Terry Graziano is another artist on Etsy with (I think) amusing and beautiful photography. Her hats are traditional, yet modern, mostly made of wool and all handmade by Terry Graziano. Terry is in the middle of moving from New York City to Chicago. That’s why her Etsy shop is empty at the moment. Take a [...]
Entries from May 13th, 2010
Amsterdam
May 11th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Fashion
For a long time now I live in the deep countryside. Much nature and tranquility… all very nice. But occasionally I get this longing to go to Amsterdam the city where I lived for many years. Just one day to wander the little cobble streets and canals. Of course I don’t know my way around [...]
Suzanne Jongmans
May 10th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Photography
Suzanne Jongmans (1978) makes serene portraits who have the ambience of the paintings by Vermeer in the 17th century. Like the famous painters she places her models against a neutral background. Clothing is carefully draped. The light accent falls on the face. The serene atmosphere is enhanced by the soft look of the photo. She [...]
(Dutch) Design online
May 7th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Design
Tanneke Neessen owner of the beautiful online store Wannekes sent me the latest addition to her assortment. Do you know Wannekes? Wannekes is an online store for fashion and designer accessories at the interface of applied art and design. You will find exquisite design of famous designers like Studio Job, Jaime Hayon, Jurgen Bey. Interior [...]
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Chikako Kojima
May 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Ceramics
Chikako Kojima is a ceramist and was born in Osaka, Japan but has lived and worked since 2005 in New York City. She makes beautiful understated work, mostly bowls and plates. Unfortunately her work is not for sale online but her site is a feast for the eyes. Her work has appeared in Café Life [...]
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Opera and Architecture
May 4th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Architecture, Life
Last week we made a great canoe trip in nature reserve Rottige Meenthe in southern Friesland, The Netherlands. The weather was beautiful and the small creeks were full of fish spawning. (lay eggs in the reeds) Our new dog Fons was the first time aboard, but sitting quietly in the canoe as if he had [...]
Tags:Dog in canoe·Friesland boating·Jelle de Jong architects
Enric Majoral
May 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Jewelry
The first time I heard the name of Enric Majoral was when I stumbled upon his amazing complicated website a few years back. I still think the site annoying but his jewelry is just stunning… Enric Majoral Castells based on the Spanish island Formentera, is originally from the Catalan town Sabadell, Spain. He is a self- [...]
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