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I am constantly surprised how much creativity is out there. When I check my Instagram account, I stumble upon one inspiring image after the other. Hence I recently started my blog series ‘People who inspire me’. And today I want to introduce you to yet another inspiring person and her Instagram account: Please meet ‘Starkstromhippie’. The creative mind behind this account and cool name is Astrid. Astrid runs a creative agency and is a fond lover of vintage, plants, and interior design. All of these resonate with me so no wonder I love her account. But judge for yourself!
Whenever I see a new pic of Astrid on my Instagram feed, I feel like this could be my home too. A lived-in mix of vintage furniture, plants galore, moody light – all of this is really what I love too. We also share the same love for earthy colours and textures, a good cup of coffee, and ethnic textiles. It also helps that Astrid has very good looks! Not to mention that our Urban Jungle book is part of her home. Happy me!
Astrid is based in Cologne, Germany, and shares regular bits of her daily life. I like the fact that her pictures are not staged, not styled for Instagram. They are just the way they are. Which makes her account so authentic and inspiring. I mean isn’t that what we all look for – inspiration that comes from a real life? Staged images and styled rooms I can see in glossy interior magazines. But on Instagram I prefer the real shit – excuse my language! It just felt adequate here:-)
I won’t blabber too much. I think her pictures speak for themselves. I can only invite you to check out her Instagram account ‘Starkstromhippie’ and follow her along. I promise a daily dose of inspiration for you interior, vintage, and plant lovers out there! Have fun!
Photography by Simon Veith
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Cheers to new beginnings! Lately my life feels like an endless chain of new beginnings. All of this is utterly exciting but quite often pretty exhausting too. Moving apartments is just insane. There is so much to do, so much to organize, quite frankly at times it feels just too overwhelming. But as always in life, everything comes together after a while. For me the last weekend was an important moment: I moved my last bits and pieces from the old apartment to the new home. Time to cheer with a glass of (non-alcoholic) sparkling wine!
I am truly grateful for all the people who helped me along the way. Otherwise it would have been just insane. Alone and without a car it would have been impossible. But if you surround yourself with good people, there will always be a helping hand when you need it. And I am truly grateful for that. Now that all things are in my new place, I just have to zoom out the mess and live with it. This transition period is quite crazy but fun too. I am literally living in the midst of moving boxes and trash bags stuffed with my clothes and shoes. Getting dressed in the morning is always something like a little treasure hunt digging through bags and boxes.
I was pretty anxious about moving my many plants. However, I must say those little green fellows coped pretty well. Apart from one yellowed leaf and an injured cactus all went well. Given the fact that I have no kitchen yet, almost all my plants are gathered in the kitchen. Next stress factor: Coming Friday the new kitchen will be delivered and I have to clear the room until then. Lord mercy! I think I will need another bottle of sparkling wine by then!
But I won’t complain. Overall I am very happy (even though I am pretty exhausted by now). For now I will continue to sip on my glass of Mumm Sekt without alcohol (yeah you heard right, but I really need a clear head for the move). So here’s to new beginning! Cin cin!
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Photography by Igor Josifovic
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Where there is light, there is life. What applies mostly in nature, is not much different for us and our homes. Is there anything more simple and satisfying than warm light at home to make it cosy? Light some candles, switch on different lights and get cosy at home. I love to have multiple light sources in every room and today I want to introduce you to my latest addition: the Chou lamp by LZF.
A variety of lighting sources emitting warm light is key to cosiness at home to me. Of course in addition to lush and happy houseplants. Maybe some of you remember my visit to the headquarters of LZF in Spain two years ago. I blogged about their inspiring headquarters HERE and the most magic garden party with LZF HERE. Since 2015 this brand has been on my side and now the charming Chou lamp moved in with me in my new home.
Creating warm light is essential to me – not only for the sake of cosiness but also to get creative. In a creative space I can actually get creative myself. And light is a crucial factor to make this happen. I reckon it is not a big surprise for many of you that I opted for a blue Chou lamp, right? After all I love this colour and especially the hue on the veneer – when the lamp is switched on it has a wonderful glow!
Oh I just realized these are the first pictures from my new apartment for the blog! Well, I am showing just a corner of my living room as the other side is stacked with moving boxes. I am still waiting for the majority of furniture to arrive. But in the meantime I thought you will appreciate this little corner. Stay tuned for more insights into my new home soon!
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Photography by Igor Josifovic
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I‘m so excited to finally show you guys this darling Christmas video! It brings to life a classic Christmas project, the DIY snow globes in my book The Inspired Room. Y’all know that if I’m going to do a DIY craft, it better be easy and turn out adorable with minimal supplies or power tools […]
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