My mother-in-law aka superknitter (and embroiderer and seamstress and, well you get the idea ;) made me and my sis-in-law some awesome decorations for Christmas! She designed and made hem herself. I ...
Monday My second project was to clear out my clothing. Like many people, I have too much. Research actually shows people are happier with less choice, and also, I tend to choose a limited number o...
Also inspired by the Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, I made a list of areas in the house I wanted to redo or clear out. I do this about twice a year, but with new energy and also new tips I firg...
So, trying to put together my Happiness Project, one thing pretty much jumps out with bells on: Sleep. I need a lot of sleep each night and I have already made serious changes in my rythm towards tho...
On my holiday in the States I bought a book. A bit of a guilty pleasure to be honest, it is a bit of a self-help book. Its called "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin. Really, it has hap...
Sjaak Klunder is my mothers boyfriend and is a brilliant artist. Not only does he make illustrations and comics for a living, but he has also made cards for our birthdays, or just comics about hilari...
In preparation for autumn, I started my raincoat and finished it recently. I only have to add a hood in case, you know.. it rains..The fabric is fantastic, it is thin cotton, laminated. It is waterpr...
I found this brilliant idea on Modcloth, they explain exactly how you can make a terrarium and decorate it! I made one for my mom for her birthday.
Cora is one of my bestest friends and my most fervent supporter! And thus also my guinea pig :)
Obviously one of her many many talents! This is even more work than it looks, and very precise!
And then my friend Bloeme, who is going to travel for a few years decided to start a translation business. Easy, because you can do it online, from any location and some extra income is always good! ...
Yay, a friend cameto me asking for ideas for the front page of her PhD thesis (I think its her PhD, she did so many researches and theses I lost count..). Her topic is on what the majority population...
Im on a roll! Taking a week off has done wonders for all my projects.. I have been looking for earmuffs for so long. We used to have them everywhere when I was young, but now they seem to be horribly...
I had this beautiful belt made of beads that I bought for next to nothing at the Pasar Malam Besar (now known as the TongTong Fair) a few years ago. I love it, it is elastic and comfortable and adds ...
I swear I am going mad, or I must be, or Im sleep walking. My diary and wallet are missing AGAIN. I think this warrants a WTF, if youll pardon my French. Within the month? Four options: 1. I have a c...
Annekes tee is finished and delivered! I made two designs so she could choose. She chose the swing. I kept the silhouet small since its a summer tee and I let the ropes run up to the shoulder. The ba...
So, some of my stuff was stolen from my bag at work last week. Meaning new diary and purse and all. I figured, while Im at it I might as well get a new handbag if I can find a nice one. Via via I rea...
Testing and trying out and not really knowing what jackets suit me I have made a few different ones recently. But now I think I have found my favourite! A jacket I can wear to work or on a summer dre...
Lieve Anneke,van harte gefeliciteerd!Ik hoop dat je een mooie, zonnige en vrije dag hebt.Arjen geeft je voor je verjaardag een beschilderd kledingstuk.Jij mag kiezen wat het is en jij mag kiezen wat ...
Here they are, the computerised versions! The font is Bradley, as it looks most like my own handwriting, or what I would like my handwriting to be. Opinions are welcome :)
I finally bought the Husqvarna Emerald 203. It has too many awesome features to list, but I am especially fond of the small blade on the side you can cut your thread on and the caravan stitches..I al...
That took long enough and I decided it would have to be good enough today. These are my mini sketches :)
I have always looked at those beautiful batik fabrics with wanting, but they often cost a lot of money (and rightly so). At our Utrecht fabric market I found someone that sells five metre pieces for ...
Pictures above from PaviaPavia Etsy Shop. So I bought two items from Etsy recently, from a shop called PaviaPavia. She has many supplies for spruicing up your creations and existing clothes and she i...
Dear nana la Haye, after having made some mint syrup and tomato chutney I bought a little book on preserves. Its full of gorgeous jams and sauces. I have even made a beginners jam from yellow leftove...
I have downloaded this pattern from Made by Rae a while ago because the example looked absolutely adorable and it looked quite simple. It only needs a fat quarter for the outside and half a fat quart...
The sun has started shining, during my lunchbreak we can bask in it and I feel like spring! Last year I found this recipe on MakeGrowGather and I made it a spring tradition!
I sure hope she doesnt see this before the package reaches her home :)
The jacket closed, it has large sew on snaps. What? I love my momma! Skyblue linig :)
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