Styl Magazinetag:www.stylmagazine.com,2008-12-08://72010-05-07T12:05:59ZMovable Type 4.25On Purposetag:www.stylmagazine.com,2010://7.1782010-05-07T09:09:58Z2010-05-07T12:05:59ZToday I've been looking at shops closer to home. If you have been a follower of my other blog, rizsedek.com, you would know that I came to Czech Republic for love. Now after seeing that relationship fall apart, I began to question the purpose of my being here, and the work I do particularly this magazine. Why am I here? Why have I been put here, of all places (English-speaking places that would be easier for me to get by). I could leave, after all the reason holding me here was gone. But somehow I felt compelled to stay, as if there was another reason I hadn't yet known, and it has been so made, consciously or not, that I will continue staying here for at least another year.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
If you have been a follower of my other blog, rizsedek.com, you would know that I came to Czech Republic for love. Now after seeing that relationship fall apart, I began to question the purpose of my being here, and the work I do particularly this magazine. Why am I here? Why have I been put here, of all places (English-speaking places that would be easier for me to get by). I could leave, after all the reason holding me here was gone. But somehow I felt compelled to stay, as if there was another reason I hadn't yet known, and it has been so made, consciously or not, that I will continue staying here for at least another year.
Well, while I wouldn't want to get into all the philosophical details of my thoughts here on this blog (I will perhaps on my other blog), what I felt about being here though, is that I love it here. I love the peacefulness, the slow-paced life, the good-natured people, the accessible nature. And I have begun to feel more like home.
While browsing through these shops today, most of them are in Prague, some are in other areas of Czech Republic, I thought to myself and said, "Yes, I do want to stay."
And so, where Styl is concerned, there will be a slight change in the way I present things. The first, and you would have probably noticed, is to write authentically. Authenticity would be my guide, as I journey through my craft and my work.
What about you? Has there been a point in your life when you question your purpose?
[ Images: antik * et cetera, Elenart, Kalistovi ]
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Photographer Maria Kallintag:www.stylmagazine.com,2010://7.1762010-03-31T08:40:00Z2010-03-31T08:38:15ZMaria Kallin is the photographer of Maria Kallin Photography. She just loves colors. She is creating and trying to convey refreshing and relaxing photos, inspired mostly from nature for you to decorate your walls with. She tends to pay attention to the details that surround us each day and she puts her heart and soul in her work.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Maria Kallin is the photographer of Maria Kallin Photography. She just loves colors. She is creating and trying to convey refreshing and relaxing photos, inspired mostly from nature for you to decorate your walls with. She tends to pay attention to the details that surround us each day and she puts her heart and soul in her work.
Only for StylMag readers: Buy one photo and get one for free. Just tell Maria which photo you would like for free with code "StylMag" in the "Message to Seller" box when checking out and you will get the one with equal/lesser value for free. This offer is valid until 11 April 2010.
[ Images: Maria Kallin ]
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Ninainvormtag:www.stylmagazine.com,2010://7.1742010-03-29T10:00:00Z2010-03-29T09:21:22ZMeet Nina van de Goor of Ninainvorm where sells vintage redecorated ceramics, screenprints, collages, postcards and prints. She has a love for bright colors which you'll notice instantly when visiting her shop! She's inspired by the vintage styles from the 1950s and 1960s and the beauty of vintage ceramics is a continuous source of inspiration and creativity. She really likes screenprinting (it's the technique she uses for redecorating ceramics as well) and she hopes to come up with some new screenprinted items, like textiles. She loves to mix old and new and keeps being surprised by the results of that!Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Nina van de Goor from the Netherlands, where she sells vintage redecorated ceramics, screenprints, collages, postcards and prints in her Etsy shop Ninainvorm. She has a love for bright colors which you'll notice instantly when visiting her shop! She's inspired by the vintage styles from the 1950s and 1960s and the beauty of vintage ceramics is a continuous source of inspiration and creativity. She really likes screenprinting (it's the technique she uses for
redecorating ceramics as well) and she hopes to come up with some new
screenprinted items, like textiles. She loves to mix old and new and keeps being surprised by the results of that!
[ Images: Ninainvorm ]
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Stephanie Corfeetag:www.stylmagazine.com,2010://7.1622010-02-03T08:30:12Z2010-02-03T09:03:03ZFind crazy color, a fun, boho asthetic and accessible price points in artist Stephanie Corfee's shop.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Stephanie Corfee's shop. Art is no fun if you can't afford it!
