2012

En natuurlijk ook veel geluk, gezondheid en gezelligheid! Tot snel!

So Sweet

Of Helmi to send me these cute fabrics. She screenprinted the designs herself on vintage fabrics. And because the owl reminded her of my logo, she offered me to send me a piece (which became a few pieces). Now I only have to think of a nice way to use the fabrics, maybe on a bag or in an embroidery hoop as an artwork on the wall...... Thanks Helmi! A little present is (finally) on it's way to you too, hope you like it.

2011

And for myself a little bit more time and inspiration to blog ;).

Blending Blue

Blending Blue is a new project by Lisette, also the owner of little Z, a shop with handmade stamps and paper goods.
On this weblog you will find free patterns and free downloads. You will also find links to other sites/blogs where you can find free patterns/tutorials. And because there is so much wonderful stuff out there she will be regularly hosting a guest design from other designers.

So enjoy! Be creative and please share your thoughts and suggestions...

Mr A Balladeer

Beautiful song by Marinus de Goederen, frontman of a Balladeer. It definitely makes my Monday morning!

Happy 2010

Happy 2010 to you all. Make your dreams come true!

Stumble upon

I got this internet tip from my father (thanks dad, it is really timewasting!), the website is called Stumble upon. You can add your interests and it brings you to random websites with very different contents. I think it is funny. I found this movie, which made me smile!

Market and more

The Textielmarket was just awesome! I met lots of nice people, had many enthousiastic customers en had very goods sales. Unfortunately, I did not have the time to look around myself and I almost forgot to take pictures...
Here is one of my booth:

Here is one of me in my booth (taken by a photographer of Tilburg.com, you can find more pictures of the Textiel weekend there):

And here is a picture of one of my Autumn projects, a necklace (by the way it is not finished yet and has nothing to do with the market, but I liked to share something new with you):

I won!

I joined a give away on the blog of Nicole. And I won!!!
I received these three cute matchbooks and a little notebook as well, all beautifully stamped and packed (she sells those cute stamps and packaging in her shop too).
Thanks Nicole!

Sending to France

My parents are in France now for a few weeks, and when they are there in their little railroad house, we always like to send something over there (cards, drawings, little presents). A few weeks ago, I saw these cute laterns, designed by Jurianne Matter, and I thought that they were just perfect as a present for my parents. The laterns are for sale via Jurianne's website and in various shops per set of 7. You can write a personal message on them if you like. Jurianne also designs other cute paper stuff and recently started a blog as well.

Spring Birds

Wow, what a beautiful weather it was here Today! Feels finally like spring! And I guess that was what we all needed here.
To make the home a bit more spring-ish, I made these birds. Also to get in the mood for easter. And I made a template and working instructions for the birds for you as well. You can download it here in English or in Dutch.

Flavourites

Yeeh! As of Today, my webshop is on Flavourites! Flavourites is a website which collects the most original webshops. Lots of handmade stuff, fashion, for kids, design, fabrics etc. Looking for something original? Guarantee that you will find it on Flavourites.

Le Petit Prince

I love the book Le Petit Prince. I read it in French class when I was in high school and I love the story and the drawings. In France they sell a lot of Le Petit Prince merchandise, like postcards, posters, mugs etc., there is even an offical website. I found these little charms in this Dawanda shop, which I had to have! I still don't know what Í will do with them, but they are sweet. Any suggestions?

Ice fun

Last weekend, we had the opportunity to go ice-skating on "real" ice (yeah, that's me behind the pram).
It was 12 years ago since the last time....
I love the cold weather, it makes everything look so crisp and clean.


Skies are beautiful, especially in the mornings.

By the way, no more frost since Monday, so all the snow and a lot of ice is already gone now.

Happy 2009

I wish you all a very happy and creative 2009!
(picture made via Wordle)

Apple party

Last weekend, we were invited to come over to the Apple party in Kivik in the South of Sweden. We were invited by Leons former boss, Thomas, who now works at Kiviks Musteri (a producer of apple juices, smoothies, ciders etc), to come and take a look and celebrate the apple season.

We started by visiting the Apple market. A place to buy apples and apple products (of course...), but the highlight of this festival is the Apple art. An enormous "painting" made from 35000 apples, which is quite fascinating.


After this, we visited Kiviks Musteri.
The "Apple House" is almost every day open for visitors and is certainly worth a visit when you are in the neighbourhood (by the way, the South of Sweden is worth a visit too!).
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In the evening a dinner was organised for sponsors and friends of the Apple market.
We had great fun and a lovely dinner with a lot of traditional Swedish foods (seafoods, mmm), traditional Fishermans songs and drinks.

Holiday memories

Just a few pictures that we made during our holiday. It feels already like ages ago, especially with the rainy, cold, autumny weather that we had the last few days (time to think about christmas fabrics and handmade christmas items for the shop)...

Mmmmm....

Nothing better to start a cold and grey day with, is a hot cappuccino (and some cookies).

Pretty in purple

Yesterday, I had to go to the hospital again for a little check-up. Good news, the broken bone is still in the right place (and it was very painful to put it back there last week....!), so no operation is needed. And only 5 more weeks to go until the cast comes off. To make the cast more firm, they have covered it with some nice PURPLE bandage. Not really my favourite colour, but one of the autum colours in fashion and interior this year (read here).

Awarded

Already a few weeks ago, I received an award from Floortje (Flora). Of course, I was very honoured. Certainly because I feel that a lot of other bloggers are so much more talented and creative than I am..... The award says that I have to pay it forward. So this is a good opportunity to award those creative and talented persons:
Nina (Ninainvorm), very colourful blog, lots of ceramics, vintage stuff, arts and crafts;

Olivelse, because I love her fabric ukuleles and her French blog;

Diana (Ozowiezo), just started a few weeks ago with her blog, but she is a very active blogger. Next to this, she has a webshop where she sells everyday (but smart) solutions, such as booby tags and clips a gogo.