Author: Babette Leertouwer

An ode to wool From October 2024 wool works of Halona will be exposed at the conceptstore of ByMolle, Kruisstraat 3, Hattem. www.bymolle.com Click here to see the interview of Babette at ByMolle

Studio Henk is a conscious Dutch design brand that makes beautiful and functional furniture that will last a lifetime. Halona wool wall hangings are seen at their shop in Utrecht and Amsterdam. See www.studio-henk.nl for more info about their story and designs.Click here to see photos and interview for Henk Visits at my place. Wall… Continue reading Halona @ Studio Henk

Nature grazing Natural grazing, a sustainable and eco-friendly practice, involves allowing a flock of sheep to graze in nature reserves. This method serves as an alternative to damaging nature through practices like mowing, sodding, and fertilizing. Sheep can access areas that are less reachable by machines or humans. Commonly utilized in heathlands, forest edges, and… Continue reading Nature grazing; a richer natural life by sheeps

The wool for my wall hangings comes exclusively from Dutch sheep, specifically from the region around Soest, where I live. Knowing and seeing the source of my materials ensures that my products are honest and valuable. A few of these addresses: Ester, shepherd Ester Floor of Schaapskudde Utrechtse Heuvelrug, under Floor Landschapsbeheer, manages approximately 250… Continue reading Local sheep wool, sustainable and authentic: discover its origins

Media Babette has appeared in various media in recent years; magazines, TV programs and newspaper articles. Below are a few mentioned. Cover magazine VT Wonen, December 2024 Television VT wonen, weer verliefd op je huis17 september 2023 met Kees Tol en Marianne LuningKlik hier voor de foto’s en verkoop informatie Television Kro; Binnenste Buiten Magazine… Continue reading Halona seen in the media

I create custom wall hangings based on previous designs or in the sizes that fit your space. Each piece is unique due to the natural variations in wool and the felting process. I can also craft a completely new design based on your ideas. Background material I work with different background materials, or a combination… Continue reading Made on request; a wall hanging special for you

Wool presents two facets: it can be a responsible choice or entail unethical practices, depending on its origin. Wool is not always a good idea, as 80% of the wool for fashion and interior comes from Australia, where large scale sheep farming prioritizes profit over animal welfare, anything except natural and friendly. The price of… Continue reading The downside; why wool is not the best choice

Poor acoustics often mean that a room reverberates too much. Too much reverberation creates a restless sound environment and creates a hard, chilly atmosphere. Poor acoustics Some rooms suffer more from poor acoustics than others. It has to do with the size of the room and the materials that are there. Some objects such as… Continue reading Improve your acoustics in a warm atmosphere

To keep your wool and linen wall hanging looking its best, a bit of of care is needed. Care for your wall hanging Video; how to hang Iron the background Transport may cause wrinkles in the linen and flatten the wool. You can iron the linen on an ironing board or lay the wall hanging… Continue reading How to hang your wool wall hanging perfectly