tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32100725964981146372024-03-13T21:30:20.379+01:00I used to be Snow White but I drifted"how a former corporate girl blazes her own inspirational trail in the creative world"Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-24499929990567576002014-01-01T13:17:00.000+01:002014-01-01T13:31:25.469+01:00Reflecting on 2013 and sliding in to 2014!<style>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">"To live honousty and passionately, creating
your own happiness. Complaining is futile as you are the one that is in charge." Mariska Meijers </span></span></i></span></h3>
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<span lang="NL" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span lang="NL" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">We know all to well that we should not dwell on the past. But it is the experiences from
that very past on which we further build our lives. We learn from our failures
or at least we are supposed to. There is no success without failing, but gosh
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span lang="NL" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">My biggest failure of last year was stacking one thing on top of the
other until I reached a total overload physically and mentally beginning of
December. Looking in the mirror I could not find that smiling upbeat girl.....</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span lang="NL" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">It felt like a head-on collision! I realized that 2013 was not the only
year I had been stacking up but it has been going on for years. Running full
speed ahead, never taking a step back and reflect.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span lang="NL" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Everything I do comes from my heart and with so much passion that
it is difficult to control. I am convinced that I am heading the right
direction but taking the winding road* has been making me a bit car sick….</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span lang="NL" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">So for 2014 (oh how I hate new year's resolutions) I will do my best to think
just a little bit more before I leap and making decisions that lead the MARISKA
MEIJERS AMSTERDAM brand and myself to the high way..... </span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span lang="NL" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">*please note that the winding road has resulted in success not just car sickness :) including publications in Architectural Digest, Vogue.com, Marie Claire Maison and many more and adding great retailers selling the Mariska Meijers Amsterdam brand, including Selfridges (London), Gracious Home (NYC) and Bals (Japan). </span></span></span></h3>
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Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-63555884763068773952013-10-30T08:03:00.000+01:002013-10-30T08:43:29.965+01:00When life gives you lemons make lemonade!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px; font-family: Helvetica;"></span><br />
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There is something I would like to share that made my day last week Thursday. I had sold the above painting via my web store and the client had just received it without having it ever seen 'in the flesh'. This is what she wrote....</div>
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<i><b>"Dear Mariska,</b></i></div>
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<i><b>The painting was delivered this afternoon. And what else can I say than......I am in love! The colors are 'live' even more beautiful, they radiate so much that they give energy. I haven't thought of a definitive spot for it yet, but as soon as that is the case I will send you a picture of the"end result".</b></i></div>
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<i><b>One of my favorite quotes has always been "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade". I will always think of that when I look at your happy painting. Mariska as of now you make my day, everyday! </b></i></div>
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I was in the midst of a production crisis, stressed for time, trying to do too many things at the same time...and when I read my client's thank you mail it made me very very quite. I sat down (yes I was reading the email standing up doing something else at the same time), took a deep breath and smiled. It made me realize AGAIN why I am doing what I am doing and why I continue my bumby road. The ability to touch other people with my paintings and designs is what I love best, it is the essence of my work!<br />
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Thank you Thessa for your wonderful upbeat words and permitting me to quote you xox</div>
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To view my paintings click <a href="http://www.mariskameijers.com/component/mijoshop/category/46-paintings"><span id="goog_910430770"></span>here<span id="goog_910430771"></span></a>!</div>
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Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-27841159193773142392013-10-16T14:00:00.000+02:002013-10-16T14:00:56.395+02:00The Pursuit of Passion<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bold Cubism tray table in French Blue from<br /> my latest collection available<a href="http://www.mariskameijers.com/component/mijoshop/product/243-bold-cubsim-french-blue-tray-table"> here</a></td></tr>
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I was soooo tired this weekend.....I do understand why some people consider me naive (including myself) but I just can't help being intensely enthusiastic and dedicated to pursue my dreams. Yes I work hard, it is crazy at times. For over 3 years I have been building my brand, working on collections and attended many trade shows including High Point Market, the New York International Gift Show (NYNow) and MaisonObjet in Paris. Building relationships and trust. Trust that I am a brand that is here to stay and deliver!<br />
