Blog Action Day: part two, the question…
Posted in humanist, music October 15th, 2008 by piablog

Blog Action Day: part one, the definition…
Posted in humanist October 15th, 2008 by piablog

happy thanksgiving!
Posted in food October 14th, 2008 by piablog

Have a wonderful, wonderful thanksgiving you darling Canadians. I am with you in spirit.

xx

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PS You may notice a piece of pumpkin pie just disappear with no possible explanation. I will confess now, it was me.

PPS check out this line up of pies featuring the one above over at Liberty Post’s, which she found over at the delectable Gourmet. Bliss. Heaven on a plate. Delicious. Mine.

PPPS yes I am fully aware that there is alot more to Thanksgiving than pumpkin pie. But really, is there though?

today’s etsy treats…
Posted in etsy favourites, handmade October 13th, 2008 by piablog

It’s rather mild here in Amsterdam today, I’d even go so far as to say “it is so pleasant, I could sit outside”… Quelle surprise! But today there is no time for dilly dallying with the tumbling leaves. However there is of course time to share with you my etsy favourites for this week which include…

…these hand stamped sentiments from The Vintage Pearl. This one is inspired by Project Runway. Love it!

The Laura Su dress by minnie and james. The dress is gorgeous and the photograph is perfect.

And I adore all these vintage Paris inspired tags from judy’s crafts.

Ok, back to work everyone! Thanks for stopping by for…

more fun (with fishing line this time)…
Posted in photographers, recent work October 10th, 2008 by piablog

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This is a shoot I did with Dutch photographer Ingmar Swalue. It is featuring a new Dutch jewellery range called MIR, and I wanted to create something ethereal and delicate, in a gothic way. Hmm, I know this sounds rather contradictory, but welcome to the art directing world, where every description contradicts the previous one (it’s quite an art really, that’s why they are called ‘art’ directors hehehe)…

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So this was shot in Ingmar’s studio in Rotterdam, and he has these fabulous little windows that I could not resist using, I just adore the soft light and the old, peeling paint and framework. You may also notice I’m going through a feather phase? And also a fishing line & twine phase – I’m very much loving ‘exposed styling’ – you know, instead of hiding all the fishing line and gaffa tape I use, I like to make it part of my vignette. It’s been something I’ve been exploring for some time now.

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Isn’t the MIR jewellery range divine? I do love it so.

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Have a wonderful weekend everyone! And thank you for all your beautiful comments through out the week. A few of you are still enjoying my mini piano concert I’ve noticed – thank you for letting me know, I’m so thrilled. And I will have a special treat for you next week! Until then, bon weekend!

xx