here and there

Znak Mozaic Wall

2012-02-07T12:43:00.001+01:00

This mosaic wall decals from ZNAK is beautiful! It looks really fun to arrange!
not only for kids room but also for the living room and bed room...

ZNAKの壁紙、Mosaic wall decals 、自分でかたちをアレンジできて楽しそう！
子ども部屋だけでなく、リビングルームやベッドルームにも。
最近いろいろな種類の壁紙がでているけれど、自分でつくったら、思い入れも深くなって居心地のよい部屋になるだろうな。

source and images via design milk

new collection form Flatto81

2012-02-06T13:45:00.002+01:00

New collection from Flatto81 is now available at onlineshop!

Winter by Aoi Huber

2011-12-23T20:07:00.002+01:00

Winter is a book illustratied by Aoi Huber-Kono who is a Japanese designer/illustrator, daughter of Takashi Kono. I love her minimalistic and sophisticated illustrations.

She was born in Tokyo, studied in Stockholm and married Max Huber.

Her illustration on Animal puzzle is also lovely.

葵・フーバーさんの「winter」はこの季節にぴったりの静謐で美しい絵本。最後はたくさんの動物がでてきてにぎやか。

葵さんは、グラフィックデザイナーの河野鷹思さんの娘で、マックスフーバーさんの奥様でもあります。

ネフ社のアニマルパズルのイラストもかわいくて、ミニマルな線なのに、どこかあたたかみとおかしみがあるイラスト。とても気になる存在です。

I wish you all a lovely christmas!

my new business cards

2011-12-23T09:34:00.004+01:00

This is the back side of my new business card. Inspired from Korean patchwork called Pojagi. I wanted to reflect some of my roots and color consciousness into my card.

自分の新しいビジネスカードをつくりました。カードの裏側は、色と形への関心と、韓国のルーツをとりいれてポジャギ（パッチワーク）っぽくしてみました。
紙で指を切ることが多いのでコーナーは丸くしてあります。

Flatto81 giveaway

2011-12-16T16:41:00.001+01:00

Do you like to win the Flatto81 card?

Then go to Flatto81 blog site! We will give away a Christmas card set and a Light Light card set both with two cards and Original crown mill envelopes.

Flatto81のオンラインショップのオープンを記念して、２名様にカードセットをプレゼントします。興味がある方はFlatto81のblog siteへ！

Another birdsnest by mini empire

2011-12-15T21:19:00.002+01:00

I just received a beautiful poster all the way from Sweden.

The poster, another birdsnest by mini empire is a giveaway from Joanna's lovely blog, simple blueprint. I was the lucky winner!

I really love the detailed fantasy illustration with a touch of yellow.

Thank you to Joanna and Jenny for giving me such a wonderful gift!

今日スウェーデンから、mini empireのポスターが届きました。ラブリーなブログsimple blueprintのGiveawayで当選したものです。美しく仔細に描かれたファンタジーの世界、黄色のアクセントがツボです。

images via mini empire

Flatto81

2011-12-14T12:58:00.001+01:00

Since 2009 I have been with a project called Flatto81 together with designer Emi and artist Chika.

We are all raised in Japan and are currently living in the Netherlands.

We are designing and creating sustainable greeting cards using Chika's handmade vegetable inks.

Today I am thrilled to announce that we finally open our online shop!

At this moment we sell only a holiday card set, but we will introduce more different lovely cards soon.

So please check out our website!

かれこれ3年以上前から、オランダに住むデザイナーEmiさんとアーティストのChikaさんと一緒に、Flatto81というプロジェクトをあたためてきました。

Chikaさんのつくる手作りの植物性インクを使って、環境に負担のかからないグリーティングカードをつくっています。今日からオンラインショップでクリスマスカードの販売も開始します。今はクリスマスカードだけですが、これから、他のグリーティングカードもアップしていきますので、よかったらウェブサイトみてみてくださいね。

www.flatto81.com

http://flatto81.bigcartel.com/

Automaton by Kazuaki Harada

2011-12-09T14:10:00.001+01:00

These automatons by Kazuaki Harada make me smile!

原田和明さんのオートマタ作品すてき。ほっこり気分になる。

all images and video via Hobonichi

antipast

2011-12-07T09:09:00.001+01:00

Socks by antipast are not just socks. They are very creative and inspiring.

antipast のangelタイツが気になります。

images by antipast and desperado

Sinterklaas by Charlotte Dematons

2011-12-02T16:40:00.001+01:00

My son loves the book "de gele ballon" meaning yellow balloon by DUtch illustrator Charlotte Dematons. Now he is more happy with her book "Sinterklaas". It is all about Sinterklaas and Zwart Piet who arrive the Netherlands from Spain. This book has no words. You can create thousands of original stories with your kids.

