#rosewood

I enjoy a nice watch. It’s not easy to explain why, there’s something about well thought out design or good build quality or in this case, the fact that it’s bringing something different to the table.

Over the past few years I’ve seen a few wooden watches online, but not knowing much about them I sort of admired them from a distance.

But I managed to get hold of a pair of watches from a company called Kerbholz. A German company started by two friends on a backpacking adventure in 2011. While travelling South America they fell in love with the way wood was being used to design beautiful furniture.

TheAntique Sandalwood watch comes in the darker tone with Antique style brass fittings. A really nice and understated watch with something that also catches the eye.

The same watch in Rosewood is so much warmer and brighter. More immediately recognisable as being made from wood on the first glance. This finish really shows off the detail and natural lines of the wood grain.

Both of these items work so well as part of any outfit. In particular I’d pair the sandalwood watch with more formal looks such as the this outfit. I feel the rosewood watch works better as either a casual piece for every day wear or as a statement piece on an otherwise toned down outfit.

Overall both of these watches are just beautiful timepieces. Perfect for everyday wear as well as a smart addition to any design fans collection.

Some more old art from a few years ago when I was on a “Redwall’ kick.

I absolutely adore the books and animated series which was why I had created my own OC, ‘Rosewood’ the gypsy mouth. She is skilled in the art of clairvoyance as well as dream reading which is why she now sadly ended up in Cluny’s clutches. The murderous rat hopes to convince her with good old fashion threats to help rid him of his nightmares of Martin the Warrior.

The ‘Redwall’ book series has always been a favourite of mine every since I was a young teenager, and the animated series also has a special place in my heart. ❤️

I remember many years ago when I first read the books I created a few Redwall OC’s but I forgot most of them over time. However my favourite OC, ‘Rosewood’ always stuck with me which is why I decided to finally breath life into her a couple years back by drawing up a reference picture.

Rosewood is no abbey mouse, she is a gypsy who came to Redwall the autumn before Cluny the Scourge came storming to the gates of the abbey. She is a kind yet fiery young mouse with the gift of being able to read and understand other creatures dreams as well as skill of clairvoyance. She came from Meadowlock, a gypsy regain to the far North and through her mothers side she is a distant relative of Laterose of Noonvale. Rosewood is skilled with a dagger as well as the herbal arts and is able to hold her own in a fight if need be.

Rosewood/art© me

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