It takes time, dedication, a REALLY long long breath and the strongest believe that despite the fact that you have had quite a few failures (yes I have!) all that matters is WHAT YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW! This is what I keep telling people who ask me HOW I do it. It is never too late to pursue your passion whether in your professional or personal life. There are NO excuses, there is no hidden secret, JUST DO IT!<br />
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Here are a some of my recent high lights. Signs that I am on the right track (but don't forget there have been quite a few failures and there will always be and there still a long road to go!<br />
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FEATURED ON <a href="http://www.vogue.com/culture/article/falls-culture-preview-ten-trends-of-the-season/#1">VOGUE.COM</a>. Last month my Bold Cubism lamp in Parisian Pink silk fabric was featured as part of Vogues's Fall Culture Preview: The Ten Trends of the Season!<br />
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FEATURED ON ABIGAIL AHERN'S BLOG and FORUM<br />
Abigail Ahern 'The woman who is rocking the world of interiors' has started an engaging forum where design lovers can share their living spaces and ideas. It is real and inspiring and you should check it out <a href="http://abigailahern.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/check-out-my-forum-2/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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SPOTTED ON Holly Becker's DECOR8 BLOG as "Trends MaisonObjet 2013"<br />
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<br />Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-81005311573559732612013-09-25T21:51:00.001+02:002013-09-25T21:51:19.154+02:00Life is A Circus - ELLE Decoration Inside Design Amsterdam 27-29 September #IDA13<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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At least my life feels like a circus. Tatatataaaaa..... swinging on the trapeze, letting go and trusting to be caught. Juggling to keep all the balls in the air. And of course all acts to be performed with the perfect amount of strength, grace, and flexibility :).<div>
I truly believe that being an artist-designer doesn't differ that much from a circus performer. The discipline, the perseverance and yes the BALLS to actually do it! The past months have not been easy. Letting go, exploring new boundries and crossing them. It is called GROWTH with plenty of growing pains. But the beauty of it all is that I am not floating in mid air alone. I have wonderful friends and family around me that love me and catch me and talented creative people to work with!</div>
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One of them is the incredible imaginative Lily Higgins, student of the <a href="http://www.wdka.nl/en/" target="_blank">Willem de Kooning Academy</a> in Rotterdam. When I decided to participate with my flagship store at the<a href="http://www.elle.nl/wonen" target="_blank"> ELLE DECORATION</a> <a href="http://www.elle.nl/insidedesign" target="_blank">Inside Design Amsterdam #IDA13</a> I wanted to do something special. I have always loved the circus and decided to turn my store windows into an old fashioned circus to showcase my latest collection of pillows, trays and lampshades. It only took one meeting with Lily and she new immediately what I envisaged. So.... I herewith proudly present THE AMZING LILY HIGGINS! Her whimsical life size drawings do our canal bank store windows pride.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rabbit by Lily Higgins sitting on Mariska Meijers'<br /> 'Bold Cubism' Pillows</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail of store windom designed by Lily Higgins</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We proudly present our Store Windows designed by Lily Higgins!<br /><br /></td></tr>
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Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-48800181406485593842013-09-16T08:41:00.001+02:002013-09-16T08:42:02.217+02:00This one is for you Mum!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mum and I....</td></tr>
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Because....<br />
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it is your 74th Birthday!<br />
and you love it when I write, especially on my blog<br />
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Because....<br />
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you have taught me to be strong and independent (not sure whether that stubborn part was intentional too ::)<br />
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you let me grow up in a loving warm nest..<br />
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you gave me two wonderful sisters....<br />
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you make me laugh and cry, think and wonder...<br />
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you taught me that there is no mountain that can't be conquered <br />
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you support my crazy dreams, even though it must drive you bonkers sometimes....<br />
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There are so many becauses Mum and these are just a few. There is no beginning nor is there an end to what I would like to say to you. Just looking forward to our next cuddle HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM LOVE YOU!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxox<br />
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(oh and Dad please don't feel left out you are as much in to this ride as Mum xoxoxoxox)<br />
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<br />Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-88600899947764430972013-09-13T01:07:00.000+02:002013-09-13T01:07:51.418+02:00Parisian Encounters - Maison&Objet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Detail of the Mariska Meijers booth at MaisonObjet</td></tr>
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In one word OVERWHELMING! That was my week in Paris. With a small apartment in the Marais as our home base my team and I worked round the clock. But working in Paris is no punishment :).<br />
