Bye bye June

 

In June 2014 I

smelled and gathered roses

saw the gang again (I am sure they are the very same)

fell in love with Vish Puri

saw the house getting a new coat of pretty gray paint

dreamed of a new patio

and

saw one being build

sewed some cushions and throws 

(thank you Jane, Jane and Elf M for the beautiful materials)

both inside

and

to the finished deck (yes, we have one now, all we need is the warm weather)

witnessed the wonderful halo

tried my best with gardening in storm and cold

had logs on a fireplace in Midsummer (and woolen socks too most days)

watched enough football to last a lifetime

had  some lovely guests

and

now I am quite happy to say goodbye to it

and welcome July and sunshine with all my heart

Yours,

Mia

Bzz bzz bzz

Happy bzzing in my Midsummer Rose (Rosa pimpinellifolia 'Plena'), and no wonder as Midsummer is just a week away. I wish your yard is as busy as ours - bzz bzz bzz!

Happy weekend!

Yours,
Mia

P.S. Happy bzzers can be found (besides my garden) here, and the summer sale for the felted goods for a few days still here.

Summer inspiration

It's been very pretty and summery here lately, and flowers are blooming everywhere. I can't believe it is just over a week until Midsummer, I mean already? Summer time is legendary less favorite time for wool-playing and felting, but the nature certainly inspires me a great deal, all flowers, little bugs and bees... They work every time!

I made the happy birdies&bugs pouch above a while ago. It was a custom order, and was made with clients wishes. I really liked how it turned out, and oh how happy I was to receive an another custom order based that design. And it turned out happy and summery too:

This wall hanging has a little green dragonfly too, a happy and smiling one, naturally!

And once I find a design I like...you know me?

What to do next...maybe a little butterfly keyring? Oh yes, sounds like a plan!

Happy Thursday everybody!

Yours,

Mia

I ain't Martha

It really doesn't take that much to understand, that sorted things are easier to use than piles marked with miscellaneous. I get those bursts of organizing-enthusiasm every now and then, and start sorting things with fury. The rest of the house is pretty much in order already (my mantra being a place for everything - everything in its place), and there's not that much clutter anywhere anymore (a huge achievement, I love things), but my studio... 

I know it is a real false advertising to show only those I think I am clever- solutions to you, but whilst we still are in progress to make everything functional (and pretty, my claim), I am not happy to show you around too much. But soon, I promise wish.

I found three different sized wooden trays (meant for knives, apparently) while thrifting the other day, and got one of my Martha-moments. I purchased all three (I know, you should be getting rid of the stuff not buying extra thingies to store them but) and wow! I have a shipping station now! A single thing with cards, tapes, glue, scissors and all in one tray, all you need to do is to find have some wrapping paper and you're all set! I can't tell you how many times just before Post closes I have been hunting for a stamp/glue/priority sticker and then with a rush-rush-rush biked after the Mail-truck to get my parcel in still. You all lovely people who have bought my handmades are so close to my hear that I want always ship asap but that has nearly killed me, really. Not anymore.

The other two trays are still in progress. One is full of sewing threads and the other has buttons, but that might still change. The very though of those trays make me happy still, as I know they'll eventually be in great use making my life easier. Love it.

I also am emptying my shop shelves, and for one week (8.6.2014 - 15.6.2014) all my wool-felted handmades are -40%! Oh yes, there's time to get those pretties moving, so I can fill the space with new designs. There's no coupon code of any sort needed, all felts are stocked in one place here, and the prices have been marked down already. Only shipping fees remain the usual, but will be combined should there be multiple purchases. So please feel most welcome to have a look, thank you!

Happy Sunday, everyone!

Yours,

Mia

Blue&white

It's that fabulous time of the year again when we, Finns, can will get crazy together. People gather together with family and friends, some go to bars with big screens, we BBQ, some have a few *ahem* drinks, and everyone loves every minute of it. The celebrations might even go until tomorrow depending the result. Of what you ask? Oh well, of the Ice Hockey World Championship Final of course. We made it to the Final, against all the odds and with a bumpy ride, and are after our third cold (previous victories 1995 ans 2011). Nothing on no one can stop us watching, not the weather being +30C, or the European Elections (I voted in advance last week just in case and so did many others). This evening we'll shout and dance and hopefully win too. I know this is not everyone's favorite subject, but I can't help it. Blue and white are the colors to wear here today. 

Wishing you a wonderful Sunday too!

Yours,

Mia

Sun shine on me

We've had wonderful weather here for a while already. I didn't dare to blog about it first as it could so easily disappear, but since this is the fifth day in a row over +20C I think it is safe to announce: Summer is here! Finally!

It is green and pretty everywhere, although most flowers haven't appeared yet, but look at those leaves! Simply fantastic!

I got our windows cleaned during last weekend too and wow! what a difference! You would think that a newly done house + new windows = clean but uh-oh, no. There was still that renovation dust inside (and out) and overall they just needed a good wash. And they look fantastic now  - I highly recommend this, even a gray day looks better with sparkling windows! And I am not sure if it's the light coming in or what but I have been putting together some pretty bright and happy summer bags.

These bags were made with a smile in my face and I wish it shows. The colors are bright, happy Bob-birds are there, and size is just great for those summer days when all you need is a wallet, phone and good book and you are ready to go.

Happy colors, cottons paired with some wool-blends and needle felted birds. You simply can't go wrong!

And as you all know my strongest point is not to make one or maybe two bags *ahem* so more still on my desk, on their way to my shop here:

Happy days! I wish your days are warm and beautiful too!

Sunny Tuesday!

Yours,
Mia