CODA Paper Art 2013, 07.06 to 10.27.2013 Art and jewellery made of and on paper Make sure to write this date down in your diary! To follow up the successful Holland Papier Biënnale, which CODA Museum organised in cooperation with Museum Rijswijk, CODA Museum will exhibit the works of no less than 21 visual artists [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Handmade'
The art of making
April 4th, 2013 · 1 Comment · craftsmen, Handmade, Uncategorized
This beautiful short film shows how a guitar is made. The film takes 3 minutes … in real life it takes 299 hours to make a guitar. Take your time and enjoy, the music is really beautiful too. We make the jewelry … is there somebody out there who is willing to make such a [...]
Tags:craftsman at work·craftsmen at work·guitar building·The Art of Making
Still
March 27th, 2013 · 6 Comments · Handmade, Nature, Photography
Every now and then I run into a little gem … She named her blog STILL Wich is as you will see quite an appropriate name … Every day she places a photo on her blog. Most of her images have something to do with nature and all pictures are taken by herself. And if [...]
Contemporary basketry
March 13th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Handmade
I’ve always had a soft spot for contemporary handmade baskets. Recently I came across this cute little baskets … These baskets were made by the Wounaan and Embera tribes from the Darien province in Panama. They are hand weaved using a variety of reeds and palm fibers found in the rainforest. These tiny, vintage, baskets [...]
Inspiration in the kitchen
February 15th, 2013 · 3 Comments · Design, Food, Handmade
Essentials in the kitchen … For me, it all starts with inspiration from a good cookbook. A little while back I bought Plenty of Yotam Ottolenghi. The recipes are not always easy but it is a great inspirational cookbook. You can see a review of Plenty here and buy a signed copy of the cookbook [...]
Tags:kitchen knives·Long kitchen apron·Plenty Yotam Ottolenghi·Skinny Laminx
Lovely handmade clothing and a great cookbook!
January 31st, 2013 · 4 Comments · Fashion, Food, Handmade, Uncategorized
It was through 13Threads that I heard of the Under the Walnut Tree cookbook. Because not only does Lois design beautiful clothing … … did you see her latest dress … …or this great hat … … she also is a great cook with an interest in everything that is written about (healthy) food. Despite [...]
Tags:13Threads·handmade clothing to order·handmade hats·healthy cookbooks·Under The Walnut Tree
Once upon a time …
January 17th, 2013 · 5 Comments · Handmade, Life, Once upon a time..., Uncategorized
Chasing ghosts! Jan and I live in a very small community of only a few houses in the countryside of The Netherlands. On New Years Eve we have an old tradition among neighbors to gather at the church after midnight to whish each other a happy New Year. Our house is right behind the church, so [...]
Cotton hand crocheted collar
January 7th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Fashion, Handmade, Textile Art
Cotton hand crocheted collar, to wear on your t-shirt or on your dress. Handmade in France by Nathalie Costes. Just handmade, just cotton … For sale in her shop More info about Nathalie Costes here. Via
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Silver napkin ring made to your wishes
December 11th, 2012 · 4 Comments · Handmade, My Work, Napkin rings
December is the month of candles and twinkling lights, of enjoying fine food with family and friends at a beautifully decorated table. Do you know napkin rings are absolutely hip again? This past year Jan and I have sold quite a few of them. So last week we decided to add a new design napkin [...]
Tags:Bespoke silver napkin rings·handmade silver napkin holders·made to order napkin rings