The MaisonObjet has been really good for us. Building a brand is not easy but this show brings opportunities, we learn valuable lessons, build relationships, get inspired by other creators and enthusiastic clients. Enjoy the snapshots!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">another detail with Jungle Fever and Coco Ikat pillows<br />
trays and wallpaper in the background</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the apartment in The Marais</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved my own wallpaper design on<br />
such impressive scale in the booth<br />
of Eichholz!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh yes and I managed to run Sunday morning! Sooo beautiful and quiet..</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the lovely Tori Mellott editor of <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were picked by <a href="http://nellyrodi.com/" target="_blank">Nelly Rodi</a> trend agency and featured<br />
with some great brands like Versace-Rosenthal<br />
and Seletti</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some USA made in our booth. Beautifully handcrafted<br />
wall sconces by <a href="http://www.dunesandduchess.com/" target="_blank">dunes and duchess</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My absolute favorite from a colleague designer. Rhinoceros by <a href="http://miointernational.fr/" target="_blank">Imo</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and yes :) <a href="http://jonathanadler.com/" target="_blank">Jonathan Adler</a> popped by to say hi and view the<br />
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Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-77758125442206725802013-09-03T22:05:00.001+02:002013-09-03T22:06:05.674+02:00Paris is Always a Good Idea - Maison & Objet Fall 2013<br />
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I am still that girl..... chasing my dreams......<br />
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The weeks leading up to Maison&Objet are always challenging but HOW do I look forward to board that train to Paris on Thursday! As Audrey Hepburn once said: "Paris is always a good idea". Paris, <a href="http://www.maison-objet.com/" target="_blank">Maison&Objet</a>, is bringing good things for me and my team. For a couple of years we have been investing, building, enjoying, suffering (with a smile), thrown back, stepping up, side tracking......., stepping up again, and again and again....we are getting there slowly but steadily and with pride we will be presenting the new collection "Bold Cubsim". Based on my hand painted designs a beautiful range of pillows, trays and lampshades have been developped together with European craftsmen (and girls!), from Holland and Sweden (and we show a bit of US made don't we <a href="http://www.dunesandduchess.com/" target="_blank">DunesandDuchess</a> ;)) . <br />
Thank you team, clients, fans, followers, friends and family! Believing in myself is one thing but YOUR support is indispensable! xox<br />
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PS I will be reporting fom Paris so stay tuned! <br />
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<br />Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-68587815833406989862013-08-25T17:50:00.001+02:002013-08-25T17:50:34.625+02:00New York City Tales: NYNow, CitiBikeNY, Vogue etc.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whilst my body has landed back in Amsterdam my brain is still in NYC. An amazing week with a packed schedule, great encounters and full of inspiration!<br />
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I started of with <a href="http://www.nynow.com/" target="_blank">NYNow</a> to scout some interesting products for my Flagship Store in Amsterdam. As for lamp bases I went to visit my favorite designers Stacy and Michael of <a href="http://dunesandduchess.com/" target="_blank">Dunes and Duchess</a>. I selected some beautiful sconces in the most amazing colors which will first grace the walls of my booth at <a href="http://www.maison-objet.com/" target="_blank">MaisonObjet</a> in Paris. The other lamps I loved were<a href="http://www.julianchichester.com/" target="_blank"> Julian Chichester</a>'s new etched glass designs.<br />
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What made my week especially enjoyable is <a href="http://citibikenyc.com/" target="_blank">CitiBikeNYC</a>. It gave me so much freedom grabbing a bike to anywhere I needed to be. From my lunch date with the <a href="https://twitter.com/bklyncontessa" target="_blank">Brooklyn Contessa</a> to my appointment at the <a href="http://www.condenast.com/" target="_blank">Conde Nast</a> headquarters in Time Square :). Girl on (w)heels!!!!</div>
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I know this is hardly a snippet of all my NYC adventures but I am going to see Woody Allen's new movie Blue Jasmin right now so I am signing off! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday xox</div>
<br />Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-48373545565904901212013-07-01T12:54:00.001+02:002013-07-01T12:54:34.872+02:00Connecting the dots and New Press: French Architectural Digest<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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"...you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them
looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow
connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut,
destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down,
and it has made all the difference in my life." <i>Steve Jobs</i> (from his Commencement address at Stanford June 12, 2005).<br />
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There are days that I struggle. My head is spilling over, my to do lists growing...Priorities, priorities...It is mostly Mondays, my day 'off'. My financials are spread out next to my paintbrushes and I feel guilty grabbing a brush in stead of a file. But I let my gut feeling take over and jump as I do with many things.... Steve Jobs was a wise man. When I make my choices I trust that what I do is right even though at those very moments it doesn't always make sense. Receiving the spread today from French Architectural Digest connects an important dot for me. It keeps me going in MY direction with sheer determination!<br />
