Gather a few talented women, each with their own super power, give them a building to use as a blank canvas and what do you get? A whole lot of female energy and a wonderful place called Maison Jackie. Founder Jackie Bohème, née Ellen Wauters, has a heart for real estate, an eye for beauty, a soft spot for understated luxury and a drive that gets things done. During her morning scroll through our country’s real estates websites (a habit she kept from her former career as a real estate agent), she instantly fell in love with this former convent and knew she just had to have it. She gathered a few talented woman around her, from the architects of Studio Sober, the sisters and contractors Adriaensens, textile designer Nathalie Van Der Massen, kitchen designers Ask og Eng, steel welder and designer Esther De Vos, carpet designer Tata Tapis, ceramist Alex Gabriels, and let them work their magic. Fast forward a few months and Maison Jackie opened its doors for the public. The house in Niel will serve as Jackie Bohème’s office and the showroom for Atelier Jackie, a lifestyle collection with pillows, scarves and kimono’s which will launch in the near future (you’ll find a sneak peek below). Maison Jackie is too good not to share though, so you’ll be able to rent the house for photo shoots, boutique events and vernissages, or short (or longer) stays to escape the city. One thing is for sure, no matter how long you’ll be staying, Maison Jackie will feel like your home away from home.
Maison Jackie - Dorpstraat 36, 2845 Niel - website - instagram
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