24
Dez

Merry Christmas!

May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope;
The spirit of Christmas which is peace;
The heart of Christmas which is love.
Ada V. Hendricks

Photo: Sköna hem

20
Dez

The Gift of Nothing

Books, Inspiration, Special days

Ich habe ein tolles Buch für meine Kinder gekauft. Es heißt “Das schönste Geschenk” – ein kleines Buch mit einer zeitlosen Botschaft – die Freundschaft und die Liebe sind mehr Wert ist als jedes materielle Geschenk…

Just bought a wonderful little book for my kids. It’s called “The Gift of Nothing” – a little book with a great message, a gentle reminder of what life & holidays should be all about – LOVE…

18
Dez

The perfect Christmas tree

Special days

The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!

Charles N. Barnard

Photo: Mi casa revista

16
Dez

All roads lead home

Photography, Travels

At Christmas, all roads lead home.

Marjorie Holmes

Bulgaria, near the village of Markovo, photo by Z. – a wonderful friend & photographer

3
Dez

Interview with Richard Hutten

Designer, Interviews

Photo: via Efeitod

Richard Hutten is one of the most unconventional and successful Dutch designers. He introduced the ‘No sign of design’ into design in the nineties and the playfulness in the beginning of this century. In his own design studio in Rotterdam he produced designs for products, furniture, interiors and exhibitions. Richard Hutten has been honored with many awards, including Design plus and the Golden Monkey award. Last but not least: my sons love Richard’s “Dombo” children mug. Reason enough to ask him for an interview . Enjoy it. I sure did.

Cloud Chair by Richard Hutten, photo: via Freshouses

How would you describe your own style?

Playful, optimistic, conceptual.

When did you find out you wanted to become a designer?

I’ve been a designer all my life. Around the age of 16 I found out it could become my profession.

What do you enjoy most in your work?

The nice thing about my work is the whole process. Like with a football match, the fun is not in the final score, it’s in playing the whole game.

Playing With Tradition – a rug by Richard Hutten

Favorite item you’ve produced:

My two son’s Abel and Boris.

What are the “latest” trends in furnishings?

I have no clue. Trends are not of my interest. I hope optimism and playfulness.

What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?

I’ve been very influential throughout my career. I’ve introduced the archetypes and ‘No sign of design’ into design in the early nineties, and I’ve introduced the playfulness in the beginning of this century, which is nice. But I don’t know if these is my biggest achievements. Being a good daddy is more important to me.

What inspires you?

People, specially beautiful woman….