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Never listened to Steve Jobs' Commencement address? You should! Click <a href="http://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc">here</a>.<br />
<br />Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-11050123315800556882013-06-27T10:41:00.000+02:002013-06-27T17:19:03.414+02:00Torn between 'being' Martha Stewart and Juliette Binoche<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Where to start (again) and do I actually want to give my blog a boost again. I certainly know my parents will cheer as they were my biggest fans!<br />
Since I have started my Flagship Store in Amsterdam I have been so overly consumed by it that my blog became one of these mountains I was dreading to climb.<br />
I have no regrets starting the Store. It has given me so much insight, but boy it is an extra full-time job on top of all my activities as an artist, designer, 'empire builder' and mum.<br />
There are days that I feel torn between 'being' Martha Stewart and Juliette Binoche (in her role as Vianne Rocher in Chocolat). Maybe I am a little naive thinking I can handle both sides of the trade: building an international lifestyle brand on the one hand and personally advising customers in my Store. I just want to elevate people's spirits with what I do and create whether it be on large or small scale, whether it be in my public or private life.<br />
Am I overly committed? YES. Am I stubborn? YES that too and much more......and I am trying very, very hard not to apologize for being me.<br />
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I have to admit that I do miss the writing and if I jot things down in my diary why can't I just write and share it with you?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"All the things I love is what my business is all about.</span>" <i>Martha Stewart</i>Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-86287070819922155872012-12-02T11:05:00.000+01:002012-12-02T11:05:16.155+01:00Inspiration: My city Amsterdam (and running)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I often get the question where I get my inspiration from. The better question is: what does not inspire me! I am a walking (and talking) sponge. Of course travelling, museums, the usual suspects...but I also find inspiration daily just from biking around in my beautiful city, meeting up with friends for a coffee or dinner, people walking in the park, running along the Amstel river....simple daily life reallly...<br />
Before I started my Flagship store in the historic centre I was bouncing all over the planet and I didn;t really know yet where I was heading to. Starting the store has given me a foundation, more structure and focus but it also keeps me more 'in town', but no worries I still do travel enough :).<br />
Here are some snapshots of the last week or so which I hope will inspire you!<br />
HAPPY SUNDAY FROM AMSTERDAM!<br />
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You can follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mariska-Meijers/177999806592?fref=ts">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://followgram.me/mariskameijersamsterdam">Instagram</a> and/or <a href="https://twitter.com/mariskameijers">Twitter</a> for more regular up-dates (oh yes and I do have <a href="http://pinterest.com/mariskameijers/">Pinterest</a> too :)) and for running I use the <a href="http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/products/gps_app/">Nike app</a> click here if you want to know more.<br />
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<br />Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-7081515303175973492012-11-24T12:22:00.000+01:002012-11-24T12:22:48.788+01:00Ground Rules (and Homes&Gardens YEAH!!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feature in Dutch magazine ELEGANCE (Dec issue) shot in my house<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh31Htv2vIbbv569N-_X9uDKPIXaIgUOLsJ7OPG3NMSnsrw-FWhMEVm6icP9Ye3G4y5_ZMCAaOT0xWKuDuKyyL7i_RBp_9Lmh4XwYMKiF4fwdJ_qE56M3VAYO8_xfZ_Srk3SkKWYux-_C6A/s1600/Schermafbeelding+2012-11-24+om+11.59.56.png" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh31Htv2vIbbv569N-_X9uDKPIXaIgUOLsJ7OPG3NMSnsrw-FWhMEVm6icP9Ye3G4y5_ZMCAaOT0xWKuDuKyyL7i_RBp_9Lmh4XwYMKiF4fwdJ_qE56M3VAYO8_xfZ_Srk3SkKWYux-_C6A/s400/Schermafbeelding+2012-11-24+om+11.59.56.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Author and producer Eva Posthuma de Boer with actor husband<br /> Frank Lammers looking glam with my lampshades as back drop<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snapshot of my store today lamp by Matthieu Challieres, <br />Painting: Lemon Tea, oil on canvas (Mariska Meijers)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MILESTONE! My Ikat traytable in British Homes and Gardens</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"With" Snoopdogg at the PAN Artfair :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the PAN Amsterdam art fair #inspiration!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Meeting up with no 1 DJ in the world Armin van Buuren<br />(and he is a lawyer too like me :))<br /></td></tr>
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According to the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 'ground rules' means '<span style="line-height: 20px;">the basic rules or principles on which future actions or behaviour should be based'.</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 20px;">Reason to write about this was triggered by yet another email from an aspiring designer wanting to know <b>HOW I DO IT</b> (building a 'successful' brand etc etc etc).</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 20px;">By nature I am a person that loves to help others but as there are only 24 hrs in a day I just can't give the individual attention to everyone (and I have had to promise a good friend to stop apologizing for that :)).</span><br />
So here are some of my ground rules that I like to share.<br />
<b>(1) START NOW</b>, take action. A lot of people talk about their dreams, keep pondering but don't take actual steps. I know it can be really scary, but<br />
<b>(2)</b> <b>FACE YOUR FEARS</b>, put your teeth into them, swallow and digest...<br />
