Old school reading

Reading material for 6-7 year olds

Queen's day find

This is the only thing I bought for myself at the second hand market on Queen's day (April 30th). I was pleased to discover these illustrations by Max Velthuijs, I only knew his Kikker books.
I have to admit, before I had kids I was hardly interested in children's books. So I wasn't very familiar with the classics. And Kikker by Max Velthuijs is definately one of the Dutch classics. Things have changed; nowadays I love children's books, at least, the ones that are beautifully illustrated!

Texture obsession

I made this sewing machine practice when I was little. As you can see I still make the same kinds of textures, I do them with pen and paper now. I only noticed the connection a few weeks ago.

Encyclopedic wurms and molluscs

Not a very sunny start for this Sunday morning, however, the drawings are superb!

British Railways timetable

Timetables are interesting typographic puzzles, a true challenge for information designers; how to make it easy for passengers to plan their trip without getting lost in all those names and numbers.

Domino with vintage pictures

Another great vintage game I found while thrifting!

Chinese calligraphy

This book is big and beautiful!

Visiting London

London has always been my favorite city. It's been a while since I've been there though. At least 10 years... Time to get to know London all over again! I guess this guide won't help me, London has changed drastically since 1948.

Robert Horvitz

Robert Horvitz is an artists for whom the creative process itself plays a primary role, with everything down to the smallest detail being subordinate: a fixed means of expression, rapid, almost unconsciously executed pen strokes and constant use of the same paper type and format. Source Jewish Museum Prague
Definately how I would prefer to be working if I were an artist. Beautiful.

Bag, purse, clutch

I don't have the money for it but - like any woman - I would love a room full of bags. Vintage ones, new ones, any kind will do.

Rie Cramer's Summer

I know, summer hasn't started, not temperature-wise, nor calendar-wise... But hopefully this post will get the summer with us quite soon.
This old Dutch children's book is illustrated and written by Rie Cramer. It's part of a series of four books, I guess you can fill in the blanks!

Ólafur Arnalds

I came across this video at the blog Something's gotta give
Music from Ólafur Arnalds, Icelandic composer. His bio on you tube says:

Breaking classical music out of the tweed jacket and loafers and putting it into a t-shirt and trainers
Ólafur Arnalds brings his unique classically inspired music to the clubs, warehouses, and festival stages