Aug 13

Sponsor spotlight: coniLab says it all

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Conilab_posters

Walls with messages are always a good idea … they give you food for thought or start a conversation … I like the Hi! Coni, a graphic designer living in Barcelona has thought of some great lines and screen-printed them in perfect matching fonts. 

I love the fact that these posters are not printed by a machine but screen printed by hand. Which one would you choose for your home … I think I would start with 'Life is Now ' and 'We are a team' … just missing one toothbrush for my family 🙂

Do you know that I always have a couple of these kind of posters at home … just in case I need a present.

 

.. coniLab
.. coniLab's etsy shop

 

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Aug 06

Spotlight: AAVA helsinki

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Do you have any real art in your home? Or have you ever considered buying some but no idea where to start looking to buy? Well I might have a place for you online …  AAVA Helsinki is new art gallery with a good concept and a clear mission: "Our sole purpose is to build bridges between artists and art-loving audiences by bringing high-quality paintings to homes and offices – at an affordable price." … 

At the Designed By collection you can find 9 very talented artists but AAVA Helsinki is always looking for new and more designers who share their views in bringing art to a wider audience. 

To be honest my husband and I have not yet bought any art but we are getting more interested and browsing through  AAVA Helsinki helps me to better imagine what painting could do to one of our rooms too. Which painting do you like best?

Avahelsinki

 

.. AAVA Helsinki

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Jul 18

Sponsor spotlight: Linen Fabrics

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I believe there is nothing better then sheer Linen curtains … in fact I believe linen is the most beautiful fabric of all and I use it a lot in my own home. The see-troughness, delicateness and lightness of this material is what makes me like it so much. Ada & Ina are specialised in fine, natural linen curtains and made to measure curtains. 

Although I am more prone to buy plain fabrics I do like these printed fabrics which are Ada & Ina's exclusive designs cause they do give something special to a room.

If you are thinking of getting linen curtains or roman blinds in your home too I would seriously consider visiting Ada & Ina as they will be a perfect place to ask for advice and they can customize it exactly to your wishes. 

Adalinen

.. Ada & Ina

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Jun 05

Sponsor spotlight: Black Sheep white light

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10% Discount code exclusively for Bloesem readers: BLOESEM10 at check out. 

{- valid until 20 June 2013 – }

Here you have it the best ECO-friendly sheepskins and Buffalo hides … and they are a real addition to any interior. I have them at home too and LOVE them. People often think they go better in colder climates or are more suite-able for winter and yes of course they keep you incredibly warm in winter but they look just as beautiful in a tropical climate like ours in Singapore as they do in a beautiful summer patio!

Iceland and the US is where Black Sheep white light sources the rugs and throws from. Have you ever been to Iceland? I did and it is magical … totally different from all other countries …. slow living is something these Icelandic people understand very well.

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  Blacksheep

 

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Black Sheep white light founder Bryce makes sures that all is hides and rugs are marked Eco and compliant with the EU  directives concerning environmental preservation and protection

 

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Apr 16

Spotlight: Black accessories from Lili’s

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Lilis

{1. poster 2. coat-hanger 3. wall sticker 4. storage tins 5. ceramic cup 6. lamp} 

What is there not to like … we all know how black accesoiries can have a really nice impact on your room so when preparing a post for my fabulous sponsor Lili's I thought let's find my favorite black things from her shop … 

and if you like to see more black items from Lili's shop then click here. 

 

..Lili's

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Apr 08

Spotlight: Vintage Kitchen accessories from relique

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{my favorite vintage items from relique: 1. seltzer bottle 2. rosette irons 3. jade mixing bowl 4. wire basket 5. scale 6. midcentury plate 7. picnic ice box} 

Do you have any vintage accessories in your kitchen?

I do! And although my kitchen is no way near looking as nice as the kitchen below, I do try to give my vintage accesoiries the same decoration and display feel as in these beautiful images.

Not sure where you can find lovely things from a previous life … start right here at relique. They carry a huge selection vintage and repurposed interior items. 

Andreaturander

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Kitchen images by Andrea Turander for SkonaHem

 

.. Relique

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Dec 13

Sponsor spotlight: Foldoys

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{1. Iittala Kartio Pitcher  2. Woodland Vase  3. Black is Blue Bowls  4. Pillow Sea  5. Ruth M Tiles  6. Twist a Twill}

These are some house essentials I don't mind having at home. Simple colors and prints that would easily match with everything else. Foldoys carry a list of European designers and their products. Click here to see the designers list. Since most of our Bloesem readers are experiencing cold weather. The Twist a Twill wool blanket comes in almost every color. Dont worry they are willing to ship all over the world.

 

..Foldoys

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Dec 12

Sponsor Spotlight: Starling Brood

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{1. Chanterelle Embroidery  2. Platonic Forms Tea Set  3. Rosewood Tray  4. Maitake  5. Lapcat  6. Sphere Cup and Saucer}

Mihaeko is behind these beautiful products, and it was such a pleasure scrolling through her website and blog. Definitely and interesting background behind the start of Starling Brood which also included her inspirations of working with singer Björk. So cool! I would love to see pictures of her work back then too. These are some of my favorite things from her collection. I am very attracted to these colors for a home, with a hint of wood too. Enjoy!

 

..Starling Brood

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Dec 11

Sponsor Spotlight: Vivian & Beverly

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 Hello everyone, here's an Etsy shop Vivian & Beverly that I think you might like. We always appreciate handmade prints and products. They are special and one of a kind. Laura Mae makes these hand-pulled screen prints inspired by her own photography or public vintage photographs. I see some vintage prints here too. Keep doing what you love, because there are people out there who will appreciate it. Check out Laura's other Etsy shop of paintings and prints here as well. 

Amercianbeautfy 

..Vivian & Beverly

 

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Dec 10

Sponsor Spotlight: Tugboat

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Tugboat Bloesem blockprinting

Do what you love with the ones you love. Hello! Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth of Tugboat Printshop. This husband and wife team provides original woodblock prints out of their workshop in Pittburg, PA. These very detailed illustrations are drawn, chiseled and carved 100% by hand. WOW. A lot of work goes out to just one illustration, that might take up to 5 or more woodblocks. Here's a brief step by step process on their website. Impressive right? Thanks for keeping this art form alive guys. Do you have a favorite print? I believe the yellow jellyfish is unavailable, that would be my favorite.

 

..Tugboat Printshop

 

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