Tuesday Finds...

Loving this simple yet filled with details interior spaces by i29, Netherland based interior firm.
The interior looks controlled and hard yet they are fully functional and the blend of materials used are just simply brilliant, cool yet warm. They have a wide range of projects ranging from offices, residences, public spaces and schools. Looking forward to seeing more of their work in the future.

all images via i29

Start your day right... with Pantone Tarts

Nothing like a great breakfast to kick start the week.

With this Pantone colour chart inspired styling by Emillie Griottes, i'm sure it does not just excite the kids but people of all ages.

Eat colours of all range for a healthy balance diet, :)

all images by EmilleGriottes via Bloesem

Happy Friday...

It's Friday too soon,

Finally decided on the dates for out next trip... we are going to Hong Kong and Taipei.

Now all we need to do is book the hotels and plan our itinerary.

So much to see, am really excited as this will be our first trip in quite awhile. Also the HK Architectural Biennale is also happening. Will be sure to make our way there. Hoping to also catch some Star Architects, like the recent Pritzker price recipent, perhaps?

Wish we could stay at the Upper House... :)

images via

International Women's Day...

Be strong
Be confident
Be creative
Be beautiful
Be kind
Be compassionate
Be loved
Most of all...
Be you

image via lotta agaton

Banking in on Starbucks...

Latest to be rolled out by Starbucks, a whole new concept under the Starbucks Coffee Experience 'Laboratory'.

Plenty of different atmosphere to soak in in this new store in Amsterdam, which is situated in an old bank vault under the direction of Liz Muller.
With a whole lot of new concept from slow coffee theatre to in-store baking.

all images via dezeen
photographer rein meulman

Hope this concept makes it way to our shores soon.

Mondays...

How befitting for today...

Enjoy your "MON"day every monday...

Now that's pure optimism...

via todayyouinspiredme

I wonder if the rest of the week is also my day... in other languages perhaps...

StarArchitect for Starbucks...

Stararchitect Kengo Kuma has done it again. This time for Starbucks in Dazaifu, Japan. This Starbucks is located along the street to the famous  Dazaifu Tenmangu, one of the most popular shrines in Japan also known as “the God for Examination,” with estimared 2million visitors wishing for success.

Success with this Starbucks, using 2000 timber batons spanning from 1.3m-4m and 6cm section. In total the batons cover 4.4km. That's a pretty long distance.

Using a weaving technique the architect has managed to weave the batons diagonally on one point to create a web-like interior envelope.

Will definitely visit this Starbucks if i ever get to Japan.

all images via dezeen

have a great weekend everyone. see you next week...