31.3.12

it's time for a guest post. and this one has as theme AMSTERDAM!
thank you elfy from victona.com le blog, it's a real treat to read!

Guest post at le petit bird told me : Amsterdam

Last week, I’ve been asked by Vivian to come on her blog to write a post about her lovely city : Amsterdam.
Ok maybe I didn’t tell you… Two weeks ago, I discovered her city and I have to confess that I really had a crush.
Here is a small tour of places I enjoyed  :
La semaine dernière, Vivian m’a fait l’honneur de m’inviter comme Guest pour écrire un post sur sa joli ville d’Amsetrdam.
Ok peut –être ne vous l’ai-je pas dit… Il y a 15 jours, j’ai découvert sa ville et je dois avouer que j’ai vraiment eu un coup de cœur.
Voilà donc un tour des endroits que j’ai apprécié.



First night at V Hotel, south east, not bad, it was raining a lot and I did appreciate having a tea in front of the fireplace.

Première nuit au V Hotel, Sud Est de la ville, pas mal, il pleuvait des cordes et j’ai vraiment apprécié prendre un thé devant la cheminée.



And first dinner at Moustache ; I don’t know why but I really have a thing for moustaches ;-). It was great, I’ve tried these delicious ravioles with pumpkin,
truffle oil and cheese inside ; yummy, there were just perfect. I highly recommend them and the restaurant.
Et le premier diner ce fut chez Moustache ; je ne sais pas pourquoi mais j’ai vraiment un faible pour les moustaches ;-). C’était super, j’ai testé
ces délicieuses ravioles au potiron avec de l’huile de truffe et du fromage ; miam, elles étaient juste parfaites. Un conseil ? Testez les ainsi que le restaurant.





The second day was more about trying to walk through every canal to find nice places with greats identities, interiors… concepts, following my already set guideline, 'design' oriented spots.

Le deuxième jour , le but était vraiment de passer sur Presque tous les canaux de la ville en quête d’endroits spéciaux et sympathiques
Avec de belles identités, de beaux intérieurs… des concepts ; toujours suivant le fil rouge de mon programme vraiment orienté « design ».




I made a tour at Maison NL and her nice collection.




At Friday Next where you can feel a Scandinavian style full of designers pieces.
A Friday Next où l’on peut ressentir un style Scandinave, avec de nombreuses pieces de designers.



The otherist, and its “cabinet de curiosités”.



De Weldaad was really my crush, I enjoyed the antics and the old tiles and other stuff. Details to mix with contemporary furniture.
And good news, they have a webshop to buy online : De Weldaad (http://www.weldaad.com/webshop)
De Weldaad fut vraiment mon coup de Coeur, un mélange d’antiquités, de vieux carreaux récupérés… De superbes details à mixer à
Un intérieur résolument contemporain. Et l bonne nouvelle ? Ils ont un webshop pour acheter en ligne : De Weldaad (http://www.weldaad.com/webshop)



Dr Wonen, also a really nice shop in the lovely area of De 9 Straatjes.
Dr Wonen, un magasin très sympa au milieu de ce quartier des 9 rues.



Impossible to not visit and shop in Marqt, the so well-designed supermarket chain / identity is really well done and interiors
Reminded me Gourmet Garage in NYC.
Impossible de passer à côté du Marqt sans s’y arrêter, une chaîne de supermarché superbement designée / avec un logo identifiable
et des intérieurs qui ne sont pas sans me rappeler les Gourmet Garage de NYC.


I also had a lunch to Restaurant de Kas, which was quiet nice architecturally and a really interesting experience from the food point of view.

J’ai aussi déjeuné au restaurant de Kas, qui du point de u architectural est vraiment sympa et une expérience vraiment intéressante du point de vue de la nourriture.





The other nights, I slept at a boutique hotel… Hotel Nothing Hill which was nice and pretty ; I highly recommend it.
Les autres nuits, j’ai dormi dans un boutique hotel, l’Hôtel Nothing Hill, qui était soigné et de qualité. Je le recommande vivement.



My trip was full of lovely details as these parrots on trees and balconies… crazy !
Mon voyage fut accompagné de détails fort agréable, comme ces perroquets verts perchés sur les arbres et balcons.



I also had a great experience with a dinner at Bazar.


