Once upon a time I lived in Watkinsville, Georgia, U.S.A. It was the Deep South and really rural country. For someone like me living until then in the city of Amsterdam, there were quit some things getting used to. Like rattlesnakes living under your porch, or a redneck neighbor carrying a gun at all times. [...]
Entries from July 30th, 2010
Barnhouse?
July 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Architecture, Uncategorized
I don’t think you can call this house Barnhouse but I like the simpel shape of it. Twice before I wrote about Barnhouses, please klick here and here. Substance Architecture have completed this contemporary renovation on an Iowa City residence that was originally built in 1941. After the renovation Before Much more photos and the [...]
Tags:House renovation·Iowa City·modern house·Substance Architecture
Maria Hees
July 27th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Design, Fashion
In the 70′s of the last century Maria Hees was part of a unique group of designers in The Netherlands. After 30 years she still continuous to make designs witch I find innovative and modern. These beautiful bags of Maria Hees are for sale at Wannekes. Wannekes sells online fashion and designer accessories at the [...]
Tags:big leather handbags·Dutch design·Maria Hees·modern handbags·Wannekes
Design in Botanical Gardens
July 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Ceramics, Life
Saturday 25 and Sunday, September 26 Jan and I have been invited along with 10 other designers to present our jewelry in the Botanical Gardens of de oude Hortus in Utrecht, (University Museum),The Netherlands. Spread over the beautiful gardens and greenhouses, jewelry makers, ceramists and paper artists present among others, their work. An inspiring and [...]
Traditional costumes in a new light
July 23rd, 2010 · 8 Comments · Design, Fashion, Jewelry
Back from my camping trip in Bretagne, sun tanned, rested, full of inspiration and new ideas… The German Denise Julia Reytan does a variety of interesting things. She designs carpets and jewelry and even costumes. I really like the costumes; they are very special and unique. Her own words about her costumes are: “I design [...]
Tags:Denise Julia Reytan·German design·modern jewelry·modern traditional costumes
10 day leave!
July 10th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Life
Dear friends I am going to take a 10-day leave of my blog. While on the boat to the island of Belle Ile, I think of you… Hope to see you around July 22! Photos via Fun Peak
Under the spell
July 9th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Life, Nature, Uncategorized
Busy preparing for my first camping adventure and completely under the spell of my vacation I give you some nice accommodation addresses at various very special locations. I found the silo at Kaat blogt. Spotting bird of pray at eye level Halfway between Basel and Zurich in Herznach, Switserland is an old iron ore silo [...]
City Inspiration
July 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
For all of you who need inspiration for that much deserved break! Among many others Memphis, Fredericksburg and Manchester, are included in the very informative Design City Guide which can be found at Design Sponge. Fredericksburg, Texas Manchester Via 2dstudioinspiratie
Swing
July 6th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Handmade, Jewelry
Now why didn’t I dream up a clever idea like this? Handmade swing made of oiled Beechwood that acts as a jewelry piece for your home. Made by Johanna Richter, for sale at Sleek Identity Via Handmade Charlotte
Vacation
July 5th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Life
Next weekend Jan and I go on a trip and for the first time we go camping! We travel to the Morbihan in southern Brittany. We found a little campsite with a farmer who grows organic fruit trees. We take the dogs and piles of books along and we plan to visit the city of [...]
