Monthly Archive for April, 2009

smil is looking for an intern!!

could it be you?smil is looking for an intern for may and june, just before summer break :-)

If you like smil and are creative yourself, know how to use scissors, iron and glue pistol - you’re at the right place!!!

You should be fluent in german or english and some of your tasks will be:

decorating window of the studio, selecting product of the month, sewing on wooden eyes of sausage dog brooches, cutting out things, packaging things, ironing and sewing (if talented ;), assisting screen printing, do some shopping…

3 days a week about 6 hours - this will definately help you gain insight in the work of a small label
:-)

apply here: nadja (@) smil.biz

smil online catalogue

here–> you find smil’s online catalogue. It’s the german version - english catalogue to follow shortly!!
smil catalogue online

llama for a day

llama for a day
birthday present for myself :)

mini interview #10: Tinee Häcker

Hello and welcome to mini interview number 10!!! This week’s featured artist is Tinee Häcker, formerly known as Tinee Kleinschroth. I admire her linoprints and collages, for their combination of classic and cute, witty and wise. But see for yourself :-)

SiebenMorgen - printmaking//druckgrafik

blog: http://7morgen.blogspot.com

shop: http://siebenmorgen.dawanda.com

Hi, my name is Tinee. I am a printmaking artist living and working in Stuttgart, Germany.

When I was a kid I desperately wanted to win the annual cherry pit spitting contest

against my grandpa. He always cheated. And won, of course.

Today I wonder that you can buy cherries even in December.

When I’m stuck in a project I go outside my garden and chat with the

birds. Sometimes they talk too much, though.

I want to learn to have no fear.

Cake for breakfast makes me happy.

pictured below: these are some of the many paperdolls i made when i was like 8 or 9 years old. -me and my pink bunny souvenir from hongkong. -the red robin print is the latest linocut edition i made. - Apfelkuchen/ apple pie

mini interview #10:Tinee Häcker
this is my recipe for Apfelkuchen/apple pie (like my Mom makes it)

100-125g butter

125 g sugar

2-3 eggs (depending on egg size)

a little bit of salt

4 drops of lemon oil

200g flour

6g baking soda

1-4 spoons of milk

500-750g of apples


I love this apple pie, as it is sweet, juicy and lemony fresh all at once. Simple, but fancy ;)

mix the butter, sugar and eggs until they’re foamy, than add flour and milk and rest of ingredients.

mix well and pour into a round, buttered form. Peel apples and cut them into quarters, then carve them stripe-wise  like a fan (see photo!). put them on the dough, slightly press them in. bake for 40-50 minutes at 175-200° degrees. After cooling add some powdered sugar on top. Guten Appetit!

Mauerpark

Mauerpark

inspired by superninon I wanna start a new mini series - favourite places in Berlin :-)

first I want to show you my favourite part of Mauerpark - even in summer it’s not so crowded here and the perfect spot for having a picnic!!! map->