Of course, as a well respected tourist, I ate delicious Stroopwafel… and Gouda



… I did love all these bikes everywhere… It was a bit dangerous to find a place as a pedestrian between cars, trams, bikes on every corner… but
I really loved the quiet for a so busty city. Architecture is beautiful and consistent almost everywhere. With my obsessed eye of Interior Stylist and Graphic Designer,
I noticed that branding, frontage… are well-designed, well thought…
Amsterdam, I will come back during summer to make the most of outdoor.
… J’ai aussi aimé cette folie du vélo… Un peu dangereux cependant, le piéton a du mal à trouver sa place entre les voitures, les trams et les vélos à chaque coin de rue… mais
j’ai vraiment aimé le calme qui règne dans les rues malgré la vie de quartier dense et commerçante. L’architecture est belle,  cohérente et fidèle sur des km. Avec mon œil obsédé d’Architecte d’intérieur et de Graphiste, j’ai remarqué que les identités, les logos, les devantures… sont bien pensés, bien dessinés…
Amsterdam, je reviendrai cet été pour profiter au maximum des terrasses et de la vie en extérieur. 








29.3.12

ikea ps collection 2012

today the ikea ps collection of 2012 has been introduced in amsterdam, 
with the statement 'design belongs in real homes', gave it a result with beautiful images.
the new collection was shown in real homes, so we had a great tour through 3 amazing amsterdam apartments. 

for the new collection they asked designers to find their inspiration in more than 60 years of ikea design history. 

see underneath some results for chairs- the other products i will show you later on. 





don't you just love this chair for a nightstand?

we've been looking for a nightstand for a while. 
on one side of the bed we have the componibili of kartell, in white, 
and i just don't want two of the same, maybe something like this? 
but then i need the light as well, ofcourse..

any ideas?

[ source unknown ]

28.3.12

sometimes, i just need to be inspired, not by blogs or magazines, 

but by big beautiful books.
and today is that day. 

the selby is my favorite this moment.. but my wishlist is still very long.
paumes books, the new freunde von freunden book, and, the muji book by jasper morrison. 

so, before i start ordering, any other recommendations?







27.3.12

loving this ikea photo today. 
and that chair!

[ image by nina broberg ]

26.3.12

marimekko-  i always loved their patterns, colors and simplicity.
and now, i found something amazing! the marimekko map of helsinki

i have to go. now!

about the map:

'this map takes you on a journey through Marimekko’s home town Helsinki, to places where our colourful products bring joy to our friends, customers and passersby. it also takes you to places that have a strong emotional meaning for our designers – from cafés pulsating with urban activity to the nearby islands to enjoy the calm of nature.'


check out the event and activity calender as well.


24.3.12

i'm not a vuitton person, 
but this photo makes me wanna shop in paris. 

or milan, and that's where i will be the next 2 days- and i'm sure i will come back with loads of inspiration! 

enjoy your weekend!


[ photo by paul gerard pasols ]

[ source unknown ]

22.3.12

spring-feeling products to love. 



[ from lukas peet ]

[ table enoki- e15, mobilia woonstudio ]

[ b&b italia- crinoline ]

18.3.12

today is a day for oreo's and white bread. 
and some other black and white we like. 









[ images here ]

15.3.12

with spring in the air.. 
i'm already looking forward to summer...

enjoy the lovely weather.

[ found via partytights ]

13.3.12



we are so happy to tell that 2012 will be the year we start with a small shop By April & May.
we have been thinking about this for a long time and have finally decided to really do it..!

By April & May will be a small online shop with the things we like and use in our work and really make us smile.

it will be the unique and the vintage products carefully selected by us, fitting the April & May style. and we will start with our own designed collection made by April & May.

By April & May will be a collaboration between two stylists (April & May and Lepetitbirdtoldme) and together we hope to inspire you with the little and unique things that will bring out your personality in your home and yourself.

brought by us with lots of love BY APRIL AND MAY ♥



Image from Rum, styling by Gitte Kjaer, photography by Mikkel Rahr Mortensen

12.3.12

fun, for the monday morning. 

i like the new classics from petit bateau. i guess it's in the name. 

11.3.12

mouthwathering ready-to-frame prints of 19th century french garden vegetables.

this is the beautiful taschen book 'the vegetable garden'. 

at home, we have started our own vegetable garden project as well.. hope it will turn out as good as underneath.

enjoy your sunday!  





9.3.12

here a new item on my blog:
i will you show you where you can get the products of the lovely home's i show you. 
and when i don't metion a product, and you are curious where to get it, 
just ask, i probably know where you can find it....!

enjoy!





[ images found on a scandinavian retreat from bolig magasinet ]


get the product's - wishlist:

3. stelton vase and basket - shop at mobilia, amsterdam