...if I only knew what it was. (the german version is pictured on the left, above the tulips from a friend´s garden- here´s the english version) That´s the book I reached for after I read Jamie´s tarot reading. I have had issues with my job/carrier choice in the past but recently there´s been so much going on in other areas of my life and I have pushed those issues aside and gone with the flow. Let´s just say that Jamie´s reading woke me from hibernation and I immediately knew something had to be done. I can recommend Barbara Sher´s books if you feel unsatisfied or need help finding a direction.
I had a lot of issues that I was unsatisfied with when I started this blog back in December 2005- family life, organisation, household, body issues, love-life, job. I have worked on these areas one by one and I feel like I´ve come such a long way towards living the life I really want. My children are happy, healthy, growing and learning, I recently married a wonderful man, I have managed to reduce our possesions and time thieves, I take care of my body and feel good in my skin.
I have a job teaching business english and although it´s rewarding to see people learning and the job is quite flexible and well paid - it doesn´t satisfy me. I need to make things and be admired for it. That is satisfying for me...not just to teach but also to awaken a positive feeling in others that wasn´t there before. I have worked with the above book for a week now and I know a lot more than before. And last Friday(hey presto!) the owner of my favourite book store asked me to make some book bags for her shop. I feel like I´m on my way!!!
Monday, May 05, 2008
I could do anything.....
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Dreamboard
I am well on my way, but not quite there yet, so this is my dreamboard.
More dreamboards here.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
SWAP!
Amazing but true, I have recieved 2 copies of this lovely spring edition of Marie Claire Idées. I´d love to swap one for an art/craft or home decorating magazine from a different country...anyone interested?
Saturday, February 23, 2008
A Wedding!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
It´s Here!
In my mail box this week...the wonderful book Vintage Crochet. I bought this book mainly for the Chevron Blanket pattern ( better known as ripple afghan) but after looking through the book I see so many things that I´d like to make. I´m so grateful that I learned to crochet from my mother and in home economics at school. Although I lost touch with this hobby for many years because it seemed too fancy and frilly, I´ve come to love it again and I can´t wait to get started on the projects in the book. A while ago I made a small rug with all my left-over wools and garns and I look forward to buying some new cotton yarns in interesting colours. What will I make first...maybe the "Ava Wrap, or the "Joni Flower Tunic", or the "Picot Star Tablecloth"???...well, I still have some time to think about it while I finish hand stitching my quilt.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Quilting...
I really want to crochet a ripple afghan like this one BUT I have promised myself to finish the patchwork quilt I started sometime in 2007 first. So I took the quilt top out from it´s hiding place, pieced together some batting (wool fleece I had in my fabric cupboard) and cut up some old bed-linen to use as backing. I read Amy Karol´s instructions again from the book The Crafter´s Companion , which is still one of my all time favourite books. I sandwiched together the finished top, batting and back, pinned it all together starting from the center - this took ages as the quilt is 150cm x 210cm (that´s 60inches x 85inches). There is no way I could get all this fabric under my sewing machine so I am hand quilting it. This article Amanda linked to came at just the right time - hand sewing makes you slow down and take time to think while stitching. I am sure that slowing down is essential when trying to live by my motto for 2008.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Giveaway!
One World, One Heart is a blog-wide giveaway event. The original idea behind this was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to interact, discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way. You can find more information here plus a list of giveaway participants. To be in the draw to win the above book tote, money purse or mini-quilt just leave a comment on this post between now and the 14th of Feb. GOOD LUCK!!!Saturday, February 02, 2008
Day 7: Saturday
Horse radish spread, ham and capsicum on toasted white bread, lárge latté.
8.30am.
Thanks for sharing my breakfasts, it´s been fun.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Day 1: Sunday
So inspired by this lovely and simple site...stay tuned for a week of breakfasts. Sunday: avocado and grilled capsicum on a wholewheat roll and a 3 minute egg. (can you see the camera reflection on my knife?).
9am.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
ENJOY!
ENJOY...my motto for 2008. The collage above is symbolic for the things I invite to bring joy into my life in 2008... growth, simplicity, nourishment, beauty and clarity.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
200!
Update...
8.Sew a pair of casual pants. DONE!
22.Restore cabinet for the kitchen. DONE!
23. Replace broken glass in kitchen cabinet. DONE!
(that´s me in my self-made yoga pants in front of our 40 year old, freshly painted kitchen cabinet)
This is my 200th post and the beginning of my 3rd year of blogging...
when I read back over old entries I recognise how much I have changed during this time. My life has become more colourful, creative, simple and I am a lot more self-determined and less critical of myself than 2 years ago. My motto for 2008? ENJOY!
Monday, January 07, 2008
101 Things in 1001 Days
(10, 15, 24, 13)
Monday, December 31, 2007
Gifts!
My favourite reading chair is now covered in a gorgeous red velvet (see the chair before here). It was my Christmas gift from Erich. The children bought me some wonderful books - my favourites are the ones written by Astrid Lindgren. Bottom right you can see the felt garlands I made and used to wrap around gifts, the christmas tree and beams in our flat. I love them and they were so very easy to make following these instructions by Liz. Christmas has passed and the days before New Year have me in a thinking, planning and mellow mood, waiting to jump into action in the New year. I have some plans and will be updating a list that has been neglected lately. I also have some news...my divorce was settled just before Christmas and Erich proposed immediatley afterwards so we are getting married in early 2008! I wish you all a Happy New Year, I´m sure 2008 is going to be fabulous!











