About Me


My name is Lana and currently I am on a quest in search of all the things that inspire me, and turn them into my own personal gathering of pretty crafty things. This blog is whatever you make of it; whether it’s joining the many others who are on this same journey or simply visiting to gather information and other tips. I guess you can say that I specialize in "up cycling" old and forgotten items. I love to start with something simple and old and transform it in my own way. I share are all my projects on this blog, and like to show you where I get my inspiration.

I study theatre design at the Utrecht school of the arts in Holland. I love that I am given the opportunity to create things every day and I really enjoy finding inspiration in every day life. When I am not at school or working on a project, I like to go home and enjoy some spare time with my boyfriend and my two cats,who are the cutest in the world!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog, and I hope to see you again soon!

* I am currently staying in New York City for 3 months to work as a costume designer and photography intern! Go to my Instagram Page to follow my journey!

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Here is a little more about my life:

NYC Diary

NYC Diary

Things have changed a little bit in the last week, because I finally officially started my internship and job as a costume...
NYC Diary

NYC Diary

Today is Part 2 of my NYC Diary series! I've had a wonderful second week and I am still in love with this beautiful city!...
NYC Diary

NYC Diary

It's the third day of my New York City journey and I am loving it! So I am starting a new series on this blog called: NYC Diary!...
Moving to New York!

Moving to New York!

Moving to New York!">I have some wonderful news to share with you all: I am moving to New York!...
1 Year Lana Red Studio!

1 Year Lana Red Studio!

Today is the 1 year anniversary of the Lana Red Studio blog! I just can't believe that it has already been an entire year!...
Advertise on Lana Red!

Advertise on Lana Red!

It's official: you can now advertise on Lana Red! I used to have a temporary advertising program for friends and fellow bloggers, but now everyone can join the fun!...
5 Ways: To Stay Creative

5 Ways: To Stay Creative

Today I want to share you my experiences about staying creative. It can sometimes be difficult to have a creative job or...
5 Ways: To Create Your Own DIY Project

5 Ways: To Create Your Own DIY Project

There are a lot of incredible and original DIY projects out there. But what if you're like me and want to come up with...
Mini Road Trip!

Mini Road Trip!

My boyfriend just got his drivers license and that called for a mini road trip! We borrowed a car from a friend and decided...
Looking for an internship in New York!

Looking for an internship in New York!

Are you living in New York City or know someone there? Please read this post and maybe you can help me (and meet me...
Two Thousand and Thirteen!

Two Thousand and Thirteen!

It's officially 2013 in every part of the world!A very happy New Year! I am looking forward to a very inspiring 2013!...
Thank you!

Thank you!

This year has been so amazing! I just cannot remember what my life was like before I started this blog. I just feel like I...
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Happy holidays everyone!...
Lazy Monday

Lazy Monday

Sinterklaas

Sinterklaas

Today is Sinterklaas in Holland! And for all of you not Dutch people let me explain to you what that means:...
What I have been doing lately

What I have been doing lately

Some of you might already know that I study theatre design from reading my About page. I absolutely love to study it...
30 BEFORE 30: Do a blog giveaway

30 BEFORE 30: Do a blog giveaway

I guess I aced this one! Not only did I have one giveaway, but I am currently hosting my second one!...
Tweet Tweet!

Tweet Tweet!

Yes, you guessed it right! I finally joined all of the tweeting people online and launched my own twitter account!...
10 Things that you did not know about me

10 Things that you did not know about me

I've had this blog for more then 6 months and I am still amazed at how kind all your comments are! I truly appreciate all...
I am back!

I am back!

Well here I am, well rested, slightly tanned and full of fun new memories! For the ones that missed it: I went to Curacao...
What if live is just a dream?

What if live is just a dream?

Greetings from Curaçao!

Greetings from Curaçao!

By the time you read this I'll be in the (hopefully) sunny Curaçao! I left yesterday and I am going on a nine day trip with...
Market Love

Market Love

I recently went to a famous market in Amsterdam (Albert Cuyp) for some fabric for a school project. And I realized once...
Pretty Past

Pretty Past

My parents recently digitized all of there old photographs and I was really amazed at how beautiful all the images are! I...
Tea Wisdom

Tea Wisdom

Tonight I'm relaxing after a busy school day. And dreaming about my upcoming trip over a cup of tea...
6 Months Lana Red Studio!

6 Months Lana Red Studio!

It's the 6 month anniversary of my blog Lana Red Studio! To celebrate, I made a very tasty pumpkin pie to fit the season...
Advertising

Advertising

Did you know that you can advertise on Lana Red Studio for free? I have a lot of space on the right side of my...
It's Sunday! Have a cup of tea

It's Sunday! Have a cup of tea

30 BEFORE 30: Go Paintballing

30 BEFORE 30: Go Paintballing

I guess I can say that I'm doing pretty well with my 30 before 30 list, because this is the third time in less then two weeks...
30 BEFORE 30: Be Published in a magazine or newspaper

30 BEFORE 30: Be Published in a magazine or newspaper

I am proud to say that I can officially cross another goal of my 30 before 30 list! I mentioned in a previous post that...
30 BEFORE 30: Go to a casino

30 BEFORE 30: Go to a casino

Remember my 30 before 30 list? I made this list on my 25th birthday, it has 30 goals that I want to reach before I turn 30,...
Lana Red in Mollie Makes!

