Monthly Archives: September 2013

Manhattan Gold

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Manhattan Gold

Not so American but German is “Manhattan Gold” boutique in Düsseldorf. The owner picks up original pieces of jewellery, purses, clothes, and then even more jewellery from all over the world. These bracelets are wonderfully imaginative. I have the one with the cactus in the desert and the red and black “party time” theme which is an ode to the ’50s and Audrey Hepburn-style chic. The actual shop can be found at: Citadell Strasse 27, Düsseldorf, literally around the corner from the banks of the river Rhine.  Better call the shop before you go because I found it closed at odd times: (tel: +  49 211 5560388). They have a website now: http://www.manhattan-gold.de/

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Girlie Moment

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I’m going back a few years now but there has to be a place on this blog for these, especially for the stir they created in the office. I came back from Toronto with a new purse, passport holder, and fancy luggage tag – thanks to the brilliant currency exchange rate back in 2008. Those days are gone, but the wallets are still in use and the Canadian company that made them is alive and kicking:  See Espe  http://www.espe.ca

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(n.b.orange purse with zips is French: Texier http://www.texier.com )

Kick Ass

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Nuts like these don’t last 5 minutes in our house. The container, however, has been a regular reminder of a fun work trip to California a few years ago. I’m not really into upcycling, but this was too cool to throw away.

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Twike it? Or Not?

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Twike it? Or Not?

I remember this oddity. Strolling around Mechelen in Belgium and amused by small side streets, I took a left off the main square and did a double-take at the sight of a twike. I didn’t know what it was called. Fortunately, I live with a car nut. A twike is a human-electric hybrid vehicle for 2 passengers + luggage. You either pedal or let the electric motor do some work. This might look old-fashioned, but in light of current events, could it be a sign of things to come?

Novel Branding

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One of the novelties of getting to travel with work is when you come across dainty little differences like these sweet little sugar cubes, with quizzes and picture clues on the wrapping. I hope that Béghin Say never stop making these “sucres envelopés”. The themes change from tourist sites, to landscapes and more. A little creativity goes a long way.

http://www.beghin-say.fr/fr/les-produits/les-fantaisies/les-sucres-enveloppes.html

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