New blog page.

Hello all,

Jazzberryjam is moving and will soon be coming to a close. To follow my NEW blog and up to date posts please click on my new web page below;

http://www.nataliameikle.com/blog 

Henry Groskinsky-latest post

Thank you!

N x

A little beauty of a film all the way from San Fran…..

I thought I’d give Aaron De La Cruz a mention. His work is beautiful and you can check out his talent and freestyle signature in the video.  Nicely shot, relaxing and inspiring all the way from San Francisco by a friend of mine Rick Symonds……..looking forward to seeing more work from these two, in the not so distant future!

N x

Trina Turk inspiration…

Spring/Summer 2011 collection from Tina Turk is full of colour and wild prints…helping me along…..not to mention the fitty in his hot pants!

N x

La Casa Batlló de Gaudí.

More of Gaudi’s delightful creations taken from his home, La Casa Batlló de Gaudí. More colour,texture and wonderful compositions creating a beautiful myriad of images…..

N x

 

 

 

Sergio Rodriques.

Brazilian Modernist, Sergio Rodriques: Architect, Interior Designer and Furniture maker. Founder of ‘Oca Industries’ furniture brand in Rio de Janeiro in 1956. He is a funny, talented man and I would like one of his Jacaranda chairs some day!

N x

'Kilin' chair-1973 & 'Sonia'-1997

'Tonico' chair

'Roattino' chair-1931 & 'Mole'-1961

'Diz' armchair-remake 2002

On the subject of ‘things I like’ here are a few other beautifully designed products I have been looking at AND on my wish list………..

Tonfisk Design-coffee pot and mugs

Marni rug design for The Rug Company

Aurinko tealight-Sanna Annukka

Chloé snow boots......why not?!

My ‘Bramble’ Print.

I popped into the Accessorise and Monsoon shop last week in Barcelona and came across one of my prints, on a blouse for Children’s Wear…….. second year around but in a different colour-way, which is a nice compliment!

N x

 

JMilne Jewellery Collection.

Following on from my ‘España’ post on the 7th Oct I wanted to share some pics from the Jan Milne‘s final jewellery collection that we managed to churn out by the hundreds……

Jan has many different styles and colours for sale, and will be attending the following markets/shows and exhibitions in the U.K towards the lead up to Christmas so pop along to one of them……………

London: ‘Spirit of Christmas’ @ Olympia from 3rd Nov – 7th Nov.

London: ‘Country Living’ @ Business Design Centre from 10th Nov – 14th Nov.

Glasgow: ‘Country Living @ SECC from 18th Nov – 21st Nov.

Edinburgh: ‘Highland Village X-mas Market’ @ Princes St. Gardens from 25th Nov – Jan 4th 2011!!

N x

New finds-BCN.

I was out and about in Barcelona this weekend searching for the gem shops I am in desperate need for in order to get my fix of inspiring things and more. I came across Le Fortune vintage boutique in the Barri Gotic area. A beautifully presented shop selling accessories and garments. Sourced and made from within Barcelona as well as Paris, this small shop stocks a variety of labels, Josefina Ferroni, Pujol, Maravillas Miller to mention a few…….

Another name to look out for- Melina Urueta. Through the jewellery work I have been doing these past few weeks, I have got to know Melina and she has her embellished hats, jewellery and collars on sale in this boutique and more, which are dotted around the city. Check out her blog which will have new work uploaded soon. It’s fresh, creative and I love it!

In a separate art store near the MACBA (museu d’art Contemporani de Barcelona)  I came across Après Ski. I recognised her elegant, quirky jewellery which I had seen earlier in the day in the vintage boutique. She does mostly pendants/collares and necklaces/colgantes, as well as bracelets/pulseras and handkerchiefs/pañuelos!

I will be back with more!

N x

 

España.

During the last few weeks I moved to Barcelona. A city I am looking forward to discovering. While I’m in the process of setting a few things up and acclimatising I have been working with a friend, on her new Christmas collections of jewellery. Check out the Jan Milne website and you can get an idea of her work. This past  couple of weeks have been fun and getting to know another freelance designer with an insight into living ‘la vida’ Spanish-styley has its advantages! Thanks Jan! Stay tuned for the final collections which will be up on my blog soon.

N x

 

Jan Milne- faux leather bracelet

 

 

Research.

Some rug design research that  I’m working on at the moment…….

Terry Frost ‘ blue winter’

black and white graphic

repeat, shutters, barcelona

scribbles/repeat/abstract

Barcelonetta/photography/architecture

more doodles

composition/colour/Barcelona

colour play

one of my linocuts