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BLANCHE DAEL TYPEFACE
Posted on JAN 10th, 14 inWe are working on a new typeface based on the logo of one of our lovely clients blanche dael. It still needs a lot of work but have a look at the first result
BELGIUM KNACK
Posted on NOV 14th, 13 inWe are proud to announce that we are published in the latest KNACK. They wrote a piece about our company, ellentruijen and mos. together with some lovely images by tim vandevelde it became a really nice article. thanks for having us.
BBB / MECC MAASTRICHT
Posted on OCT 7th, 13 inwe were asked to redesign the identity for the biggest food fair in the south of holland. and here we are. nice posters all over town. the fair was a big success. great reactions and lots of compliments for the great team of BBB / mecc... thanks for working with us. lets go for the BBB 2014 edition.
HOLY MARIA EXHIBITION
Posted on OCT 20th, 13 inproud and gratefull. thats what we are. first of all because we were asked to cooperate with centre ceramique the libary in our hometown maastricht. second of all that they asked us to make the visual identity for an exhibition about maria devotion in our lovely province. we made a nice typographical logo together with an photographical interpretation of maria. also this was one of the first assignment together with suzanne. hey suzanne nice job :-) check here for more details
CARAMEL / ELLEN:TRUIJEN CLASH PROJECT
Posted on JUN 3rd, 13 in
together with ellen:truijen we were asked to do the fashionclash clash project 2013. we decided to create two outfits. one (the suite) based on packaging designed at caramel for blanche dael. the suite is all made of paper. the dress was done by ellen:truijen (my lovely wife) and the back made of 41 leather hipster bags. thanks fashionclash for this lovely opportunity to clash. it was great to mary again :-)
images by frank vaessen and peter stigter
CREATING WEBSITES
Posted on JAN 15th, 13 indeveloping websites is like creating a new interior. together with a constructor you create a new world on the world wide web. only contradistinction; everyone can see your place. so you better keep it clean and stylish
CARAMEL IS HIRING
Posted on MAR 28th, 13 in
We're looking for a tough creative graphic designer that is willing to work with us at Caramel as well as for ellen:truijen and mos.
Are you as much in love with fashion, photography, styling, books, typography, music, paper, fabric and leather as we are? Are you flexible, independent, organized and not afraid of a bit of stress? Always in for a laugh, but serious when it comes to ambition? Can you see the big picture of things and also appreciate the finer detail? Able to create, but also manage? Like a good cup of coffee (or tea for that matter)?In that case we'd really like to meet you!
Send us an email info@bureaucaramel.com or give us a call +31(0) 43 310 0119
Yes: great Illustrator, Photoshop & Indesign-skills are definitely a big plus, so is experience with Wordpress & HTML.
LET'S HAVE A PARTY // YEAH MOS IS 4 YEARS OLD!
Posted on OCT 3rd, 12 in
Yeah mos is 4 years old! Time for a party with some wine, nice stuff and a real cool vernissage from Linda Maissan who made the nicest bird collages! Come and see!
BJORN BORG
Posted on JUL 20th, 12 inIn cooperation with the lovely fashion photographer Cornelie Tollens and still photographer Rene Messman caramel did a shoot for sport legend Bjorn Borg. Famous for his tennis play and his rock and roll lifestyle. We were asked to create a very luxury printed catalogue that will be in house very soon. The new heritage line will be in store next season. So fashionable men, grab you wallet and go, go, borg!
JAN BOELO
Posted on JUL 13th, 12 inTogether with MAMVI we created a opening movie for fashion designer Jan Boelo fashion show at Amsterdam Fashion Week. Smashing cars, burning rubber and fireman together with top model Valentin. Have a look at the directors cut version here: https://vimeo.com/45676533
ONLY-M
Posted on JUN 20th, 12 incheck out our latest project. from photography till brochure including styling by ellen:truijen. oh and check our youngest employee. daan did some press tuning.
DANDELION
Posted on JUN 1st, 12 in
a performance by ellen truijen
where the thin lines meet, the pale borders embrace eachother, where the symbolism of the daily can gently push you into another direction... where dance meets art meets theatre meets styling meets fashion meets me...
SALON MAASTRICHT
2, 8 and 9 june 14:00hrs MARRES
lapsteel guitar rob truijen
artistic guidance yvette van der slik
FREDERIEKE IS BORN!
Posted on MAY 7th, 12 in
Congratulations Jeroen & Nancy Verbeek! On your beautiful baby girl and on the really nice birth announcement ;-)
BIE MARIE
Posted on MAY 1st, 12 in
Logo & corporate identity for 'new kid in town' Bie Marie, situated in Heerlen at Sanne Linssen Photography.
