Something really strange happened in my post box this week. I got several “lost packages” all at once without explanation. I so wonder where they have been all this time?! The above magazine (and some stickers, vintage rub-on letter sheets & pretty papers) was sent from Belgium by Sophie, and I love everything! Well, who […]
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Paper coiled ring and other pretty things
Awesome ring by Robyn Wells. Robyn sent me this beautiful ring a while back, and because of server problems etc. I haven’t blogged it yet, but now it’s time. It’s custom made for me and I absolutely love it! It’s made out of coiled pink papers encausted inside a silver coloured ring! I just love […]
Perfect for me
My friend Maria sent me late birthday gifts in the mail. Late gifts are rather nice since you never know when they’ll arrive and therefor they kind of prolong the celebration. I got a little pile of gifts, so pretty (as always) that I just had to photograph them: Three gifts in a black and […]
A fabric rainbow, a foldout zine and other pretty ...
Serendipitous I won a package of these hand dyed fabrics from Kristin a few weeks ago. I love how the fabrics I won makes such a beautiful rainbow. I am planning to use them in some of my embroidery work this fall. Kristin’s blog Stitching hands is one of my favorite fabric-art-blogs to go to […]
Right now I’m really digging…
Right now I’m really digging the small piles of new stuff that is laying around here. I want to dive in and use them all, as usual, but summer is keeping me outside enjoying the warmth against my skin. Just thought I’d post some photos to remember that I really want to craft something with […]
Notebooks, owls, and Gold Scissors…
Wow, it’s a new year! Now is the time to ask everyone you know: – What did you get for Christmas this year? If they say “I got this or that” you know how to answer; – What?!!! This year? But Christmas haven’t even happened yet! Hehe. That’s the Repeating Joke in my family, year […]
Random Act of Kindness
A Random Act of Kindness, RAK, like those of Amelie in the fabulous and beautiful movie Le Fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain, are selfless acts performed by a person wishing to either assist or cheer up another individual. A Random Act of Kindness, for example, is to send someone a nice gift without expecting to get […]
The benefits of keeping a blog
You rock, did you know that? If I rock, you rock – and in that case we all rock big time! Why? Because we are awesome girls and woman who empower each other. The benefits of having a blog to me, has been that I’ve found support, wisdom, inspiration, encouragement and people who will give […]
Don’t iron your Four Leaf Clover
My clarity comes in the form of writing. When all else fails, when I don’t know which step to take next, or how to hold myself up any longer, all that I do know, is that i need to write. Writing is the work I need to do. Silvia deVries [*] I get nice things […]
How to Microwave Your Cat
Want to learn how to Microwave Your Cat? If you haven’t tried a Wheat Heat Therapy Pillow yet I think you should. I can really recommend you to make or buy your own wheat pillow. It’s great! A Wheat Heat Therapy Pillow is microwavable (put it in there for about 2 minutes). The wheat has […]
I’m grateful for Christmas
Life is finite, we are transient beings. Don’t be afraid to engage your world or your surroundings. If you don’t try and get the most out of this experience, it’s a big mistake, a real waste. You’re squandering an incredible opportunity. Steve McCurry The server where I keep my blog has been down for a […]
Your Lucky Star Shines Through
This is the only reality there is. If you can get it down on paper, in words, notes, or color, so much the better. /Henry Miller Hello my dears! I was the lucky and very happy winner of