wood & wool stool

lammie sells (everything)

2012-02-02T19:47:00.007+01:00

lammie sells (everything), a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Only on Saturdays (and first Sundays of the month) the oddest shop in Dordrecht opens its doors.
A few weeks ago I did a photoshoot at Lammie's for a new postcard for her shop.
To get an impression of the curious stuff she sells, I show you some of all the beauty.
Industial letters, button cards, tiles, heart boxes (medicine) cupboards and a huge ashtray and even an ancient 'backspace'.
Lammie sells (almost) everything.

(Knolhaven - Dordrecht)

more warm woolly beanies

2012-02-01T09:28:00.003+01:00

more warm woolly beanies, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

snow-white, warm & woolly

2012-01-31T13:08:00.006+01:00

snow-white, warm & woolly, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

A snow-white stool, dressed warm and woolly.
It fits right there today. It's cold with snow and sun; a perfect winter day.
The stool is for Andree, who lives in Australia.
The traditional archival photo (that I take from each stool that I've made),
was taken in the bathroom.
Oh yeah, it's my new favorite place in the house.

not bad at all

2012-01-29T17:06:00.003+01:00

not bad at all, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The bathroom is so mighty fine!
(after one week of dust & mess)

It's just the way we meant!
That relaxed mediterranean atmosphere...and it feels so wonderfully bumpy to your feet.

wood & wool week

2012-01-25T22:01:00.006+01:00

wood & wool week, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Yesterday we laughed out loud (understatement) at the brilliant performance of Gummbah.
The postcards are very popular.
The crocheted hearts compartment was empty soon.
I have just made some new ♥ postcards to refill.
It's nice to do something new and refresh the collection.
Anyhow the handmade stools remain and seem to be the most popular.
The traditional version is still favorite...

By the way; today, they glued the pebbles in the bathroom (só pretty!)
In a few days it will be ready (I promise to do a photo report) and I can't wait to get a 'foot massage'.

The last few days I have a bad cold and the bathrooms works (dusty) do not contribute to a quick recovery.

hotel label collection

2012-01-24T17:43:00.007+01:00

hotel label collection, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

I love hotels that have something unique.
I'm not talking about stars.
Entering the room and feeling at home.
I don't mind to pay a little more to stay in a good mood room.
A cool hotel room is worth a lot to me.
I think a neat hotel makes your city trip complete.
Not only abroad but also as a 'break' in the Netherlands.
Stay overnight for just one night with good food and breakfast for me is like a mini-vacation.

Here are some of the favorite places I've stayed!
(in random order)

1. Michelberger - Berlin www.michelbergerhotel.com/
2. Lloyd hotel - Amsterdam www.lloydhotel.com/
3. Villa Augustus - Dordrecht www.villa-augustus.nl/new/index-flash.html
4. Mama Shelter - Paris www.mamashelter.com/
5. The Praktik - Barcelona www.praktikhotels.com/
6. Story Hotel - Stockholm www.storyhotels.com/
7. Hotel New York - Rotterdam www.hotelnewyork.nl/index.php/nl/home
8. Boulevard Leopold - Antwerp www.boulevard-leopold.be/
9. Tentenhotel Les Ormes - Villeréal campinglesormes.com/
10. Hotel Bazar - Rotterdam www.hotelbazar.nl/

It may be obvious, such lovely hotels happen to have funny 'do not disturb labels'. Here's my hotel label collection.

wood & pebbles preview

2012-01-23T09:31:00.005+01:00

wood & pebbles preview, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Pretty pebbles for the new bathroom floor.
The old floor will be demolished today.
I'm in a deafening noise at the moment.
What did you say?

to marrakech with mr. hook

2012-01-20T11:43:00.009+01:00

to marrakech with mr. hook, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

If you've always wanted to go to Marrakech?
and want to learn crochet?
This cool crochet trip is perfect for you!

During your stay in Marrakech you will reside in the super-stylish riad chambres d'amis.

There are two options, whether in spring or autumn; you can learn cool crochet in Marrakech.
In spring I will go there with my love. Yeah.

More cool news; Since yesterday my handmade postcards are for sale at Villa Augustus!

