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Spring Palette 2011
On my little trip to Paris last weekend, I came over these gorgous summery cottons, at Coupons de St. Pierre. I have them near my desk, so I can look at them from time to time – and at the same time listen to music for an upcoming concert one of my choirs are having…
Read MoreSencha the Dress
Thanks for the lovely comments on my wardrobe production, people! A couple of you wondered about how I made Sencha into a dress. So I thought I´d share that with you all. First of all, this is not at all complicated, so anyone who knows how to make a Sencha blouse can make her into…
Read MoreOn my sewing table: 1970s wrap dress
I have just posted a question on Sew Retro about this dress I´m working on, and I´ll just post the whole thing here as well. Hope someone can help me! 🙂 Hello everyone! I am currently working on a wrap-around dress from the 70s (don´t you just love the colors and the accessorizing of the…
Read MorePledges and sustainability.
Although I have had this blog since 2005, only the last 5 or so months have been really productive. It all came down to my challenge 2010, it´s simple: I said to myself in january this year; that I shall restrain myself from buying any new clothes. After making this decision, I discovered the fantastic online…
Read MoreTagging the home
Today´s little craft project was inspired by this idea over at design*sponge. I printed out some letters on decal paper and cut them out and hung them on the refrigerator. “Mat” means food in Norwegian.This could come in handy if I ever get so hungry I forget where the food is…
Read More>My crochet cardigan
> So this is another project I´ve been working on. I started on this in august. And I´ve had a rather outdrawn break from it a while now. I have been more in a sewing mood than a crochet mood lately. That is a great thing about crafting, you never get tired, because there are…
Read MoreMy challenge 2010
I have always seen myself as a giving person who helps others in need. I am born and raised in one of the wealthiest countries in the world and have always learned to give to those who have less then me. Still, after I finished studying and started working, I find myself in the shameful…
Read More>The lovely ladies from Vogue
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Read More>I want spring!
>Dear Spring, where are you? We need you! As I wait for warmer and brighter days, this crepe paper flower reminds me of what is to come. Instructions are to be found here, as mentioned earlier.
Read More>Food!
>Allright, so this has nothing to do with crafts, but I came across this article about cooking, and it is hillarious. In Norwegian, I´m afraid. But still. Lots of good tips for the amateur chef. http://blogg.aftenposten.no/ekern/2009/11/06/10-blemmer-du-gj%C3%B8r-pa-kj%C3%B8kkenet/
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