Sunday, October 25, 2009

Day#25


Japanese crafting books are real eye candy. I buy them here.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Day#24


Something I want to do more often: drawing and painting. My days are too short.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Day#23


Paris is a city I'm absolutely in love with. I'm planning to go there for a few days before the end of the year.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Day#22


1. tea cozy, 2. Classic mittens, 3. pink nose, 4. Haverhill throw, 5. Homemade pillows in the sofa..., 6. I luv cappuccino + rabbit, 7. Fire, 8. Melhores Amigos [Best of Friends], 9. Granny Room
I have a bad cold right now, feeling chilly and tired... Drinking lots of tea, sitting by the fire, and making a Flickr mosaic of comfy things can be a good remedy.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Day#18


The sweet face of a cat!

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Day#17


Quilting, a very soothing and relaxing pastime.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Day#16


Knitting.
I'm working on a sweater for a Christmas present.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Day#15


The days are getting cold now, what's more comforting than a cup of tea in the afternoon?

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Day#14


Every other day, I go for a 3,5 miles walk in our neighbourhood. I really need this shot of oxygen.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Day#13


My grandmother collected china cups, I inherited them.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Day#12



Going to the movies, I love it!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Day#11


My favourite food? Heartwarming, simple, comfort food! No molecular gastronomy for me, thanks.
This is a pear tart with frangipane I made this weekend. Easy and delicious (I'm not a great baker, but I can handle this one).

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Day#10


I've been a fan of Beatrix Potter's work since I was a child. Her work keeps amazing me.
This is a cross-stitched Mrs. Tiggywinkle for a laundry bag that I want to make.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Day#9


Flowers. These are pansies for my hanging baskets this winter.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Day#8


Jane Austen's sense of humour, and the unforgettable characters she created

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Day#7


Vintage children's books (this is an illustration By Alice and Martin Provensen, 1962)

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Day#6


This is the sixth crocheted afghan I'm working on. I crochet everywhere I can, in the car, while watching TV,...

Monday, October 5, 2009

Day#5


Reading, by far my favourite pastime (book pictured here "The Wind in the Willows")

Sunday, October 4, 2009

I'm not giving up...



...on my Christmas sampler! I managed to work a few hours on it last week (the 12th week, by the way). I don't know if it will be finished by Christmas, at this tempo...

Day#4


The change of the seasons

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Friday, October 2, 2009

Day#2


Vintage sewing supplies

Thursday, October 1, 2009

What I like day#1

I need a new blogging boost, so here's what I want to do in October:
post one picture a day of something I like. If you like to do the same, post a comment and leave a link on your blog.
Day#1

The art of Carl Larsson

What I wore today

Fun group on Flickr: "What I wore today".
I already posted these two outfits: