I frequently get comments, complements on my works. Be it you, my dear reader, or a person who is invited to our home, or Mr.AP's colleagues who will spot this and that during a video conference on a home office... Continue Reading →
About 2,5 years ago I made this sock monkey for my nephew. At the time it seemed like it will be just a gift. However, there was a spark, a deep falling in love, and ever since then an incredibly... Continue Reading →
Each year I try to make something really special for my husband for Christmas. I've painted for him these last two years (see the posts here and here), so I thought I'd do something different this time around. That's when... Continue Reading →
It is not easy to purchase a gift for a child. This day and age they seem to be into a very specific thing and by the time you learn about it and get it, the craze is already over.... Continue Reading →
Christmas seems to arrive earlier and earlier each year. The decorated trees, street lights or the agonizing Christmas carols are creeping up as soon as Halloween is over. Although sometimes I feel earlier than that. And I say agonizing, because... Continue Reading →
There is a saying in Spanish to the effect that if a door closes for you a window will surely open. I feel like that has happened to me now. Last week was an especially tough, bordering on pretty darn... Continue Reading →
It was the night after Christmas when the feasts were over and all the guests had gone home when I collapsed on the sofa and just wanted to relax a bit. To wind down I started reading my favourite blogs.... Continue Reading →
I love gifts that are hand made. For one they are very personal and one of a kind. It also tells me that I was in the person's thoughts all throughout the creative process. This is the reason why I... Continue Reading →
When the hot weather came I searched the basement for our summer wreath. Although I thought I stored it well the dolls moved and bits and pieces fell off. At the time I didn't have the drive to fix it,... Continue Reading →
Adri's Palette 