Category: Blog posts

  • Raak Amsterdam 2012

    Raak Amsterdam 2012

    Yesterday evening I went to a fashion show of “Raak Amsterdam” in the westergasfabriek in Amsterdam with (and thanks to) my dear friend Godelinde. And what a great time we had! lovely space, beautiful people all around and more beautiful people around. Nice music, cloth, colors- a real treat for a girly night out. Although…

  • Drawing challenge: connection

    Drawing challenge: connection

    From all endless connections I’m surrounded with, the one that seems more relevant to this challenge is my “sisterhood” connections. The one’s I  treasure so dearly; my girl friends, my blogger friends…:-) This week challenge was hosted by the lovely and super host Ariane.

  • Spring cleaning

    Spring cleaning

    Spring cleaning on my table.

  • Surprise from above

    Surprise from above

    Beautiful spring, sunny day was last Sunday. We went out to one of our favorite places: Elswout. While enjoying the nature around us, we heard a loud sound and suddenly a cloud of color was above our heads. I don’t what going on with me and birds lately and parrot in particularly- but there he…

  • Drawing challenge: industrial

    Drawing challenge: industrial

    Industrial vs handwork, unique, one-of-a- kind. Thread on paper. This week challenge was hosted by the lovely Rachel.

  • it’s no biggie

    it’s no biggie

    Beautiful animated GIFs by Lisette Berndt, aka Thoka Maer. (via: http://www.brwnpaperbag.com/) Have a Happy weekend!

  • Golden ponies and rosy lilies

    Golden ponies and rosy lilies

    Golden Ponies  is handmade leather goods and shoes by designer Erandi Gutiérrez based and hancrafted in Guadalajara, Mexico. Top flowers are all mine. Something beautiful to look at while (trying ) to recover from a bad back injury…:-(

  • The Takiyaje world

    The Takiyaje world

    The works of Nalogina Lubov are nothing less than stunning. Her imagination and the detailed work is an invitation to dive into her fabulous world.   +Sorry my dear friends for not participating in the last “drawing challenge.” As you probably noticed I had some technical problems on my blog (as well on my computer)…

  • The back side story

    The back side story

    The back side of this work is telling his own story… My Eco friendly way of keeping the embroidery threads…:-) Happy weekend!

  • Pear shape

    Pear shape

    Well, looking at this should give a good idea how (and with whom…) I’m spending my days…;-)

  • Drawing challenge: Butterfly

    Drawing challenge: Butterfly

    My two water butterflies. Thread on paper. This week challenge was hosted by the very talented and charming Nadine.

  • Collar me pretty

    Collar me pretty

    I have a soft spot for collars, you can tell by this and that. Only recently I discovered that this collar has a wonderful name: Peter pan. Trough the following links you can find very nice tutorials how to make one yourself. : ) From the top: faux fur collar, ASOS Leather Peter Pan Collar,…