place - Couleur Locale in Knokke

Last weekend we made a little trip to Belgium. 

One of the reason was the curiosity how the Couleur Locale store in Knokke looks like and how  Rafa-kids' bed feels out there . I met Ruth, the founder of the store during a photo sesion at our studio for  Happy Lights some time ago, remember this post  Happy lights kids E-catalogue ? 

 We were so surprised to see our A teen bed standing in a front window! and then discover this charming store. What a great mix of modern design, special objects from travel journeys of Ruth and her partner, and then also a bit of products for kids. The happy lights lamps give the store such a colorful vibe and positive energy! 

The street was so busy and packed that we escaped to the  beach pretty fast, 

which is just around the corner,  with the best ice cream ever for our kids. 

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berge guesthouse in Aschau

 "Be happy! There is no television, no internet access, 

no telephone and no good mobile phone reception in Berge!" 

I think this could have been a perfect place to spend the Holiday time for me ;-) with a big plus of discovering a great design all around! I came across this place studying the Moormann Style a bit. Furniture producer Nils Holger Moormann bought a plot of land near his headquarters to build a new warehouse…it finished totally different than it was planed! It is a guest house with 16 completely different apartments. They are all made in Moormann custom-made pieces of furniture and mix with design classics. I think the effect is fabulous. The simplicity of furniture, all kept in wood and black colors, give this space such a quiet and calm look. I'm putting this place on my " wish to see" lists. 

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COS beauty in simplicity

When I read this article at : Independent magazine about Cos, I decided it was really time to see the shop in real. Since we have one in Rotterdam it wasn't that difficult. Their concept appeals to me so much. I'm into minimalism in life at the moment, and wish to reduce things around me at home and also in my garments. Their clothes are of great quality for a reasonable price. 

COS say them self :  "To play with volume and proportion, rather than follow fashion trends. We have always hoped to create styles that last beyond the season." 

Yes, I really appreciate it, and I see that their style is inspired by architecture, graphics, design and arts. The shop itself, looks so stylish and minimal too, all the staff wears black, and they pack your clothes beautifully, a real pleasure to step by. You can find them in R-dam at : Karel Doormanstraat 278. 

The COS website is beautiful too, and don't miss the section THINGS, 

with minimalist products and architecture - so inspiring. 

Cos Pop-up shop for Salone del Mobile, Milan via: retaildesignblog

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Object Rotterdam 2013

new driven drecht

Last weekend I visited Object Rotterdam, which is an small fair dedicated to design.  

" The fair is a platform for the latest limited editions and one-offs from well-known and upcoming designers working in different design disciplines and various materials."  Today few of my favorite for you.

I wish you a nice week end.

I'm going to see exhibition at Kunsthal Rotterdam and other one, very special... 

 I will tell you more about it next week ;-) 

Lina Marie Koeppen 

Roos Gomperts - Ceramics for Plastics

studio MKGK

 Wandschappen - Christien Meindertsma

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Paris and Maison&Objet 2013

It was a bit quiet here last days. I went for 2 days to Paris to see the Maison&Objet fair and also to enjoy a bit this beautiful city. The fair is HUGE! it's impossible for me to show you what I saw ;-) 

 I'm overloaded with images. Today just a small colorful selection in the KIDS department. 

I was especially interested in textile and furniture . A lot of colors and texture in accessories, yellow and pink are still very hot. I didn't expect we go with it another year ;-) Pastel tones also doing very well.  I was lucky to meet luckyboysunday and have a small chat with the girls - otherwise I was just running around . I liked the stand of Oeuf. I think they are doing great development and keeping constant style. New discovery is for me the moustache with this great black & white rug and muskhane with energetic felt colors and much more….

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Loods 5 - vintage corner

Yesterday we went to Loods 5 in Sliedrecht. It is a big interior design shop, which has a mix of different brands in one place. The concept is to give small and big companies, a space to show their products, and people can take them home directly. I was surprised to see a vintage corner out there. I felt there a bit like at my grandmother's house in Poland, really!  And it was just next to stand for new HAY products and designs from Rice or Swedish Serholt and much more. It's very big mix of styles, but accully I do like it....

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