Monthly Archives: June 2012

Brass Zippo lighter rapidly vintaged

Brass Zippo lighter rapidly vintaged: We will go hiking right now, but super last minute Manfred from Feinschmuck gave me a first sample of step one for making a special Zippo. The patina of the brass looks like not well … Continue reading

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Food package design in France

Food package design in France: I really liked the nice package design in France. We have a saying in Germany: “Das Auge ißt mit”. Which means that the eye is eating as well. One is from Spain, can you find … Continue reading

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Hohentwiel Schaufelraddampfer – paddlewheeler

Hohentwiel Schaufelraddampfer – paddlewheeler Being sunday on the lake for a bit of sailing the Hohentwiel came really close to us. The Hohentwiel was build in 1913 and was once the stateship of King Wilhelm II. of Baden Württemberg. Put out … Continue reading

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New DICTUM catalogue – Tools and more

New DICTUM catalogue – Tools and more: Wow! Amazing what DICTUM put together in their new catalogue. If you are into tools, knifes or axes there is probably not a finer selection of brands from all over the world put together … Continue reading

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Meeting Mr. MotArt

Meeting Mr. MotArt Journal in Bayonne – Vintage Vietnam Zippo: While being in south of France for a week I was able to meet Frank from MotArt Journal. It was a great pleasure to have a coffee with him in … Continue reading

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Ullr, Uller or Wuldor Talisman by Feinschmuck

Ullr, Uller or Wuldor Talisman by Feinschmuck: Last weekend I had my first regatta and was ment to be close to 20 hours on the lake. Maria from Feinschmuck gave me this silver Amulett/Talisman on that day. The Ullr, Uller or … Continue reading

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Gin Tonic, Cuba Libre or a Pernod ?

Gin Tonic, Cuba Libre or a Pernod ? Have a nice weekend for the lucky ones who are “out” already! I´m soon to have finished the last job for this week and tomorrow is holiday time. Going to south France for … Continue reading

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Dieter Rams – Ten Principles of Good Design

Dieter Rams – Ten Principles of Good Design: 1. Good design is innovative The possibilities for innovation are not, by any means, exhausted. Technological development is always offering new opportunities for innovative design. But innovative design always develops in tandem … Continue reading

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Cuban boxing school

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Linsen mit Spätzle und Saitenwurst

Linsen mit Spätzle und Saitenwurst: Hard to translate to englisch and probably not necessary. A typical Swabian if not the Swabian recipe of all. Cook some lentils with bacon, onions, a bit of vinegar, for sure salt and pepper then make some Spätzle (these … Continue reading

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