fleamarket finds

So I guess I've been a bit absent lately
the recap of September? -> FLEA MARKETS !

I went to one of my favorite flea markets of the year: the one in my own little village. ^_^

... And of course: bought lots of lovely things - DUH - :D

first up in the 'usefull items'-category: these old metal number stamps, a bit rusty but that's just how I like it ^_^ and look at that nice wood block they're placed in ...

Another work-related one:
an old mini vise with small anvil
oh sooo adorable isn't it? ... I just couldn't resist :)

More soon ...

grts,
J

Oldies obsessed - You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover by Bo Diddley

"You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover" is a song by Bo Diddley, one of THE rock and roll pioneers. It came out in 1962 and has been covered by many other great artists ever since.

contemporary jewellery crushes - Karl Fritsch

Today I want to introduce you to another of my jewellery-crushes:

Karl Fritsch

He fascinates me by using archetype-rings and questioning these forms as well as the value of materials, gemstones and everyday-objects.

"I´m fascinated by jewellery and by the fact that every person owns and wears ornaments of one kind or another. This universality impresses me and stimulates me to make jewellery which I would like to see people wearing. Those people could be my aunts or anyone else."

Karl Fritsch, Ring Untitled 2005, white gold oxidised 750, diamond 8 carat
 Karl Fristch, ring Untitled 2005, white gold 750 oxidzed, gold 750

Conversations About Contemporary Jewellery: Karl Fritsch from Jewellery Conversations on Vimeo.

Urbex time

Hi there

you all know my love for anything old, rusty, broken and discarded by now I guess ... :)

so ... I went urbexing with my boy, here are some highlights: