About Me

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Welcome! Thank you for visiting my weblog. I am Irene, Elisabeth Pouw, a Dutch blogger. As blogger I am connecting my readers with beauty, style, quality and craftsmanship in various subjects like interiordesign, architecture, haute couture, photography, art etc. I love decorating & bringing beauty and harmony into interiors. I created this blog to share my passion for decorating as well as the many other things which inspire me. From time to time I am also highlighting certain interior designers, decorators, architects, stylists, photographers etc. I hope you enjoy your visit. Feel free to give a comment on my blogs. I will react back as soon as possible. Best regards, Irene Pouw from Holland.

20 april 2024

Runway: Courrèges S/S 2024 RTW, Part 2

  Take a look at this inspiring collection from Courreges for their season Spring/Summer 2024 RTW. Lots of beautiful dresses and skirts in B&W as well as (leather) jackets and pants. I will publish 2 blogs, this is Part One. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Fashion, SEE HERE






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Sources: VOGUE and Courreges
Photos: courtesy of Courreges

18 april 2024

THE BEAUTY OF THE SEASON SPRING (02)


Springtime is always such a lovely season. After a long Wintertime trees and flowers are blossoming again. We see new born baby lambs and little birds too. I can really enjoy this season. Could not resist to share some lovely photos with you. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 10-05-2017. Just enjoy the Beauty of Springtime ......   
Keukenhof, the Netherlands
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16 april 2024

BEDROOMS: Fabulous Bedroom Designs by Restoration Hardware (02)

Would like to share with you today some fabulous bedroom designs from the brand Restoration Hardware. It's the one of world’s leading luxury home furnishings purveyor. Those who view the bedroom as an extension of living space will love Restoration Hardware’s collection of beds. You’ll explore an exceptional world of high quality unique bedding. Check out this collection of 8 fabulous bedroom designs. This is a repost of my blogpost from 05-06-2015. Be Inspired .........
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Sources: Restoration Hardware and via Decoholic.

15 april 2024

The Beauty of Little Birds (01)


Long-time readers of my weblog know how much I love photography and animals. And I really believe we can find Beauty everywhere. :-) Today I would like to share with you some lovely photos from little birds. Be Inspired .......
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Source: via Pinterest, photographers unknown.
For more inspiration, see my Pinterest-account 

13 april 2024

Sony World Photography Awards: Inspiring photo from YongSheng Zheng

Would like to share with you today this inspiring photo from photographer YongSheng Zheng, chosen by the Sony World Photography Awards (as China finalist Sport 2014). What a beautiful photo to see! Earlier I wrote more blogs about Photography, SEE HERE


Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.

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Sources: Sony World Photography Awards and Huffington Post

Fashion: Fantastic trench coat with rainbow colors from Boden


 Could not resist to share with you today this colorful neon belted trench coat from the brand Boden. What a fantastic piece! I guess it will be your favourite coat to wear often. For more info, see the links here. Coat: Boden // Pants: Brandon Maxwell // Bag: Prada Be Inspired .......





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Sources: Boden and Atlantic Pacific
Photos: courtesy of Boden

09 april 2024

Flashback: Stunning wedding gowns from Michael Cinco S/S 2016 Bridal

I am completely in love with these stunning wedding gowns from the Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco for his S/S 2016 Bridal collection. Be Inspired .........



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Source: Michael Cinco
Photos: courtesy of Michael Cinco

07 april 2024

Furniture Design: Couture in the office - Katakana Writing Desk

Katakana Writing Desk - Dare Studio (UK)
 Would like to share with you today this gorgeous writing desk. It's called the Katakana writing desk designed by Dare Studio (UK). What an elegant design! The Katakana writing desk exceeds in simplicity. The leather writing pad makes the writing desk a luxurious eye-catcher at the office and at home. The desk is made of solid American black walnut or white oak - available in a choice of colours. Hard wearing wax oil finish. This blogpost is a repost of my post of 06-04-2012. Be Inspired .......
More about the company:
Dare Studio is an award winning British Design Company producing contemporary furniture and lighting products for luxury domestic interiors and high specification contract environments. Established by Sean Dare in 2009, Dare Studio is a family run company championing the skills of the finest craftsmen setting a benchmark for the very best in contemporary design and manufacture. All their pieces are hand made to order with an acute attention to detail. They use a combination of sophisticated techniques and the finest, carefully selected materials making each and every piece special.

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Sources: Residence.nl and Dare Studio UK