Showing posts with label iLike. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iLike. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Postmodern Jukebox



"You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one.

I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know
And I know
And I know
And I know
And I know, no
I know I'm not the only one."

But if I am 
I don't caaare! 
Ta daaaam...
Sarah Reich (she is so cool!)

In Bucuresti, pe 29 mai la Sala Palatului. Puteti cumpara bilete de aici: Scott Bradlees Postmodern Jukebox Bucuresti

Friday, February 26, 2016

Spotted in Val Thorens




     In the south of France, in Veryere-du-Lac, two magic hands give life to beautiful, genuine, unique creations inspired by nature. 

     In her workshop, Adjie works with birch, spruce or other local wood and recycled wool. You can see the results above. She creates in a funny manner sheep, rabbits, donkeys, deers and other dear pets ready to come with you in your home.

     Take a look at her facebook page HERE, and watch a short movie in French about her creations HERE.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

The caring hand by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber





You can see this beautiful hand sculpture in Switzerland, Glarus. 

Click here: SOLVE THE PUZZLE :) 

I did it in 4 minutes and 59 seconds. What is your score? 



And there are more around the world, different sculptors, different stories. I would like to see them all...someday. 






Wednesday, October 7, 2015

House of Amber, Copenhagen

I don't know if there is any woman in this world who doesn't like jewelry... it's never enough and it constantly appears in our lives over and over again as a symbol of friendship, love or simply because we love ourselves so much that, from time to time, we cannot refuse us such gift. Fragile, discreet, shiny or opulent, inspired by all the beauty in this world, we all want it. And even when you cannot afford it, you're still allowed to "flirt" with it by trying it and that is exactly what I did in House of Amber in Copenhagen. Founded in 1933 by Dane Einer Fehrn, nowadays the House of Amber shop can be found in several cities such as Stockholm, Beijing, Honk Kong, Dubai and so on.

Between 30 and 50 million years old, in different colors from milky white and pale yellow to dark red, the amber is not a stone in fact, but a petrified resin from prehistoric trees. Its color depends of the environment, light, heat, moisture and oxidation. It may also contain small insects and plants and these pieces, as veritable time capsules, are really valued by collectors.

I even found out that amber from the tropical areas of South America, so called young amber (up to 4 million years old) has a clear green color. This type of amber was presented to the world as Caribbean Green Amber and fascinated me from the first moment that I lay eyes on it.

Inspired by nature, architecture, Venetian mirrors, Buddhist beliefs, Earth, gods or even fairy tales etc., the talented Danish designers create for House of Amber exquisite pieces in several collections. You wear them and you "glow from the depth of your soul."  




Amber and fur in Avant Garde Collection









Pure Amber Collection


Caribbean Green Amber






Thursday, October 1, 2015

11th Zurich Film Festival


Between September 24 and October 4 you can enjoy great movies and you can meet fantastic filmmakers at the 11th Zurich Film Festival. 
Last night I saw A Syrian Love Story and I got the chance to take part at an open discussion with the director of the movie, Sean McAllister. 
A Syrian Love Story is a documentary film about two young Syrian people - Amer and Raghda - who met in a prison where they were kept for fighting the political regime. After the release from prison, they started a family (they have four sons) but after several years, the mother ended up behind the bars again for publishing a book about their prison love story and criticizing the oppressive dictatorship.
Sean McAllister stayed with this struggling family for 5 years between and after the unexpected release of Raghda from prison.
The movie is not just a story of love but a story of despair, inner fight and hope. It is not just the story of Amer and Raghda, but the story of a nation and a voice for every refugee in this world.

Next film on my list, a Romanian movie: The Miracle of Tekir. Can't wait to see it.

THE END

p.s. Zurich Film Festival launched last year ZFF72, Switzerland's biggest contest of short films. The participants had 72 hours to create a maximum 72 seconds movie. Take a look as well here and vote the film you like on ZFF72. 

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Violeta boutique, Barcelona

Violeta boutique is a nice guest house hotel, close to Plaza Catalunya (Urquinaona metro station nearby). It has a small terrace and you can have coffee, tea and muffins served till 12PM. It is a quiet, chic place to rest and be ready to explore the beautiful Barcelona.  










Tuesday, September 1, 2015

La Boqueria, Barcelona

First stop in Barcelona (lunch time): St Josep market, La Boqueria, or shortly, food paradise. A little bit too crowded for my idea of heaven but beautifully colored, amazingly good smelling from all the fruits in the world gathered here, full of tasty vegetables, fresh juices, fresh fish and spices that will pamper all your senses. Eat, photograph, love! :)