2012-04-27

The very last days of April

Oh my, I have lost almost a whole week by being ill. I had the spring-flu of the century, and I have spent last five days in my bed. Huh, I am still weak but I up and walking at least. That's enough of that horrid experience, but please take a look of the nature around here now:


I know - what a difference a week can make! The snow has almost gone and grass is  green-ish again. Sun shines, and I've been told it has been +10C every day this week. Just about the time I would say. 






I haven't got that much to show to you but still a few more bags I have made. These I actually got finished last weekend already, but the last pictures were taken today with somewhat shaken hands and legs. I am so behind my schedule (I had a plan which included a shipping of a custom order today - just didn't happen) but sometimes you just need to take it slow. I'll be working this weekend though as Monday&Tuesday are great holidays here, May 1st opens the SUMMER-SEASON for real! So I am back to my designing-felting-sewing and wish you all happy Friday, and sunny weekend soon too!

Stay healthy!

Yours,
Mia

20 comments:

Wendy said...

Wow, your bags are beautiful!

Mia said...

Thank you, Wendy, and happy and sunny weekend to you!

Yours,
Mia

mynestofyarnandbuttons said...

Sweet Mia,
So sorry to hear you have been sick. That is not fun and especially if you need to stay in bed! I'm really happy you are up and regaining your strength. Orders can wait, just get better : ) Love the beautiful Spring bags, so detailed and cheery!
Hurray for Spring, you certainty deserve it.
xoRobin❤

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Awe poor you Mia, wishing you a full recovery soon but flu is nasty so take it easy!!
I am so pleased to see earth and no snow in your photos and not only earth but green shoots too.
Your new bags reflect the new season too, lots of brights. :)
Have a lovely weekend and enjoy your May holidays and that BBQ too!! :)
Vivienne x

Jane said...

Glad you are back on your feet Mia, flu is so horrid. I spy new shoots in your garden....hooray Spring comes to Finland at last. I love your new spring bags especially the orange/yellow one. Nearly BBQ time my friend.Have a wonderful weekend,
Jane x

Mia said...

Thank you, dear Robin!

I am feeling much better already, but it just took me by surprise that in this age ;) you still get that sick... And with "only" a flu! But with all this spring around me I'm a happy camper still!

Lovely weekend!

Yours,
Mia

Mia said...

Thank you, dear Vivienne, all your get well soon`s made me feeling wonderful already :) I'm taking it slow still for a few days but BBQ is settled :)

Have a wonderful and hopefully warm and sunny weekend!

Yours,
Mia

Mia said...

Hello dear Jane,

I am live&kicking now but oh man how sick I was! I still cough a little and feel tired after ten minutes of work ;) but better, oh how much better I now am!

I wish you sunny moments in your garden, happy crafting in your studio and cozy evenings with Billy on your side this weekend! And we'll get ready for that BBQ!

Yours,
Mia

Anne said...

Dear Mia, I hope your "flu" days are over!! Hoping the warmer weather will give you strength and cheer things up.

Happy Vappu and enjoy the BBQ.

Here's to the end of April and a much better May!!

Anne
PC22

Mia said...

Sweet Anne,

I am so much better now - and ready to face May!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend with many sunny moments!

Yours,
Mia

verykerryberry said...

Poor you, hope you are feeling more like your usual self. Such lovely bright colours in your bags, very optimistic

Mia said...

Thank you Kerry - I feel (almost) good now and most definitely very optimistic! Spring came this year against all the odds again :)

Lovely weekend!

Yours,
Mia

Helen Philipps said...

So sorry to hear that you haven't been well, Mia! I hope you are feeling much better again now. Your new bags are really gorgeous, I especially love the red one! I hope you enjoy your weekend, and that the signs of spring (and a bit of sunshine) will help complete your recovery.
Helen x

Mia said...

Thank you, Helen!

I am feeling much better already, and I'm sure all your lovely wishes have helped! It's wonderful to see some green around us now, it was a long wait but always as surprising still!

Have a happy weekend, hopefully you'll have a pretty, sunny spot in your garden!

Yours,
Mia

Teje Karjalainen said...

Dear Mia, I'm so sorry you have been ill. Get well soon! Your bags are always so beautiful and cute! Thank you for your sweet messages! xxx Teje

Mia said...

Dear Teje,

Thank you so much for the bag-like! Enjoy your time "here", it's Vappu soon and all!

Mahtavaa viikonloppua, lieneekö sielläkin ohjelmassa saunontaa :) ?

Terkuin Mia

WOOLEN WORLD LAB said...

HI MIA. YOUR BAGS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND I LIKE ALSO YOUR PICTURE. I'M A FAN OF WINTER AND SNOW AND NORDIC PLACE; BUT I START TO UNDERSTAND THAT A LONG LONG WINTER MAYBE IS TOO MUCH!I LIVE IN NORTH OF ITALY NEAR MILAN AND IN WINTER SNOW FALL NOT SO OFTEN.
THANKS TO ETSY I CAN KNOW YOU GREAT
WORK AND PROBABLY FOR MY BIRTHDAY I'LL BUY ONE OF YOUR BAG.

Mia said...

Thank you so much, and welcome to my blog!

Have happy last days of April, and many springly greetings from Finland!

Yours,
Mia

Annie @ knitsofacto said...

Gorgeous makes :D

Please take it steady Mia, it takes the body a while to recover from a proper dose of flu, you need to rest still x

Mia said...

Thank you, Annie!

I feel better now, but still get tired quite easily (aka miss the holidays) and cough is still here... What a start for May!

I wish you're having sunny May-days and enjoying your knitting!

Yours,
Mia

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