taking photo's without a camera

As a kid I was intrigued by cyanotype. It is a way of taking photo's without a camera, with help from the sun and some chemicals.
When my sons were little I bought a DIY sunprint kit. The fun thing was: after printing the key, the pair of scissors and some fern leaves my boys lost their interest but I couldn't stop! I remember going through my cupboards with a cyanotype view: fluffy yarn, nails, my grandmothers lace, every shape seemed interesting...
The cyanotype technique can be used on any material: Above you can see it applied on tiles by the UK/Dutch designers Glithero. Both the gun by Adam Ottavi (etsy shop) and the Jellyfish lace next to it by Rinne Allen are on paper and for sale. The beautiful dandelion print on fabric is created by Anna Laurent, you can find here TUTORIAL here.

4 flowers and a sunny day

Finally spring arrived in Holland. To celebrate that, and the fact that he was happy to be home after 8 days abroad, my husband Peter bought me flowers. Just a couple of different flowers (no packed Biedermeier-bunches!), simple and subtle. Spring in my heart, thanks P!

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My new favorite way to follow blogs is Bloglovin'. Untill last week my bloglife consisted of restless wandering through blogland every week. I needed some structure (like everywhere in my life)! 

I subscribed - a piece of cake - and from day one I got a daily Bloglovin' update in my email with the latest posts of my favorite blogs! According to experienced 'blog followers' it is the best blog-reader ever.

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Kingsday

From today on this will be our new king! This little fellow (who is 45 years now) will be our national symbol, together with his wonderful wife Maxima.
I am not a royalty lover, but I do love my tiny country and I think a little unity might be welcome in these times. Politicians come and go, but our King and our Queen are here to stay.
The print on photo is designed by Joëlle from Studio SjoeSjoe. Love it!

dream shopping - shop dreaming

If only I had a few euro's (like a Thousand) to spend on clothes today, I would do some serious online shopping and buy these two outfits.
If only...

The Stella Mc. Cartney shoes (actually on sale right now, very tempting) are from The Outnet, the gorgeous dress is from Emerson Fry.
The emerald canvas tote bag comes from my favorite UK store Toast and the earrings (would love to have them in gold) are designed by Maria from the Etsy shop O Bliss.

I still regret that I didn't buy the blush coloured Baggu bag above when I was in New York! Then again Baggu was almost my neighbour on the NY-gift fair that I attended. The wooden necklace is not for sale anymore, but if you go over at Totokaelo, you can find dozens of similar treasures!
The Veja sneakers and the tunic dress are from Toast. I don't think the sneakers would match with the dress (at least in my size 41 it wouldn't ;-), but I had to show them: they are both eco- and people friendly and they look fantastic!

tribute to nature

A tribute today, to my number one inspiration: nature! All of the images above can be found (and tracked back) on my 'Nature' Pinterest board...Happy sunday!

who designed my new table lamp?

Meet my latest purchase from the online second hand market called Marktplaats. For only € 26,- it was mine! I loved the size (the shade is huge!), the shape, the perspex material and the price!
I would love to know what designer or manufacturer produced this lamp back in - what I believe - the late seventies/early eighties. I know it's not a Verner Panton, it misses a certain refined touch. But I am curious if there is anyone amongst you that might have a clue of the origine? I would be happy to hear it!