This week I worked on a few new necklaces for our next exhibition “Designers at the Oude Hortus” in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The Jewelry Story is invited along with 10 other designers to present their work in the wonderful setting of the Botanical Gardens of the University Museum in Utrecht. Like to know more? Please [...]
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Wrapping up the week…
August 28th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Animals, Fashion, Jewelry, Life, My Work, Uncategorized
Tags:13Threads·De Oude Hortus Utrecht·handmade jewelry·sculpture Jan Kerkstra
Craft, Fashion and Folklore
August 25th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Fashion, Handmade
Is luxury to be found in the outrageously expensive, or rather in precious and unique objects? Johanna Törnqvist is educated in fashion design, ceramics and image therapy, and has worked in Paris, New York and Japan. Today she lives and works in Stockholm. Her neck ribbons were exhibited at the Röhsska Museum of Fashion, Design [...]
A little trip and knitwear
August 21st, 2010 · 2 Comments · Fashion, Life
Today our atelier The Jewelry Story is open but after closing time, we are leaving for a small trip to Maastricht, all the way in the south of The Netherlands. Maastricht is a lovely city. We are going to visit this jewelry gallery and for the evening we made reservations in Restaurant O. We are [...]
Tags:Cecile van Eeden·Knitwear·Maastricht·Maska·Restaurant O
Wrapping up the week…
August 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion, Jewelry, Uncategorized
This week Toast presented a beautiful new collection of clothing. And we (Jan and me) created a new ring called “Blue Eye” The actress Juliette Binoche bought a new pair of earrings, or is it the lipstick? And yesterday I stumbled upon these funny chicken-paintings of Nicolette Arens on the Internet while looking to buy [...]
Tags:big silver ring·Juliette Binoche·Sterling silver ring turquoise·Toast new collection
Inspiration from history
August 3rd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Fashion, Photography
Amazing how many fashion designers take their inspiration from history… The Leitmotiv of Frank Leders work is an authentic and concise expression of German culture and history. All collections have a strong concept, clear vision and integration of German cultural elements, often creating a whole storyline around collections. This year’s story is Holtz. Frank Leder [...]
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
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
Fair Trade
June 18th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Fashion, Handmade
Twenty years ago I bought my first African basket in a second hand shop. They are virtually indestructible, only the color fades over time. They are also useful, very light and they carry a whole lot. Suddenly I see the baskets everywhere, including on the net. Through Handmade Charlotte and Dai Design I found Baskets [...]
Etsy finds
June 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Fashion, Handmade, Uncategorized
Today I show you a few handmade finds on Etsy, which I hope you enjoy! Maybe, print by Jellena from Portland Oregone Benche rope in black by Madshome, Orlando Florida Handmade bag by Sarah North, London, England (now on sale!) Multi color Rope Bench by Madshome
Tags:Etsy·handmade wooden bench·Leather handmade bags·Madshome·Sarah North
Bagsbagsbags!
May 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Fashion, Handmade
Cindy Jeurissen and I met at the Jewelry Fair in Amsterdam, where we presented our jewelry and Cindy her fantastic bags. It was then I made the acquaintance of Cindy and her great work. She makes handmade bags that are not only beautiful but also smart and of fine quality. After she graduated at the [...]
Tags:Cindy Jeurissen·Leather handmade bags·shops in Amsterdam
