« Archives in November, 2011

Slow Life: Zid Zid Riad in Marrakech

Julie Klear and Moulay Essakalli, the creators of Zid Zid Kids, are the owners of this beautiful riad in Marrakesh, Morocco. They live in their colourful home with their two children, Noor and Zak.

In their interior they have mixed a contemporary touch with traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Just like they do with their beautiful Zid Zid collection. »Read More

Slow Life: Therese + Antoine

Clothing designer Therese lives in Montreuil, a Paris suburb with hubby Antoine and daughter Mia. They remodeled an old wood joinery workshop into an industrial loft with vintage treasures found in flea markets in France or Korea, where Therese is initially from. The space mixes skillfully industrial notes, ethnic tones and strong colors. What a treat…… »Read More

Slow Design: The Pigeon Light

Oh my, I’d been eyeing the Pigeon Light designed by Ed Carpenter for a while and Maya’s room, my youngest daughter, has a sticker as a headboard, and for some time now, I’ve been searching for the right accessory that could finish the look… Tadaa! Here comes the Pigeon light [ordered online through a fab' UK shop called Theo, but be warned, Theo's selection is quite yummy and highly tempting]. That was the missing accessory. Maya loves it, and I love it so much, it actually crossed my mind to steal the lamp from the poor kid…

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Thanks Friday~

Wish you have a nice friday and awesome weekend~ See u~

Slow Design: Customize Your White Walls~~

Loving this new “wall customization” trend that imitates real furniture. Cheaper than the real deal and so much more fun. Remember my post about going crazy with the sharpie pen? Well, it turns out I am not the only one with this crazy idea. Better off, some pros give here a lesson that with a white wall, a sharpened pencil or sharpie pen and a good dose of creativity, you can be your own Picasso. And remember, don’t freak out, as long as you have a leftover can of the wall paint [always test that it is still usable before starting your project], covering up your Picasso moment is as easy as a fresh coat of paint. Fun, fun, fun I tell you! »Read More