherited my love of garment making, its traditions and rituals, from these men and my mother. Family immersed me in the craft and skill of fabrics, impassioned me with the power of flair and style for women and men that fired my quest to explore and question the subjectivity of “beauty” and the role it would play in my life. My family was very supportive and encouraged me to continue its fashion tradition. I regularly accompanied my parents to Paris and Milan on their many buying trips for collections. Though they had imagined I might take over the retail business, that I was passionate to become a fashion designer came as a great surprise to them.

What is your design signature?

I see a garment as a singular item of excellence that is part of a larger story told, firstly, within a designer’s vision for a collection and ultimately as part of the final wearer’s expression of their style through their wardrobe. My joy is to create a garment that fuses and balances beauty, craft and function. A garment that can perform well and continue in time to become part of life’s story. I enjoy juggling with colours, textures and light in a way that evokes rather than provokes.

Where do you come up with your best ideas?

The spark of inspiration for the narrative of a collection rarely ever comes in the same way. The initial idea can sometimes come quickly and remain constant throughout the design process … occur on a walk in my garden, encountering a painting or the life and work of an artist. It can be something rarefied or ordinary, for example, suddenly looking at something that has surrounded me every day and seeing it in a different way that inspires. It can be a photograph in a book or a magazine, a re-read passage in a loved book, a conversation with friends or my design team or a piece of music. For other collections the story is more of a journey, deliberate, considered and evolves through time and the design process. Anything can be that spark that ignites the creative process. What I have learned is that one recognises the spark when it happens, it may not be too planned, be ‘of its time’ and is more emotional than cerebral.

Is there a difference between style and fashion?

Of course, style comes from within.

What colour or fabric would you never use?

None actually! Often, challenging myself to work with colours, fabrics or forms that I have disliked and bringing them into a collection can be an important aspect of the creative process.

What is beauty?
The idea of beauty is supremely subjective and very personal. Time also plays a role when our view on what is beautiful to us evolves. A flower, a building or a garment can be a thing of wonder for one while leaving another completely indifferent. What was beautiful to us even recently may be ugly today. Luckily, all designers have their own eye on and language of beauty.

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Sources: VOGUE and Dries van Noten 

Antiques: Elegant Parisian dressing table, Louis XV period

Long-time readers of my weblog know that I like high quality furniture designs and especially antiques. Tonight I found on internet this beautiful Parisian dressing table from the Louis XV period (18th century). A precious marquetry with writing tray, very elegant and refined. I hope you're Inspired ...... The coming period I will post more often some antiques pieces. For more blogs about Antiques, SEE HERE





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Source: ANTIC STORE
Offered by Galerie Théorème (Ref: 100279)

Elena Sudakova in "Invitation a la Danse" by Sølve Sundsbø for Numéro

Beautiful fashion photo by London-based fashion photographer Sølve Sundsbø. 

An elegant flutter of saffron yellow to add bright colour to your day. I hope you're inspired!

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Source: Solve Sundsbo
Photo: courtesy of Solve Sundsbo

Colourful glass lighting design by Curiousa

Take a look at this beautiful & colourful hand blown glass lighting design 'Dine Light' from the brand Curiousa. Isn't it a beauty? I hope you're inspired!

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Sources: CURIOUSA and Yatzer

Bridal Wear: Stunning bridal gown by fashion designer Romono Keveza (02)

Take a look at this beautiful bridal gown from fashion designer Romona Keveza from her Spring 2016 collection. I am a huge fan of the designs of this fantastic fashion designer. Her designs are always so feminine, sophisticated and luxurious. I hope you're inspired! Earlier I wrote more fashionblogs, SEE HERE

More about the fashion designer:

Internationally renowned Romona Keveza is an established leader amongst the world’s top designers. Founded in 1999, her signature bridal collection showcases the ultimate in couture workmanship with unparalleled fit. In 2006, Keveza launched LEGENDS Romona Keveza, a diffusion bridal line, which highlights lace and reflects the spirit of style icons like Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy. 

The Romona Keveza Luxe RTW collection launched in 2009, becoming an instant favorite amongst Hollywood stars such as Angelina Jolie, Helen Hunt, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Vergara, Lady Gaga, Queen Latifah and Penelope Cruz. In October 2014, Romona Keveza launched her NYC flagship boutique at One Rockefeller Plaza, The Penthouse.

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Source: ROMONO KEVEZA

Photos: courtesy of Romono Keveza

Design: Interesting furniture design from the company Dutchbone

While surfing on internet tonight I found some beautiful products from the company Dutchbone, like this Arabica coffee table, the Kraton side table from Indonesia and the Bond Pendant Lamp from wood veneer. 

Dutchbone is a dynamic label focused on development, import and wholesale of global inspired products. They love furniture and global inspired interiors. Products with a soul, a signature. Their collection is a precise blend of handcraft and industry. An affordable collection that is always in motion. Whether you live in a loft in New York, a houseboat in Amsterdam or somewhere in the country: they are sure they have something in store for you. I hope you're inspired!

Brown sidetable Arabica from Dutchbone.

Brown sidetable Arabica from Dutchbone.

Brown sidetable Arabica from Dutchbone.

Sidetable Kraton from Dutchbone.

Sidetable Kraton from Dutchbone.

Sidetable Kraton from Dutchbone.

Pendant Lamp Bond from Dutchbone.

Pendant Lamp Bond from Dutchbone, detail.

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Sources: Dutchbone and Bol.com