These stones are known on the beaches of the Cote d'Azure, mainly found from Nice and beyond. Most people find them ugly and clumsy. They hurt your feet! Actually I think these simple stones with a variety of shades of grey have a special raw beauty. The shape of these stones are formed by the salty sea water and pushing it back and forth through the rough seas. Even old bits of glass and pieces of old ceramics are between. Those stones make history. Some are called flints. It is undoubtedly the most common type of boulder. Flints are also rich in fossils. It's worth it to pick them up and observe them from all sides. Only specialists work can distinguish many species. Mostly they are just grey unbreakable simple stones. What I find funny is that most snobs there do anything for shopping expensive jewelry with overrated crystal stones. While the most beautiful old stones are just lying around at the entire coast of the Cote d'Azure. Each with a centuries true old story.

Surrounded by these stones I began searching for beautiful egg-shaped oval and round shaped stones. Just like a perfect soap mold. I was just tired of reading all the fashion magazines. And began to draw well known fashion logos, followed by Brigit Bardot eyes and some little abstract sketches. You can expect a sequel to this. It was so wonderful brainstorming on the beach.

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I love to take pictures of buildings in other countries. At the Cote d'Azure you can find beautiful pastel colors. Peach orange, pink, soft yellows, beiges and green turquoise or azure blue are the colors to come back. A beautiful and inspiring color palette that contrasts nicely against the bright blue sky and azure blue sea. Here are some pictures I've shot...

K beachclub is like a little paradise. You can sunbathe, relax, lounge, read and sleep on the great big pink sun beds with cushions. There are no cars or roads. You have a wonderful view of colorful homes and clear blue sea. In the distance you see the grand old palace of Monaco lie. A new place that has not yet been discovered by everyone.This fantastic spot exists 2 years. A very beautiful quiet beach with a romantic Moroccan Ibiza styling.There are nice wooden boxes where you can store your stuff. A beautiful location for a dinner party to give when the sun shines.This place is hard to find, but easily accessible only by foot, by train, car or boat. The chique hippie feeling is totally back here. Like another beachclub had 4 years ago, little further at Monte Carlo. In the past loved the Sea Lounge in MC, but this become a total techno house kind of place and lost its beauty in my point of view. The Moroccan influenced food is delicious and decorated with colorful paradise flowers. They have a good Rose wine of the house. If you are around this holiday I would recommend you definitely want to one day's rest. Enjoy,

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Sonia Rykiel once quoted: Luxury is in yourself, not in diamonds or crystals.
You become even more aware when being at this spot between Monaco and Roque Brune Cap Martin. This place inspires me because of the huge contrast between the very superficial luxury and the pure raw nature just next to eachother.

Have been around Cote d`Azure several times. Seen the most exclusive beachclubs, hotels, villa`s and nightclubs. But the truth matter is nature beats them all. As always the powerful beauty of nature wins from materialism. These ages old rocks, standing diagonal as sharp knives have a magical breathtaking beauty. Nothing but rocks, some green seaweed and the waves hitting on them. Total silence, no glamour, no shops, no cars, no snobs. When concentrate, you can hear the wind, wave beats and sea making music. They tell many stories. Stories of everybody they have seen passing by. Like Le Corbusier, Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, Sir Winston Churchill, European aristocracy, Coco Chanel, family Kennedy, Salvador Dali, Josephine Baker, Dolce&Gabanna, Brigit Bardot and many royals from the far past like Princess Leatitia Bonaparte. As if the death and living souls of icons and legends are still dancing around here. Nothing to see, just rocks, but still a great view on Monaco and the amazing previous villa of Karl Lagerfeld on the mountain (somebody told me princess Stephanie bought it).

The path of Le Corbusier (most important and influencial architect in history) brings you to this beautiful spot. Hardly to capture on a picture. He spend many years with his wife in a simple colourful designed hut at the mountain. I can totally imagine this area inspires people. Therefor photographed one of my necklace designs on these rocks. Like a crab or lobster finding his way.

EAH! black label necklace, mixed materials: lasercut plexiglass, Acryl, vintage buttons and Swarovski stones. (250 euro)