Ta daaa!

Until a short time ago, to be precise 2-3 years, I didn't fancy doilies, or any kind of liners. I actually thought they were granny-like. Anyway, probably because I'm growing up (!) I value all my linen clothes and doilies.

A few weeks ago, I started to look for a ready-made edging for my sideboard liners, but couldn't find anything worth sewing on my antique linen table cloth. The same evening I gave up on the ready-made stuff, I remembered having a lovely crchet edging swatch which I hadn't thought of making until then. Mum wasn't encouraging either. However, I didn't give up, and crocheted the necessary length in less than a week. I'm so satisfied with the result that I think I'll be making more edgings for my other cabinets as well. Can you tell the difference between the "before & after" photos?

Have a happy Monday and a fantastic week y'all!

Coming soon

Take a sneak peek at my latest finished project. The grey and dull weather didn't let me take brighter photos. Unless it rains and the clouds hide the sun tomorrow, I'll show you the inside of my vintage sideboard with before/after photos.

PS. Just leave a comment if you want the pattern. I can either e-mail it to you or post it here.

It's officially summer!

10 reasons to love summer:

1. Birkenstocks & sandals. Free your feet ladies...

2. All shades of pink nail polish on my toes. Love 'em!

3. Longer days. I really hate it when it gets dark at 4 pm in winter!!!

4. Swimming! Oh I love the sea when it is cold and crystal clear. But that's gotta wait till I go on

holiday in June.

5. Floor length flyaway skirts and dresses. Especially floral and romantic ones.

6. Sailing. I don't have a license, but I happily assist dad when we go sailing.

7. Ice-cold beer.

8. My new magic lip moisturiser with SPF 15. It's called magic because the transparent lipstick

turns into a lovely rosy pink on the lips.

9. New knitting and crochet projects. (2 are on the way to be photographed and put here)

10. Delicious summer fruit: Cherries, apricots, grapes, and peaches, my favourite of all by the way.

Updating news

Hey there.

I know I've been a total stranger for a loooong while, but I've moved my flat and couldn't find enough time to write anything here. I have new projects in progress. I'll post about them as soon as I find the transfer cables of the camera!

HAPPY EASTER ALL!

Inspiration

Just a quick note to let you know that I'm still alive. I'll write longer during the week I promise. Until then, please enjoy the following photos. The first one is my favorite cupcake ever. I haven't tasted it, but if I ever had the chance, I don't think I'd be able take a bite as I am not that heartless to eat something that looks this elegant!

And the latter is my felt version of this beautiful yet inaccessible, at least for now due to living on different continents, cupcake designed by Louise Winther Dueholm, the lovely founder and the editor of Cake Journal.

Making it was so much fun. And now looking at these two photos is also cheering me up. Hope the feeling is contagious and you feel the same each time you come here.

Have a happy Monday and a fantastic week y'all!

Ta-da-ish moment

Actually I've finished crocheting one of the pillows and without waiting for the other to be completed, I've started another... Very typical of me!

Anyway... It's been a fun project in many ways. Instead of making the granny squares first, and attaching the flowers on them, I first crocheted the flowers and used them as the center of my granny squares. I wanted this pillow to accompany the previously started, but not finished one, so the main color of this pillow is ecru as well.



Then, while searching for other alternatives for more crochet pillows, I came across with Sarah London's "Wool Eater Blanket" tutorial and started my third pillow project immediately. I've added another round with turquoise since the photograph was taken. Here's the wool eater pillow in progress.



Next weekend I'll get 3 pillows, and ask the tailor in the neighborhood to sew pillow cases for me because 1. I don't have a sewing machine and 2. Surprise Surprise! I don't know how to sew. I'll show the finalized pillows when they're finished.

Have a happy Monday and a fantastic week y'all!