息子が大好きな"de gele ballon" （きいろいふうせん）と同じ、オランダのイラストレーター、Charlotte Dematonsさんによる"Sinterklaas"を新しく購入しました。シンンタクラースとズワルトピートがスペインからオランダにやってくるまでを美しく描いた絵本。テキストがないので、子どもといくらでもオリジナルなストーリーをつくれそう。

Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain

2011-11-29T10:17:00.000+01:00

Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain by Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth looks like a roller coaster but it is a elevated pathway. You can climb onto the sculpiture. I need to visit!

歩けてしまうロールコースターのようなHeike Mutter and Ulrich Genthによる建築。行ってみたい。

source via dezeen

papafoxtrot

2011-11-28T09:36:00.001+01:00

The boats by Papafoxtrot are stunning.

組み立ててつくって楽しみ、遊んで楽しみ、飾っても楽しめそうなボート。
モダンだけどクラシックな雰囲気があってかっこいい。息子にほしいな。

images via Papafoxtrot

source via bloesem kids

Some beautiful things for boys

2011-11-22T12:03:00.000+01:00

It is time to think about getting beautiful things for my boys.

I am thinking about wooden toys or something sustainable wishing that they will use it carefully for a long time.

One of the toys below listed could be for my sons. If you want see more some beautiful and cool toys, please visit my pinterest!

こどもたちのプレゼントを考える時期になりました。たくさんのチョイスがあって難しいけれど、楽しくもあります。既にこどもたちは、幼稚園などでたくさんのプラスチックのおもちゃに囲まれてますから、私は木のおもちゃか、環境にやさしい素材でできたものを考えています。（３番目のボールは、パキスタンでつくられていて、バッグは日本の障害をもった人たちによるもの。一部の売上金は地雷除去プログラムに寄付されます。）長く大切につかってくれたらいいなあという願いをこめて、下のは候補のおもちゃ。他にもpinterestにのせてるので、よかったらみてみてください。

1. Noli noli handmade Bathtub boat with eyes　
2. Londji My longest puzzle
3. Save the Eartj Football - social project i.d.e.a
4. gg* gakki wooden percussion set
5. PLAN TOYS Green dollhouse with furniture
6. SIRCH Ride-on vehicle sibis max

source via Wannekes.com, smallable, ohdeeoh, I/OBJECT

Sky Series Selected Works 2011 by Eric Cahan

2011-11-19T21:40:00.001+01:00

Sky Series Selected Works 2011 by Eric Cahan is astonishing.

同じ空でもこんなに色が違う。色の不思議。自然の不思議。Eric Cahan の写真。

source via COS

ANECDOTE

2011-11-16T09:33:00.001+01:00

"I love what I do

and I do what I love"

by Jet van Beuningen

images from ANECDOTE

Tomoko Katsura + Guillaume Grosbard Violin Cello Duo Recital

2011-11-11T21:17:00.001+01:00

Last month I designed the recital flyer for Amsterdam based violinist Tomoko Katsura and cellist Guillaume Grosbard.

If you are in Japan coming December, please check it!

アムステルダム・オランダ室内管弦楽団で活躍の桂朋子さんとギオーム・グロバールさんによる、

日本公演のちらしのデザインをさせていただきました。

１２月に日本にいらっしゃる方はぜひチェックしてください！

Tomoko Katsura Guillaume Grosbard Violin Cello Duo Recital

桂朋子　ギオーム・グロバール　ヴァイオリン・チェロ　デュオ　リサイタル

コレルリ : ヴァイオリンソナタ第4番　Op.5-4
イザイ: 無伴奏ヴァイオリンソナタ　第5番
バッハ : 無伴奏チェロ組曲　第5番
ラヴェル : ヴァイオリンとチェロのためのソナタ

サラサーテ : 序奏とタランテラ　　　他

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チケット・お問い合わせ：事務局　043-253-9245 noblynn@classic.email.ne.jp　

PDFダウンロードはこちら。

Lee YoungHee's Hanbok

2011-11-09T21:18:00.003+01:00

Recently my son turned 1 year old and he worn a Korean traditional cloths Hanbok.
Then I remembered my astonishing Hanbok by Lee YoungHee when I worn at my wedding.
(I worn the forth one above in red color.)

Lee YoungHee is a one of the most renowned designers of Hanbok.

She designs traditional clothes with a modern touch/interpretation and amazingly beautiful colors.
I love every single detail of her creation.

Words below via web site of Lee YoungHee

I often get the theme of works from the past. They just lighted my life.
You would get to know what the tradition is not when you tell it but when you feel it

By the way I changed the blog design but I have no idea where my all widgets are now and from where I can change. hmmm.

