If you know Amsterdam at all, you most likely are familiar with the Damrak. It's one of the major thoroughfares, leading you from Central Station right into the heart of the city. For years the section close to the station has been touristy and not super fashionable, but that all changed this year with the opening of The Exchange, an unusual boutique hotel with an eye on the worlds of fashion and design. More

Name: Tom (3 months)
Location: Haarlem area, The Netherlands

Tom's room used to be his sister's. Not knowing the gender we decided to choose the unisex approach in decorating and furnishing. More

This minimalist lamp seems unassuming at first, until you take a closer look: The entire sculpture is made from a single tree branch, stripped of its bark and artfully re-shaped into a freestanding floor lamp. More

Dutch paint brand Flexa Creations has a beautiful site packed with inspiring spaces. If you're contemplating a fresh coat of paint anywhere in your house, then have a look. More

I'm just back from "Inside Design: Amsterdam" an annual long event from Elle Decoration showcasing amazing design from the Netherlands and beyond. It took place in storefronts, studios and homes in IJburg, the very new neighborhood in the east of Amsterdam. One of my favorite finds from the (really amazing!) show was the work of Mae Engelgeer... More