Jewelry Inspiration: Nostalgia, Beautifully Wrought

Klimt02 is a website that provides an international forum for contemporary jewelry in a creative space that offers knowledge, information, debates, and exchanges - all within the artistic realm of jewelry. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Kilmt02 inspires everyone interested in the selection, quality, art, technology, and creation of art jewelry. Sheffield School has kindly been given permission to share works of global designers here on our website. Today's post focuses on a jewelry designer from the Netherlands, Malou Paul, and some of her beautifully crafted, wistfully nostalgic pieces. Click here for more samples of her work.

Malou Paul

Malou Paul
Ring: Oblivion – Walcheren 2013
Silver, old postcards, glass

Malou Paul
Earrings: Crown Jewels 2012
Zinc, steel

Malou Paul
Rings: Floral Stories 2011
Silver, glaze

Malou Paul
Necklace: Blooming 2012
Zinc, wool, cotton

Malou Paul
Necklace: Chain of Memories 2012
Zinc, steel

Malou Paul
Rings: Floral Stories 2012
Fair Trade and Fair Mined 14 Ct gold

Statement

The jewelry of Malou Paul distinguishes itself with a nostlagic feeling. On one hand this is reached through the (re)use of materials, such as old doorknobs, (old) zinc, old postcards, wool, combined with precious metals. On the other hand through the sources of inspiration, like mourning jewelry, victorian jewelry and traditional costume/folklore. Also nature, in all its different appearances, is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for beautiful shapes and colors.     Together, this ensures that the jewelry pieces of Malou Paul carry a piece of history within them. The jewelry looks lived in, each with its own story. In addition, experimenting with materials is important, as well as the search for new shapes and forms. The ultimate goal remains making an interesting piece of jewellery, without "overthinking."  On sale at Webshop www.maloupaul.markita.nl GoLDFABRIK www.goldfabrik.nl  Op Voorraad www.op-voorraad.com  mail: paul.malou@gmail.com

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Wedding Inspiration: Storybook Nuptials in the Netherlands

If you're thinking of great wedding and event planning inspiration for this summer or early fall, look no further than 100 Layer Cake - one of our favorite wedding and event blogs. They cover a variety of weddings and feature top wedding vendors, from the best photographers to the best florists. The folks at "the Cake" are serious about showing us the latest wedding news, and they just tipped us off about a new bridal registry. Say "I Do" to Macy’s Wedding Registry!

It feels like it’d be a simple idea to have a small, 23 guest wedding like Rianne + Sander did in the Netherlands, but the truth is that not all of us can. They’re so fun to look at though, aren’t they? Your closest friends & family sitting around one family style table in the middle of an aged farmhouse, the chef within view plating your dinner, and everyone’s able to toast one another in cheer. Sounds lovely. With touches of coral, peach, and mint on the historical grounds of a working vineyard, photographer Melissa Milis captured their day beautifully and with such a deep romantic mood.

The most simplest bridal bouquet made of gypsophila we may have ever seen, and we love how it matches with her flower crown.

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