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Cloches are such a lovely way to display a treasured object. But often, they are too large or unwieldy to use for our more diminutive treasured objects. When I spotted these miniature cloches at the Zuiderzee Museum's new exhibit, Industrious Artefacts: The Evolution of Crafts, a lightbulb went off in my head. While these cloches covered seeds, I could see them lined up on a floating wall shelf Read more
Live in a small space? So do I. And as much as I'd love to add a freestanding coat tree to my front entry, there's simply not enough floorspace to accommodate one. That's why I love this wall-mounted coat tree, featured in an office space designed by Amsterdam interiors firm Concern. The office space is studded with smart design solutions, such as a rubber floor that helps minimize sound and an Read more
Opened in 2009 by textile designer Marjolein Wintjes and Eric Meursing, a former designer and chef, de culinaire werkplaats is an eating experience that takes design into serious consideration. Using a rotating menu that is focused on a theme, each five-course meal features seasonal and often local fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains. When we stopped in the other night with Droog Design founder Read more
Even if you're not hopping on a plane anytime soon, it's still possible to take a peek at fantastic museum exhibits in distant countries remotely online. Today, I have some photos to share with you from Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum. The museum's new exhibition showcases the breadth of the museum’s collections, which include over 90,000 works of painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, Read more
And away we go! I just returned from a trip to Amsterdam (Bugaboo flew me there to test out the Donkey — review to come!), but strollers aren't the only way families get around. In a city with more bikes than residents, parents have some creative ways to transport their tots through town...and, without helmets. According to the parents I spoke with on the tram, in the streets, and at cafes, Read more
The Dutch move closer to banning tourists from marijuana bars — WSJ New report says schools are hiring sex offenders — Jezebel Carine Roitfeld steps down from French Vogue — New York Times More details about the royal wedding — Huffington Post Bone marrow registry uses sexy models to get DNA swabs — Nerve Julian Assange says sex charges are tabloid crap — ABC Is How Do You Know an Read more
While minimalism is definitely not my decorating modus operandi, I do envy those who can tightly edit a space to perfection. Such is the case with the Amsterdam apartment of James Webb, a partner, along with Kirstin Gabriëls, in the firm gabriëls webb, a multi-discipline design and architecture office located in Amsterdam. Although Webb no longer lives in this gorgeous apartment, he writes Read more
Hotel, motel, Holiday Inn for these fishes getting a special vacay spot while their owners are off on holiday. Dive into a slideshow of the world's first fish-only resort — I hope it catches on for all our swimmy friends stateside! Read more
A Turkish Airlines passenger plane crashed in Amsterdam today. Nine of the 134 people aboard were killed. — Reuters US stocks fell this morning, after President Obama's speech to Congress failed to rally the markets. — Reuters Iran tested its first nuclear power plant today. An Iranian technician declared it Iran's "independence day." — CNN Michelle Obama has revealed that the White House Read more
Amsterdam wants to be known for its tolerant spirit, not as a haven for organized criminals. Thus, the city has plans to close troublesome brothels, sex shops, and marijuana cafes, while also spending millions to build cultural attractions like art galleries and restaurants. One city council member explains that: "[Amsterdam] will be a place with 200 windows (for prostitutes) and 30 coffee shops, Read more