For the time being, these two 'valentine' cards are the first ones, but I'm working on expanding the collection and making prints for my Etsy shop.

bunch of glee

2012-01-19T22:33:00.004+01:00

bunch of glee, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

peculiar & exceptional

2012-01-18T18:33:00.003+01:00

peculiar & exceptional, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The beautiful location on the quay of one of the many truly Dutch harbors of my hometown Dordrecht is already a very good reason to come by. Furthermore Lammie verkoopt (Lammie sells) is a surprisingly cute little shop full of Lammie's peculiar and exceptional finds. Chairs, tables, old metal letters, little unique 'gadgets', the collection is constantly changing and you will find something special for sure.
If you happen to be in the area (on Saturday), you should really go inside ...

winter with a hint of spring

2012-01-16T11:48:00.003+01:00

winter with a hint of spring, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

rabbit themed clothing for humans

2012-01-13T22:44:00.007+01:00

rabbit themed clothing for humans, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Because of the very appropriate print, I ordered my Christmas 'work' outfit at Nyhop.

After seeing this picture Nyhop asked me if she could use the photo for NYhop Etsy shop and whether I might like it to do some modeling for another long shirt. Yeah right!

Last Wednesday we did a 'mini photoshoot'.

piet hein eek empire

2012-01-11T21:29:00.019+01:00

piet hein eek empire, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Today we paid a visit to Piet Hein Eek's factory and enjoyed lunch in the restaurant.

It's cool to see the men at work in the factory and I had fun playing shuffleboard on a design board.

We got a private tour in the gallery of Menno Derk Doornbos on the top floor of the building.

What a lovely day! It was nice & quiet and we had plenty of time to look around.

What an impressive place and lots, lots of inspiration! I'm even more an Eek fan, than I was before.

take a colored seat

2012-01-10T11:32:00.002+01:00

wood & wool stool lena, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

my ever changing desk pinboard

2012-01-08T17:00:00.006+01:00

my ever changing desk pinboard, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Pinboard illustrations from top to bottom;

Vintage card from Deborah enclosed with my Kickcan & Conkers wooden horse Witje.
Winter program of Villa Augustus.
Sweet New Year wishes send by Monique of 101 woonideeen.

fermob flower

2012-01-07T18:00:00.005+01:00

fermob flower, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The first time I saw a Fermob chair was years ago in Paris.

In Jardin du Luxembourg I was impressed by so many (mostly) green chairs in the park. These chairs are re-designed by Frederic Sofia and I'm the lucky owner of several pieces (two lounge chairs and a brand new bench)

This bright orange chair is inside the house and I love the flower pattern. This Fermob chair is designed by Harald Guggenbichler.

I'm a Fermob fan at heart and I'm highly honored Fermob USA used my 'Fermob images' to start 2012 inspired.

wood & wool twin stools

2012-01-05T19:00:00.003+01:00

wood & wool twin stools, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Twin stools, made for Lucia from Germany.

back to 'stool' business

2012-01-04T18:07:00.000+01:00

After a short break, I'm back to business.

The last months of 2011 consisted mainly of wood (making x-mas trees) and it's so cool making stools again, because I missed the woolly part a bit.

The first wood & wool stool of 2012 has arrived at it's destination.
Eveline asked me to make a similar stool like this one and she let me know yesterday, she's very pleased with it.

I have some new ideas bubbling in my head. When all ongoing orders have been updated, I will focus on that!

wood & wool hangers

2012-01-03T13:17:00.007+01:00

wood & wool hangers, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The famous Egmont rabbit lamp and the slightly less famous Gelukshaas (Lucky Hare), handmade by Isabel Lammerts. The vintage school table is from Indonesia and the wood & wool hangers are made by me. (this stuff is certainly not just for the little ones)

adidas energy

2012-01-02T13:28:00.002+01:00

adidas, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

In 2012 I will use my Adidas more frequently for running.

At least once a week, like I always did, but the last months of 2011 have seriously neglected.

Too busy is no excuse, because it gives me lots of energy.

new year's dive

2012-01-01T13:38:00.003+01:00

new year's dive, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Some brave Dutch take a traditional New Year's dive into the North Sea today.

EveRy enDiNg hAs a NEw BegiNniNG

2011-12-31T19:05:00.004+01:00

EveRy enDiNg hAs a NEw BegiNniNG, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Our good old FLAP analogue wall clock has been around for a while.

Only once a year it needs a little help to adjust the year, no further need to worry about.

2011 has flown in my opinion (that's a good sign I believe)

Have a nice New Year's Eve and a happy new beginning everyone!

rewind 2011

2011-12-30T20:45:00.004+01:00

rewind 2011, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

month by month review of 2011 highlights

We have traveled a lot this year;
stayed in Antwerp, Berlin and Barcelona.
Enjoyed the summer holidays at the Costa de la Luz (which was wonderful)
For dessert an autumn trip to Paris.

