british triptych

Posted on 1 March 2010 by lady dandelion

Conway Stewart Dandy, Yard-O-Led Viceroy Victorian and Yard-O-Led Retro.

OK, I have a sweet, soft spot for UK. Have had it since I was a kid. The Yard-O-Led and Conway Stewart pens have definitely contributed to revive the little anglophile in me.

Sterling silver, attention to details. Lovely, special clips reminding of the twenties. The Yard-O-Leds in silver and black and the Conway Stewart in cracked toffee brown (like almond brittle) with sterling silver details.

The Conway Stewart has a Medium Italic nib that writes like a dream – I am so happy that I found this NOS Conway Stewart and could have the nib changed (only £10) into my favourite CS nib. The YOLs have impressive, stubbish bold nibs. All three both a joy for the eye and hand. Reviews will follow…

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spring sun and winter snow at the iron works.

Posted on 1 March 2010 by lady dandelion

In the spring sun at the iron works. The snow is melting. Sounds of dripping, birds singing and a clear blue sky. A very long (and beautiful) winter has almost come to its end. The sun is more welcome than an extra pay check. Those photos (SOOC) were taken today at an old iron works.

I like the light and shadow play in these. And the shapes. And the light (did I mention that? :) )  I think it is necessary to experience a Swedish winter and spring to understand the something about the Swedish poetic soul – often hidden under “our” reserved surface. The changes in light and season is a very good nurturing ground for poetry, longing and melancholy – in all the best senses. Our folk music embodies this with its mix of longing and joy. It shares quite a lot of this with the Irish folk music, in fact.

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