最近息子が１歳の誕生日にハンボクを着たので、自分のウェディングに着たLee YoungHeeさんのハンボクを思い出した。

伝統的なものをここまでモダンにシンプルにするのもすごいし、色合いが絶妙すぎてうっとりする。

最近、ブログのデザインを変えたけれどいまいち、使い方が不明。

ウィジェットはどこにいってしまったんでしょう。

images via website of Lee YoungHee
except second one via the sprouting edge

de kleine wolk in Antwerp

2011-11-06T16:24:00.000+01:00

I went to one of my very favorite city Antwerp last weekend. I discovered many nice kids clothes/toys shop there but the shop called de kleine wolk (meaning small cloud n Ducth) is super.

They carry high quality kids collection like clothes from zef, knitted accessories from bieq, knitted toys from anne-claire petit and toys from naef.

I especially love the play house and ride-on from Sirch. They are simple and beautiful. I believe even if you don't have kids, some of pieces are just eye candy.

アントワープには、素敵な子どもショップがたくさんありますが、中でもとびきりかわいいお店、de kleine wolkを見つけました。
bieqのニットこもの、zefの洋服、 anne-claire petitのニットおもちゃ、naefのおもちゃなど。なかでも、ベルギーの会社、Sirchのモダンな木の家と木の車がかっこよすぎでした。こどもがいなくても、質のよいおもちゃや、色使いの楽しい洋服をみるだけでも楽しめるちっちゃなすてき空間です。

images via de kleine wolk

ABC DREAM by the wild unknown

2011-11-02T22:16:00.001+01:00

This is the most beautiful and coolest ABC book I have ever seen. ABC DREAM is made by The Wild Unknown, an independent and family-run business in Brooklyn, NY. The beautiful illustration is drawn by artist Kim Krans. I should get this for my sons...no, for my self.

Source via coos & ahhs

images via The Wild Unknown

Wooden toys by MUJI

2011-10-21T09:52:00.001+02:00

I wish MUJI could open in NL....can't wait for getting wooden toys until I am in tokyo for the new year.

Natural botanical paints by glob

2011-10-20T20:21:00.000+02:00

The natural botanical paints by glob arrived. This kit includes bamboo brushes, compostable jar and color paints packets is excellent. The ingredients of the colors are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices...all natural. For example, red from pomegranate. purple from plum, yellow is from lemon verbena.. It is safe and beautiful. Perfect for the creative activity with kids.

You can mix the color powder and water as much as you like, and viola! you get the very calm and beautiful color. My son and I really enjoyed to make paints. (you can see here how we did) This color might work also for the natural clay by mixing flour, water and salt.

I ordered this kit via shak-shuka, one of the coolest eco online boutique in the Netherlands. (You can see lots of beautiful clothes, books and toys. and they are all sustainable, eco-friendly!)

image above is via shak-shuka

globのナチュラルボタニカルペイントは子どもとの工作にぴったりの安心素材の顔料と筆とプラスチックケースのキット。絵の具の粉は植物スターチ、オーガニックエクストラ、食品自然添加物とナチュラルなフルーツや野菜、スパイスからできたピグメント。例えば赤はザクロ、紫はプラム、緑はバジルから。これを水に溶いて絵の具をつくります。濃度を自分で調節できるので、小麦粉粘土にまぜてもよさそう。

色は渋みがあって、透明感があります。このキットをつかって息子で遊んでみましたが、絵を描くだけでなく、絵の具をつくれるってことにとても新鮮で喜んでいました。（詳細はこちら。）

他にもナチュラルな絵の具をつくっている会社はアメリカですが、私はオランダのエコオンラインブティック、shak-shukaでオーダーしました。

good morning

2011-10-17T10:41:00.001+02:00

I love the autumn morning.

Word as Image by Ji Lee

2011-10-13T23:39:00.005+02:00

Isn't this so clever? Word as Image by Ji Lee. Feeling great to start the morning to watch such a inspiring work. For a long time I am thinking to create those in japanese..but still challenging to me.

source: swissmiss

Shoes by Tomoko Mukaiyama

2011-10-12T09:44:00.003+02:00

I'm so interested in the piano concert called SHOES. It is an installation and a performance by artist and pianist Tomoko Mukaiyama. I can't wait to see how the collaboration of piano and shoes look. The interview "artist in residence van de Doelen" which is about her another project is also interesting.

ピアニスト／アーティスト、向井山朋子さんによるパフォーマンス「SHOES」おもしろそう。　ピアノと靴の共演ってどんな感じだろう。彼女の作品、オランダ語でのインタビューを見る限り、とてもパワフルそう。
アムステルダム公演では、終演後に限定バーが設置され、高級セカンドハンドショップに早変わりするそう。

SHOES
28 October 2011
at Muziekgebouw het Ij

source via portfolio

Wrist worms by Sandra Juto

2011-10-11T13:33:00.000+02:00

Time to wear knits!
I am thinking to order the beautiful wrist worms by Sandra Juto.
Her color selection is too good. All looks comfy and beautiful.
What color would you choose?

