A mother and son collaboration project, Otto saw the light of day just minutes ago. He is the result of R wanting to have a go on the sewing machine after seeing me whip up a quick cushion cover this...
So we went from freezing cold to summer overnight. Mind you, calling it "summer" might be a slight exaggeration - but we have sun and can go out without thermals. In short sleeves, even. That...
Well, I think I died and went to chocolate heaven! This looks like any other totally indulgent choccy cake, right? Well, what would you say if I told you it is made of... Beans. Yep, beans. Its sugar...
I was feelin the monochrome mojo when I was post processing some shots from our little Sunday walk today. Heres a little peek into our immediate neighbourhood. Only a fifteen minute walk separates th...
An old funnel, battered and worn. Some may say its a piece of junk, but to me its a gem. The dents and scratches make it even more charming. Of course it had to come home with us from the antique sho...
Im rather surprised I havent managed to kill all the seedlings yet. Actually, they seem to be growing just fine! Lets see how long it lasts, shall we? For a not very green-fingered person, I reckon t...
Two full days of inspiring seminars at Visuelt 2012. One pretty cool workshop with Hello Typo. Dinner at Yayas - a rather tacky-cool Thai restaurant (No, seriously, its kinda bizarre walking straight...
In May 2006, I had a little boy who looked like this when he was sleeping:Fast forward six years, to May 2012... and do you know what? He still looks just the same. When he is sleeping that is. Still...
A public holiday, and a very welcome day off indeed! We awoke to sunshine and a blank canvas ready to be filled with whatever activities we wanted. Started off by baking the no-knead bread (as featur...
Totally carb-laden, yet so totally mouthwateringly worth it. This bread is slow food at its finest, taking a total of 14-20 hours to rise. Fear not though, time does the work for you so its really a ...
Theres not much that can beat this. You know, everything tastes better cooked over an open fire. Its really not much of a job to prepare either - simply make the pancake batter at home and carry it w...
I was so angry today. Really really pissed off. A bit like this:Thats pretty angry-looking, huh? Wanna know why? You might as well say "yes" since I am going to tell you regardless. Well, I w...
Just a quick note for those of you using the url www.madebypetchy.com to access this blog. I have left this domain active since renaming my blog a while back, but will no longer be renewing this doma...
There are no prettier flowers than the ones picked by a child, eagerly presented to you by a muddy hand, along with a smile that extends to every corner of the face and a generous portion of uncondit...
In one of my basement storerooms, the previous owner left behind an old shelf. Im not even sure if it was originally a shelf or if someone at some point just saw those metal brackets and decided they...
(Thats Norwegian for happy easter in case you wondered.) I have a few spare minutes before we make a second attempt at getting to my parents place, so just popping in to share a quick couple of pics ...
...you make the most of plan B!Plan A was to head off to spend easter at my parents place this afternoon, along with my sister and her boyfriend who were due to arrive at the airport just in time for...
Yeah. I guess thats a pretty accurate description for the ocean temperature here in western Norway on any random Sunday in March. Nonetheless: craziness vs. cold, 1-0! So... anyone else do something ...
All in one day. Within the space of a few hours actually... A lot can be said about the weather here, but its certainly never boring - and I love it! Days like these call for wool thermals, hot soup ...
Just a sneak preview, with rather low quality iPhone-photos. Its not quite there yet as you can see, but at least the walls are painted, and the new lamp and a new roman blind are up. The flats previ...
...and you end up with funky abstract photos like these:Top photo: Smears from greasy little fingers on the TV-screen. Bottom photo: The cats whiskers.
Directly above my living room is an attic room that belongs to my flat but that can currently only be accessed via the communal stairs and attic. Definitely not ideal, and it means the room doesnt ge...
This fella here is Lambert. He was a present to R from my sister, and has followed R since birth. I anticipate he will be around for a good while yet. He used to look like just a little plumper, fluf...
Enjoyed a quiet hour this evening, going through unread items in Google Reader. Ah. So much inspiration - it needs to be shared! Cant post them all, but this evenings top three blogs are:Seventy Tree...
I went hunting for details with my trusty Nikon this morning. Fancy a little peek into our home? Come on in!Details from the living room. Love how my sideboard turned out after I painted it white. On...
Ive always found the idea of "signature scents" really silly. Variation, thats me! But I kinda met myself in the door the other day, when I experienced a near panic attack [no, of course I am...
And so I did get a card this year after all. Handmade by none other than the most important person in my life ♥Hearts, sparklies, Mario and Princess Peach - now thats pretty special! And the green he...
I cant quite believe it, but its been six years since my little (or not so little anymore) boy was born. Yes, he turned six las Wednesday, and we celebrated today with great gusto! Its Mothers Day he...
It doesnt take much to make my week. Finding this beauty in a vintage-shop the other day was a good start... ...and my neighbour buying me wine and roses to say thanks for a favour didnt hurt either....
Although R would absolutely love a house full of kittens, and kittens are cute and fluffy and all that, Im not so keen on the idea. The prospect of being "the crazy cat lady" isnt all that ap...
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