The more I think about it, I prepped myself for this second hen. It started with a definite understanding that my French hen will have little eggs for Easter. And then my subconscious (call her the little devil on my... Continue Reading →
Something strange is going on. Large sections, shelves in my favorite crafts store are empty. Felt, stuffing material, Easter related items are nowhere to be seen. I felt like a hungry hoard of barbarians descended from the mountains and ransacked... Continue Reading →
I’ve been so happy with the change in the weather, the chirping of the birds and the appearance of snowdrops in the garden that I failed to put two and two together and realize that spring is just around the... Continue Reading →
You may think that once you finish a project there is a palpable moment when you stop and enjoy the end result. Some time might pass when the brain will not be travelling at high speeds thinking about new ideas,... Continue Reading →
The journey I embarked on with this blog has brought me lots of unexpected pleasures. From discovering new techniques, new tools to travelling virtually to paradises far far away. However, one of the most exhilarating experiences 'til now - by... Continue Reading →
When I visited my uncle on the occasion of his birthday (by the way, he loved the painting I made for him!) he took the opportunity to show me something he had just installed in his home. Running across a... Continue Reading →
When I'm going on a trip and I'll be staying in a hotel for some days, I have this urge to feel cozy and as much as home as possible. One way to achieve this is to take a couple... Continue Reading →
A while ago my husband and I decided we are not going to take pictures on our vacations. Don't get me wrong, we do take a camera with us, but rather than spending our vacation behind a machine and figuring... Continue Reading →
These past few weeks have been draining. Lots of things happened in my private and professional life that made me feel tired and run down. And yet it never occurred to me to take a break. If cars need regular... Continue Reading →