Photographing and blogging is a great way to capture life.

Thanks for your visits & comments! x

wooden 'witje'

2011-12-28T19:37:00.006+01:00

wooden 'witje', a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Approximately one week ago, I read the announcement of Deborah, about her new Kickcan & Conkers webshop.

Naturally I went straight to the shop and fell in love with a pull-along wooden horse.

That day I bought a horse (very impulsive) and today, at the end of the afternoon, the package from France was delivered and from now I own a horse.

Quite obvious I will call my horse 'Witje' (as in the Dutch Pippi Langkous tv series, because the horse looks very similar to Pippi's horse Lilla Gubben)

Oh, and although it's way too dark to make a proper picture of my new horse, I made it anyway.

x-mas @ntwerp

2011-12-27T15:26:00.002+01:00

x-mas @ntwerp, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

stove stuff

2011-12-27T13:25:00.006+01:00

stove stuff, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Following the teapot of 2010, you might think that's unbeatable, but this Christmas we've got again a superfun personal and useful Christmas gift from my employers.

An orange iron casserole and signed 'koninklijke gerechten', their brandnew own written and illustrated (royal dishes) cookbook.

The casserrole is already on the stove, as today we are celebrating another Christmas day with family.

portmeirion print

2011-12-26T13:52:00.005+01:00

portmeirion print, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Totem kitchen pottery, an illustration print by Elisandra Sevenstar, the artist of the Christmas stamps 2011. When I ordered it in her Etsy shop, she made me aware of this...

christmas day

2011-12-25T14:06:00.005+01:00

christmas day, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Yesterday we celebrated Christmas Eve under the tree
(it was fun and everyone is happy with the presents)
We had a late morning breakfast and this afternoon I have to work at Villa Augustus (that's part of the job, not that I mind)
For the occasion I wear an appropriate 'hares' outfit (found on Etsy)
Tomorrow the four of us will visit Antwerp for diner and drinks.
Enjoy Christmas, whatever you are going to do!

google earth review

2011-12-24T11:00:00.002+01:00

google earth review, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

a stable in Bethlehem

Jesus in a manger
surrounded by
Joseph and Mary

three kings
an ox
a donkey
and two sheep.

merry x-mas!

point & shoot

2011-12-22T21:36:00.006+01:00

point & shoot, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Last minute xs x-mas tree request of my colleague Roy.
A stairway snapshot for the collection.
Tiny little ornaments by Miko design (love that camera).

pantone x-mas chandelier

2011-12-21T11:07:00.003+01:00

pantone x-mas chandelier, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Several times a year, I transform the chandelier at Villa Augustus, based on the seasons.
The chandelier in the restaurant is now decorated with colored Pantone X-mas balls.
They look so bright and shiny!

Are you already in the Christmas mood?

☆☆☆ + ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ = x-mas

2011-12-20T15:23:00.002+01:00

☆☆☆ + ÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔÔ = x-mas, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

one tin star
one paper star
one star in the wood
plus nine small baubles
equals x-mas

oui, oui, paris

2011-12-20T00:34:00.008+01:00

oui, oui, paris, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Paris by Yves Saint Laurent is my favorite fragrance since I have been using perfume.

Paris is also one of my favorite cities (London-Barcelona-Berlin) and is currently listed at the top of the list because of all the wonderful memories of our two days in Paris last October.

The perfect Paris souvenir is made by Erika of miko design and is by far my favorite Christmas decoration this year.

Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!

the wool-pile-desk-pine

2011-12-18T19:14:00.003+01:00

the wool-pile-desk-pine, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

shining stars & bright baubles

2011-12-17T19:51:00.004+01:00

shining stars & bright baubles, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The beautiful bright colored paper stars are from Sissy Boy Homeland. They have many pretty colors, so I think it's very modest I have only picked the orange and pink stars.

The inspiration for the Christmas chain I also got at Sissy Boy Homeland. Their wonderful chain of colored pearls, I applied on our tiny colored baubles and I crocheted them together. Piece of cake!

wood & word x-mas tree 2011

2011-12-16T10:30:00.006+01:00

wood & wool x-mas tree 2011 , a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

This is only a detail of the wood & wool x-mas tree 2011.

The Latin text is taken from the book De Nativitate Jesu by Dick Bruna.
I wrote the story with a chalk marker (quite a lot of work) while sitting on the tree.

This is the making of of the wood wool & x-mas tree 2011.

wood & wool x-mas tree 2011

2011-12-12T23:23:00.002+01:00

wood & wool x-mas tree 2011, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

And here it is;
our traditional Christmas tree.
It's already the 4th edition of homemade x-mas trees.
This tree of course is made of scrap wood, but unlike previous years of unstained wood.

