;; I'm crafting OR What do you say when you don't know what to say

Last week I had an interview for a part time job at a bookshop. When the book lady asked me what I'm doing right now I had difficulties to explain: I'm crafting... stiching and doing silhouettes...somehow...
In Germany crafting mean mainly knitting or macrame. Not very representative. Crafting is in Germany very conservative and etsy sounds here like a new home fragrance. Of course here's a vivid indie design scene in Berlin but they keep very much to themselves. Let's see how the Trendmafia fair on saturday will turn out.

Only four days to go. Yes, I'm nervous. Deciding to venture into the craft business isn't the only problem. It comes with various little questionmarks, fears and sleepless nights. There are constant self doubts about the works and the ideas, friends and family who don't understand you and of course the insecure financial situation. But all this didn't keep me from doing it.
So on saturday I will show off my crafties. It feels a bit like learning to ice skate. Trying to stand on your own feet. Gracefully and without falling. You got the new outfit and don't want to blame yourself because everyone is looking. There lies the controversy: you want to be looked at but there's still enough imperfection to hide.
The point is to get up, get a new pair of ice skaters and try the freestyle again.

:: Farsighted or shortsighted?

I can't believe I did it. This Keep Calm And Carry On cutout has been for a long time on my mind. And I really needed to calm down and a lot of patience.
Soon be in my etsy shop.

psst...this is supposed to be an eysight test...to check your motivation status.

:: Swedish lifestyle in Berlin

Great discoveries are always found accidentally. So as I was strolling the city for a decent fabric store this week I came across Antik Affär, a shop selling swedish antiques like furniture, linens, paintings, tableware, fabric and curiosities from Sweden. All you need to revive a Carl Larsson painting.

Carl Larsson: Lazy Corner

This is not another lifestyle shop selling beautiful things for the already overdecorated home. This shop is an experience.
The owner, Patricia, a photographer, renovated the shop all by herself just a few months ago. The showrooms, formerly a brothel painted in dark red with showers in the backroom, are now decorated in typical scandinavian blue and white. There's a lot paying attention to every little detail. And it's done with heart, soul and dedication.
You really feel like Alice in Wonderland and found yourself in a perfectly decorated swedish country house. Of course all objects come directly from Sweden and Patricia knows a little story about everyone.
Make sure to indulge yourself to this very swedish experience. You find Antik Affär at Wielandstr. 45, just off Kantstrasse in Berlin.

:: New Project

Just a glimpse of my new project. Born out of desperation and fear. I need more stuff for the Trendmafia market on 7th of June.


There will come a time when you believe everything is finished.
That will be the beginning.

Louis L'Amour

:: Eden is in Berlin

There's so much happening. I hardly can keep up the pace:

1. My first sale !!! A very nice person bought two (!) artworks by me via etsy. They are now on the way to Canada.

2. I found the perfect thrift shop in Berlin. Shop is a understatement. It`s a huge areal, a kingdom, a paradise for thrifters. They got everything. Really.


There's a huge ceramics selection from various centuries. Unbelievable. It's mainly open air, so most things a quite dirty. But look what I found:


It's even from Limoges, France, showing parisian monuments.


A nice pitcher with an ship. I like trashy things. And the cup is from
former Eastern Germany. Very 60s.

3. I'm now a shipowner. To put it right a half shipowner. The Redhead bought a Folke ship from the 60s. It's in very good condition and I can't wait for the weekend for our maiden voyage. Strangely it's called Rum. I hope this isn't an advice for a new hobby...

:: Wish come true #2

My calling cards are ready! Annette from Die Musenstube did a fabulous job.





And the most inspiring woman in the net Holly mentioned me on her new blog HausMaus: I'm at her blogroll german indie. It really blows my mind that Holly found me by herself in the wide wild net.
I dare to think: Hey it works. I am on my way. But still with trembling knees.

:: Countdown

It's scary, but it's less than 4 weeks that I'm showing the world my work.
Crafting is in progress and I found in Annette from Die Musenstube a perfect media partner. She's also an artist, makes comic illustration and owns a gallery with several other designer. She also took part at the Tütenblüten project featuring 10 flowerseeds with screen printed illustration.
Beautiful. You have to see for yourself.