Archives for posts with tag: interior design

Amsterdam

June 4, 2013 //

Westerpark is one of my favourite parks in one of my favourite cities, Amsterdam. I spent an incredibly memorable spring day there with friends Loulou and Jacob back in 2009.

Westerpark Photos one, two, four & five by Louise Tran, photo three by Jacob Hunt.

While we’re in the city, this Amsterdam restaurant was recently brought to my attention by new work mate and former Dam local Richard.

The greenhouse where De Kas Restaurant is now situated was built in 1928. It was due to be demolished but head chef Gert Jan Hageman bought it from the council (for €1.00) and renovated it into the restaurant and garden it is today. The space is green, sunny and very inviting. In warmer months you can eat amongst the herbs and take tours and workshops in the garden.

Photos by Jet van Fastenhout for De Kas Restaurant.

Tags amsterdam, de kas, de kas restaurant, design, garden, gert jan hageman, greenhouse, interior design, jet van fastenhout, kitchen garden, westerpark

Categories Architecture, Design, Food, Garden, Interior Design, Photos by Sophia, Plants

Babylon Light

May 28, 2013 //

This growing light fixture is designed by Ryan Taylor of multidisciplinary studio O\I. It usually sets you back $448 (Canadian) but they have 15% off until May 31st. Get it here.

Babylon Light Thanks to Mel for sharing!

Tags interior design, light fixture, O\I, plant design, plant light, plants, ryan taylor, urban garden, Urban gardening, white

Categories Architecture, Design, Garden, Interior Design, Plants

Vanishing Elephant

May 14, 2013 //

A collection of enviable (and plant filled) interiors from the Vanishing Elephant blog along with my favourite pieces from their latest collection.

Download the first issue of the Vanishing Elephant Journal here and buy their clothes here.

Tags bathtub, courtyard, fashion, indoor plants, interior design, interiors, kitchen, lookbook, plants, succulents, vanishing elephant

Categories Architecture, Design, Fashion, Interior Design, Plants

Green Box

May 7, 2013 //

This so called ‘Green Box’ is situated in the Raethian Alps, Switzerland. It was created by architects Act Romegialli from a disused garage. The building houses a simple kitchen and entertaining space along with a spot for its owners gardening tools. The vegetation that covers the structure is largely deciduous – honeysuckle, russian vine, hop and golden clematis. While the base is surrounded by evergreens like valerian, cosmos, gem marigolds, and zinnias which provide a year-round variety of flowers.

Green Box All photographs by Marcello Mariana.

Tags achitecture, act romegialli, concrete, cosmos, garage, glass, golden clematis, green box, green design, green rooftop, honeysuckle, interior design, raethian alps, renovation, rooftop garden, russian vine, switzerland, tap, valerian, wood, zinnias

Categories Architecture, Design, Flowers, Garden, Interior Design, Nature

Olivos & Palermo

April 11, 2013 //

This beautiful house and garden is located in Olivos, Buenos Aires. It was designed by architect Alejandro Sticotti for he and partner Mercedes Hernáez (creator of Mapas de Buenos Aires). They bought the garden in between two properties and spent the next three years building the residence you see now. There is a beautiful flow of glass and wood, which really allows the garden to feature as it peaks through every window. Add to that a gorgeous kitchen (our oven is broken at the moment, and I’m having major envy of theirs) and a super cute jack russell to boot.

Olivos & Palermo Hernáez’s studio and shop is located in nearby Palermo. I love the bright pop of yellow in the windows and the continuing theme of glass and garden.

Photographs by Ana Armendariz for Freunde von Freunden.

Tags alejandro sticotti, buenos aires, freunde von freunden, garden, glass, interior design, jack russell, kitchen, mapas de buenos aires, mercedes hernáez, olivos, palermo, studio, wood, yellow

Categories Architecture, Design, Garden, Interior Design, Photography

Rose Garden

February 20, 2013 //

Home Life recently posted these photographs of a beautiful property in the Adelaide Hills. The owners have cultivated an incredible collection of roses, and I love seeing the countryside and cows peek out from behind the flowers.

All photographs by Claire Takacs for Home Life.

Also on their website is a glimpse into a beautiful French Lot valley countryside home. It has been tastefully updated from its original 19th century state.

Photography by Richard Power for Home Life.