Bye bye 2015!

Bye bye 2015!

2015 what a year. I don't know yet if it was the best or the worst year of my professional life so far. Life has a way of making you grow in the most unexpected and sometimes painful ways.

I didn't want to end this year with out taking a look back into the mess that 2015 was. From my father being diagnosed with cancer to me barely gripping this blogging thing, nearly 365 day were a struggle. I won't bore you with the sad details that unraveled to make this a hard year personally and professionally because it serves no purpose. I much rather look into 2016 with my heart full to receive all the beautiful things that are there for me and I might have missed this year.

I'm thrilled to finally feel creatively excited again, to have that certainty that things are not only ok but will continue to be ok. Last year, I didn't have the time or interest to work on my resolutions and this year I have simple ones. I want to put myself at the top of my list, to take care of myself soul, body and mind so I can be better for those around me, including my clients. I know that sounds very basic but that's something that I failed on doing and I'd like to focus on that so all other things fall into place on their own.

I cannot thank you enough for following, liking, emailing and for supporting me in little and big ways. Without you none of this would be possible. Thank you to the ones who I worked with on custom websites, for my shop's clients and for those who stuck around to lift my spirits via social media. You have no idea how much all that has meant to me.

Wishing you a fantastic year!
Love and light,
Ana

Tom Dick & Harry

Tom Dick & Harry

Christopher Elliot is the kind and creative friend that took over Tom Dick & Harry's hospitable and minimal restaurant design. They both decided on introducing natural light and creating an Architecturally harmonious place where I'm sure, people spend their time in complete and absolute peace. I personally admire they use of wood and the statement entrance that Christopher created for the restaurant.

Fine Folk Branding

Fine Folk Branding

It's Monday after the Holidays and time for search for a bit of inspiration, yes? I just came across the brilliant branding for Fine Folk by the lovely studio Design Ranch. Fine Folk is a Concept Store and Studio based in Kansas City. They support brilliant Independent Artists and that makes them even more amazing. What's inspiring you today?

Six Walls House

Six Walls House

The magnificent Six Walls House has been designed by Arrhov Frick Arkitektkontor in such a beautiful way that all six walls face many sides of the beautiful nature surrounding the house. The minimalistic interior create the perfect canvas for relaxation and privacy though the houses exterior is mostly made of glass. I don't know about you but I can't get enough of this.

Images by Mikael Olsson, styling: Alexandra Ogonowski.

The Future's Air Purifier

The Future's Air Purifier

Fabian is a designer focused on the balance between the three following factors - practicality, comfort and aesthetics. This criteria determines the shape and the outcome of his designs, resulting in simple, minimalistic and refined product. For his graduation thesis, Zeijler designed ‘Momentum’ and ‘Pūrificātum’ - two products concerned with the purity of air. I just found this really late today but this is the style of design that makes me giddy. I love seeing people re-invent in a way that it's impossible for anyone to argue that these ideas are the future. Such a brilliant job, I can't wait to see more.

Sofia Suits In Santorini

Sofia Suits In Santorini

Sophia Caldera Luxury Suites located in the world’s most beautiful Island, Santorini and perched 350m. above the famous Caldera with breathtaking views and sumptuous sunset. High on the cliff tops of Greece’s best sunset paradise emerges a bright, white, clean-lined luxury hotel that wisely lets you feel more than free. —I usually rent apartments when I travel both for convenience and because of the fact that I (and this might annoy some) love to experience the environment as local people do. Yet, once in a while, I like to go to a resort, get a massage and experience the surroundings by simply relaxing. These Suits look more than peaceful, just what someone who's about to end the worst 2015 (me) needs.

Images by the brilliant Melinda Lind