Friday, January 8, 2010

Friday is my day: Senay Akin

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Hello and welcome 2010!
This friday we will meet Senay from Istanbul, Turkey. She is a comtemporary jewellery designer with photographer background. Please visit her interesting and ah, so beautiful shop at senayakin.etsy.com

MERMAID Pendant sterling silver and 18K gold unique hand made



8:00 Brrrrr! It’s cold…


8:30 I have to wake up! Coffee comes first


9:00 Breakfast time. I don’t leave my warm nest until 9:15. It’s Friday!


9:20 Already in the tram. We are crossing the Galata Bridge. Heading to Sultanahmet.


9:40 Heading to the post Office. I have an Etsy package to ship. Better to do it now.


10:00 Finally Arriving to the atelier. It’s on a lively street. There are funny rug sellers at the corner.


10:30 Let’s see what do we have here…Valentine Day is coming, I need a new collection. Am I late?!!!

10:30 This Is one of the rings I was planning for so long. Friday is my day, I can work peacefully. No jewelry classes. I work on my projects.


12:30 My neighbor is a designer too. We usually have lunch together.


13:30 Back to the bench. Making two rings in the same time.


15:30 A quick break. I have to stretch my back. And take a quick look to my books.


18:30 Heading to Cihangir. Will have a quick tea break with a friend.


19:00 Hande is a ceramic artist. We always have some mutual projects to discuss.


20:00 My boyfriend’s still working. I will cook the dinner tonight.


21:30 Etsy :) Chat at the Forum, new listings, follow ups…It’s fun.



23:00 Tomorrow is coming soon. To soon! A book or TV?



10 comments:

  1. Hi, I'm happy to find your blog! So nice to know about your day!

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  2. So fun to get a glimpse of Senays day! She does such beautiful work!

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  3. i love senay's work - and these features are so interesting. i am so nosey, i love to see how people live around the world :)

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  4. Love your day, Şenay, thanks for sharing!
    I had the honor to visit her atelier in real life too :)

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  5. Thank you for sharing! Beautiful jewellery.

    Heli - I've really enjoyed looking at all the blog posts, inspiring! :)

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  6. Hi Heli!

    I have awarded your great blog, come and pick it up :)

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  8. ok, I'm addict to this feature :))
    Brilliant jewellery artist .
    Thank you for sharing your day!

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  9. Hi Senay, Loved reading about and seeing your day ! A trip to Istanbul was just what I needed in the middle of winter.
    Aleady planning my next real trip.

    *wave*
    Rhiannon

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  10. i've given you a blog award! pls see my blog for more details... http://missmaisyschatter.blogspot.com/

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