It’s time for a new giveaway my dear readers, and this time I’m giving away two copies of the new book released by Mollie Makes {published by Collins & Brown and available here}, “Mollie Makes crochet”. As usual, each project is accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography. And like in the two previous books, Mollie Makes Christmas and Feathered… View Post
Waking up in New York
..and suddenly you wake up in NYC.Well, maybe not so suddenly..almost 8 hours flight are not easy to forget, especially if you seat in the middle of the airplane, with no space for your legs..but anyway, everything is forgotten when you finally see the Manhattan skyline. That’s what happened to me. After months of waiting I’m here, I still can’t… View Post
See you in NYC
It’s almost time: the luggages are ready, the two cameras are charged and ready to shoot, the guide books are underlined and the apartment in the East Village is waiting for us. See you in NYC! ★ È quasi ora: i bagagli sono pronti, le macchine fotografiche sono cariche e pronte a scattare, le guide sono sottolineate e l’appartamento nell’East Village… View Post
Carnet de shopping: LA FOLIE, VAN DAAN, VINTAGE ROOM
My shops tour is now in ‘s-Hertogenbosch {or just Den Bosch}.It’s a very nice small city not far from Eindhoven {only 30 minutes by train or car} and it’s the perfect place if you want to do some shopping. The city is surrounded by ramparts and channels and in the center you can get lost through the small medieval streets..but… View Post
How to make cross stitched pictures || IDA & Photosì #3
Are you ready for an easy but effective DIY?For my collaboration with the italian company Photosì, I made this simple tutorial: how to make cross stitched pictures.Lately I’m approaching the cross stitch, a simple but effective way of decorate textiles. So I thought: why don’t use this technique on pictures?I printed black and white pictures to make the colored thread… View Post
living 3.0
Once in a while I like to change the disposition of the furnitures in the living room..but I think that you already know that, right? Anyway, here the last option..it’s cosy, although the fireplace is maybe too close to one of the couches {but we don’t use it}.And I thought to change also the color palette and go for a… View Post
Yvestown fair {the loot}
Being “on the other side” doesn’t mean that you can’t buy! In fact, here my loot: a new wood & wool stool, a wood & word sign with part of an italian song that I love {Rimmel, 1:55} and Anki’s cards. ★ Essere “dall’altra parte” non significa che non sia consentito comprare! Infatti, ecco qui il mio bottino: un nuovo wood &… View Post
Yvestown fair 2013
Saturday I had the pleasure to attend the Yvestown fair, organized by my friend Yvonne. She selected a bunch of creative ladies that, for a day, shared all together their passion for handmade things and craft.Thanks to all the people involved {Yvonne and Bo, the “crew” and the bloggers/cretives} and to all the lovely comments I received. Has been really… View Post
AN handmade designs
As I said before, it’s time to introduce you my new sponsor, AN handmade designs. The creative mind behind the shop is Alessia, an italian designer based in New York {pretty coincidence, isn’t it ?}. “Growing up, I was always surrounded by fabrics and ribbons and I think that’s why I love so much fabric textures, patterns and colors”. Her range… View Post
Yvestown fair 2013
Tomorrow I’ll be in Lommel {B} for the Yvestown fair, organized by the sweet Yvonne. I’ll take care of her yarns and I’ll be selling some of my crochet items, like the “Mots au crochet“. I’d love to see some of my readers! Stay tuned, in a few hours I show you my new sponsor! ★ Domani sarò a Lommel… View Post
