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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.

31 maart 2024

Runway: Magical Haute Couture collection from Elie Saab S/S 2024

 Be Inspired by this magical haute couture collection from fashion designer Elie Saab for his Spring/Summer collection 2024. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Haute Couture, SEE HERE 


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Source: ELIE SAAB
Video: courtesy of Elie Saab

Design: Large-scale "biological architecture" projects by Kendall Buster

Sculptures by Kendall Buster

While surfing on internet I found these beautiful sculptures from Kendall Buster. Would like to share them with you ...... Kendall builds sculptures by using industrial materials such as semi-transparent shade cloth, sheets of opal translucent honeycomb panels, etc. The artist earned a BFA degree from the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington DC and an MFA in Sculpture from Yale University. She also participated in the Whitney Museum’s Independent Study Studio Program in New York City. Her large-scale “biological architecture” projects have been exhibited in numerous venues nationally and internationally. I invite you to visit Buster’s website to see more of her amazing work.
New Growth, 2007 by Kendall Buster, Boise Art Museum, Boise, Idaho
New Growth, 2007 by Kendall Buster, Boise Art Museum, Boise, Idaho

Parabiosis II, 2002 by Kendall Buster, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Parabiosis II, 2002 by Kendall Buster, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Parabiosis V, 2006 by Kendall Buster, Episcopal School Science Center, Washington, DC
Kendall Buster creates huge sculptural works inspired by the molecular world.

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Images © Kendall Buster

30 maart 2024

Flashback: Stunning gowns from Elizabeth Kennedy S/S 2017


While surfing on internet I found these stunning gowns from fashion designer Elizabeth Kennedy for Spring 2017. Aren't they gorgeous to see? I wrote MORE BLOGS about this fantastic fashion designer. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 08-02-2018. Be Inspired ........

More about the fashion designer
Elizabeth studied at Parsons School of Design, graduating with a BFA in Fashion Design. Immediately after graduation, Elizabeth gained recognition in the industry, quickly rising to very senior roles at several prestigious fashion houses. She designed for some of the most recognized and esteemed fashion designers in New York city including Donna Karan, J. Mendel, Max Mara and Isaac Mizrahi Couture. At the age of 22 she became the head designer of Isaac Mizrahi where she designed both the runway collections and custom couture for clients all over the world. Similarly at Donna Karan, where she played an integral part in the launch of Donna Karan Atelier, Elizabeth was responsible for creating one-of-a-kind gowns and dresses for the red carpet. After honing her skills for nearly a decade, Elizabeth launched her own namesake sold exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. 

Elizabeth Kennedy epitomizes luxury in the pure sense of the art form. In the first two years the collection has already found tremendous success at retail and in the realm of custom couture with recent clients including Molly Sims, Mariah Carey and Sharon Osbourne. It has been embraced as a collection that has design invention, modernity and integrity. Elizabeth is regarded as one of the most skilled talents of her generation and credits her success to the many years of experience working as a leader in the fashion industry. 

The collection is hand-crafted and produced in the New York City Garment district, an effort to support high-end fashion manufacturing in the US.

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Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Kennedy.

Happy Easter to My Readers .....

 Wishing you wonderful time with family & friends. Happy Easter to you all!


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Tableware: Lovely Spring garden plates with bunnies, birds & butterflies

Welcome family and friends to an Easter table set with this exclusive garden-inspired dinnerware. These beautiful salad plates are from the serie 'Spring Garden', available at Williams Sonoma. What a great collection of Spring plates! These Spring Garden salad plates boast bunnies, birds and butterflies – all flanked against a soft blue sky. Each piece in the collection features original artwork created by in-house designers on glazed porcelain accented with a profusion of blooms, lace-inspired detailing and golden rims. Be Inspired ........ p.s. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 26-03-2018.
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Source: Williams Sonoma

29 maart 2024

Runway: Courrèges S/S 2024 RTW, Part 1

 
Take a look at this inspiring collection from Courreges for their season Spring/Summer 2024 RTW. Lots of beautiful dresses and skirts in B&W as well as (leather) jackets, skirts and pants. I will publish 2 blogs, this is Part One. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Fashion, SEE HERE








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Sources: VOGUE and Courreges
Photos: courtesy of Courreges

25 maart 2024

Beautiful spiral staircase in Tel Aviv apartment designed by Gerstner

Be inspired by this beautiful contemporary spiral staircase in this functional and aesthetic apartment designed by Gerstner, located in Tel Aviv, Israel. What a Beauty!
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Source: Home Adore

21 maart 2024

Runway: Giorgio Armani S/S 2024 Menswear, Part 02

 Be Inspired by this delightful menswear collection from Giorgio Armani for their season Spring/Summer 2024. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Giorgio Armani, SEE HERE 


The fashion designer 

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Source: VOGUE

20 maart 2024

Runway: Giorgio Armani Prive S/S 2024 Haute Couture

 Take a look at this beautiful haute couture collection from Giorgio Armani Prive for their season Spring/Summer 2024. What a fantastic collection again! Earlier I wrote more blogs about haute couture, SEE HERE


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Source: ARMANI
Video: courtesy of Armani

17 maart 2024

FLASHBACK: BALMAIN S/S 2017 RTW - PART 01

Would like to reshare this beautiful collection from Balmain S/S 2017 RTW as a flashback. Still such a great collection. What a lovely designs in orange and green hues! Earlier I wrote more blogs about Balmain, SEE HERE Be Inspired ........
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Source: VOGUE
Photos: courtesy of Balmain