The wood & wool x-mas tree 2011 has a story.

The Dick Bruna Christmas story I've read a million times to Minne and Pippa when they were little. This is the Latin edition "the nativitate Jesu"

x-mas trees booth

2011-12-11T00:41:00.006+01:00

x-mas trees booth, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The stock had shrunk back to one single tree,
so today we've made nine new trees.

The x-mas trees in the booth are most likely the last trees of the year.

Today we finally made our own home tree.
The release of this tree is completely different than the previous trees.

The x-mas tree of 2011 will be presented shortly...

wood & wool pet x-mas tree

2011-12-09T19:28:00.008+01:00

wood & wool pet x-mas tree, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

This tiny tree I've made for Chikuwa.
Chikuwa is a French bulldog who lives in Japan.

Lynn asked me to make a xxs tree for her cute Chikuwa.

This awesome dog has a doggie blog and is already owner of a wood & wool stool.

Since "normal" Christmas trees in her house often not do survive (demolition cat), Nikki ordered a cat-proof x-mas tree (at least that's the idea)

brightly colored stool legs

2011-12-08T18:55:00.003+01:00

brightly colored stool legs, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Brightly colored stool legs,
as if the stools wear funky tights.

After many requests with detailed wishes, concerning wood, colors and patterns,
sometimes I receive an 'at its sole discretion' order.

The lady in question (just moved from Barcelona to Amsterdam) had only one wish; no white...

Yay, that's my thing.

It's super fun to make things upon request,
but this stool also was a pleasant job.

dark days before christmas

2011-12-07T23:09:00.011+01:00

dark days before christmas, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The dark days before Christmas, do have bright spots too.

The colored lights in the tree, you can see from a distance when you enter the street. (sorry to those who do not love the bright LEDs) and the sparkling lights from inside.

A wooden crate with winter fruits. Juicy orange tangerines wíth leaves and twigs.

Long evenings and lots of time for a good read or a nice movie.

Within a few days we will make a new xxl wood & wool x-mas tree for our home.
(it's about time, for someone starting to make x-mas trees since October)

spoonful of cuteness

2011-12-06T21:45:00.003+01:00

spoonful of cuteness, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Happy with a plastic spoon?
Yes I am.

First I thought the plastic spoons were too expensive.
It is (not) just a plastic spoon.
But they are so cute and were getting cuter everytime I saw them at the Villa Augustus market.

I could not choose, the flowers, dots?
And what colour? blue, red, pink?

First I bought two.
A week later two more.

So I bought them all in pairs.
It's cheaper when you buy two at a time ;)

Keep fooling yourself!

They're worth it! (even the coffee tastes better)

★ wish upon a star ★

2011-12-05T16:13:00.013+01:00

★ wish upon a star ★, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

I just love stars;

Have some ★ cardigans,
a pair of ★ boots (they're almost famous),
For Christmas I bought a bright orange paper ★ at Sissy Boy (thanks Deborah)
and stumbled upon more stars, while unpacking the Christmas stuff (amazingly, every year I am surprised again by things we have for years and years)

I will try to keep this pretty ★ shirt aside until Christmas (that's the intention...)

(antique Christmas ball & butterfly mirror: scored at Lammie's shop)

cover star

2011-12-02T13:03:00.002+01:00

cover star, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

This wood & wool x-mas tree has risen as a cover star in Mollie Makes issue 8.

How cool is that?

This morning I was pleasantly surprised when the Scandinavian Christmas edition fell on the doormat.

Again many beautiful 'living & loving handmade' things and (yay!) also a free BY FRYD calendar to enjoy the wonderful Scandinavian style throughout the year 2012!

christmas countdown

2011-11-30T20:17:00.005+01:00

christmas countdown, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Why wait?
Tomorrow is December
Christmas countdown has begun!
Yay, only 24 nights.

All nine 'brand new' scrapwood x-mas trees are made by me today.