Lana Red in Mollie Makes!

I am proud to announce that one of my tutorials is featured in issue 18 of the fabulous magazine Mollie Makes! The issue...
Holiday!

Holiday!

Tomorrow I'm of to the sunny side of Europe! As you can see on the picture: my packing is almost done! I figured I just...
Picnicking days

Picnicking days

The sun has finally found Holland! And that means that I have been eating outside for two days, and I love it! Here are...
I love this day!

I love this day!

Some days are just perfect! I spend the day with my boyfriend and it was so much fun! He has been really busy lately, so it...
Oh, how I love Crafting!

Oh, how I love Crafting!

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

Here is a little peek behind the scenes of Lana Red! I have only been blogging for almost 4 months, but it already feels...
Capturing The Moments

Capturing The Moments

One of the things that I enjoy the most about having my blog, is that wherever I go, I always bring my camera with me. I...
30 Before 30 number 18: Have a Spa Day and get a massage

30 Before 30 number 18: Have a Spa Day and get a massage

I am proud to say that I already reached one of my 30 before 30 goals: I had a spa day and got a massage! My boyfriend...
30 Before 30

30 Before 30

Today is my 25th birthday!And as a present to myself, I made a 30 before 30 list. I know it's not the most original idea...
Birthday Wishes

Birthday Wishes

It was my boyfriends birthday yesterday and as a surprise, I made him this glow in the dark wall art. I bought some...
My Newest Toy

My Newest Toy

I already got my birthday present from my boyfriend, even though my birthday isn't around yet. He got me a Wacom Pen...
A lovely Day In Pictures

A lovely Day In Pictures

I spent the day with my parents and felt like capturing the moments that we spent together. So here is my 'Instagram day'!...
Half year anniversary

Half year anniversary

Me and my boyfriend have been together for many years, and even though we don't really celebrate the half year...
Spring Break

Spring Break

Spring Break is here, but I'm not feeling to well today :( Fortunately I still have a whole week to go, so be prepared and...

20 comments:

  1. Hi, I just discovered you. This is a great blog and your Tutorials are perfect. People must find out about you. I'm spreading the word!

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  2. Hi Lana, I just found your blog ~ thanks for sharing these neat things and all the best in 30 b4 30 even though the most important thing is to get to do whatever you can whenever!! All the best!!

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  3. Hi Lana! I came across your blog recently as well, and I must say, I love it! You are gorgeous, and you have so many inspiring posts. My list of must-do/must-make things has really grown after coming here! Thanks for everything :)

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  4. Hi Lana, I just found your blog and I'll be telling others about it. Love the 30 by 30 list. I had a do by 25 list and now I have a new list that includes learning how to use this computer. I hope you get to do all 30 and enjoy the getting there just as much. My 2 cats are sitting right here ON me and we all wish you the best.

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  5. Hi Lana, wonderful blog, however I wanted to follow you on email too and this is what I got .The feed does not have subscriptions by email enabled

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    1. Hi! And thank you so much for wanting to follow me and for letting me know! I don't really know why it didn't work, but I think I fixed it know :)

      xx Lana

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  6. I love your blog! You have fabulous projects and a great sense of style. I'll be following you and adding you to my blogroll of blogs I heart!

    Tanya from dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Tanya, Thank you so much for your kind comment and for adding me to your blogroll!

      I checked out your blog and it looks great! You have some amazing DIY projects that I will definitely try!

      xx Lana

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  7. I love this post and your blog! I am glad I found you.

    Much Love,
    http://amyklundt.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you! I am glad that you like it! xx

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  8. Hola Lana, me encanta tu blog. Es más, me ha inspirado para volver a crear. XD!!!
    Mercy por este blog.

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  9. Hi Lana, your blog is such fun. I found it via the Lana's podge. My friend and I were just talking about making our own... Love your list, remember all things are possable.
    I will be looking for more on your blog.
    Thanks Lana G

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    1. Hi! Thank you! and if you have any DIY requests just let me know!

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  10. I'm loving your blog! And your 30 before 30 is such a fun idea. I am known in my household for making goals and wishes all the time! I feel like any amount of energy put toward something can make it a reality and it is a very powerful thing to put your goals on paper, or on your blog! Have a wonderful day!

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    1. Thank you for the comment!

      How fun to hear that you are also making goals and wishes !

      Happy holidays!

      x

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  11. Hi Lana,

    I must say, I'm excited to have found you.
    My parents are both Dutch, so when I read your post about Dutch French toast, I was brought back to memories of weekend breakfasts when I was young.

    I can't wait to follow along and see what else you have in store!

    xx

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    1. Hi!

      How great that your parents are both Dutch and that you know "wentelteefjes" (Dutch toast)! Thank you for commenting on my blog, and I am also happy that you found me ;)

      xx

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  12. I found you through a link about your wine bottle lamp. I was fortunate to spend 3 days doing a whirlwind tour of Holland in an attempt to discover my heritage. I can't wait to have more time in your country. You have some great ideas, and I hope you can complete your 30 b4 30. That is a great idea, too bad I would have to try for 60 b4 60! They would never get finished!

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    1. How wonderful that you visited Holland! And thank you for the compliment!

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Thank you! x Lana