Is your bedroom bland and simple and in need of a face lift? Here are two quick and easy DIY’s: 1) Buy a piece of fabric (I bought one at Ikea that looks like old, weathered plank) and simply nail it to the wall with small, black nails. 2) Another easy way to zest up for example the guestroom is to […]
Scandinavian breeze
26/06/2014 by Leave a Comment
How about a light Scandinavian breeze in the summer heat? In general, Scandinavian design is characterised by… … a light and pale palette … use of light coloured wood such as pine, spruce and birch … natural materials such as wool, stone and leather … simple design with clean lines … functional furniture There’s a breeze […]
Lëtz Create – Sue Ellen Eatrides
23/06/2014 by Leave a Comment
Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The June talk is with painter Sue Ellen Eatrides 1. What is CREATIVITY? I could answer this question in so many ways, starting with what it means “to create”, which is basically to make something. That something could […]
Midsummer up north
20/06/2014 by 1 Comment
The midsummer celebration is an old pre-Christianity tradition in many European countries, mostly so those in the north. At some stage however Rome decided that church should be part of it, so instead of celebrating the solstice, the nature and fertility – everyone were now supposed to celebrate the birth of John the Baptist.
Lëtz Create – Martine Gales
26/05/2014 by 1 Comment
Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The May talk is with US-based Luxembourgish designer and founder of Timeless Pieces, Martine Gales. 1. What is CREATIVITY? Creativity eludes clear definition. One of my favorite quotes is “Creativity is intelligence having fun” (Albert Einstein). […]
Let’s move – outdoors
10/05/2014 by Leave a Comment
May. Perhaps my favourite month of the year. Green, blooming, friendly sunshine… I spend as much time as I can outside, making my terrace comfortable. Pillows, furs and blankets, candles and seasonal flowers, a book and a cup of coffee – I’m in heaven. I also brought out a mirror this time, an old window […]
Yummy home-made butter!
06/05/2014 by Leave a Comment
“Be careful not to over whip the cream or you’ll end up with butter!” Ever heard that phrase? I have, and I’ve certainly told my kids enough times. Now – what if we actually do “over whip” that cream today? Let’s make delicious home made butter!
After all the boxes have been unpacked
26/04/2014 by 1 Comment
It’s Printemps des Poètes in Luxembourg this weekend – Spring of Poets. CLEW is proud to have a poet of our own, and equally proud to present his poetry, that you… as expats, on the move… might recognise yourselves in. After all the boxes have been unpacked and most of the “WhoWhatWhen Where do I, How can […]
Lëtz Create – Marije van Kempen
25/04/2014 by Leave a Comment
Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The April talk is with leather goods designer Marije van Kempen. 1. What is CREATIVITY? I think the basis is finding out what makes you happy and what you love to do. Take time […]
Picture picture on the wall
21/04/2014 by Leave a Comment
A trend that I see more and more often is a picture wall, or a memory wall if you prefer. Instead of hanging up only one item, try to find pieces that look good together and then group them on the wall. They will make a great statement and focal point.
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