Monthly Archive for February, 2009

mini interview #4: Lala Ladcani

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on 22. February 2009
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time for a new mini interview and this time it’s with Lala :-)

She is originally from Argentina and I had the pleasure of meeting her in person, while she was traveling in europe.

website: lalaladcani.com.ar

Hi, my name is…..Lala

When I was a kid…i had a painted rainbow in my wall room

Today...i have a cat (not painted)
When I’m stuck in a project…i wake up really happy
I want to learn…percussion

makes me happy  the plants, the baker’s shop and the friendly people

pictured below: my portrait, a drawing I made when I was 4 years old and some recent work.

mini interview #4: Lala Ladcani

Recipe

this is my recipe for…..chocolate truffles (in spanish)

romper en pedazos muy chicos galletitas de chocolate
mezclar las galletitas con dulce de leche
antes de hacer bolitas pasar la mezcla por chocolate fundido

después de hacer las bolitas cubrir con grana de color

llevarlas a la heladera un tiempo y listo

mini interview #3: Like Rabbits

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on 15. February 2009
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Here’s comes mini interview #3 with Like Rabbits, a crafty family business, whose shirts I’ve been eying, since i first discovered them at flickr :-)

Likerabbits is a big family (Samuel, Guillermo, Margarita, Quique,
Paola and Lucas) that loves to stitch and embroider.
One day we wanted to make something new with all the clothes we
didn’t use anymore so we started to hand stitch some designs on new
t-shirts reusing, cutting and stitching our old fabrics. We started
started by selling them in a shop specialized on kid’s
clothing in Newtown (Sydney), at the Kings Cross street market and
through the internet as well. Clothing for adults and children with hand sewn recycle elements.
Each piece is a unique design.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/like_rabbits/

Hi, my name is…..Like Rabbits
When I was a kid…I liked the easter egg hunt with the other rabbits
Today…I’m not a vegetarian bunny
When I’m stuck in a project..I keep on stitching.
I want to learn…Japanese
Jumping, jumping…makes me happy

pictured below: Santa Clause by Lucas who is 4 years, the Like Rabbits family and a shirt design

mini interview #3

Recipe

this is Adrianas recipe for…Cheese Cake

Pre heat oven 180C

INGREDIENTS

3 eggs
500 gms philadelphia cream cheese (room temp)
1/2 cup sugar
1 yellow lemon zest
1 tbs of butter
1 cup Digestive (brand digestive) cookies

PROCEDURE

1.First you crumble the cookies and mix them with the butter, then you
put them in the oven for 10 min in a round not very deep baking mold
2.In a big container you mix the 3 eggs,lemon zest,sugar and cream
cheese until soft
3.Pour the mixture on top of the cookies that are in the baking mold
in put in the oven for 45 or 55 minutes depending on the oven
4.After 45 minutes you can introduce a knife in the center of the
cheese cake and if it comes out clean then is ready
5.Let it cool down and put your favorite jam on top
6.Put it in the fridge and get it out 10 minutes before eating it

TIP
If for example you use strawberry jam you can cut some strawberries in
pieces and put on top for decoration

special treat for valentine’s day

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on 11. February 2009
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Inspired by Valentine’s day I have designed a love letter desktop background and I’m planning on secretly installing it on my boyfriend’s computer… ;-)

smil's valentine's special :D

You can download the different sizes here:

1024×768,

1280×800,

1280×1024,

1440×900,

1680×1050

hope you like it!!!

mini interview #2: Maria Esaiasson

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on 9. February 2009
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Here comes the second mini interview and I’m glad to introduce you to Maria Esaiasson, a Lund based illustrator, whose quirky line drawings I stumbled upon at flickr.website: www.esaiasson.se/blog (blog)

www.esaiasson.se (portfolio)

www.sodraesplanaden.se (my studio)

Hi, my name is… Maria Esaiasson.

When I was a kid… I wanted to be an Indian with long black hair hiding in

the woods.
Today… I’m still very fond of the great outdoors.
When I’m stuck in a project… I turn to any of my freelance collegues in
the studio, I read blogs for inspiration and I practise African dancing.
I want to learn… more languages! French, Polish and Japanese, but it might
take some time. :)
Traveling… makes me happy and is a great source of inspiration for me.
Next stop is Luxembourg in March!

Pictures: A painting of a house I did as a child (not dated though), a photo of me during a show in Tokyo last year, an illustration I made for an article about good and bad disturbance while studying.mini interview with Maria Esaiasson

Recipe

Here is my recipe of all time, it’s fast, easy and delicious! :)

Garlic soup

4 pers.
6 big cloves of garlic
5dl water
1 dice of vegetable bouilion
1 bay leaf
5 dl creme fraiche or cream
1 teaspoon tarragon
some grated nutmeg
salt and pepper
some white bread to make croutons
bacon
1. Fry the shredded bacon so it gets crispy. Dice the bread and fry it in the same pan (don’t clean it inbetween). Put them on a piece of kitchen paper to dry off and get crispy.
2. Peel the garlic and cut rough. Put the garlic in a pot with the water, bouillion and the bay leaf. Let it boil for 20 min.
3. Take the bay leaf out and mix the soup (if you have a handmixer). Add the creme fraiche/cream and let it boil. Add spices and it is ready!

mini interview: Xin from doinkydoodles

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on 2. February 2009
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mini interview: smil

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on 2. February 2009
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I’m starting a new series of mini interviews and practiced with myself :-)

Hi, my name is Nadja Girod. I’m an accessory designer from Berlin (www.smil.biz) When I was a kid I secretly practiced walking in midair. Today I’m still afraid of the dark. When I’m stuck in a project, I visit flickr, read my favourite blogs, clean the kitchen or play guitar. I want to learn how to cook. Surprising myself with new ideas makes me happy.

below: a drawing I made when I was 5, me iceskating and some recent design.

mini interview smil

RECIPE

This is my mother in law’s recipe for “Herring salad with sour cream souce”

It’s really simple and tastes delicious!!! My all time favourite.

you need:

1 cup of capers,

1 cup sour cream,

1 big onion,

2 apples,

pack of herring fillets, marinated,

1 cup of pickled cucumbers,

10 walnuts

Cut everything into bit-sized pieces and put into salad bowl.

Pour the sour cream over it and mix well. Put 2 hours in the fridge.

Gives one big serving. Serve with boiled potatoes.

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