sneaker storage

I've 'built up' an elegant and functional storage for my sneakers with colorful crates. The Ay-Kasa crates are foldable & stackable and come in awesome colors.

I figured by folding only the frontside of the crate, it would make an original storage for my sneakers.

It was quite an investment to collect enough crates for my sneakers and one on top for my socks. Let's say, you can buy a cool pair of sneakers instead of 9 crates. I started collecting them a few months ago and purchased the first pile in Antwerp. Some weeks ago I bought some new colors at Evernow in Rotterdam.

The stacking is finished for now and it's a good thing no more crate fit, because the cupboard has reached the sloping attic roof. I'm really happy with the result.

spicy colors on the carpet

Spicy colors on the carpet.

Love this colorful wool, I've collected during my trips to Marrakech in the last years.

At the moment I'm working on a new harlequin project for the upcoming #coolcrochetworkshop in Marrakech in October...

unforgettable moments of 2016

2016 has been a great year.

12 photos, 1 for each month. Randomly chosen.

Those golden sneakers travelled a lot this year.
Londen in February, with my son Minne.
Marrakech in April, for another Cool Crochet workshop.
Paris in June, with my love Henk, son Minne and my friend Rosa.
In July we often went for a day to our favorite beach in Zeeland.
Berlin in August, just the two of us, to celebrate my birthday.
Portugal in September for an amazing roadtrip from Porto to Lisbon.
Marrakech once more, for the 6th Cool Crochet workshop.
The last months of 2016 I've been at home a lot, to work on new projects and enjoy my family and just being at home together.

Two thousand and sixteen was a wonderful year with many happy memories!
I am grateful for that and I'm looking forward to the new adventures in 2017!

Thanks for following my blog and Happy New Year to you all! Xx

shine bright in 2016!

Good morning on the first day of a brand new year.
Let 2016 bring much joy, laughter, love and a whole lot of glitter to you all!

There is no way but up!

all stars

My good old Converse sneakers are still one of my favorites.

All stars never get out of fashion.
Although I have to admit I don't wear my All stars that often anymore, eversince I have other sneakers, they feel kind of flat...

the future is awesome

Happy New Year everyone!

I framed the [awesome] Zilverblauw letterboard postcard today.
This thought is the perfect starting point for 2014!

(futhermore; his sneakers, a vintage bottle x-mas gift from Pippa, handmade harlequins and finally the awesome Dorine de Vos agenda in use!)

let's stay inside

Ingredients for an autumnal siesta:
rug - handmade harlequin boucherouite
sneakers (off) - Topshop London
magazine - AD spanish edition
bowl - yogurt & cereals

speedy sneakers

I must admit I prefer to wear my sneakers daily and not only while running!
Too bad for the heels...

and the winner is...

Thank you for joining the wood & wall peg giveaway.
What super cute peg-ideas you all have!
The winning idea comes from Bea, she will hang her sneakers on it...
(give me a mail and I will send the peg to you soon)

anything is allowed...

anything is allowed, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

A large knitted sweater with 'net stockings' and sneakers?
It may sound weird, but I think it's a cool outfit.

Today the mailman brought a H & M package.
Tonight after work I found the online purchases and though I had not ordered the garments as one outfit (I never buy complete sets) the unexpected combination seemd really awesome to me when I tried it on accidentally.

I'm wearing:
H&M gift of the week & magic legging by Maison Martin Margiela with black New Balance sneakers

wood & wool woman wear

wood & wool woman wear, a photo by wood & wool stool on Flickr.

new!
handmade skirt with bright pink edge
half crocheted, half knitted
one size fits most

woolly wear is totally hot this season
there's only one
so hurry to the shop