Sandra Juto is Berlin based illustrator, graphic designer and artist.
I love her cute illustration too.

ニットの季節。ベルリンのイラストレーター／グラフィックデザイナー／アーティスト、Sandra Jutoによるwrist worms の色が素敵。

All images via Sandra Juto website.

RIP Steve Jobs

2011-10-06T10:12:00.005+02:00

Text of Steve Job's Commencement address (2005)

'You've got to find what you love,' Jobs says

スタンフォード大学での2005年スピーチ、原文はこちら。中崎義己さんと大西達也さんによる翻訳はこちら。

Fireworks from SFT

2011-10-04T16:14:00.002+02:00

When I was small, we would always light fireworks at the end of the summer on the beach or in front of our house. I used to feel very sad when all the fireworks were gone and I would think about the next season.

Unfortunately there is no summer fireworks culture here in the Netherlands. But when I saw the beautiful and modern fireworks design of SFT - Souvenir From Tokyo, I became immediately happy. I love the small accents of neon color.

こんなネオンカラーのアクセントがきいたモダンな花火デザインをみると花火がとっても恋しくなる。これおくりものにもいいかんじ。

国立新美術館のスーベニアショップで買えるようです。

images from SFT - Souvenir From Tokyo and fireworks

texts below is from fireworks website.

Fireworks are available in convenience stores and supermarkets,
yet are always sold in assorted sets.

Unique fireworks are also available elsewhere.
We believe that if fireworks are sold individually instead,
the process of choosing and buying them
will make the experience much more enjoyable,
which would add a new aspect
to the traditional way of playing with fireworks.

Now, with your family, friends, and lovers,
you can imagine beforehand which ones will be more fun to have
as well as which sparkler would be best saved for last.
In this way, you are designing your very own special fireworks display.

There will be many private fireworks displays this summer.
“fireworks” hopes to help to make them more personal and memorable.

コンビニやスーパーでセット売りされている花火が主流の今。

だからこそ、普段、街中では余りお目にかかることのできないような
素敵な家庭用花火を、敢えてそれら1 つ1 つをバラバラに販売することで、
花火を1 つずつ吟味して選び、そして買う行為から、
新しい花火の楽しみ方が生まれるのではないだろうか？と、
私たちは考えています。

例えば、家族や友達、恋人と一緒に、
どんな花火を選べば、楽しいかな？とか。
やっぱり締めは、線香花火だよね？？とか。
そんな花火を楽しむ場面や情景を、頭の中で描きながら選ぶことで、
きっとオリジナリティに溢れた、
自分たちだけの小さな花火大会を開催することができるでしょう。

「fireworks」は、夏に無数に開かれるであろう小さな花火大会を、
少しでも楽しくするためのお手伝いができれば、と願っています。

プロデュース. 山田遊（method）
Produce. Yu Yamada (method)

クリエイティブ・ディレクション. 村上純司（method）
Creative Direction. Junji Murakami (method)

アート・ディレクション. 加藤智啓（EDING:POST）
Art Direction. Tomohiro Kato (EDING:POST)

協力. 株式会社山縣商店
Cooperation. Yamagata Co., Ltd

Lilies of the Valley by Jun Miyake

2011-10-02T09:14:00.001+02:00

My mind is still full with the music of PINA....
Especially the one composed by Jun Miyake...Lilies of the Valley is stunning.

I love also these.
tHe heRe aNd afTer

Turn Back

Stop the water while using me!

2011-09-26T22:57:00.003+02:00

The natural products - STOP THE WATER WHILE USING ME! makes us conscious of not wasting our precious water while using their products. All products are of course without any artificial ingredients, colours and preservatives.

I love the simple illustration! Their branding really fits their philosophy. The film is also nice.

STOP THE WATER WHILE USING ME!はハンブルグ発のナチュラルコスメ。
手を洗う時、髪を洗う時、歯を磨く時、食器を洗っている時、無駄に水を流していることが多い。でも、パッケージに「私をつかっているあいだは水をとめて」なんて書いてあったら、常に意識して水をとめることができる。そんな簡単なことで、大切な水を無駄にせずにすむのに、人はすぐに忘れがち。だからこんなシンプルでダイレクトなパッケージデザイン、効果的。「名は体を表す」ブランディング。プロモーションビデオもよいです。

A film for PIna Baush by Wim Wenders

2011-09-25T22:56:00.000+02:00

For a long time, I have been a fan of both Pina Bausch and Wim Wenders. So when I heard about "pina"- yes, it is a perfect match!, I was really excited. Today finally I went to watch it in Amsterdam.
It is so powerful and beautiful. Joy, fun, sadness, lonliness, despair, hope and....many elements in life are pictured seriously humorously in this film.What a magical film. The music is also beautiful. Thanks to Wim Wenders, I did a great journey to PIna's world today and still I can't be away from there.