Pick one and send me an e-mail...
(these trees can be stamped with any text whatsoever, if you like)

(because of confusion about the money spent on research by Pink Ribbon, I've decided to donate - the 8th part of the trees sold in November - to the Cancer Fund KWF Kankerbestrijding)

sunday morning

2011-11-28T13:15:00.009+01:00

sunday morning, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

With my brand-new big wool handmade 'sennaloves' cowl. (sometimes another project slips in between, even though I really have no time for it at all)

Drinking coffee on the new peony pink Fermob bench in the garden. (after a few days showing off in the living room)

It's a piece of candy in front of the wooden fence with garden poem. (None can have a healthy love for flowers, unless he loves the wild ones - Forbes Watson.)

wood & wool stools sarah

2011-11-27T12:36:00.002+01:00

wood & wool stools sarah, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

fermobism

2011-11-25T11:03:00.006+01:00

fermobisme, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The old white wooden garden bench moved to the front yard recently.
That's a very good reason to order a new Fermob bench for the garden.
What colour?
It's difficult to choose.
The names of all those colours are as pretty as the colors themselves.
We already have a Carrot chair, Savanna and Willow Green loungers.
It actually is pretty in every single colour I think.
We picked Peony Pink.
Oh, it is so pretty! (I'm a Fermob fan at heart)
The bench may stay indoors for a few days,
before it will be our new backyard bench.

dreaming of a white x-mas (tree)

2011-11-22T22:35:00.002+01:00

dreaming of a white x-mas (tree), a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

wood & wool x-mas tree on request;
white and natural scrapwood
and stamped
ánd curvier*
(* two more planks)

red berries in a bucket

2011-11-20T17:15:00.003+01:00

red berries in a bucket, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

today @ villa augustus

2011-11-19T18:43:00.003+01:00

today @ villa augustus, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

the tree is almost bare

2011-11-18T17:14:00.002+01:00

the tree is almost bare, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

100% wool boots & blanket

2011-11-13T13:07:00.005+01:00

100% wool boots & blanket, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

zilalila handknitted blanket from Nepal (Sukha) and fully lambwool lined Shabbies (Zappaz).

I'm prepared for a severe winter.

destination saudi arabia

2011-11-12T17:02:00.006+01:00

destination saudi arabia, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Mena Samoor, Mohammad, Moyassar & Samar;
all four have their own wood & wool stool.

[happiness]

2011-11-11T12:39:00.003+01:00

[happiness], a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

eleven-eleven-eleven

Today is a special day!

It's Dutch Day of Sustainability,
start of the carnaval season,
the day before the arrival of Sinterklaas in my hometown Dordrecht.
and how many people will get married today?

wish you all 11-11-11 happiness!

sleeping on the couch - 'happiness'

2011-11-09T08:42:00.002+01:00

sleeping on the couch - 'happiness', a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Pippa sleeping on the couch.
She's not feeling well.
When she wakes up and we are both on the couch to cuddle together,
we agree this feels like a kind of happiness.

><((((º>

2011-11-08T12:10:00.006+01:00

><((((º>, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

hurray for the front yard!

2011-11-06T21:17:00.007+01:00

hurray for the front yard!, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Inspired during our last visit to Paris, we made a plan to change our front yard.
About 7 Years ago we planted far too many flowers, plants and shrubs.
(it's difficult to create a garden out of nothing)
All the planting turned into a jungle and we could only sit on the bench under the kitchen window.
So we decided all plants had to go, only the hornbeam hedge and ginkgo tree remained.
The black soil we covered with gravel, that's all we had to do.
The result is great!
Oui, oui, our new small front yard feels like a 'petit Paris parc'.

home sweet home & office

2011-11-04T20:13:00.005+01:00

home sweet home & office, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

I've been working at home this morning:
Updating the administration and preparing packages for shipment.
(the non-creative side of the wood & wool business also must be done)

Fortunately I have a nice 'office' and with loud music and a beautiful 'second hand' bouquet beside me.
(Some weeks on my weekly Flowerday at Villa Augustus, the flowers of last week are too good to throw away. They have a second life for about two days. Fading roses are the best!)

The garden gentre also delivered 25 heavy bags with gravel for the front yard.
(another garden project next Sunday) and when I was resting on the bench in the front yard for a while, I saw a small leaf on the upper branch of the yellow ginkgo tree. Like a heart against the bright blue sky.
November 4th. Yay I love those infinite beautiful autumn days!

outside

2011-11-02T21:57:00.005+01:00

outside, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

At the beginning of the week the pavers have been busy working in the garden.
We have a smooth paved terrace in our backyard again.
It's a big difference, even though nothing really changed.
Everything is back to normal height and leveled.
The best job is to sweep sand between the stones. (I think it's fun)
Give me the broom and a big applause for the weather.

natural, stamped & taped

2011-10-31T21:01:00.009+01:00

natural, stamped & taped, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

new: nine new november trees

The traditional wood & wool x-mas trees are € 25 and a stamped version is € 30 (excluding shipping costs)

