The simple overall shape of this magnificent house is outlined by the long, corrugated roof, below which an expanse of space has been created. The design is by the architects of dp6. This link shows more pictures and information about Villa Schipper de Leeuw. Does somebody know why the house in the picture is called [...]
Entries from November 11th, 2009
A tradition…
November 9th, 2009 · 3 Comments · My Work
No contemporary design today. In Friesland the province I live in, it is still a custom when a baby is born to give a big silver spoon as a present. This custom dates back to the 16e age. We made those two silver spoons as a commission, after a drawing of Cornelis Jetses, a very [...]
Recent Work…
November 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Art
From 19 november until December 6th, the Dutch painter Dinie Boogaart, will show her recent work in her studio. Her paintings are known to be very expressive and the colors are exuberant. The painter lives almost around the corner from us and I am already looking forward to her new work. Model in red, Dinie [...]
Tags:Dinie Boogaart·Friesland·realistic painter·The Netherlands
Hectic weeks…
November 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Life
The coming weeks are going to be a little hectic to say the least. We have to organize 3 events, which are going to take place almost at the same time. So I hope you will excuse me if I don’t post as regularly as usual. First there is the wonderful big pile of all [...]
Sieraad Artfair 2009
November 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Fashion, Handmade, Jewelry
The largest jewelry fair in The Netherlands is from 5 until 8 November in Amsterdam. In past years we always took part as participant, this year we go as a visitor. Sieraad 2009 is an international jewelry fair where jewelry designers show their work to the public. It is a great pleasure to walk around [...]
Tags:Jewelry Fair Amsterdam·Johanneke van Helden·Marc lange·Nora Rochel·Sieraad 2009·Yokoizawa
Favorite bracelet…
November 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Jewelry, My Work, Uncategorized
This bracelet is still one of my favorites… In this former post I already showed you the same bracelet in a different color. This one is made of silver and acrylics. We make this same type of bracelet also in silver with wood. And for many years now I wear the one with wood almost [...]
Tags:blue·Jewelry·silver bracelet·yellow
