I have had this white metal house for years, but not until tonight it occurred to me to open the bottom and stick a candle inside it. I’m so glad I did. I have an endless fascination with the lit candles and the way light moves, reflects and warms us. Especially in a dark Swedish […]
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In focus: turquoise items
With the table and the stool painted turquoise I am more aware of the colour when I see it, especially in my own home. I’ve obviously been drawn to it for several years without taking notice. The glass bowl, behind the rose patterned candle on my bed side table, was a gift from my brother […]
The importance of a Home
The simplest questions are the most profound. Where were you born? Where is your home? Where are you going? What are you doing? Think about these once in a while and watch your answers change. Richard Bach I have longed for a place of my own for a long time now. In June I drew […]
Hang your Own Artwork on the Wall
The walls that surround me are always filling with things from my drawing board. They are similar to my mind and my work desk; full of many different ideas, colours and forms. They are in different stages, some not quite finished yet but up on the wall to inspire me further. My walls are like […]
A Cat is great Shabby Chic Decoration
Only cat lovers know the luxury of fur-coated, musical hot water bottles that never go cold. Susanne Millen I have the privilege to share bed with this one beautiful cat lady. As a crafty blogger I feel it is my duty to share her with you all, hoping you know the joys of having an […]
What is on TV tonight
What is on your TV tonight? This is what is on mine: My beautiful white H that was specially made for me by my wood crafting friend Maria Lu. It has been in a craft exhibition at the library for a while, but now it is finally where it belongs, with me in my home. […]
Kisses in the kitchen
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White arm chair
Comfort is the Studio Friday theme today. I’m the kind of girl that loves to stay at home. To have a home, with a bed, a nice sofa, and food in the kitchen, that is comfort to be. I don’t mind traveling, as long as I know I have my home to land in afterwards. […]
Living and Blogging my Crafty Life
I went to town today riding on my bike. I got a lot of stuff that I wasn’t supposed to buy (including four beautiful Geranium flowers for 100 SEK) but forgot to pick up the developed photos that I was meant to pick up. Our cat Smilla is a beauty queen. I love her to […]
A Cat Moved In
Suddenly I’m out of words. Maybe this picture will reveal some of my feelings of happiness, serenity and peace… A cat has moved in! I’ve never had a cat before. And now she lives here, with us. She jumped into my lap (once) and she comes when I call her. It’s such an amazing feeling […]
Prisms from sunshine
It’s snowing outside right now, and have been doing that since yesterday. I really want to crochet this, any ideas on how? Pattern please! Winter is here to stay I guess – I need to go back to autumn times (September 20th) and enjoy a day when the light came through my window. At least […]
The Balcony – my positive space
I’m always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning. Every day I find something creative to do with my life. Miles Davis For me, all places and spaces in my home can feel both negative and positive. For example, my favorite chair is now full of clean clothes that I […]