April 15, 2016
A few weeks after I launched The Fresh Light, I was contacted by Anouk, a young creative designer working on a new project called Myshelf. She developed the concept of this unique adjustable shelf, and made some prototypes. It was a pleasure to help her with the styling and the photography of the new product. One year later, I’m glad to see that Myshelf is available for sale! Read more about it here or have a look at ‘Het Eerste Kwartaal‘ on Canvas. Congrats Anouk!
March 21, 2016
Exciting times ahead! The program of the Floom Spring Event is online now! A brand new collection of granolas will be presented, there are brunches to share and workshops to follow… and I’m happy to announce I will be teaching a food styling & photography workshop on Sunday afternoon, 10 April!
Want to take your food pics to the next level? We will learn you all about the tips and tricks to make it happen, no matter if you are using a phone or a professional camera: how to use the light, make a nice composition, and find the perfect props to style your pictures. After some theoretical advice, it’s time to exercise. We will style and photograph some breakfast settings together. At the end of the day you will go home with beautiful pictures, and a lot of inspiration.
Places are limited, because we like to work with a small group of people. You can order your ticket here: http://www.floom.be/product/floom-workshop-breakfast-styling-photography/
The event takes place in Antwerp, at the wonderful space of Paris-Texas. It would be great to meet you there!
Practical information
March 17, 2016
If you like to fill your home with beautiful and high quality everyday objects, you certainly have to take a look at the Belgian based webshop Comptoir des Objets. Owner Susanne, carefully selects every product, based on different criteria like durability, design, craftsmanship and tradition. You can find classical brands like Riess and Falcon Enamelware, as well as unique handmade wooden pieces by Chabatree and Hampson Woods. I am happy to announce a giveaway, in collaboration with Told You So Magazine. Take a look here to find out how this beautiful black tea set from Falcon Enamelware could become yours…. Good luck!
February 22, 2016
Last saturday we went to Amsterdam, to join a food styling and photography workshop hosted by de inspirational couple Suus and Johann, from the successful foodblog Food Bandits. I’ve been following them for a while, and like the delicious recipes and the overall atmosphere of their blog and photography. Besides our common love for bright pictures and white marble we have a shared passion for breakfast. For the last months they have been working on their cookbook ‘Good Morning‘, that is available since this weekend!
It was a lovely day, filled with useful lessons, good food, nice people, interesting conversations, and a lot of exercising. Julie from Floom joined me, and we had a great time exercising our photography skills, coming home with a lot of renewed inspiration!
Thanks a lot Suus, Johann, and your wonderful team!
Photos by Julie and me. Ceramics by Annemieke Boots. Food by Diane from Cuisine de Clementine.
February 15, 2016
When Merel from Told You So asked me to join her at the press launch of the new fragrance of Byredo, I didn’t had to think twice. The swedish brand founded by Ben Gorham was fascinating me for a while with it’s minimal graphic design and wonderful bottles. It was a pleasure to discover the different perfumes, and be taken on a journey of memories. Every scent is based on a memory and tells a story. For the launch of their new fragrance ‘Super Cedar’, Byredo teamed up with exclusive perfume shop Senteurs d’Ailleurs in Brussels and Belgian flower artist Mark Colle, known from the fashion shows of Jil Sander, Dior and Dries Van Noten. He created this lovely bouquet which perfectly matches the new ‘Super Cedar’ fragrance.
February 12, 2016
If you keep an eye on the website of granola brand Floom, you might have noticed the ‘stories‘ page, were you can find an original recipe, based on their granola’s, every month. Creator Julie Seutin is passionate about breakfast and healthy food, and in the kitchen she’s the best! These tasty truffles, based on dates, nuts, quinoa and granola, are the perfect healthy snack to beat your afternoon slump. Wanna try them? You can find the recipe here.
And here is a look behind the scenes of this photo shoot…
January 16, 2016
It’s hard to believe the second week of this new year is already coming to end… Time to wish you all a wonderful year! Hope it brings you whatever you are dreaming of!
What do you think of a creative start, with this DIY letter banner? Start by gathering your supplies. All you need is a piece of paper, a knife or scissors, a hole punch and a cord. Print out the letters or draw them on the paper, and cut them out. Then punch a hole in the corners, and string them all together using a cord or ribbon. You can personalize your banner using colored paper or why not stamp the letters on fabric.
Hang up your banner, and crack a bottle of champagne! Happy New Year!
December 25, 2015
I wish you all a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy this magical time of the year with your family and all the people you love!
December 17, 2015
YAY! The Fresh light is one year old today! So grateful for all the projects I could work on last year, the lovely people I have met, and for all your support and kind words. Thanks a lot! ♥ Hope to keep you inspired next year with some new things I am working on…
December 16, 2015
Need some Christmas gift inspiration? What do you think about these wooden PICS and BLOCKS from The Style Hunter? They are available with original quotes and illustrations, designed by Pascale Mommens, or you can choose for a personalized option and print your own pictures on these beautiful wooden blocks. They look great hanging at the wall, as decoration in the kids room, or just put them on your desk to pimp your office. Have a look at the webshop, to discover all about it!
This post was created in collaboration with Told You So.