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Because perfect is boring.

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Marieke Rijksen (Whispering Bold) sitting on the edge of a marble kitchen island, holding a ceramic mug and smiling. She is wearing glasses, a white pleated top, black trousers, and tan woven shoes. The modern interior features large windows, brick wall, indoor plants, and a teal sofa with cushions in the background.

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Marieke Rijksen (Whispering Bold) smiling while arranging a decorative light on a built-in white shelving unit. She is wearing glasses, a pink dress, and white trainers with pink details. The interior features wooden floors, styled shelves with vintage and modern objects, and a glimpse of an adjoining hallway with a rug and fireplace.

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A flat lay composition featuring interior design elements, including an open magazine with bedroom decor inspiration, a smartphone displaying an 'Interior Design Course' webpage, a neutral-toned fabric-covered book titled 'Pause.', a dried flower, a wooden pencil, a brass bowl, a feather, a color swatch card, and a beaded wooden accessory on a mix of wood and polka-dotted surfaces.

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Teaching resources

A flat lay composition featuring interior design elements, including an open magazine with bedroom decor inspiration, a smartphone displaying an 'Interior Design Course' webpage, a neutral-toned fabric-covered book titled 'Pause.', a dried flower, a wooden pencil, a brass bowl, a feather, a color swatch card, and a beaded wooden accessory on a mix of wood and polka-dotted surfaces.

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Marieke Rijksen (Whispering Bold) sitting on a grey sectional sofa with a laptop on her lap, smiling towards the camera. She is wearing glasses, a cream knit sweater, and beige trousers. Behind her are tall windows with sheer white curtains, and in front is a marble coffee table with books and a candle.

Hi, I'M MARIEKE

I design, write, and share interiors that tell a story.

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