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To Watch: Deutschland 83
I’m not going to make any excuses about neglecting this blog because it’s always the same. Let’s just write it up as “life” and get on with things. With that said, it’s always nice to return to this little corner of … Continue reading
Miscellany
I’m rather excited to see Dusen Dusen‘s new home range. What a wonderful combination of shapes and colours! A bathroom to aspire to. A clever idea for a work lunch. South African company Essie Letterpress recently released a set of … Continue reading
Posted in design, eating, fashion, film/tv/music, illustration, polaroid/photography
Tagged Albert Maysles, ba&sh, denim jumpsuit, documentary, Dusen Dusen, Essie Letterpress, Gimme Shelter, homewear, Iris Apfel, John Perivolaris, kowtow, Minnie the Mountain Dog, The Beales of Grey Gardens, The Londoner, travelling noodles, Uniform Dress, Xandri Redelinghuys
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Miscellany
Given my scarcity of blogging this week, I thought I would end it off with a bumper blogpost that features a selection of beautiful, delicious, and interesting things. Have a wonderful weekend everyone. How to grow your own cactus fence. I … Continue reading
Posted in art/craft, eating, fashion, film/tv/music, packaging
Tagged Andrew Jarecki, Andy Rementer, Autumn 2015 collection, avocado toast, cactus fence, Case Studyo, documentary mini-series, Food 52, grilled cheese, HBO, Islandia, Jonquille Jacket, Kinder Zahncreme, Miriam König, People Blocks, Robert Durst, The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, Toast, toothpaste packaging, Wilfred
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To Watch: TV Series
A lot of my job as a creative researcher is dedicated to indiscriminately (emphasis on the indiscriminately) watching as many films, documentaries and television series as possible. It is both a blessing and curse. But sometimes I stumble across some really … Continue reading
The Grand Budapest Hotel Book
The Grand Budapest Hotel, which was released last year, not only drew acclaim for its splendid storytelling, but also for the meticulousness of it’s art direction and design. Annie Atkins was lead graphic designer on the film, working with director … Continue reading
Miscellany
It’s been awhile since I did a miscellany post and it’s also a great opportunity to clear through the things I bookmarked for the blog. Win-win. I hope you find it interesting. An old but great editorial shoot from 2012 titled … Continue reading
Posted in books/magazines/publishing, film/tv/music, illustration, polaroid/photography
Tagged Adriaan Louw, Food 52, Giannina Antonette, Gorman Winter Harvest Dress, LOVE Magazine, Mad Men, Nairobi, Neryl Walker, recycled toy gorilla, South African photographer, The Protohaus, timber trailer home, wood crib, wooden toys, Yoghurt with toasted quinoa dates and almonds
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Miscellany
I’m trying to get around to making a few gift guides for the festive season, but I fear I may run out of time. So to tide you over, here is a miscellany of nice things. I hope you like … Continue reading
Posted in art/craft, books/magazines/publishing, design, eating, fashion, film/tv/music, illustration
Tagged asymmetrical jewellery, Babel, Babylonstoren, book cover, citrus illustrations, cookbook, earthenware ceramics, Forrest Lewinger, ice cream recipes, ktaadn, Like A Piece of Her, Lorde, Naoko Ogawa, Pure Heroine, roasted strawberry coconut milk ice cream, salted caramel ice cream, Sarah Abbott, screen printed textiles, Sprouted Kitchen, Vega Zaishi Wang, Workaday Handmade
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Miscellany
Adidas by Stella McCartney’s Spring/Summer 2014 ready-to-wear collection accomplishes the rather tricky task of making sportswear elegant without compromising on function. Sweet potato and quinoa salad with soft-boiled eggs by Naturally Ella. Furniture designer Ariele Alasko takes Instagram portraits of her … Continue reading
Posted in art/craft, design, eating, fashion, film/tv/music, illustration, polaroid/photography
Tagged Adidas by Stella McCartney, Ariele Alasko, Bunch identity, ceramics, Charlotte Torrs, DIA, halloween costumes, Instagram, Naturally Ella, pet portraits, raw juice range, Ready-to-wear, Shorpy, sportswear, spring/summer 2014 collection, stoneware ceramics, Sweet potato and quinoa salad with soft-boiled eggs, The Grand Budapest Hotel trailer, Vikki Chu, Wes Anderson, wild flowers illustration
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Angela Dalinger
Sandra Angela Wichmann, who is known in the world of art and illustration as Angela Dalinger, is a 29-year old artist who lives in a small town in Hamburg, Germany. Angela is a prolific and talented artist who uses a colourful, … Continue reading
The Mod One
Hannah Metz, co-owner of the boutique The Loved One and the blogger behind Hannah & Landon, created this informal lookbook featuring some lovely items from Dear Creatures, Seychelles Shoes, BC Footwear and The Loved One to promote a sale in her store. The … Continue reading