time flies.
january seems so far away now, can’t believe my birthday is only around the corner.
but it’s not like we haven’t achieved anything – we have a table now! and chairs. almost there.

i have one.

at least my feet are always warm and cozy, in a flat with no underfloor heating these have come in useful and are much appreciated.

i’m not sure anyone outside europe is familiar with these – typical crates used in bakeries. they have long since become popular with anyone who can appreciate something a little more durable than cardboard boxes, for lugging around books and other belongings.

but this ingenius design takes the plain old baker’s crate to an all [...]

now that’s a more affordable kind of luxury!

i covet.
click image to splurge.

pop-up pirate trouble, originally uploaded by pixiebits.

blogging about the fishies reminded me of this pop up book i have long wanted to mention on here.
any little boy or girl into pirates, stinky socks and exciting adventures out at sea will love the story as well as the fabulous pop-up elements Marshall & Swain combined.

originally uploaded by Rebecca Key.

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let me begin with an apology, for being a slacker and for being a cheapskate – above picture wasn’t taken by me, but by my lovely de facto sister-in-law rebecca. however, it is yours truly and famiglia on the picture. and it’s a great shot by a great photographer!
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we are moving [...]

i ♥ autumn, may this be a good one.

{beautiful fabric, with christmas in mind}
from here (think i saw this great shop featured in either CRAFT or whipup) and here. love it.
here’s to crisp, cold but sunny autumn days.

i am an ikea fan.
even if i was a millionaire i would still shop at ikea.
and their fabric is amazing.
this is a simple a-line skirt which i made with the help of this book, which has been reviewed by many, including the people at whip up. i can whole-heartedly recommend sew what! skirts, it [...]

we have been discovering dinosaurs and more recent species alike. our visit to the dinosaur museum was a great hit, as was our umpteenth trip to the zoo, which is why we are now proud season pass holders!

i have shamelessly borrowed the picture of the t-rex from this site, which has many more [...]

Tamara has some wonderful things made of glass in her etsy shop, I got this charming little robot for my friend’s birthday. It’s a little plate and I will find it hard to part with it!
Also really like Izik Levy’s stuff. Might have to adopt one of his little robots