friday finds

"Friday finds" might seem a touch misleading as most of you will be seeing this post as you awake to your Saturday morning. But as timezones would have it, this is my Friday afternoon and these are my Friday finds.

In this time of change, I have stumbled across a host of new discoveries, links and insights into inspiring people, boutiques and interesting reads from various corners of the world.

Let me start by sharing with you a beautiful photographer and her beautiful photographs, Hanna Putz. Found via Anyone, Girl. 

And while perusing the pages of Anyone, Girl be sure to check out the online store and boutique - Maryam Nassir Zadeh. The sites clean lines and attention to detail is reflected in their collections, sitting perfectly alongside brands such as Damir Doma, Ten and Cosmic Wonder to name a few.

The artist Camille Henrot has captured my attention of late. Best known for her videos, Henrot explores a range of medias including: sculpture, drawing, photography and most prominently, film.

I was sent a link recently, to a site boasting a comprehensive list of books that should be read in ones twenties. See here. Of the 65 books listed, I have read none, bar one {Just Kids by Patti Smith, which I agree is a must-read}. I am currently 27 {and a half} which leaves me 29 months to read the remaining 64 books!

And finally, though not technically todays find, I have to share with you my new local cafe - Ungeheuer. After two weeks of living in the German capital, this little gem still has me captured.

travel essentials

My carry on luggage had only the bare essentials as there is nothing worse that being weighed down with too much s%*#. I couldn't have done without my Herringbone Coat from my AW11 collection, Gin & Tonic, Pawpaw lip-balm, Possum-Merino-Silk Sweater from Penny Sage and those small packets of Kleenex tissues. I have safely arrived in Germany and quickly settling into our new little apartment in Berlin!

moving

I was unlucky once. I was given an unexpected gift. Unexpected but in no way unwanted. Then, it was taken away, taking with it the life of me. Moving abroad was initially a motion (or in emotion) to runaway and to hide. Time heals though. And love heals for sure.
I am still moving abroad, but now to explore and to find. I will miss my dear family and friends greatly and just wish I could persuade them all to come with. I will have with me my most dearest companion though and this makes me very happy! He too is on his journey.
 
Sherie Muijs shirts will continue. I'm simply relocating, designing, sampling and administrating from abroad. I truly love what I do and wouldn't trade places with anyone.
 
I'm the luckiest girl alive.

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concept store

Sherie Muijs shirts have landed at the Simon James Concept Store in Herne Bay! Browse the full collection in-store for styles number one through to seven. Feeling right at home and proud to sit alongside leading contemporary brands from around the world.

Flagship Store
230 Jervois Road
Herne Bay,  Auckland
New Zealand

Phone: +64 9 376 6955
Email: popup@simonjamesdesign.com

Horizons photography: Greta van der Star

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One-of-a-kind / Made by hand.

Focusing on the tension between stillness and fluidity in fabric design; keeping a clean aesthetic and individuality in each piece.

Believing in the synergy of two, balance within, magnifying the curiosities in life, and the power of positive thinking.

-- Willow Knows --