ヴィム・ヴェンダースによるピナ・バウシュへのオマージュの映画、ようやく観にいきました。ダンスを3D映画でみるのってどうなんだろう、と思っていましたが、すごい迫力でした。とても美しくてパワフルな映画。ヴィム・ヴェンダース監督のおかげでピナの世界へ旅することができました。この映画には、悦び、悲しみ、楽しみ、絶望、希望といった人生のいろいろな要素が、まじめに滑稽に、、、まさにピナの作品そのものが描かれています。音楽も素敵で、今も耳から音たちが離れません。

images from "pina"official website

Vis en Vega from Snor publishers

2011-09-23T12:36:00.003+02:00

I just found that Dutch unique publisher, Uitgeverij Snor published new book, Vis en Vega. It is about fish and vegetable recipe. The fun book cover designed by Amsterdam-Berlin based Studio Laucke Siebein.

Uitgeverij Snor's books have always interesting concept and the book covers are so much fun.

Although I can read a bit Dutch, I hope those books will be translated into Japanese or at least intoEnglish someday.

Images via Studio Laucke Siebein

オランダのユニークな出版社Uitgeverij Snorの新しい本『Vis en Vega 』は、魚と野菜のレシピブック。
デザインはアムステルダムーベルリンで活躍のStudio Laucke Siebein.　シンプルなレシピに、楽しそうなレイアウト。Uitgeverij Snorの本、いつもコンセプトがおもしろいから、英語か日本語に翻訳されるといいのに。

Sky planter by boskke

2011-09-23T11:33:00.002+02:00

Wow, does this really work?
Sky planter by Boskke is a innovative planter which has 6 benefits like below.
- Save space
- Conserve water
- Purify your air
- Improve your health
- Transform your view of nature

You can buy via Droog, Urban green, Brandmission and Mobilla Woonstudio in Amsterdam.

天井からぶらさげるプランター、Sky planter by Boskke 。
場所をとらず、適度な水を与え続けることができ、上をみあげるのが楽しくなってしまうプランターってすごい。

Air France ad and PINA film

2011-09-22T15:13:00.002+02:00

Air France - L'Envol from Air France on Vimeo.

Isn't this so poetic?

ポエティックなエールフランスの広告。

source via Black*Euffel

Speaking of poetic,　I will watch PINA by Wim Wenders this weekend!

ポエティックといえば！週末ヴィム・ヴェンダースの「ピナ」をついに。

Kidsonroof

2011-09-21T15:18:00.000+02:00

I ordered recycled cardboard toys - Casa cabana deco and Cocorico cooker from Dutch toy comapny Kidsonroof.

They are perfect for coming rainy season. My sons love it! (you can see it from here) When they get older, they can paint as they like.

Next time...maybe we will get Totem tree too...

They carry many kinds of original cardboard toys, cards and kids furniture, but also very lovely Japanese wooden toys like Tanabata and Machi by kukkia.

オランダのKidsonroofから頼んだ段ボールの家とキッチンが届きました。息子達、大興奮。これから家で遊ぶことの多くなるシーズンに完璧です。あきたら、好きなようにペイントもできるし、持ち運びも楽。Kidsonroofは他にも木とか動物とかたくさんのオリジナル段ボールのおもちゃだけでなく、日本のラブリーな木のおもちゃ、Kukkiaの Tanabata やMachi も取り扱っています。

Images from Kidsonroof catarogue and Kukkia website

CORANDA exhibition at 8 (hati)

2011-09-17T20:56:00.000+02:00

As I wrote last time here, The CORANDA exhibition - small Dutch fair is now held at 8 in Osaka!
My favorite Dutch brand like Esthex and Kidsonroof products are also available there!

前回も書きましたが、オランダにまつわる小さなフェアー、コランダ展が大阪の8 (hati)にて開催中です。オランダのキッズブランドEsthexやKidsonroof のプロダクトがおいてあったり、オランダ名物ストロープワッフルを食べれたり、オランダのデザイン本をみてみたり、いろいろ楽しめそうです。

Forest of Woods by Pen Pencil Stencil

2011-09-15T11:33:00.000+02:00

I just found out via Yellow Owl Workshop blog that Pen Pencil Stencil created beautiful wooden forest.
These are made from the scrap woods.
I love modern Kokeshi and Furoshiki made of organic cotton 100% as well.

and......the Stick Figures make me smile.

