Happy Things

Hei!

Ystävä tuli eilen käymään ja toi kaksi kaunista pionia,
yhden minulle ja toisen Eekalle. Ihana ajatus!
Tänään tein pienen kirpparikierroksen ja kävin myös järjestämässä
omaa pöytääni Karisman itsepalvelukirppiksellä jonne olen vienyt
paljon Eekalle pieneksi jääneitä vaatteita.
Toivottavasti moni niistä löytää uuden omistajan.
Viime aikoina ei ole tullut itse leivottua,
mutta kaupan mokkapala ja kuppi kahvia maistui sekin hyvälle.
Ja huomenna tulee meille myös kavereita kylään, se on piristävää.

Aurinkoista viikonloppua!

ps. Eeka täytti tällä viikolla 5 kk

Hello!

A friend visited yesterday and brought two pionies,
one for me and one for Eeka. How thoughtful!
Today I went to a few local flea markets.
I do have a table booked on one place
where I sell clothes that don't fit Eeka any longer.
I haven't been baking lately
but a sweet piece from a store with a cuppa tasted good.
And tomorrow we'll get new visitors which is very nice.
Sunny weekend to everyone!

ps. Eeka turned 5 months this week

xx minna

Sunday Happiness

Hello!
I noticed yesterday it's been 11 years since I met with H
As we haven't got married we don't have an official anniversary date
but we have put 18th February to our calendar
as it does hold some special meaning to us
I can't believe time has been flying this fast
but here we are together and happy
And what could better on this stormy Sunday today than
nesting below blankets with Mini ♥
(We're also making a nice project
which will soon end with revealing baby's real name!)

 --

Hei vain!
Huomasin eilen, että 11 vuotta on kulunut siitä kun tapasin H:n kanssa
Koska emme ole menneet naimisiin ei meillä ole virallista vuosipäivää,
mutta olemme kuitenkin laittaneet kalenteriin päivämäärän 18.2.
sillä on meille henkilökohtaisesti erityinen merkitys
Onpa aika todellakin lentänyt,
mutta täällä sitä ollaan onnellisina yhdessä
Ja mikä voisikaan olla näin myrskyisenä sunnuntaina mukavampaa
kuin köllöttää peiton alla Minin kanssa ♥
(meillä on myös meneillään kiva projekti
jota seuraa pian vauvan oikean nimen paljastus!)


xx
minna

Happy Weekend

Just lately I have discovered
so many beautiful sites and blogs
it's hard to choose which ones to show
there is a long list waiting for being posted
Let's start with Susie Cowie
she creates embroidery and print

via susie cowie

I like the weekends best when
they aren't filled with many plans
fortunately mine are often just like that
but a week from now there is a
design & craft market coming up
and there will be another event one week from there
so it means a little bit busy times for me

First, I'm going to enjoy this weekend

I hope you'll enjoy yours, too!


xx
minna

New Work: Envelope Clutch

Hi,

It's been a while since I wanted to create an envelope clutch
but came up with a nice design just this weekend
so here are the first pictures of my new piece.
What is great about this design is that this clutch
closes with a zipper (everything stays securely inside)
but has also a beautiful flap with a magnet closure
which gives detailed finishing touch to this piece.
Both inner and outer fabrics have been reinforced
so the clutch holds its shape nicely.

Besides sewing I strolled in the woods for hours yesterday
we went for mushroom hunting and found lots of chanterelles
so I bet we'll make chanterelle soup (maybe even a quiche) today.

I hope you're enjoying your weekend, too!


xx
minna

Summer Cooking

Welcome Monday!

After a super hot weekend it's raining today
I'm pretty happy and the nature must love this too.
On Saturday I wanted to try something alternative
to regular cooking
For me hot meals on hot days aren't
the most desired choice so
I decided to make a layered sandwich cake instead

You might know these cold cakes are
pretty popular in Scandinavia
they are often offered at spring and summer parties
but it's just fine to make one any day
for yourself and your family!

