Blue Vondelpark in 12 pictures
When I learned that Steve McQueen was going to transform the Vondelpark, thanks to Robert’s article, I felt an instant need to document it. How often does something like this happen in our city? Once standing at the park, I started to feel blue. Due to the new light bulbs, visibility was truly modified. All I could see while walking through the park where bikers and runner’s lights. It was quiet, dark, it was almost like I had stepped into a horror film, and my own shadow scared me a few times. (..more)
International diversity at Kitsch Kitchen
If you can’t wait for spring to colour your daily life, I recommend you Kitsch Kitchen; a shop that uses the most colourful materials to make bags, bicycle covers, umbrellas, agendas and more. The distinctiveness of this shop relies on the products that they import from countries all over the world. (..more)
Local dealer in baked goods: CAKE Amsterdam
Have you ever had a cake that was so beautiful, crazy or fun, that you were almost sad to eat it? Wouldn’t you want to though, have a cake that you’ll always remember? I found the person who can do exactly that. I stopped by CAKE Amsterdam, and talked to Zoe Elizabeth Gottehrer, who happens to create 2D and 3D cakes, besides making the most deliciously good looking cupcakes. (..more)
Stop by Amsterdam’s first Pop-up Wine Bar
The Greeks were right to adore Dionysus, the god of grape harvest, wine-making and wine. What is there not to love about good wine? Although a bit late, I found out about the The Pop-Up Wine Bar, which opened its doors on November 17th and will stay open until December 23rd. The cold weather is a perfect excuse to step inside this welcoming place, so hurry up before it is gone again. (..more)
Meet and Eat: Thin crusted goodness at De Pizzabakkers
Have you ever eaten a whole pizza all by yourself? Please don’t judge me, but… I have. A few days ago I took along a friend to De Pizzabakkers to be pleasantly fed. The thin, soft crust, and warm holy goodness of this Italian creation was hard to resist. (..more)
Sunglasses for a cause by Jorien Röling
Grey skies and rainy days are ahead of us. (Sorry for the reminder) We are taking our umbrellas everywhere and leaving at home all things summery. So, what are you doing with your sunglasses? Artist Jorien Röling has put all kinds of styles to use and created hippe brillen. (..more)
The work of conceptual ‘Dutch Design’ collective Droog
For someone like me, who didn’t have a clue about Dutch design, Droog was a perfect place to learn a few things. Founded by jewellery and industrial designer Gijs Bakker and art historian and curator Renny Ramakers, Droog brings an innovative concept that combines the work of various designers. (..more)
Occupy Damrak in 12 pictures
This past Saturday, October 15th, people in 951 cities took streets and squares to protest as one voice against capitalism, corruption and aThis past Saturday, October 15th, people in 951 cities took streets and squares to protest as one voice against capitalism, corruption and a false democracy. Some people of Amsterdam participated in this worldwide movement, and gathered in front of Beurs Van Berlage , the stock market exchange headquarters. According to John Van Dijk, money is power and wealth is distributed unevenly. “The wealth of the world is controlled only by few,” Van Dijk said, “some people work hard and they barely manage to survive.” false democracy. (..more)