Pen Pencil Stencil による廃材でできた森とこけしがラブリー。オーガニックコットン１００％のモダンな風呂敷も新鮮です。

source via Yellow Owl Workshop

Colours

2011-09-12T21:05:00.002+02:00

I am kind of obsessed with colours. Currently I am reading two books about colour.
One is Colour Hunting - How Colour Influences What We Buy, Make and Feel.
Another is Colours: The Story of Dyes and Pigments in the Japanese edition.

I am very impressed to know that how since thousands years ago people have been discovering and inventing colors.

I am also thinking to buy the book Vivid - The Allure of Color in Design by Gingko Press.

『Colour Hunting - How Colour Influences What We Buy, Make and Feel』Author: Jeanne Tan / Frame publishers / 2011
『色彩』フランソワドラマール , ベルナールギノー (著)　/ 創元社 / 2007

Brass products by Oji & Design

2011-09-09T11:31:00.005+02:00

Again from Ojii and Design (found by Masanori Oji). I am very impressed with his beautiful products.

Brass trivet - 鍋敷き『月、太陽、銀河、星』
Brass Chopstick rest - 真鍮の箸置き
Brass Bottle opener - 栓抜き『枠、三日月、日食』

Brass Knife Keeper - 真鍮の包丁立て

They are so different. Poetic yet functional.

大治将典さんによる真鍮のキッチン用品。美しすぎる。詩的なのに、使い勝手もよさそうで。

真鍮っていう堅そうなイメージと、自然をテーマにした有機的な形のバランスもいいなあ。

images via Oji & Design

Bagle trivet by Oji & Design

2011-09-08T11:36:00.001+02:00

This Bagle Trivet designed by Oji & Design looks yammy.

If you happeningly burn this? No worry. It can look even more yammy. Nice concept.

Oji & Designによるベーグル型のおいしそうな鍋敷き、Bagle Trivet 。

間違って焦がしたとしても、さらにおいしくみえる、なんてすばらしいアイデア。

images from Takahashi Kougei

Porcelain brooch by studio mhl

2011-09-07T15:19:00.002+02:00

It is raining here now. The Dutch typical windy and rainy season has come.

I don't like rain but I like the drawing of rain like the one on porcelain brooch by studio mhl.

images from guten appetit

Vater Mutter Kind by Katrin Arens

2011-09-07T11:36:00.001+02:00

I found this interesting products of Katrin Arens who is featured at the style files today.

This baby pants- Vater Mutter Kind is made from the used father or grand father's used shirt! YOu send the shirt to her and she will make the exclusive pants for you and send back it in a gift box. Isn't it nice to see the baby wearing something special?

I love her ceramics like mozzarella bowl and espresso cups as well. They are poetic and somehow funny.

Vater Mutter Kindはただの赤ちゃん用パンツではありません。パパかおじいちゃんの使用済みシャツをKatrin Arensさんに送ると、彼女がそれを赤ちゃんのズボンに仕立ててくれて、ギフトボックスに送り返してくれるという。ステキなギフトアイデア。

彼女のセラミックーエスプレッソカップとかモッツアッラボウルとかもポエティックでどこかおかしくていいなあ。

images: Katrin Arens web site

Doll house & FArm by Hase Weiss

2011-09-05T10:31:00.000+02:00

Look at this simple and modern doll house by Hase Weiss. I wish I could make this kind of house for my kids some time soon.... I love also small classic things like pots.

images: Hase Weiss
Source: Handemade charlotte

Wacom Inkling

2011-09-01T10:41:00.000+02:00

Wow. I wish I could have - thia magical tablet - Inkling!

Baishinka in Nakameguro

2011-08-30T11:57:00.001+02:00

I absolutely have to visit Baishinka for next Tokyo trip.

Love the beautiful color of the traditional Japanese sweets.

Their interior, log and package design are also amazing.

楳心果の抹茶かき氷が食べたい！！！

photos from Baishinka

Yakumo 3-4-7, Meguroku, Tokyo

source: Upon a fold

Let's make some great art by Marion Deuchars

2011-08-29T15:21:00.000+02:00

"Let's make some great art" is for all ages by illustrator, Marion Deuchars.
It seems very inspiring! Some vimeo like below also make me smile.

How to draw a simple bird from Marion Deuchars on Vimeo.

Draw on the Plinth from Marion Deuchars on Vimeo.

photos above from www.letsmakesomegreatart.com

Flor de Sal d'Es Trenc

2011-08-29T12:22:00.001+02:00

I just came back from Malorca, Spain.
Beautiful weather, sea,mountain, food...everything is perfect there.
(Look at some photos of our trip from the link below
Mallorca 1 > arrival
Mallorca 2 > the food
Mallorca 3 > Soller)

I saw this salt at several shops and I bought it. I find the package so chic and pretty. I guess thanks to the special salt, the food there is so good even it is cooked simple.
I can't wait for cooking with this salt!