<b>(3) FOLLOW YOUR GUT FEELING</b> and don't let others put you down.<br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">It all may sound too simple and I know it just isn't simple because if it was, less people would ask me how I do it :). And lets face reality what you see (of me) is the result of endless effort, trying, failing and trying again, over and over. There are days that I feel that I am getting nowhere, there are disappointments.... But still it makes me smile sometimes how people can even think things come easy to me. I only wish..... <b>(4) IT IS HARD WORK</b>. So press on, dedicate your time but make sure you do it al with <b>(5) PASSION </b>because where there is no passion there is no joy. <b>(6) LET GO </b>and enjoy the ride because life is too short to linger and look back. Make your own ground rules TODAY!</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">And above some snapshots from my last 2 weeks including a real milestone, my first publication in British magazine </span><span style="line-height: 20px;">Homes and Gardens and 8 page feature in Dutch magazine ELEGANCE. And as you can see work also includes fun, going places and meeting inspiring people!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 20px;"><i>I thought I couldn't go on, I forced myself to keep going. My succes is based on persistence, not luck.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Estee Lauder</span>Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-82399491506982496602012-11-11T23:15:00.000+01:002012-11-11T23:15:07.925+01:00LIVING IS TASTING AND TASTING IS LIVING<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the Bauble I designed for Margot Janse</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For David Higgs </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jerome Nutile in the court yard of The Grand </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Having a laugh with Clair Clark (one of many :))</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Margo Janse with charming Carsten Klint</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Higgs and Andrew Gaskell. Great team work in the Kitchen!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jerome Nutile in progress at Social Sofa!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bauble for Ron Blaauw (** Michelin stars)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For Claire Clark!! (hey they tell me you cook for the Queen :))</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Relaxing after dinner with Joe Barza and Lise Timmer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Vincent Farges</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Women power! With Margot Janse</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kiki Moya admiring his Bauble with Andrew Gaskell </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">an impression of my sketches for the 11 designs </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Impression of Sofitel the Grand with the 'Christmas" baubles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For Vincent Farges</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For David Higgs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Regine le Brun and Lise Timmer admiring "Athul Kochar"</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GM of The Grand Robert-Jan Woltering (Bauble for Frank Rosin)</td></tr>
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"Living is tasting and tasting is living" in Dutch "Leven is proeven en proeven is leven". Such a true quote from Margot Janse! Dare to taste life and go for your passion, take risks and yes there is a price to pay (sometimes). I know all to well :}} and that is why I felt so at home last weekend! <br />
Since a few years I have been lucky enough to attend the amazing annual Stars, Food and Art event organized by my friend and partner in crime Lise Timmer (Goeman Borgesius) of <a href="http://www.clafoutis.nl/">Clafoutis</a>. This event started in Amsterdam about 6 years ago at the <a href="http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2783-sofitel-legend-the-grand-amsterdam/index.shtml">Hotel Legend Sofitel The Grand</a> in Amsterdam (but has now become a worldwide Sofitel event). This wonderful hotel also happens to be a client of mine for who I provide designs and artwork. For the event of last week I was asked to design 11 "Christmas" baubles representing the 11 Chefs participating at this spectacular culinary event.<br />
It took me quite a bit of mind breaking moments before I had figured out the designs, each of which had to be inspired by a Chef.<br />
Mwaaaaaahhhhh I just did it, don't ask me how but the 11 Baubles were proudly presented last week at the event to be sold for charity: <a href="http://www.soskinderdorpen.nl/pages/default.aspx">SOS Kinderdorpen</a>. *<br />
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But all in life is relative. I thought I was facing a challenge.... meeting the Chefs and spending time in the kitchen I take a humble bow. Chefs are colleague artists but their performance contrary to mine has to be flawless AT THE VERY MOMENT it is expected from them. As an artist I can hide with my sketchbook or canvas, throwing away my initial doodles, but it is nothing compared to the pressure cooker of the kitchen. As a Chef you have to deliver right there and then! It was amazingly perfect and seeing the interaction and teamwork between the Chefs breathtaking. Big thank you to all to let me participate, taste and be inspired.... the team of <a href="http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2783-sofitel-legend-the-grand-amsterdam/index.shtml">Hotel Legend Sofitel The Grand</a>, <a href="http://www.clafoutis.nl/">Lise Timmer</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Indulge-Perfect-Desserts-Claire-Clark/dp/1906650136">Claire Clark</a>, <a href="http://www.lqf.co.za/">Margot Janse</a>, <a href="http://www.ronblaauw.nl/">Ron Blaauw</a>, <a href="http://www.joebarza.net/">Joe Barza</a>, <a href="http://www.jerome-nutile.com/">Jerome Nutile</a>, <a href="http://www.frankrosin.de/">Frank Rosin</a>, <a href="http://www.beckers-trier.de/">Wolfgang Becker</a>, <a href="http://www.davidhiggs.co.za/">David Higgs</a>, <a href="http://www.guinchotel.pt/hotel_em_cascais_guincho/restaurante.aspx">Vincent Farges</a>, <a href="http://www.lescaleta.com/">Kiko Moya</a> and <a href="http://www.atulkochhar.com/">Athul Kochar</a>. Every single one of them an amazing passionate person that strives for the best and at the same time deserves the best :)!<br />
