Jiihaa! Finally I have my own website ready! So also the blog will from here on be there.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Midnightbazar 7.9.2013
Yesterday the RokRokInc. Outlet was open at the first Midnightbazar of
the season. Feeling was good although people are seemingly still at the
holidays here in Munich as the place was not as full as usually. But
then again that just makes the shopping more comfortable.
I didn't have time to go through the offerings but I still managed to get a quick picture of my fleamarket friend Viktor who is the sweetest Bavarian man ever. And by the way, Viktor sells marvelous authentic 50's-80's. You just have to see them, it's like a candy store! (I forgot to take a picture of the jewelries but I'll add it here later.)
I didn't have time to go through the offerings but I still managed to get a quick picture of my fleamarket friend Viktor who is the sweetest Bavarian man ever. And by the way, Viktor sells marvelous authentic 50's-80's. You just have to see them, it's like a candy store! (I forgot to take a picture of the jewelries but I'll add it here later.)
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| In the meanwhile I was getting the picture taken with Viktor, Nadine was keeping the business going. |
Monday, September 2, 2013
Market Season Opening
On Saturday I started the market season again after the summer vacation in the Nachtkonsum Zündapphalle and what I like about this place is that it spacious and well lighted so it is comfortable to shop there.
And it was great to see so many friends there again! And for example Antonia here also bought a custom bike. So cool! And notice the Augustiner beer bottle in the bottle holder and the matching Augustiner earrings. :D
And it was great to see so many friends there again! And for example Antonia here also bought a custom bike. So cool! And notice the Augustiner beer bottle in the bottle holder and the matching Augustiner earrings. :D
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Augustiner is the most popular beer in Münich. ...If it's the best one, about that there are many opinions.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Bavarian charm
These medals I found from a back yard sales next door to us. The
sellers grandpa got them from hiking happenings mostly in the 60's and
the 70's. I paid a fair price for the unique medals as well as for the
story as I really like to know where my materials come from. The seller
was also happy that the medals, that were for many years forgotten to
the attic, would now see the day light once again.
In addition I have to say that I really like these back yard flea market days. It's when people that wouldn't normally go selling their stuff gather all their crap and present them to possible recyclers. Then it's possible to find this kind of treasures and also see what kind of people live around your quarter.
In addition I have to say that I really like these back yard flea market days. It's when people that wouldn't normally go selling their stuff gather all their crap and present them to possible recyclers. Then it's possible to find this kind of treasures and also see what kind of people live around your quarter.
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A crown and coat-of-arms, alpines in a hiking shoe, religious stuff (the holy Mary...?)
and hard working men. What could be more Bavarian? |
Monday, August 26, 2013
Quick visit in Helsinki
I stopped by in Helsinki in the end of August. The visit was kind of
fully booked so I had time to visit only one flea market shop and this
is what I found...somewhat granny feeling, or?
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I bent the spoons already but I'm not
100 % sure what to do out of them. |
Prague
A couple of weeks ago I visited Prague for the second time. My first
time was year 2002 right after the awful flooding disaster. Back then
the river side was totally ruined and there was nothing there. This time
the lively river side boulevard in the night time was the best part of
the city.
It all happened so fast that night: after this picture the boulevard started rapidly to get full of cheerful people drinking wine and having fun. A Latino band of at least eight musicians was playing outside and local punk was played in one of the bar boats. Then you could feel "the wind" before a storm and soon everyone was running for shelter in the middle of flying objects. I've never felt a wind that strong and this night the thunderstorm was the strongest one this summer. Not only in Prague but also throughout Germany from Munich to Berlin.
I also accidentally found one really cute vintage shop in Prague. The Boho shop (Francouzská 76, Prague 10) was small and had a few nicely selected vintage dresses, belts and other stuff. They also had some quite nice upcycled accessories that would be perfect for a plain hipster style with subdued colors.
It all happened so fast that night: after this picture the boulevard started rapidly to get full of cheerful people drinking wine and having fun. A Latino band of at least eight musicians was playing outside and local punk was played in one of the bar boats. Then you could feel "the wind" before a storm and soon everyone was running for shelter in the middle of flying objects. I've never felt a wind that strong and this night the thunderstorm was the strongest one this summer. Not only in Prague but also throughout Germany from Munich to Berlin.
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Calm before the storm at the riverside boulevard in Prague on a Tuesday night in August.
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I also accidentally found one really cute vintage shop in Prague. The Boho shop (Francouzská 76, Prague 10) was small and had a few nicely selected vintage dresses, belts and other stuff. They also had some quite nice upcycled accessories that would be perfect for a plain hipster style with subdued colors.
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The charming Boho vintage shop in Prague, in the up-coming district of Krymská.
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
Punk Challenge
They contacted me from Shopbevel and gave me a tip to take part in
their punk and chains design challenge. In the end I decided to take
part with my personal favorite that is the half plaited leather and half
chain necklace.
What I love about this design that it's so adjustable and you can make endless one piece designs by varying the colors and materials. You can easily crate so many different styles from romantic and kitsch to punk and rock. In addition it is also possible to adjust the price by choice of materials and the amount of the chains and so on.
And of course also what makes this design my number one choice is that I never saw quite anything similar anywhere before and it has my favorite material: upcycled leather.
What I love about this design that it's so adjustable and you can make endless one piece designs by varying the colors and materials. You can easily crate so many different styles from romantic and kitsch to punk and rock. In addition it is also possible to adjust the price by choice of materials and the amount of the chains and so on.
And of course also what makes this design my number one choice is that I never saw quite anything similar anywhere before and it has my favorite material: upcycled leather.
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The skull design is made by me from the logo of our old punk rock festival in my hometown Kemi.
Check out the video: Alhonkaturock. |
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