1/8 of the sold november trees i will donate to pink ribbon

You can have your tree stamped, with any text whatsoever. Just pick one and send me an e-mail...

daylight saving time is over

2011-10-30T17:09:00.004+01:00

daylight saving time ends, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

daylight saving time (or summertime) is over
[the extra hour of sleep was wonderful]
candlelight time has begun
and i must admit
the living illuminated by candlelight
also has its charms

the twin trees

2011-10-29T19:22:00.000+02:00

Someone in the United Kingdom asked me to make her a similar tree, like the stamped x-mas version. Preferably as precise as possible. It turned out quite successful (at least i think) and reminds me of the old school game: 'find the 7 differences'

wood & number sign [81 a]

2011-10-28T12:50:00.002+02:00

wood & number sign [81 a], a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

another cosy sign request:
a house number sign for Yvonne's chicken coop.

picture sense

2011-10-25T21:16:00.003+02:00

picture sense, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

in the kitchen
two brushes in a small container
nothing special
so it seems
and yet i sometimes see a 'picture'
before i even grab my camera

is it a strange deviation?
taking pictures in your head, without a camera

often i do take the picture,
but more often it remains a picture in my head

brand new wood & wool x-mas trees

2011-10-23T19:10:00.014+02:00

brand new wood & wool x-mas trees, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Again in stock: nine freshly made trees.

The traditional x-mas trees are € 25 and the stamped version is € 30 (excluding shipping costs)

You can have your tree stamped, with any text whatsoever. Just pick one and send me an e-mail...

wood & wool x mas tree @ dutch design week

2011-10-22T18:10:00.003+02:00

wood & wool x mas tree @ dutch design week, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

During the Dutch Design Week from 22 - 30 October 2011 you can find the wood & wool x-mas tree at the Etsy Labs.

location:
SC | 85
Sectie C
Daalakkersweg 2-8
5641 JA Eindhoven

admission: free

the circus story

2011-10-21T17:30:00.008+02:00

the circus story, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The Circus Apartments in Berlin are housed in a brand new, state-of-the-art building and interior designer Sandra Ernst is bringing her good taste and attention to detail to make the place shine.

Beyond that, what feel is truly luxurious about The Circus Apartments is the luxury of space. The apartments range from a comfortable and roomy 60m² to a spectacular 180m², which means it can be the location for almost anything you can dream of, from a romantic week for two to a supper club with friends, a photoshoot on the roof-terrace or a film-screening in the living room.

I'm very excited there's a wood & wool stool in all three brand new Circus Apartements in Berlin.

from the city of light

2011-10-17T00:23:00.003+02:00

from the city of light, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

on both sides of the bed
a shining reminder of Paris

folded a wire ball
unfolded a flower

a transparent design
you can clamp down
(or hang on the hook)
with a light switch on the light itself
and a very long cable;

brilliant bedside lamps

deux jours a paris

2011-10-14T20:10:00.012+02:00

deux jours a paris, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

There's always plenty of things to discover in Paris.
First of all, traveling with Thalys seemed a relief (7am departure from Rotterdam and at 9.30am drinking coffee on a terrace near Gare du Nord)
This time we walked 'all' the little side streets in le Marais.
Merci is a new favorite(!) and we had a wonderful lunch in the basement. At the end of the day we checked in at Mama Shelter, a cool hotel right behind Père Lachaise.
After dinner we had a midnight visit at the Eiffel Tower.
The next morning we walked via Pont Neuf (haven't participated the "love locks" craze) to Saint Germain.
We walked a marathon in two days (luckily I was smart enough to wear my red Adidas) and tired but satisfied we were happy to relax for some hours on the train.

two days in paris

2011-10-13T21:00:00.003+02:00

two days in paris

fresh from the colored woods - x mas trees for sale!

2011-10-08T20:54:00.006+02:00

fresh from the colored woods - x mas trees for sale!, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

It's the 4th year of the 'green' tree already.
Though it's only Oktober and you feel like it's way too early to even think about Chirstmas, these trees are for sale now.
I've sold the first one in June this year, so you don't have to feel ashamed...
The traditional x-mas trees are € 25 and the stamped version is € 30 (excluding shipping costs)
The stamped version has already been sold and is just an example. You can have your tree stamped with your own personal text.
Just send me an e-mail...

