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Entries from April 30th, 2011

Five Fun Finds on Etsy

April 30th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Design, Fashion, Handmade, Textile Art, Uncategorized

Bicycle wine rack by Oopsmark Textile art “Bag Story” by Colette Handmade Coral cotton dress from Lois by 13Threads. In her blog Lois will keep you informed about her latest additions to her shop! Contemporary Wall clock by Paula Art Statement textile ring by Kjoo

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Scholten & Baijings

April 28th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Design

April 30 – August 28, 2011, BLUSH, Stedelijk Museum, Den Bosch, The Netherlands Blush design in full color is the title of the first museum survey of designers Scholten and Baijings. The Stedelijk Museum in Den Bosch will show their designs but the exhibition also tells us about the work process of this Dutch duo. [...]

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Paper jewelry

April 27th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Jewelry

The other day Lois of 13Threads had this very nice post about the paper jewelry of Anne Finlay on her blog. Inspirited I went searching the web for more jewelry makers that work with paper. Here are a few I really like… Choonsun Moon So sorry, I forgot where I found this photo and I [...]

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The whole desert at your feet…

April 26th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Architecture

A Desert Nomad House in Arizona … A house with an amazing view … And at night it looks like this… More over here …

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The world up side down?

April 25th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Animals, Uncategorized

Mike Tyson, one of the more surprising public figures has embraced a vegan lifestyle. On a giant billboard in West Hollywood, California, you see Mike Tyson kissing a dove. The former heavyweight boxer not only turned vegan but also has a partnership with the organization Last Chance for Animals. I have no idea what to [...]

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Mmmm… for you!

April 22nd, 2011 · 4 Comments · Food

Click over here for this delicious Ricotta doughnuts recipe.

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Inspiring birds!

April 21st, 2011 · 6 Comments · Nature, Photography

Once long ago I was a perfect city dweller. When I lived in Amsterdam, I knew everything from the latest movies, attended dance performances, fine shops and galleries. Enjoyed sitting on terraces eating fine food and dancing until dawn. At that time I knew nothing about nature, when it rained, I went by tram and [...]

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Jan’s women

April 19th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Art, Jan's Drawings

Throughout his life, my partner Jan made black and white drawings to “mark” events in his personal life or in history.  Some of these drawings are nothing more than abstract doodles while others tell a whole story. MARION READING There was a time, long ago, that I was not spending so much time at the computer. [...]

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Contemporary Japanese housewares

April 18th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Ceramics, Design, Interior Design

It’s always a pleasure to discover a beautiful online store! “Analogue Life focuses primarily on contemporary Japanese housewares. Whether mass produced, or handmade by artisans or craftsman, the emphasis is on simplicity , functionality and plain old good design.” Beautiful pieces from Japanese shop, Analogue Life: Design for Daily Life

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Extreme jewelry

April 16th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Fashion, Jewelry

Horn, shed antlers, amber, seeds, coconuts shells, coral, wood, leather, and fiber are only a few of the materials  jewelry designer Dandi Maestre uses to make her large and extreme pieces. Through her work she wants to create a dialogue with the natural world. I think her designs are a beautiful mix mix of naive [...]

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