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*This project would not have been possible without the relentless energy and workforce of <a href="http://socialsofa.com/">Social Sofa </a>who excecuted all my designs in such a fantastic way!<br />
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<br />Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-67771595127554108802012-10-21T22:02:00.000+02:002012-10-21T22:02:12.153+02:00Life is a Marathon (ok make it a double:))<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Life is not all about pretty pictures. In my last post I was writing about peace of mind, and yes I am continuing to try to live a life less stressful and not too much anxiety for my doing. What helps me tremendously in times of emotional and/or work related stress is running. Over the last year or so my running habit slowed down and so did my overall energy level. It was a downward spiral and it was quite a mental and physical struggle to get myself out of it. Before the summer holidays I promised myself to take a turn for the better and I kick started my daily runs while on holiday.<br />
Running helps to clear my mind, to focus and feel happy. A friend pointed me to the <a href="http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/products/gps_app/">Nike+</a> running app which I have been using now for about a week. I love it because I was quite clueless about my distance, pace, calorie burn etc. Click <a href="http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/products/gps_app/">here</a> if you want to know more about<a href="http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/products/gps_app/"> Nike+</a>.<br />
Running supports me in running my life's marathon: JUST DO IT!<br />
Above are some snapshots of last fortnight's 'marathon'.<br />
Wishing you all a fruitful week ahead! x<br />
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<br />Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-6124853611401592012012-10-07T16:29:00.001+02:002012-10-07T16:29:57.810+02:00Peace of Mind<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy designs at our Store: Challieres bird lamp made in Paris</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Challieres bird lamp and the Store mentioned in LINDA wonen!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In love with <a href="http://chenskyler.blogspot.nl/">Skyler Chen</a>'s water color portrait (and yes bought it!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love my routine: Running in the beautiful Vondelpark</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blown away on my way to the Store: Amsterdam = biking!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Addicted to coffee breaks.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At work with Sally preparing for new production (pillows)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just love <a href="http://www.feinedinge.at/">Feinedinge</a> handmade porcelain from Vienna (available from my Store)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always nice when my designs are featured (Het Parool)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Designing for charity project (<a href="http://www.starsfoodart.com/2011/">Stars, Food and Ar</a>t)</td></tr>
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According to Wikipedia "Peace of Mind" may refer to "the absence of
mental stress or anxiety, and the presence of serenity, calm, quiet,
comfort of mind." Pffffff ok got it, try to work on that one every day.
There are victories here and there sometimes small, sometimes big and
failures some futile and some that spiral me back into spending the
night with Mr Insomnia. But overall my journey is continuing positively
up hill.<br />
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The Store is doing great, we are working hard on our new
website to be officially launched towards the end of this month with the
new collection. I would not be able to accomplish all this without the wonderful support of friends, family, fans and a great team of people! G R A T E F U L !<br />
Here are just some snapshots from my daily life. Want to get more frequent updates follow me on <a href="http://followgram.me/mariskameijersamsterdam/">Instagram</a> and/or <a href="http://followgram.me/mariskameijersamsterdam/">facebook</a>!<br />
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Here is a whirlwind post on my 3rd participation at Maison et Objet! For the first time we engaged a professional booth builder who did a fantastic job. So much better then the DIY shelvings we used before and a dramatic difference compared to the curtained booth we had to deal with at the NYGF!<br />
The new collection "Jungle Fever" has been received well and we will be adding new exciting clients in a variety of countries. Pictures courtesy of <a href="http://vosgesparis.blogspot.nl/">Vosges Paris</a>!<br />
Spot my first wall paper and carpet design :). If you want to receive more regular updates please follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mariska-Meijers/177999806592?ref=hl">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://followgram.me/mariskameijersamsterdam/">Instagram</a>. I am afraid these Social Media tools are overtaking my blog frequency as they are so easy to share.<br />
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My last post was about striking the right balance. I have to confess that while writing that post I was more off balance than ever. Returning from holidays I was hit by a sledge hammer while on the balance beam. It made me crashing down resulting in the worst concussion. All metaphorically speaking of course but still....I had the symptoms of one. Confusion, headache, nausea, vomiting.....</div>
For the last 3 weeks (which is the average recovery period for a concussion) I have been mulling over what hit me, a painful and very personal process. I am still confused but the world keeps turning and there is no use in lingering. Luckily the store and having to prepare for the Maison et Objet has kept me going. However, I could not have done this without the wonderful support of family and friends. Thank you for being there for me xox.<br />