Intricacy of detail and bold, brave colors are Stephanie's calling cards. Her work is usually composed of one or all of the following; fine detail, high contrast, bold color, balanced curves and forms. It is at once bohemian and wild, and meticulous and restrained. It's just like her...a mirror to her true self.
The first 10 to convo her saying "StylMag" will get a free print with a purchase. Simply let her know which of the two prints you have your hearts for, and she'll create a custom listing for you. The free print will be the one with the equal/lesser value.
[ Images: Stephanie Corfee ]
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let's go on a field triptag:www.stylmagazine.com,2010://7.1562010-01-25T13:55:14Z2010-01-26T08:52:48ZYup! Let's go with Amy, a Vancouver web designer behind Field Trip, who is captivated by all things handmade and design. Making posters gives her an opportunity to create and share the word through her own lens - the pixel.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Let's go with Amy, the Vancouver web designer behind Field Trip, who is captivated by all things handmade and design. Making posters gives her an opportunity to create and share the world through her own lens - the pixel.
From now until the end of April purchase two posters and your second one is 50% off (simply mention "stylmagazine" in the notes to seller at checkout). Refund will be sent after payment is received.
[ Image: Field Trip ]
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poisoned girltag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1532009-11-26T15:01:44Z2009-11-26T16:14:01ZWe felt like Alice in a different kind of wonderland when we stumbled into Gizem Vural's whimsical drawings of circle-blushed, bob-haired girls, mushrooms on her head, and birds tweeting love notes. See her land comes alive on her blog, or hop on over to her Etsy shop for prints. If you buy either Ballerina Legs or Poisoned Girl, she'll give you a sketch work of your choice that are in her shop for free.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Alice in a different kind of wonderland when we stumbled into Gizem Vural's whimsical drawings of circle-blushed, bob-haired girls, mushrooms on her head, and birds tweeting love notes. See her land comes alive on her blog, or hop on over to her Etsy shop, Gecesintisi, for prints. If you buy either Ballerina Legs or Poisoned Girl, she'll give you a sketch work of your choice that are in her shop for free.
[ Images: Gecesintisi ]
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arkitekturtag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1522009-11-21T09:00:50Z2009-11-21T09:26:34ZWe love Vana's representational drawings, seamlessly merging travel, architecture and art. Her drawings are available as prints in her Etsy shop, aptly named Arkitektur, mostly done while visiting these magnificent places.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.comVana's representational drawings, seamlessly merging travel, architecture and art. Her drawings are available as prints in her Etsy shop, aptly named Arkitektur, mostly done while visiting these magnificent places.
[ Images: Arkitektur ]
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mona sue vintagetag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1512009-11-20T10:29:59Z2009-11-20T12:53:00ZThe lovely ladies behind Mona Sue Vintage have emailed us of their exciting fashion show. Proceeds from the sales of dresses from their fashion show - now up on their Etsy shop - will raise funds for Allant Institute, providing funding for free rehabilitative and wellness groups to people with Parkinson's and recovering from traumatic brain injuries in Austin, TX. Take a peek.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Mona Sue Vintage have emailed us of their exciting fashion show. Proceeds from the sale of dresses from their fashion show - now up on their Etsy shop - will raise funds for Allant Institute, providing funding for free rehabilitative and wellness groups to people with Parkinson's and recovering from traumatic brain injuries in Austin, TX. Take a peek.
[ images: Mona Sue Vintage ]
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World Weekend Italytag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1472009-11-06T11:20:00Z2009-11-06T15:51:53ZIn the first of our new 'World Weekend' series, we take a look at five of Italy's indie shops. World Weekend rolls out every Friday, featuring some fine indie finds from different places in the world to accompany you through the weekend...Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Italy's indie shops. World Weekend rolls out every Friday, featuring some fine indie finds from different places in the world to accompany you through the weekend...
[ Images: Ninu, Giia, Frida Wer, Atelier Pompadour, Katy And The Cat ]
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Max Wanger Photographytag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1482009-11-04T13:22:09Z2009-11-05T13:24:59ZI chanced upon the photography of Max Wanger through a tweet from a friend. She was gushing over the details, and I can see why. One could almost feel the love between the couples, pouring out of the photographs.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Max Wanger through a tweet from a friend. She was gushing over the details, and I can see why. One could almost feel the love between the couples, pouring out of the photographs.
