So Proud!

I am sooo proud!  My twinbrothers finally started their own interior design shop! Both just turned 23 years old and finished their exams a few weeks ago. The one studied metalworking and the other studied as a cabinetmaker. During last year when they were heading the final exams of their studies, they decided to combine their talents to get into cabinet making. Together with a friend, who is a pro in creating websites, they created a webshop. Just a few weeks ago, they launched www.ikkmeubels.nl, which is a mix of a webshop with industrial furniture (for which they are the only online selling point) and their website for customized furniture, made by THEM :) They just finished their first assignment in redesigning an office, see underneath for their handmade buffets. So if you like to get your living/bedroom/office or you name it redesigned, than please contact them. They are pro's in creating an edgy, industrial look, but can create anything as you wish. Sounds good hmm? So hurry up and please have a look! 

 

O My Bag was having a KiKi!

Bags, sample sales and food: you can easily call them three of my weaknesses in life. So when Jos, my roomie, invited me to the sample sale of O My Bag with catering of Vintage Food, she asked a rhetorical question. Of course I would join! I can enjoy bags & food even more when it is produced in a fair manner. O My Bag is an initiative of Pauline, who was in search of a practical, classic and original bag for both work and going out and couldn't find one. She then decided to start up her own company, designing her own bags and producing them ecofriendly in India where she supports the local economy as part of the milennial goals in fighting poverty and encouraging women empowerment. O My Bag has now several selling points in other countries and last Friday celebrated it's 2 year anniversary. To celebrate, O My Bag threw a Kiki , with a sample sale, music, food and drinks. Totally in style, the food was from Vintage Food that wants to build awareness on how much food get's thrown away in the Western World. They use food that is a day old (that they get from wholesalers) that would have been thrown away. They receive the food and then think about the recipes they can create with it. I loved the idea and their food even more! I enjoyed some melon soup, bruschetta with home made hummus and pesto, stuffed mushrooms and breadpudding. De-li-ci-ous! It shows that it can be done to cook good food with left overs, so remember that the next time when you stare into your fridge and think you don't have anything left. Think again and maybe you can create a surprisingly good meal. Good luck!

 

   

 

A Big Inspirational Interior Design Post

Enjoy!

 

Rusty Visits

Yesterday, I visited Roest, which calls itself a creative haven, a city oasis. When you think of it, you could name the whole of Amsterdam a creative haven, but Roest really stands out in that matter. In the middle of nowhere, but still the heart of the city, Roest has situated itself in an area where there used to be only industry. Since the city of Amsterdam is focusing on revibrating areas that are old and neglected, Roest is a welcome initiative. Roest exists out of two buildings, one part is the bar/restaurant where you can get drinks and food. Of course in a unconventional way; you grab a shopping cart, and get what you need in their little "supermarket". Don't expect a yummy sandwich made for you, it is a help-yourself concept, so you can make it yummy yourself with help from some hummus, cheese or other ingredients. After you have paid you can plump into one of the chesterfields or a even in an airplane seat if you like. Or head outside to sit at one the tables made of old construction materials. When sunny, you could even sit at the (city)beach. Next door, there is an old warehouse where Roest sometimes throw parties and this weekend organized the Warehouse Weekender Market, full of design, vintage, art and food. Roest is a must see for anyone who likes to flee away from busy Amsterdam city and appreciates art, vintage and somewhat surprising initiatives. Hope to see you there soon!

Roest 

Czaar Peterstraat 213 B

Amsterdam