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Yes I have been off the radar for a bit. It has been such a busy year so far. Especially setting up and running my flagship store in Amsterdam has been extremely demanding. Everybody is suffering from less attention on my part. Not only friends and fans but especially my family, my loved ones, two of which happen to be my son Mauk (14) and daughter Annemarth (16). Didn't I change careers to have more (free) time.... I can't help wanting to be successful in what I do whether it was in my previous banking life or now with my art and designs. And well... actually as a single mum I can't afford not to be successful otherwise I would need to look for another job! It is hard and I struggle everyday, mostly with a smile, finding the right balance. <b>But what is the right balance....what is "right", who decides what is "right" and for whom...? It is so personal and there are so many involved that it is seems almost impossible to do it "right" for everyone.....</b><br />
Aarrrrgh this is what is keeping me awake tonight, a sort of "Carry Bradshaw" column like question. It makes my head spin and so does the jet lag as we just arrived back from New Orleans. We (my kids and I) bounced around the US visiting friends and family (and of course I squeezed in a bit of work here and there) but by the smiles on their faces I dare to say that at least for them I stroke the right balance during this exciting trip (and build some credits along the road).<br />
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Besides working my a.... off I am having fun everyday with #interiorsphotomonth on #instagram. Everyone participating is so creative taking shots of one interior subject a day. Join the fun today and experience how others see! Don't know where to start? Click <a href="http://followgram.me/jenbishop_interiorsaddict">here</a> to follow initiator Jen Bishop of Interiors Addict and look up the calendar with subjects.Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-22272831975280403252012-07-06T12:16:00.002+02:002012-07-06T12:16:37.228+02:00In the Press (Netherlands, UK, US)!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://30smagazine.wordpress.com/tag/mariska-meijers/">More store tales on Louise's 30's magazine</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://deardesigner.co.uk/mariska-meijers-flagship-store/">From the UK. Thank you Carole!</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kikis-list.blogspot.nl/2012/06/mariska-meijers-flagship-store.html">And last but not least from the US Kiki's list</a></td></tr>
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Just to share some of the latest media attention (Netherlands, UK & US). First of all a beautiful 4 page spread og my home (before I painted everything dark grey) in Dutch Women's weekly "Vriendin" and furthermore online tours of my shop on Will Taylor's colorful <a href="http://brightbazaar.blogspot.nl/2012/06/store-tour-mariska-meijiers-amsterdam.html">Bright Bazaar</a>, Louise de Miranda's <a href="http://30smagazine.wordpress.com/tag/mariska-meijers/">30s Magazine</a>, <a href="http://deardesigner.co.uk/mariska-meijers-flagship-store/">Dear Designers</a> (by Carol King, editor in Chief of HeartHome magazine) and Krista Salmon's <a href="http://kikis-list.blogspot.nl/2012/06/mariska-meijers-flagship-store.html">Kiki's list</a>.<br />
Thank you all! HAPPY FRIDAY!Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-55855680164676017512012-07-02T13:55:00.001+02:002012-07-02T13:55:24.662+02:00Focus (mwaaaaa)!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http:///#interiorsphotomonth">#Vignette in my livingroom #interiorsphotomonth via Instagram</a></td></tr>
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Do you ever have trouble with focus. I do, big time. My mind is always racing in thousand directions. When ever that happens a run usually works to clear my mind, but today even that has not helped. I am sitting behind my Mac and have been going back and forth between emails, Twitter, Instagram, blog, Facebook, internet banking, Iphone, landline...I feel that I have achieved nothing today. Hello FOCUS where have you gone? There is sooooo much stuff to be done and all I want to do right now is play with my paints. I keep telling myself that the best thing to do is to let go. Leave the long "to do" list for what it is, start playing without feeling guilty and start over refreshed.<br />
One of the things that got me side tracked today (in a fun way) is the #interiorsphotomonth on Instagram which I happened to come across via <a href="http://followgram.me/tabletonic">Table Tonic's Instagram </a>(Louise I keep admiring you how you manage it all!). Today is #vignette day. #interiorsphotomonth is an initiative of <a href="http://followgram.me/jenbishop_interiorsaddict">Jen Bishop of Interiors Addict.</a><br />
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Off to attack some paper and paints to relax my cluttered mind!<br />
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<br />Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-30282235810532377802012-06-28T10:08:00.000+02:002012-06-29T08:52:07.846+02:00Shop Tales: just some random Instagram pictures<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/KPcuGJm9rT/">Vintage cup on MM birch wood tray surrounded by MM color popping pillows</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/LpeHEIm9pI/">Mariska Meijers Electric Ikat Tray with vintage Limoges plate</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/MIRB2Km9mH/">Store front on Singel 434, Amsterdam</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/MGA9GaG9su/">Detail of an Interior painting I am working on in the store</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/KKgbpZm9uV/">part of my creative space in the store</a></td></tr>
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I must admit I just love having a shop! Talking to clients gives me such positive energy and inspiration. The beauty is that they come from all over the world. Small problem (currently ahum) is time management. I midst designing new items for the Maison et Objet in September, including wallpaper and carpets, finishing some paintings, mentally preparing for a US trip with my kids, redecorating my house.....call me crazy....So here is some random pictures of the store I have taken with <a href="http://instagram.com/">Instagram</a>, a very addictive iphone app (which you all propably already know!). Care to follow my creative adventures on <a href="http://followgram.me/mariskameijersamsterdam/">Instagram</a>?Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-29986957094774905332012-06-14T11:11:00.000+02:002012-06-14T11:11:20.773+02:00Our Flagship Store in the Press! Naturelle Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the summer of 2005 I met Annemique de Kroon. She was doing a feature on me for Joie de Vivre Magazine. At the time I was still married living in a "grown-up" house and at the start of my creative journey. By the time the article was published I was in the middle of a divorce and living on a houseboat. Things change, evolve, for the better....<br />
7 years later Annemique steps in to my store on the Singel canal. Suprised to find me there in a place which has my name on the windows! Like me Annemique has taken the road of entrepreneurship. She has created Naturelle Magazine. A beautifully styled online magazine about interior decorating, travelling, cooking and living well, green and consciously. The issue includes amongst others an interview with Yogini Seane Corne and features the inspiring homes of Maryam Montague and Martin Paternotte. Thank you Annemique for giving my store attention (and I did not mind being on the same page as Shannon Fricke :)). To read the issue click <a href="http://issuu.com/naturelle/docs/naturelle5english?mode=window&backgroundColor=%23222222">here</a>!Mariska Meijershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658702527305909342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210072596498114637.post-40248293778544870062012-06-12T13:59:00.000+02:002012-06-12T13:59:55.274+02:00Our Flagship Store in Sweet Paul Magazine!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Honoured to be mentioned in the latest issue of <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/sweetpaulmag/summer2012?pg=29#pg29">Sweet Paul Magazine</a>. Sweet Paul's market editor Will Taylor (who also is founder of one of the most colourful blogs on the planet <a href="http://brightbazaar.blogspot.nl/">Bright Bazaar</a>) gives his colourful perspective on shopping, dining and sleeping in Amsterdam. Here is what he says about my store: <span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Located just between Jordaan's 9 Straatjes (9 streets) and the Bloemenmarkt (Flowermarket), the creative aesthetic of artist - designer Mariska Meijers is a perfect fit for the area as it matches the eclectic attitude of the 9 Streets and the colourful floral theme of the market. Be sure to stop by Mariska's original designs across a mix of homeaccessories and furniture, all complimented by an ever evolving collection of art, antiques and vintage furniture."</i></span></div>
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No need to say that Will and Paul made me very happy :). Thank you, thank you!! And for those of you not familiar with Sweet Paul Magazine and its founder : Paul is an amazing food and prop stylist who moved from Oslo to New York to live, love and create. The magazine is his baby and a must read for all of you who love to live the good life (and don't want to munch on salad leaves everyday :)). Enjoy the ride uhhh I mean read. Click <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/sweetpaulmag/summer2012#pg1">here</a> to go to the latest issue.</div>
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Having a store is a whole other ball game... I already admired wonderful store owners/interior designers like <a href="http://www.absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.nl/">Anna Spiro</a> (Brisbane), <a href="http://elizabethbauerdesign.com/">Elizabeth Bauer </a>(New York) and <a href="http://abigailahern.wordpress.com/">Abigail Ahern</a> (London) but wow how do they manage to run their businesses with such seemingly effortless ease? Having my own store makes me really take my hat off for these power houses in the interior design business. Clueless I stepped into my new adventure and I learn along the way. Logistics, book keeping, buying, stock taking whaaaaaa it is certainly not only about creating lovely vignettes and interiors (and not even that is simple :)). It is soooooo much more. But at the end of the day it is happy customers that make it absolutely worthwhile, because after all the proof is in the pudding!<br />
What I love about my store is the combination of my own art and designs with the work of other artists and designers and vintage furniture and objects that I love. It feels like my second home.<br />
We have been open for just over a month now and what amazes me is how clients already know where to find us eventough we have hardly had the time to market the store. But hurray for social media! Sharing pictures on Instagram for example is ideal for making the store visible!<br />
This is how founder of hugely popular blog <a href="http://decor8blog.com/">Decor 8, Holly Becker</a> fell in love with the beautiful range of lamps by Parisian designer <a href="http://www.challieres.com/">Matthieu Challieres</a>. Holly treated herself to one of these gems because she has just finished her second book called Decorate Notebook which is already on presale on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Decorate-Notebook-Holly-Becker/dp/1452110646/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335634730&sr=1-1">Amazon</a>!<br />
Another happy client is interior designer Marijke Beumer who fell for one of the glass vintage tables we have in the store. She uses it as a display piece for her collection of books, vintage finds and Hermes boxes. If you like to see more of Marijke's style, her studio apartment in Amsterdam was featured amongst others on Heather Clawson's blog <a href="http://habituallychic.blogspot.nl/2011/06/chic-striped-studio.html">Habitually Chic!</a><br />
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The vintage table has found a happy new home but we still have some Challieres lamps in stock! Interested? Send me an email at <a href="mailto:info@mariskameijers.com">info@mariskameijers.com</a>.<br />
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