I always choose color & shape over pattern. But a bold graphic pattern every once in a while, does make me very happy. Like this wall decoration at the Center of World Cultures Zuiderpershuis in Antwerp, Belgium. Isn't it pretty? And you? Do you like patterns?
Author: Judith de Graaff
A beetle in a jar
I know you're not supposed to keep insects in a jar. But I found this one a bit lost in the greenhouse at Studio Sapique. I put him in a jar just for a few minutes ( with one silly leaf ), so I could take some pictures. Otta was intrigued & wanted to play Read article…
Vintage Sapique 14
One of the toughest things while renovating Studio Sapique, was the lack of central heating. We moved in just before winter. On our first day we had no running water, so that was the first thing we took care of. I remember my husband was working on the new plumbing with a friend. It was Read article…
Dans un jardin
Earlier this summer, my husband & I spent some time in this Parisian jardin where he proposed to me over 14 years ago. We had not been back since. It felt completely different & yet I felt at least just as happy as back in 1998. Can you guess in which garden I took this Read article…
Atipo Spain
While I'm in Spain ( my first time! ) enjoying some time off, I would like to introduce you to my favorite Spanish design studio: Atipo. Atipo is a small design studio in Gijón founded in 2010 by Raúl García del Pomar & Ismael González. Their approach to design is a little unexpected: they freely Read article…
Garbage Style
This is what caught my eye at one of the least stylish places in the Oise. I liked the contrast between the grungy place with garbage trash all over & the YSL label…
Braids in Paris
While taking a picture of the beautiful typography of Rougier & Plé ( an arts & crafts store ) in Paris, this woman walked by…
Vintage Sapique 13
[[movie vimeo,47315427,312,555]] Ready for a new webisode about Studio Sapique? Here it is! This webisode reveals the entry hall of our home starring the suspended staircase & the vintage wall tile art. This wall piece was a gift from the staff to management upon the opening of the factory in the early 60s. It was Read article…
The Typography of Travel 3
Beautiful typography spotted on some of my travels: Gelateria le Rocca Serra – Bonifacio, Corsica, France Orchidee Blomster (flower shop) – Oslo, Norway United Bakeries – Oslo, Norway Up in Lyon – Lyon, France Stetson Hats – Oslo, Norway Troc 2nd hand store – Lyon, France Eksjö Train Station – Eksjö, Sweden French cheese shop Read article…
Back to… Norway
After Denmark & Sweden, we arrived in Norway! My stepson Nick prepared us: this would be one of the most beautiful countries ever. And he was right: it was amazing. Quite unprepared we drove from Sweden to Geiranger where we rented a small cottage. The direct road to Geiranger had only opened the week before Read article…
