Christmas Presents

Hey everyone!

I hope you survived the x-mas holiday well, with your beloved ones and hopefully nice presents!

I usually do the same thing for everyone - something handmade, but in different variations. This year, I got inspired by Natron, who had this idea last year for Christmas: she decorated a fleece blanket for the sofa with a patchwork border. And that's what I did, too xD.

I was very relieved everyone liked it (*.*)

One present I made was a bit more lavish, that's why I could only make one (^.^) I did some embroidery and turned it into a cushion. Back and frame of the embroidery is a simple patchwork. Do you recognize the fabrics I used?

For my dear penpal Sue, I made a black-purple toilet bag - something you can always use, I supposed. I'm glad that, she too, liked it <3

The purple fabric is actually the same I used for my a-shape dress

As for the lining, I couldn't resist to give the whole thing a little bit of cuteness - anyhow, the colours fit so nicely, don't they?

And for those who are curious, the sparkling surprise of my giveaway:

A necklace with pearls and a sparkling snowflake charm.

My Week In Pictures

chewing gum of the week (^.^)

unbelievable, but true: I went shopping and actually got a pair of jeans - but only because my last pair was too fucked up to be worn

I also found this beautiful, extremely cosy pullover on sale, one in black and one in pastel mint green, a colour I've been looking for quite a while

The heels of my favourite pair of shoes were too worn out and got broken, so I had to bring them to the shoemaker

this vanilla & caramel flavoured tea is so awesome!

My current desktop background. This picture is so inspiring!

A christmas present I'm working on at the moment (and the reason why neither the cardigan nor the quilt are proceeding at all... I'm sorry, there will be updates soon, I promise! I'm almost done with my christmas presents)

My (Past Three) Weeks In Pictures

Hi my dears,

sorry that I lately neglegted the documentation of all the fancy things happening here for you, but I hope I will resume the habit, since I used to like doing it (and I suppose it would be funny re-reading those posts in a few years...)

Good morning! I proudly introduce my new (and very loud) alarm clock. I think it's somehow cute, isn't it?

I had hoped the load of vitamins would keep me healthy, but that was before I had the flu (>.<)

...and some more vitamines xD. It's odd, I somehow have the impression I picture a lot of food...

My new lovely shoes!

Worked a bit on a christmas present this weekend

and to end up, yesterdays outfit:

Op: handmade

shoes: An*tai*na

rest: offbrand