PACK IT UP, PACK IT IN...
Posted on MAR 15th, 12 in
It might look old, but this actually is a brand new bag designed for local coffeeroaster Maison Blanche Dael. Having redesigned quite a bit of their packaging range - this large paper bag for coffee, tea or peanuts is the latest result.
IN FOR SOMETHING SWEET?
Posted on FEB 14th, 12 in
Our new caramel-mailing... coming your way soon!
GRAND OPENING 'TROUVAILLE' FOR IDA TOLLENS STICHTING
Posted on FEB 8th, 12 in
'Trouvaille' opened it's doors on February 28th. Founded by the Ida Tollens Foundation, which main purpose is to stimulate and connect all forms of creativity for children and their families. Trouvaille is it's breeding ground, with a home-like atmosphere and a lovely old library. This project was initialized by our colourful neighbor Marijk Greweldinger. Caramel was responsible for the Ida Tollens & Trouvaille logo's, booklets, copywriting and the concept and styling of the Trouvaille-location. Great example of maximal result with minimal budget! ;-)
SHOOTING FOR GEISHA
Posted on MAR 23rd, 10 in
Make-up artist Ed Tijsen transforminging Wilma Wakker-model Rianne from blonde bombshell into gorgeous geisha... Styling by Isis Vaandrager, photography by Janneke van der Hagen. Click here for the result!
ONLY-M BROCHURES IN!
Posted on JAN 3rd, 12 in
Fresh from the press! The brand new catalogues for Only-M.
Quite an upgrade...
HEUKELOM VERBEEK TURNS INTO BUREAU VERBEEK
Posted on DEC 12th, 11 in
Changing their name from 'Heukelom Verbeek' into 'Bureau Verbeek', these landscape architects first newsitem was their New Year's mailing. Different name, same quality...
NEW ERIC ELENBAAS WEBSITE ONLINE!
Posted on NOV 29th, 11 in
Great site! Quite a bit of work, but it certainly payed off... www.ericelenbaas.com
LECTURE BY PAUL SMITH @ PIET HEIN EEK
Posted on JAN 16th, 12 in
A must-do for all you creatives out there: Paul Smith will be visiting the Piet Hein Eek headquarters in Eindhoven on January 26th. For more info, visit www.pietheineek.nl
CHRISTA QUAEDVLIEG IS TANDARTS Q!
Posted on JUN 6th, 11 in
Dentist Q's (Christa Quaedvlieg) beautiful practice is situated in Heerlen. This summer we designed her website and photographed the interior. Have a look at a small selection of pics below and check out her website at www.tandartsq.nl.
photography: rob truijen
COFFEELOVERS MOBILE (2)
Posted on DEC 2nd, 11 in
Take it away! Look out for the Coffeelovers Mobile in Maastricht, at the little square in the Stationsstraat.
COFFEE MOBILE
Posted on NOV 25th, 11 in
Work in progress... Booth turns into cosy Coffeelovers-take-away-mobile!
ONLY_M SHOOT
Posted on DEC 13th, 11 in
Shooting for Only-M with Rob Truijen (photography), Ellen Truijen (styling) and our awesome model Karlijn!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted on JAN 1st, 12 in
Holy moly, what a New Year's party! To everyone who was there: thank you, to everyone who was not: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
JULIE'S PREGNANCY LEAVE
Posted on FEB 25th, 11 in
Time for Julie's pregnancy leave... Kidnapped to her favorite city Antwerpen and to the beautiful restaurant 'Enfant Terrible 1979'. Great food, lovely presents, awesome company... (Thank you Rob Truijen, Ellen Truijen, Valentina Vos, Sven Franzen, Bob van Boven & Hugo Bertijn)
(PS. baby was born 2.5 days later.. !!)
AT AVELON & SHE REBEL FOR MOS
Posted on SEP 14th, 11 in
Visiting the fantastic brand 'Avelon' in their Amsterdam showroom for their Spring/Summer'12 collection for men & women. Afterwards to Jikke & Sara at Deux Dix for the new She Rebel collection. Both brands will be available at MOS at the end of January / start of February.
THANK GOD IT'S XMAS!
Posted on DEC 21st, 11 in
Available in the shop now! A very special Christmas package... Dark roasted beans by Maison Blanche Dael, design by Caramel ;-)
LINDA. MAGAZINE GIVE-AWAY: 4 WAYS BY ELLEN:TRUIJEN
Posted on DEC 20th, 11 in
Wow, over 3.000 responses... Thank you all for your funny, touching, crazy reactions! The competition is closed, but click here to visit the page.
