Kitchen me Krazy

For months now I have been slowly assembling my kitchenware. A beautiful collection that doesn't have 'student' written or cracked or scratched into it. Those years have passed and my cupboards will soon be filled with matching plates and bowls and accompanying cutlery and glasses and...and... well who would have thought that purchasing plates and cutlery would have me more excited than buying a new dress or handbag (though that Mulberry is still on my mind)? 

I'm not much for bright colours and with the exception of navy blue, I prefer neutral colours and the beauty of timeless raw simplicity which is probably the nordic scandinavian in me. And well I just have to mention the word 'iittala' - that says it all really about my kitchen...essence, teema, artik and purnukka being the key words which together form a beautiful base. However, having spent some of my youth in Asia, this has also been an inspiration in my collection beginning with a teapot and teacups from 'Bredemeijer'. I then completely fell in love with the bowls by 'Tokyo' - mix and matching patterns in a stunning navy blue which is almost eclectic - this I probably get from my grandma who will have anything if it's blue - love it! 

So here it all is (so far)... I can't wait to get it all out of the boxes and up on shelves and then let's have dinner!! :) 

Who wants to come?

        

My Mulberry Handbag...i wish!

So for a very very long time I have been dreaming of owning a Mulberry handbag...I'm not a big brand collector but if there's one designer item that I want to spend money on it's this!
Beautiful, classic, elegant, rich and pure quality...just one problem...I can't decide which one I want and they are SO expensive so saving up for one takes a little while (but that's ok...gives me more thinking time so I am sure to make the right decision. This is a bag for a lifetime after all..at least you should hope so for that kind of money) ;)

Del Rey, Black & Nickel Grainy Print Leather, €1150

Del Rey, Milk Chocolate Heavy Suede, €1150

So as it stands I am totally in love with the Del Rey...in terms of size, shape and uniqueness it's perfect (although still undecided on the colour). However, despite how chic this bag is, I then begin to hesitate as this one can't hang on your shoulder which leads me to the following more classic, traditional and probably most iconic Mulberry handbags: The Alexa and the Bayswater. These are both more practical on a daily basis as I can get it over my shoulder or across my body when biking around Amsterdam plus they are made from leather as opposed to suede which is better in case it rains.

Alexa, Oak Soft Buffalo, €1150
Bayswater, Black Soft Spongy Leather, €1150 OR Oak Natural Leather, €1000

So what do you think? Leave a comment...