How to take a vertical photo? Turn the camera 90 degrees.
These are the instructions in one of my vintage camera manuals.
Somehow it’s not that simple for me.
I got stuck a while back in the horizontal mode and turning the camera 90 degrees is suddenly a big deal.
In 2012 I’d like to try to change that. Let’s start here with a photo from Erikastrasse 11, my sweet little atelier that I share with the amazing, Laura Jurt.
Probably my favorite from the last roll taken with my Lomo Fisheye…
A few other favorites to share with you:
An Australian jeweler whose work makes my heart go pitter pat.
An American textile designer whose work is infused with fierce passion and soft love.
Top photo: my studio with a broken lightbulb on the floor
Bottom photo: Michel Casarramona’s studio window
Happy weekend to you all!
Anyone care to slide over the stream or send a ball swishing through the hoop?
These playful old things were in the garden at Gîte la Combe, where we stayed during our Jura holiday.
On another note, this little purring friend is most deserving of a fundraiser.
Stop by and have a look at the goodies that are up for grabs. Pinky Leon (and his most charming mistress Shash) are such sweethearts. Help em out!
The last photo from a recent roll of film in my Rollei camera spans two frames. Another reason to love analogue.
It’s perfectly imperfect.
Another thing that’s perfectly imperfect are my blogging skills. I’m not blogging in a bubble.
I go out and read your blogs. I promise I do. I’ve decided to start posting some links to my very favorite ways to while away a few minutes from my day.
Here goes:
DARLING I SAID // DARLING I SAID is the perfect place to make me want to simultaneously make preserves and create something unusual to wear.
I found out about iHanna’s postcard swap and signed myself up having no idea what I’d make.
It turned out to be a good opportunity to make use of some old photos that I found. The photos had been put out in a bag on the sidewalk (including negatives!) here in Zürich.
The photos are dated 1967 and they show Swiss farmers in their homes, in their gardens, in their fields and in their barns.
For the 10 postcards, I took a photo and put it in old-fashioned photo corners. Then, I picked up the pattern in the farmers’ dresses and made a little drawing.
Now that I’ve finised my cards, I’ll take them to the post…and then I can wait to see what arrives in my mailbox in the days to come.
A special (belated) thank you to Gracia+Louise for sending me some of their beautiful, whimsical work! Pictured above is the zine, CLOSING MY EYES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO IMAGINE MYSELF ANYWHERE BUT WHERE I AM (I)
by Gracia Haby. Both Gracia and Louise are ladies after my own heart; they like to indulge in the things that dreams are made of.
Today’s post is dedicated to Abby of abby try again. Her love for analogue photography has been one of my biggest motivations for my latest adventures in film.
Many thanks Abby for being an inspiration to me!
Dear readers, Abby is offering free shipping this weekend. Hurry up and have a look!
For those of you in or near Zürich, I’ll be setting up a stand at the Nacht Markt on Sunday, December 20th.
At the stand, I’ll have some of my illustrations and screenprints for sale. I’ll also be joined by a very good friend who will be selling her wonderful handmade soap.
If you’re around, do stop by and say hello!
Because handmade gifts are beautiful in so many ways, I encourage you to take the pledge.
I have.
Here are just a few of the shops where beautiful handmade goodies are available:
Marie-Louise Sunqvist, Ceramics and Prints
Karin Kramer aka Eddy & Edwina, Jewelry and Prints
Ambika aka Into the Fray, Jewelry and Sewn Goodies
Susan aka Sulu-Design, Jewelry
Chelsea aka plainMADE, Knit and Sewn Goodness