Welcome to the (blog)house. Here you will find me pottering around just like I do in my everyday life. You can wander from room to room (page to page) to see what I am up to and see what+who inspires me, what my latest projects are and what’s cooking. Amongst the daily posts you will find some regular features including handy hints; showcasing all-natural alternatives for everyday chores, also on the menu; recipes that follow my philosophy of ‘real food in real time’, and on the kitchen table; where you will find my latest assignments and inspirational delights. Just as I evolve as a stylist, photographer and writer, so will this site – new rooms will be built in my house in the coming months and new projects added as they light-bulb above my head. I always have a work-in-progress (or ten) going so feel free to drop in to get your hands dirty and join in the fun! My Heart Wanders is my first collaborative blog project and it is well under way, take a look right here.
Thanks for stopping in for a cuppa (and staying for a few glasses of fine French wine from the cellar). I hope you enjoy my home as much as I do.
Stylist.
Writer.
Photographer.
A little about Pia…
Upon finishing her BFA in film and photomedia some ten years ago, Pia established INDIGO artefacts, a homewares and furniture boutique on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. She spent four years sourcing unique artefacts from around the world, as well as providing an in-store interiors consultant service for her customers, specialising in natural and organic alternatives for the modern home. The store was featured in various lifestyle magazines and local newspapers, and had a customer base that stretched to Europe and Canada.
In 2001 she established INDIGO Teahouse in the same suburb, a gourmet café catering to the local business crowd. Running the two businesses as proprietor and manager proved… exhausting. Tired & rundown at a ripe 24, Pia made the heart wrenching decision to sell up shops. And after some well-needed time off, she edged her way into the world of styling. Keeping in line with her love of interiors and handmade products, she takes great delight in sourcing and shooting the best of the best for her clients while still remaining resourceful with natural choices coming first. She currently divides her time living and working between Paris, Amsterdam and Sydney. She is a dedicated humanitarian.
If you are still hungry for more information please visit the following links…
www.piajanebijkerk.com/profile
www.myspace.com/romainbigeard
www.houseoforange.nl/styling
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hey pia,
nice to hear from you. nice to browse over your site.
tell me something… have you ever worked with artichokes?
if no, would yu like to one day?
i’m living in Torino so i am not too far from you if you are in either Paris and the Dam. so it’d be nice to hook up some time.
sounds like you are well.
on ya.
brocoli beat, thats a great name for a hip vegetarian cafe.
see ya soon.
love michael Schiavello
December 17th, 2007 | #
do you have a secret eye on me…I just photographed the most BEAUTIFUL little series of shots on artichokes, I am rather in love with the vegetable these days.
Thanks for your crack up of a comment Michael, I’d love to catch up with you and hang out at Broccoli Beats! Tell me where and when and I’m there!
December 17th, 2007 | #
Pia, I’m afraid I may have to press legal charges against you. I’m not entirely certain of how it would play out but there must be some type of crime associated with stealing someone’s life!
Your blog is beautiful, inspiring, dreamy, and delicious. I feel like I’ve just been on vacation…swinging in a hammock, breeze adrift, french accordion playing softly in the background, deep cup of tea, and dreams of how to make the world a bit more beautiful…ahhhhhhhhh
I will most assuredly be back!
Happiest New Year!
January 6th, 2008 | #
Hey P
Long time no see. This whole blog thing is a little out of my leauge. Im not sure I understand it but as usual you have done it to perfection. Hope to see you when you are next breezing through Oz.
Luv J xxx
January 24th, 2008 | #
Hi Pia, I didn’t see your email. Sure, use the illustration any time you want
Enjoy your weekend!
February 3rd, 2008 | #
Everytime i need a bit of inspiration all i need to do is go online and visit you. Glad i know you. Just dont know how you do it sometimes
February 22nd, 2008 | #
What an amazing stimulating site. Gorgeous. Love it!!!
Gwen in New Brunswick Canada
March 5th, 2008 | #
Hi, Pia.
I found your website through the site I check everyday called Bloesem. I like the atmosphere you make, which makes me relaxed.
can I have a question for you? Where did you get the cushion(cover) in the picture posted March 3rd, 2008? yellow and gray colored one.
thanks
Maiko
March 13th, 2008 | #
what an incredibly beautiful site you have.
thanks for the posts!
amy
March 21st, 2008 | #
So inspiring!!!
April 27th, 2008 | #
an absolutely wonderfully feel-good blog. just love it! thanks for sharing! — maura
June 25th, 2008 | #