[stamped] wood & wool x-mas tree

2011-10-05T20:44:00.007+02:00

[stamped] wood & wool x-mas tree, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The traditional wood & wool x-mas trees will be for sale soon.
It's still early, but this tree is 'allowed' throughout the year.
For the next few days, I'll be chopping wood.
Saturdaynight you can pick yourself a nice tree from the wood & wool x-mas tree stall.
Apart from the usual tree you can also order a tree with a stamped text.
For example [a very merry x-mas and a happy new year] or your own personal text.
The price of a recycled 'green' and reusable tree is still € 25 and a stamped version will cost you € 5 extra.
Armed with ax and saw I go now into the woods, looking for some pink, red and pale blue wood...

wood & wool (winter) stool

2011-10-04T15:50:00.005+02:00

wood & wool (winter) stool, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

The wood & wool (winter) stools are now
dressed in taupe and gray winter coat.

You can find them in my Etsy shop.

wood & (big) wool stool

2011-10-02T21:43:00.004+02:00

wood & wool stool 'winter collection'
a new 100% merino wool design
it's in my etsy shop

another indian summer day

2011-09-30T20:46:00.002+02:00

another indian summer day, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

yes, yes
another indian summer day
'working' outside in the garden
doing a 'pink' order

no whining about the fall
autumn is awesome!

nursery

2011-09-28T09:47:00.002+02:00

nursery, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

not only bright and neon 'jackets'
there are also pastel requests
and you're never too young for a wood & wool stool
some babies have one already before they are born

new york neon

2011-09-27T12:40:00.004+02:00

new york neon, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

pink
bright pink
neon color covers
i love them
these two stools are living in New York now!

dordwijk

2011-09-26T21:20:00.012+02:00

dordwijk, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Yesterday we were invited by Lammie.
Lammie of Lammie verkoopt.
She also makes all the bright bouquets that we sell at the Villa Augustus market.
She's living in a house, só charming. (there's so much to see, I could spend hours overthere...)
After a cup of coffee in her beautiful flower garden,
we had a walk through the woods of Dordwijk.
It's an incredibly place in the middle of Dordrecht,
but it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere.
Walking through the small forest,
we gathered chestnuts to feed the deer.
What a place!
It still exists, it's a kind of an enchanted forest!

2cv-van

2011-09-25T20:54:00.007+02:00

2cv-van, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Last year I sold my old grey 2cv.
Whenever I see a 2CV on the road, I still miss my car and I'm planning to buy another oldtimer.
Especially on summer days (like today, yay!) I miss the open canvas roof, which you can roll up and change the car within a minute into a real convertible.
Yesterday Henk brought me this paper version of a 2cv van.

inside

2011-09-21T19:35:00.007+02:00

inside, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

yes it's true
september 21
autumn
no escape
after a non-summer
autumn really started

cozy inside
on the couch
with a warm blanket
and all that sort of stuff.

well it has never been my favorite season,
but fortunately the fall fashion, on the other hand, is an exception.
i love boots and cardigans and colorful tights and wrist worms.
okay, let's make the best of this time of year...

wood & wool wonderland

2011-09-19T13:27:00.004+02:00

wood & wool wonderland , a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

wood & wool
together so simple
and therefore so beautiful

Never get bored,
the beauty of some colors together.
Look at that
red, white, brown and gray,
it pops!

yay my sandra juto wrist worms arrived today!

2011-09-15T19:15:00.006+02:00

yay my sandra juto wrist worms arrived today!, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Whenever I visited Sandra Juto's shop last year,
I could never decide which pair to pick.
If there are more colors available,
it always gets difficult for me.
Which color?
Tweed or wool?
Maybe I could make them myself?
No, I wanted the original ones so badly.
The Wrist Worms, handmade by Sandra Juto.
My hands freeze quite quickly.
So last week I went to Wrist Worms Wonderland again and this time I've put a pair in my basket and went to the checkout.
No doubt.
Today I found the lovely package from Berlin on my desk when I got home.

I'm ready for autumn!

dottie angel day

2011-09-14T11:21:00.009+02:00

dottie angel day, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Today the postman
brought something special,
thé Dottie Angel book!
My heart was beating faster,
when opening the envelope
reading the super sweet note from Tif...
Long awaited,
and at last I can hold it myself
and browse
and view
and read.
Within a glance, I recognize Tif in every tiny detail;
it's beyond 'perfectly peachy'

Today is officially
dottie-angel-day
and I'm gonna settle on the couch
to enjoy every single page!

tagged!

2011-09-12T17:08:00.011+02:00

tagged!, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

New [wood & wool stool] cards,
business cards to be precise,
similar to the postcards.

They sure look cute, hanging on a stool leg.

