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

Happy Weekend

This week was short for me,
due to sick days I had to go through.
Nonetheless I'm glad it's Friday and I feel healthy again.
During the weekend I try to catch up in the studio.
Looking forward to it.

No extra plans, no stress.
That's my philosophy today.

These photos below remind me of our fun trip to Stockholm two weeks ago!

chocolate Dalai horses *yummy*

lovely brooch custom made by latenightdrawing

salty licorice skipper's pipes

For the weekend inspiration, read & see I'd love to recommend: Mixed Plate

xx
minna

My Creative Space

Hello friends,

Last two days have been quiet over here,
I have spent them sick in bed but I'm so much better now *happy*

I was honored to have my studio featured this week over Handmade Europe.
Have a look, I hope you like it!

More creative spaces on Kootoyoo's blog...

Have a lovely and creative Thursday!

xx
minna

New Work: Earrings

Hi there,

What a nice weekend we had visiting a good friend who threw a house warming party on Saturday night. But, Henri got sick and had fever on Sunday and Monday too.

Today I felt strange after getting home from my riding class. Now it feels like I'm not going to get out of bed tomorrow. I couldn't take a few days off from working now. Need to finish doing taxes and such. But I don't want to work when feeling icky and feverish, either. *sigh*

Here are just a few new earrings I photographed this afternoon. Red roses are in Karuski's shoppe, other new ones need to wait until I get back to normal.

tiny roses

dangling vintage blooms

woodland love hoops

Good night... hopefully I will talk to you tomorrow.

xx
minna

Happy Weekend

Hey it's Friday!

This week went so fast (they often do, don't you think).
This weekend I'll be celebrating with H: it's our 10 years anniversary!
Well, as we aren't married I'm not sure if I can call it an anniversary.
But I will anyways.
*love*

Cake and champagne!

Kiti and a sweet tea towel by Tina Backman [souvenir from Stockholm]

greeting card also by Tina Backman

I'm sending extra hello to Carolina, we met in Stockholm last Sunday

For the weekend inspiration, blissful photos at Follow Studio...

See you soon!

xx
minna

My Creative Space

This week it's been so cold again:
-15 – 22 C in South and -30 – 35 C in North.
The sky has been blue and bright. No more snow storms or rain.
Sunshine is definitely bringing much needed extra energy *smile*

I picked some fabrics from my stash,
light colors to set my mind towards upcoming spring.

recycled napkins, bed sheet and more

A few new clutches are ready and listed in Karuski's shop

More creative spaces at Kootoyoo's blog...

Spring inspired eco-friendly treasury I created last night...

xx
minna

Stockholm Furniture Fair: Favorites

We spent the weekend in Stockholm and visited the Furniture Fair on Saturday. Here are just a few of my favorites I saw in Green House which is an area dedicated to young emerging designers and art schools.

Amazing origami lightning by PIORA 

Versatile "Ena" bench systems by Eleonor Horner

via Eleonor Horner

Beautiful cloth hanger "Stick with me" by Sara Roxana

via Sara Roxana Design


Lovely lace edged mini table set by Maria Bjorlykke

I hope to see these pieces in shops soon but it may take some time as most of these were now showcased as prototypes. I can totally see some of these produced with craftsmanship methods but the future will tell which path these designers will choose.

I'll post some fun souvenir pictures + more soon. 

Have a happy day!

xx

minna