:: Grand Opening ::
:: Les Belles Dames at GROOS Rotterdam ::
Today I went to bring some of my ceramics to GROOS, a new concept store for Rotterdam art, music, fashion, books and lifestyle products. I'm really 'groos' (= an old Dutch word for 'proud') they asked me to sell my ceramics in their beautiful and inspirational shop.
:: Fasion Flabbergasted ::
I went to such a fascinating and spectacular exhibition today: 'The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier - From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk' in Kunsthal Rotterdam. When you enter the first hall you're immediately overwhelmed by beautiful religious-inspired dresses worn by mannequin dolls. When you look a bit longer these dolls come alive with interactive faces created by technologically ingenious audiovisual projections. Really a-ma-zing.
In every hall you enter a different world. From marine to erotic and
bondage, from punk to beautiful pieces inspired by non-western cultures.
From the beginning to the end the exhibition is a feast for the eyes
(and for the heart! It's still beating fast writing about it!).
'From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk' will be in the Kunsthal till May 12.
:: Tapas & Guacamole ::
celinda.smiles when friend N. with familiar cream colored ushanka (fur hat with ear flaps) enters the Mediterranean restaurant. Bad weather and slippery roads didn't keep us from travelling to R'dam to enjoy dinner and movies together.
We order some vegetarian tapas but when they arrive at our table we're a bit disappointed cause the portions are very small. We order a few more but it just isn't enough to fill up. Suddenly N.'s eyes twinkle. He carefully looks around and then suddenly reveals his delicious homemade guacamole with pomegranate from under the table. We laugh and eat it quickly, before anyone sees, and leave the restaurant satisfied.
Ingredients:
2 avocados / 1/2 pomegranate / 1 clove garlic / koriander / lime, juiced / teaspoon cayenne / salt / pepper
Try it, it's delicious!
(Even more delicious when you eat it secretly :)
:: Give Away ::
A few weeks ago I announced to give away this vintage reprinted plate. I randomly picked one of my followers to receive the gift. Dear Sophie Volt, the plate is yours!!
:: Cinnamon Rolls ::
A message on my mobile phone from friend T.:
'Hi Celin, I have cinnamon rolls. Are you coming over?'
I bike through the rain and ring her door at 9.05 a.m.
Although it is early in the morning the candles are burning. T. always lights them, no matter what time it is. I don't know if it's a White Russian thing to do but I love it. It gives a special glow to the moment, like there's no rush. And it makes me feel special.
We sit at the antique dining table. The living room is like a jewelry box filled with things from past times. Lots of lamps, piles of old books, romantic crockery, antique figurines looking at you from every corner, framed portraits of women in white lace dresses. A pair of small angel wings between lots of things in the windowsill.
'Tastes good?' T. asks.
'Heavenly', I say.
'Hi Celin, I have cinnamon rolls. Are you coming over?'
I bike through the rain and ring her door at 9.05 a.m.
Although it is early in the morning the candles are burning. T. always lights them, no matter what time it is. I don't know if it's a White Russian thing to do but I love it. It gives a special glow to the moment, like there's no rush. And it makes me feel special.
We sit at the antique dining table. The living room is like a jewelry box filled with things from past times. Lots of lamps, piles of old books, romantic crockery, antique figurines looking at you from every corner, framed portraits of women in white lace dresses. A pair of small angel wings between lots of things in the windowsill.
'Tastes good?' T. asks.
'Heavenly', I say.
:: Tea Set ::
At this moment I'm redecorating this romantic vintage set of a sugar bowl and 4 cups and saucers. Last Saturday I found these beauties at an antique shop and I'm very delighted I did cause I already have pot and milk jug in the exact same design in my shop! It feels like a family reunion!
:: A gift ::
Here's the plate you can win when you are or become a follower on my blog: a reprinted vintage plate with lady Helene between a bunch of yellow and pink roses. I'll pick one follower to receive my gift on Februari 15!
:: Snow dance ::
I went to the second hand shop to search for discarded treasures. I danced home in these great Mondrian style shoes, leaving behind a rainbow trail of footprints in crisp white snow.
:: Snow ::
I bet Jeanne's house is totally covered with snow right now. It must be beautiful living in the woods at this time of year, seeing a sea of sheer white blanketing the trees..
Now in the shop this unique vintage decorated teapot with Jeanne's house in the woods.
Now in the shop this unique vintage decorated teapot with Jeanne's house in the woods.
:: Five ladies and a boy in Flow Magazine ::
Januari 2013 Issue of 'feel good' magazine Flow arrived at the shops today featuring an interview with me about my life's inspirations and artwork. To celebrate this happy event I will give away 1 piece of vintage porcelain reprinted by me with one of 'Les Belles Dames'. All you have to do is be a follower on my blog and maybe I'll pick you to be the one to receive the gift!
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| Flow - Photography: Caroline Coehorst / Styling: Anne-Marie Rem / Copy writing: Chris Muyres |
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