VOLKSKRANT MAGAZINE
Posted on MAR 18th, 11 in
Creative couple Rob & Ellen Truijen feature in this nice spread in Volkskrant Magazine!
ELLEN:TRUIJEN IN ELLE MAGAZINE
Posted on MAR 20th, 11 in
Beautiful piece on ellen:truijen in Dutch Elle magazine...
MOS ~ BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
Posted on DEC 16th, 11 in
Forget about silver, forget about gold... Black is the colour for the holiday season. We are opened this Saturday with 25% off on all new black items, like clothing, lingerie, bags & accessories!
10 YRS OF COFFEELOVING
Posted on MAY 1st, 10 in
Congratulations! Celebrating 10 years of coffeeloving of our dear client Coffeelovers with the girls... Looking forward to the next decade of delicious coffee & cake!
SUPERTRASH BUBBLES
Posted on DEC 16th, 11 in
Thanx Olcay & Kim for sending us this beautiful bottle of bubbles!
OH BABY, THOM IS BORN!
Posted on MAR 5th, 11 in
Julie's son THOM is born! Way too soon, so the cards were way too late. But beautiful though... Little wooden cards with a tiny mint-coloured ribbon.
COFFEELOVERS WALLPAINTING
Posted on APR 6th, 10 in
A night without the computer! Just painting with our own bare hands... How is that for relaxation?
And the result...
SHOOTING FOR MOS WITH MISS VOS!
Posted on APR 30th, 11 in
Props to the talented Valentina Vos for shooting these images in & around our shop...
DECEMBER MEGASALE
Posted on DEC 11th, 11 in
We are open this Sunday!
12.00 - 17.00 hrs
See you then!
CARAMEL LETTERS #03
Posted on NOV 30th, 11 in
A 'crea lam' - never knew it existed...
PRINTING TOMMY HILFIGER @ ZWAAN PRINTMEDIA
Posted on MAR 11th, 10 in
Check - check - dubbelcheck...
Quite an elaborate project, this Tommy Hilfiger 2009-2010 yearbook. But we love it when a plan comes together - and it did! Have a look at the result here...
MOS ~ NO MORE DECEMBER STRESS
Posted on NOV 30th, 11 in
Let us ease the pain... are doors are open, especially for you!
every Thursday & Friday from 10.00 - 21.00 hrs
Sunday 11 December 12.00 - 17.00 hrs :: Megasale!
Saturday 17 December 12.00 - 17.00 hrs :: Black is Beautiful
ONE PIECE OF CARAMEL
Posted on OCT 7th, 11 in
Let's see if we can make it in one piece! Preparing our 'artwork' for the one-day exhibition 'In One Piece' hosted by fellow designers B2B.
CARAMEL LETTERS #02
Posted on OCT 5th, 11 in
How many words can we make? Suggestions anyone?
TAKE AWAY CUPS FOR COFFEELOVERS, COMING SOON!
Posted on SEP 30th, 11 in
NEW SUPERTRASH FOLDERS... JUST IN!
Posted on SEP 30th, 11 in
CARAMEL LETTERS #01
Posted on SEP 30th, 11 in
COFFEELOVERS PREUVENEMINT
Posted on AUG 25th, 11 in
Getting Coffeelovers ready for the Preuvenemint in Maastricht...
EAT YOUR HEART OUT... WE GOT CAKE!
Posted on FEB 24th, 11 in
Those darlings from Anna Scott sent us a lovely customized cake as a thank you for finishing their summer catalogue... Yummy!
ANNA AT THE A10
Posted on FEB 24th, 11 in
Watch out for a massive Anna Scott billboard at the A10 in Amsterdam!
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE ANNA SCOTT SHOOT, NICE FR
Posted on FEB 24th, 11 in
images by Denise Boomkens
MOS ~ BOOK RELEASE PARTY VALENTINA VOS
Posted on JUN 25th, 10 in
We are all so proud of Valentina Vos' graduation project: the book "One Seventy Four'. Months of hard work were rewarded with a little party of cosmopolitans and cupcakes in the summer sun...
images by Valentina Vos
Have a look at 'One Seventy Four' here in our portfolio.
Have a look at Valentina's portfolio at valentinavos.com
MEETING SCOTT SCHUMAN A.K.A. THE SARTORIALIST
Posted on MAY 17th, 10 in
Being a big fan of the man since years, it was obvious that I answered Valentina's Vos' question 'Would you like to meet the Sartorialist?' with a massive: 'YES!' So off we went to Maasmechelen Village (of alle places) while we waited for world-famous blogger Scott Schuman to sign our books...
Whenever you need fashion inspiration, visit thesartorialist.blogspot.com