My cake was a vegetarian one but fish and shrimps are popular fillings
Some prefer several layers, I had two on mine
I didn't follow any recipe but here is one to check out
Improvising is always accepted
For example I wanted to avoid mayonnaise
and used plain yogurt mixed with fresh cheese (such as Philadelphia)
My fillings had diced tomatoes with basil and
spring onions with parsley + grated cucumber
These cakes taste the best on the following day...

Have a happy week!


xx
minna

Happy Weekend

Happy Saturday!

Hot days are still here but soon
we will be getting thunderstorms.
Today I photographed
a whole bunch of bambi pouches *happy*
I'm spending this weekend with cats
H is taking a weekend trip to a music festival.
On hot days cooking is hard for me so
I'm eating fruits and my favorite snack
is unsweetened plain yoghurt with sliced pears
ps. basil & pineapple sage add a lovely flavor to them

I hope to get to a flea market this weekend
would be fun to score something
perhaps some pretty fabrics?!

How about your weekend?


xx
minna

Happy Sunday / Giveaway Winner

Hello Sunday,

The weekend has been just great
warm and relaxing
I've been reading
and planting the runner beans to the ground
I didn't wash the windows upstairs
but I baked a meringue cake

And I did draw the winner for my giveaway:
There were 26 participants and the lucky winner
was number 11: Evelyn
I have contacted her via email

For the cake, I made meringue with
2 egg whites + 1,5 dl sugar + 1 teaspoon white vinegar
filling is whipped cream with a bit of sugar, vanilla and lemon juice
I sliced 1/2 pear and a few strawberries, too
would serve 4-5 persons
super easy and tasty

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!


xx
minna

Beautiful Package

Happy Friday!

Besides it's been a beautiful summer day
I got a sweet surprise in my mailbox today
a small wallet made by lovely Andrea

I make handmade
I buy handmade
what's a better way
to support people whose work you love

About the weekend
I might spend it reading and
doing a little bit of gardening
maybe even wash the windows
(downstairs is ready but upstairs *still* waiting)

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

ps. Here's Andrea's Etsy shoppe...


xx
minna

Happy Friday

Hello Friday!

Looks like it will be a lovely and sunny weekend here
can't wait to do some gardening and enjoy outdoors life
I've been thinking about throwing a poll so that
I could improve my blog a bit
will figure out more how to do it this weekend
and let you know soon...

I browsed my Etsy favorites and
felt like sharing some sweet prints I love

a bunny someday

by prettylittlethieves

hope bird

by naokosstoop

windy day

by ashleyg

little print

by holli

How about your weekend, do you have any plans yet?

I hope you'll have a nice one filled with sun and good times!

ps. If you're looking for some crafting inspiration with flower theme,
here's my tutorial link tips over Handmade Europe...

xx

minna

Weekend Hello

Dear everyone,

This must be a record
no new post for a whole week
Many things have happened
after the fair which took place
last Saturday and Sunday
I travelled to a design seminar
both Monday and Tuesday
then I got really sick
the flu gave me signs already on Sunday
I should have given up earlier

I still haven't recovered
just wanted to say hi
despite of this nasty flu
I'm feeling grateful
Thanks again for everyone who came to see me
last weekend at the Recycling Factory
Myself I purchased sweet earrings from Ainokainen
Love them a lot!

Ula watching me photographing a necklace on a mannequin

I hope you're all fine
Have a nice weekend...

xx
minna

Happy Easter

Just wanted to wish you a Happy Easter!

It's a warm and sunny weekend
here in Southern Finland *happy*
Yesterday we went for a walk
in the woods and lake nearby
and even spotted a sea of wood anemones
spring is finally here!

I got tulips from the store

homemade pasha for the Easter

purple wood anemones look like spring to me

I hope you're fine
Enjoy the weekend!


xx
minna

Happy Weekend

Happy Friday!