Today the first stools 'tagged new style' are off to New York City and Downunder Queensland.

Sometimes I wish I could bring them myself...

splendid sweet peas

2011-09-09T12:12:00.003+02:00

splendid sweet peas, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Just picked one of the last mini bouquets from the garden.

Really smells divine!

wooooooooooooooool

2011-09-06T22:54:00.006+02:00

wooooooooooooooool, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Piles of wool
in all colors
I have a wool addiction
I think ...
there aren't many yarn shops around
and often dull
it doesn't matter
when I see one,
I go inside
and always come out with new stock.

Yvonne has opened an online shop
so if a color runs out
I can always visit Yvestown.

A while ago, this was inside my ever changing color wool unit and lots of people took a glimpse inside.

summer diner in the garden

2011-09-04T14:07:00.012+02:00

summer diner in the garden, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Last May the two of us celebrated Henk's birthday together in Barcelona and that's why we've planned weeks ago, to have another birthday party at home with friends.

Henk's favorite way to celebrate; in the garden, having dinner together with loved ones at one big table and good summer food and drinks.

This year the long hot summer evenings, were very rare and we've only had a handful of them.

Last night was apparently the most summery evening of the season and we've celebrated it until midnight. (you will have earned it).

Thanks, dear friends for an unforgettable evening!

destination antwerp - stools for julija's

2011-08-30T21:56:00.006+02:00

destination antwerp - stools for julija's, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

A beautiful day, destination Antwerp (which itself is always nice).
Today with four stools in the back of the car,
To deliver them at the finest wool shop, you can imagine; Julija's shop.
For a real wolfreak, it is wool heaven on earth!

crocheting de la luz

2011-08-29T09:42:00.006+02:00

crocheting de la luz, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

On the beaches of the Costa de la Luz,
I worked sometimes (actually you can not call it work)
crocheting squares, 36 small projects,
together a baby blanket.

Once finished, the bright and excellent location for a baby blanket photoshoot was available.

costa de la luz - ixxi - collage

2011-08-24T17:46:00.002+02:00

costa de la luz - ixxi - collage, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

It's feels so good to keep the sweet holiday memories alive.

Yay for the costa de la luz - ixxi - collage!

la cortina de la carnicería

2011-08-24T00:15:00.004+02:00

la cortina de la carnicería, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Our vacation was relaxed and adventurous at the same time.
In a beautiful part of Spain,
fairly quiet and very authentic.
Back in time at the Costa de la Luz and enjoy such ordinary things,
like a plastic curtain at the butcher.

nothing beats the charm of an old car

2011-08-21T20:35:00.003+02:00

nothing beats the charm of an old car, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

bolsas

2011-08-20T21:50:00.004+02:00

bolsas, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

garimba sur

2011-08-19T23:22:00.003+02:00

garimba sur, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

On the Plaza de España we found the jewel of Vejer de la Frontera; Garimba sur!
A beautiful and charming restaurant, with thé perfect terrace.
And than the food, so pure!
Everything tasted muy bien.
The delicious gazpacho, patatas bravas and solomillo (with melting flor de sal) we could not resist and came back more than once...

números de pueblo

2011-08-17T22:31:00.004+02:00

números de pueblo, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

birthday in cadiz

2011-08-16T23:38:00.003+02:00

birthday in cadiz, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Born on August 1
I'm lucky to celebrate my birthday in a special place with my loved ones.
Since ages it's a glorious tradition and this year we partied in Cadiz.
There was a pretty strong breeze, hence the deserted beach...

nuestra casa blanca

2011-08-15T22:05:00.009+02:00

nuestra casa blanca, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

I didn't know it even existed; a real 'pueblo blanco'.
No billboards, no disturbing elements and yes every single house is white in Vejer de la Frontera.
Our casa blanca was perfect, situated in the middle of the village.
A sober house, but stylish. No ugly decoration or wrong seat (absolutely nothing to put away)
A small home with roof terrace (sometimes a bit windy).
Okay, not everything's white .
From here we started our beach days (almost every time another beach) and visits to the beautiful Spanish cities Cadiz, Jerez, Seville and Tarifa.

beached ship

2011-08-14T21:30:00.003+02:00

beached ship, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

In the harbor of the old fishing village Barbate,
beauty of faded glory,
wooden shipwrecks,
half sunken boats,
oh all these enviable sun-bleached boards.
If only I could bring some...

costa de la luz

2011-08-13T17:54:00.004+02:00

costa de la luz , a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

Here we are in Tarifa, the southernmost part of Spain and we could almost touch Morocco.