マヨルカのごはんがシンプルなのにとてもおいしいのは、マヨルカ産の塩のせいかも、とにらんで、いろんな店で見た塩、Flor de Sal d'Es Trencを購入。パッケージも美しい。ナチュラル、地中海、オリーブ、ローザ、スリランカ、ハイビスカスと、いろいろな塩。これで料理するのが楽しみになる。

photos above is from Flor de Sal d'sEs Trenc

Zelf merklappen maken by Felicity Lewis

2011-08-16T17:44:00.000+02:00

I just happeningly got this book at the antique market in Haarlem. It is written in Dutch but it is about English needlepoint samplers. It is interesting to see the 80's color here. The needlepoint samplers in Black and white is inspiring too.

Sensu produced by Hobo-nichi

2011-08-15T12:19:00.001+02:00

Sensu - folding fans is the must have to survive humid and extremely hot summer in Japan. (If you want know more about Sensu, you can go to this site)
Look at these beautiful modern sensu by Hobo-nichi. Above is designed by by artist Kozue Hibino and below is graphic designer Kashiwa Sato.

Unfortunately here in the Netherlands we don't need Sensu since it has never been so hot in summer here. I am just having look at those Sensu online and miss the real summer there....

All images above is from Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun website.

Tree of Life Poster by Gary, Aaron & Khairul

2011-08-12T10:21:00.000+02:00

I thought it is a tree stump. but this is made up from thousands of animals!

木の幹かと思ったら、たくさんの動物が！

source: ohdeedoh

Corinne Bonsma en Frank Visser van IJM Studio in Galerie 37

2011-08-08T11:54:00.002+02:00

I visited the exhibition of Corinne Bonsma en Frank Visser van IJM Studioat Galerie 37 in Haarlem.

My favorite art director, Frank Visser of Studio Ijm painted the wall to match the beautiful painting bythe artist, Corinne Bonsma. It is so unique to see the colourful wall. (normally the wall of the gallery is all white) I love his sense for color. You can even purchase his original painting color at Galerie 37.

Galerie 37 is on very quiet and beautiful street in Haarlem. It is worth to visit that area as well. This exhibition continues till 28th August 2011.

Corinne Bonsma & Frank Visser / IJM Studio

at Galerie 37

Groot Heiligland 37
2011 EP Haarlem
Tel: 023 - 5518432

オランダのスタイリングスタジオ、Studio Ijmのアートディレクター、Frank Visserの展示をみにいってきました。アーティスト、Corinne Bonsmaの作品にあわせて彼がギャラリー内の壁をオリジナルカラーでペイントするというユニークなコラボレーション。Corrineの絵もFrankの色彩感覚も絶妙でだいすき。

このGalerie 37も、ハーレムのとてもかわいらしい通りにあっておすすめ場所です。

Coral and Tusk

2011-08-03T12:10:00.001+02:00

Beautiful collection by the NY based Coral and Tusk. The embroidery is so sensitive and warm touching.

NYの Coral and Tuskによるステキな刺繍。繊細であたたかいかんじ。

Source via Coos and Ahhs

Bobo choses 2011AW

2011-07-26T08:53:00.001+02:00

スペインの子供服Bobo chosesの秋冬もの。イラストはいつもながら、こっくりした色合いもすごくかわいい。

source: coos and ahhs

Alexander Calder

2011-07-22T08:53:00.000+02:00

Today is Alexander Calder's birtthday!

Ixxi

2011-07-21T22:51:00.003+02:00

Wonderful wall decoration system, Ixxi from Holland! Now you can enjoy unlimitedly personal wall art!

オランダより、イノベイティブなウォールデコシステム、Ixxi。自分の好きなイメージからウォールアートのモジュラーをつくることができます。Rijksmuseumとのコラボでは、クラシックな絵画がモダンにみえておもしろい。これで壁のインテリアをもっと楽しめる♩それにしてもサンプルのスタイリングが完成度高い。

source: ohdeedoh and Bloesem

Friday Next in Amsterdam

2011-07-19T15:01:00.001+02:00

Friday Next, one of my favorite lifestyle concept store in Amsterdam is featured on The Travel Files!

アムステルダムのお気に入りのコンセプトストア兼インテリアスタジオ、Friday Nextが、The Travel Filesでとりあげられています。オランダでは、インテリア、ファッション、アクセサリ、カフェなどがミックスしたコンセプトストアが少ないなか、このショップは貴重な存在です。

Dip Dye Cups

2011-07-18T21:29:00.001+02:00

purely gorgeous color and great idea!