Today I've been giving
just a few finishing touches
to my pieces and gift boxes
I'm ready for the weekend's craft market
*happy*

Have you seen yet
the spring catalogue of Lovely Clusters?
If you're into soft light and
sweet images I bet you'll love it.

all images via Lovely Clusters

Have a great weekend, everyone!


xx
minna

Happy Weekend

Hey everyone!

I think I mentioned before that we're still
getting snow here in Finland.
Well, today it looked almost like a snow storm.
Gosh.
I think I'll snuggle on the couch
light the fireplace and have a glass of red wine
to warm me up.

I looked through my Etsy favorites and wanted
to share some flower therapy with you.
These are so beautiful.

necklace by lindecise

pouch by zibagz

pillow by annakrycz

vintage buttons by lucietalesvintage

clutch purse by memake

Oh, and I haven't showed any pictures from my newly renovated studio yet.
Soon, I promise.

For the weekend read & see: Emma has flowers for you, too...


xx
minna

Weekend Wishlist

Oh Friday, weekend is here again!

This week I didn't spend much time creating.
I'm working on my studio renewal, it needs some extra space.
There is a loom in my studio but
I'm not weaving so I'll disassemble it.
We went to Ikea and I found nice simple drawers.
Today I'm hunting for some bargain wallpapers.
One wall will get a new look.
Busy but fun weekend ahead.

Here are a few inspiring home/office deco items found through Etsy

porcelain vase by suitonestudio

photograph by photograbee

table lamp by vintagerenewal

mail organizer by tuuni

paper garland by gretchenmist

Do you have plans for this weekend?
In any case I hope you'll have a good one!

For the weekend read & inspiration: Fieldguided...

xx
minna

Weekend Wishlist

Hi,

I'm feeling sad because of news about
earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan.
It's a surreal feel to read & watch those news
houses collapsing, cars and people floating in the water.
I heard back from friends and they are luckily safe.
I'm can't help thinking,
this could have happened when I was staying in Tokyo.
These are such unexpected and unfortunate things
that you just cannot be prepared enough.

I am hoping people in Japan can soon go back to their normal lives.
Japan hasn't yet requested financial help from the world but
The Red Cross is encouraging people to donate because
The day can come that these funds will be needed.

If you are in Finland, here's how you can do it.
Information about the American Red Cross helping
victims of this earthquake is here.

a bouquet of tulips I bought yesterday

This little birdie bookmark is a souvenir from Modeerna Museet

It looks like the spring is on its way now

There are some craft related wishes in my mind.
Have a peaceful weekend, everyone.

xx
minna

Monday Moodboard

Hello, it's a new week again!

The weekend was really nice.
On Saturday we went to see an art exhibition in Fiskars village.
The exhibition itself wasn't all that great
but I loved the sunny weather and time spent with H.
We also planned some small home deco project:
wallpapering one wall in our bedroom.

Yesterday evening I started to update my site
and there's still some work to be done.
I really wish I had nice shots with a model.

What was the best part of your weekend?

scarf by muratyusuf
box pedestal by psyboom
vintage buttons by mademoisellechipotte
ring by masaoms

More moodboards over Fleurfatale's blog...

Have a creative week!

p.s. Baking cinnamon rolls might have been the highlight of my weekend :)

xx
minna

Sunday Love

Hello Sunday,

How has your weekend been?
On Friday I was hoping to have a relaxing weekend ahead but...
it turned out I needed to get finished with my sales taxes.
Still working on those.
Bah Pain.

One good news is we've been eating über-healthy.
Yesterday: wholegrain ecological rice and tomato based spicy sauce with soy
Today: vegetarian split pea soup,
I might try this soup recipe over 101cookbooks
Between meals I've tried knäckebröd with sliced avocado + lemon *yum*

Ula and me

new clutches half way ready

I just had to finish one new prototype today

Any thoughts about that new small pouch design?
Would love to hear your feedback!

Now, back to bookkeeping... wish me luck.

xx
minna