On his blog,
he tells us a bit more of his creative processes and well wishes for
the newlyweds. Some of the ones that I loved are those that showed what
would seemingly be a very private moment.
[ Images: Max Wanger ]
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Jane Josstag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1452009-11-03T13:17:26Z2009-11-03T13:40:47ZIf nature has style, it would make leaves in sweet colors such as these...Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Jane Joss is actually an alias for Alyssa and Joslyn Krismer. Sisters-in-law (married to twins!) with a love of interior design and crafting. Alyssa and Joslyn construct all of their floral stems, plants, and wreaths by hand, customizable to suit any style. They find endless inspiration from nature and interesting fabrics.
[ images: Jane Joss ]
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An Inaugural Affairtag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1442009-10-17T10:05:47Z2009-10-19T16:22:23ZOur. First. Issue. Is. Now. Out!! I'm very happy to announce that the time has finally came! Thank you very, very much if you have been waiting patiently for this day, and for all of your support, best wishes and encouragements. I truly appreciate them.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Our. First. Issue. Is. Now. Out!!
I'm very happy to announce that the time has finally came! Thank you very, very much if you have been waiting patiently for this day, and for all of your support, best wishes and encouragements. I truly appreciate them.
[ images from "An Inaugural Affair" STYL(mag) Issue #1 ]
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A Wall Of Ideastag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1432009-10-13T08:02:41Z2009-10-13T09:19:22ZIdeaPaint can turn virtually anything you can paint into a high-performance dry-erase surface. What got me very excited is its use for @Home!Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
IdeaPaint can turn virtually anything you can paint into a high-performance dry-erase surface. What got me very excited is its use for @Home!
Being a naturally domestically-inclined person, plus transitioning to working full time from my home studio, I can simply imagine a thousand and one ways to use it for. See it for yourself in their @Work, @School and @Home galleries. Don't you now have your own ideas for it too? Tell us!
[ images via IdeaPaint ]
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Bespoke Illustrators Projecttag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1422009-10-09T09:52:50Z2009-10-09T10:20:06ZBespoke Press opened an invitation to aspiring illustrators back in May and, "10800 foot treadled impressions, 1800 sheets of cotton paper and 30 new ink colours later," they have now launched these 10 new prints in their shop! I would hasten you to get in there quick, because each print is a limited edition run of only 150 prints.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Wouldn't you just want to have them all? I know I would!
Bespoke Press opened an invitation to aspiring illustrators back in May and, "10800 foot treadled impressions, 1800 sheets of cotton paper and 30 new ink colours later," they have now launched these 10 new prints in their shop! I would hasten you to get in there quick, because each print is a limited edition run of only 150 prints.
If you're feeling lucky, enter your name in their giveaway for a chance to win all ten. Oh, you know I'm heading over there right now to enter my name in. :) There will only be one winner though, so in the unlikely event that I do not win, wanna know which ones I'd love to have?
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Studio M.M.E. and Polaritytag:www.stylmagazine.com,2009://7.1412009-10-05T16:56:57Z2009-10-05T18:15:02ZOne of our contributing writers, Megan Eckman (hello Megan!), wrote me about her new work over at her studio, Studio M.M.E.. I went over to have a peek, and loved what I found. Megan has teamed up with Catherine Ivins of Polarity, transforming her artwork into magnetized art necklaces that you can change on a whim.Riz Sedekhttp://www.rizsedek.com
Studio M.M.E.. I went over to have a peek, and loved what I found.
Megan has teamed up with Catherine (Cat) Ivins of Polarity, transforming her artwork into magnetized art necklaces that you can change on a whim.
Isn't it great when two very talented individuals work together in collaboration? When each one has their own set of skills, their coming together fuses them and a new creation emerges that may not have been possible otherwise. I find it very alluring and truly in the spirit of indie.
As I begin to reflect on working on STYL(mag) as a full time job (and it has slowly started to sink in), I thought of the many mags and blogs out there already in existence and in full force, some of which I personally enjoy reading myself. I do like to think of them as my colleagues rather than competition.
Wouldn't you like to see your favorite shops and designers teaming up with one another, or do you know any who are already doing so and creating products that just wows you? If you're a business owner yourself, would a collab suit your business approach?
"...the positive response in my Polarity shop for my new artist series of lockets has amazed me. Promoting and supporting other artists has a way of working its way back to you in surprising ways."