植物で煮出した色で染めたポット！

source: design*sponge We like it wild

Umbrella design kit by Born to create

2011-07-18T19:41:00.002+02:00

It is raining everyday here. I can't stop to think how we can enjoy this weather. How about this umbrella for our kids? It is by Born to create. You can make it the only one by drawing with a water proof pen on the white dots.

RUGS BY nanimarquina

2011-07-13T14:23:00.000+02:00

I have never seen such a beautiful and playful rugs before. It is designed by nanimarquina.

nanimarquinaによるカーペット、あそびごころあって、うつくしい。

Kodomohacchi in Hachinohe, Aomori

2011-07-13T14:13:00.003+02:00

Kodomohacchi in Hachinohe portal museum is a play space for kids.

Admire design to incorporate the elements of lots of Japan such as tea ceremony...

青森八戸にあるこどもはっち、地域性を生かしたデザインの子どもの遊び場。こんな場所で遊べる親子、幸せだろうなあ。

Wagashi Chobo by Sfera x Kaikado x Kagizen-yoshihusa

2011-07-11T19:59:00.003+02:00

Chobo, new Japanese sweets by Kagizen - yoshihusa.
Produced by Sfera and packaged by Kaikado.
beautiful...

Textile design by Karen Barbé

2011-07-11T11:14:00.001+02:00

Karen Barbé's textiles are so inspiring!

source via Bloesem and anthology

AASINSILTA by Oiva Toikka

2011-07-09T20:56:00.000+02:00

The Book AASINSILTA illustrated by Oiva Toikka is so beautiful. Oiva Toikka is Finnish glas artist. His Birds collection for iittala is best known.

フィンランドのガラスアーティスト、オイヴァ・トイッカのイラストが美しい絵本『AASINSILTA』。

Source via Varpunen

Tanabata

2011-07-08T21:57:00.003+02:00

I celebrated Tanabata with my friend at home yesterday. Folding origami for Tanabata was so much fun...

See here how we decorated the bamboo tree with origami.

from wikipedia

Tanabata (七夕^?, meaning "Evening of the seventh") is a Japanese star festival, originating from the Chinese Qixi Festival. It celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega and Altair respectively). According to legend, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of thelunisolar calendar. The date of Tanabata varies by region of the country, but the first festivities begin on July 7 of the Gregorian calendar. The celebration is held at night.

In present-day Japan, people generally celebrate this day by writing wishes, sometimes in the form of poetry, on tanzaku (短冊 tanzaku^?), small pieces of paper, and hanging them on bamboo, sometimes with other decorations. cf (Wish Tree) The bamboo and decorations are often set afloat on a river or burned after the festival, around midnight or on the next day.^[8] This resembles the custom of floating paper ships and candles on rivers during Obon. Many areas in Japan have their own Tanabata customs, which are mostly related to local Obon traditions. There is also a traditional Tanabata song:^[9]

Artis poster designed by Dawn

2011-07-06T12:16:00.003+02:00

Wow. The poster for Artis zoo in Amsterdam is so much fun!

You can bring the animal stickers to anywhere you want. Smart promotion idea.

Source via Black* Eiffel

DIY: Ikea stool

2011-07-05T17:25:00.002+02:00

I painted our Ikea stool last summer.

But this way to paint is even better and fun!

source via things I like, things I love and Intérieur

Warabegi by SOU SOU

2011-07-05T16:48:00.004+02:00

How cool are these? Warabegi is a kids collection of the traditional Japanese style clothes by Kyoto based textile company SOU SOU. Warabegi literally means kids mind. Any kids must be happy with their bold yet sophisticated style. I should get those for my 2 sons....

もうすぐ七夕。SOU SOUのわらべぎ、着せたいなあ。大胆なテキスタイルがいさぎよくてかっこいい。

Chikako's ceramics

2011-07-04T15:07:00.002+02:00

I visited Chikako during my NY trip last month. She is a NY based ceramic artist. (also posted here before ) I received the new ceramics from her. The color, the texture and the perfect curve for eating/using or just for looking..... They are so beautiful as I expected.

NYの友人の新しい器をオーダーしました。彼女の器は、見るのも使うにも幸せになれるもの。器だけで主張しすぎて完結するのではなく、料理が加わってはじめて完結させる器の本来の機能をきちんと持っていて、でも、色、カーブ、いろいろなところにこだわりと愛情を感じられる彼女の器が大好きです。

Post cards by Sanne Van Winden

2011-06-30T22:54:00.005+02:00

I recieved the beautiful post cards set by Sanne van Winden! She made my day.

Sanne van Winden is an illustrator and pattern designer based in the Netherlands.
The colors she uses are so bright and cheerful although her monotone works are also beautiful. I love especially her collages.

She is featured in Japanese book "Nederland, mijn interior" and bloesem blog site as well.

You can see her amazing works more here. You can even shop her cards and prints at her shop and Tas-ka.