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I did a bit of DIY lately,  I finally put a light above the table with a long cable and a bare silver bulb light, (why on earth the constructors put two lights in one side of the room and none on the other it's a mystery to me) it's practical because it's not heavy also it's simple and I like simplicity.

All the cushions from At swim-Two-Birds (in my shop, mobiles too).

SBL white dream-catchers are back.

Soon pink clouds and a couple of crochet dolls too.

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"animals and yourself"

A. has been working on a magazine project called "animals and yourself", she's learning how to do the editing on the computer with her dad. She told me she will print only two copies though: one for us and one for her grandparents.

Lately we've been reading Gobbolino, a truly wonderful book for kids ( and grown up if you like cats and adventures).

Have a good start of the week.

the days on instagram

Argh! yes a collage here too! ;) I promise I won't over do it.

1-2-3 'Synonym' journal: on my desktop; opening page; with my breakfast.

4 le chat waiting for her destiny ( to finish it or not? to make more or not?)

5 my good coffee, lemon and poppy seed cake (recipe from here but with variations)

6 disappearing

Have a nice weekend...

Yesterday

Sunday: home, rain. 

I caught a bug, I feel much better now.

The table half set for lunch.

Late afternoon (on instagram).

Have a nice Monday.

Circles

I've been working on new necklaces: they are shorter, on wire and they close with a clasp.
I like that some are asymmetric.

To catch a dream

The magical dream-catchers that Séverine Boumati Laforge makes following the Native Americans tradition and twisting it in a modern leather version are now in my e-shop.

Please have a look here.

Check out her new stylish range of leather goods on request: SBL

Her e-shop will be opening soon. 

*Update: the white dream catchers were sold out yesterday, they are available to pre-order just send me an email. They will be back soon. Thank you for your support.

Let me take you...

to Kettle's Yard

When I'm stuck or in need to restore a bit of hope in humankind I go there.

It gives me such a sense of peace, beauty and tranquillity. Everything in there is so powerful, the objects seems alive.

I've been twice this weekend and that's because they are more relaxed about taking pictures (before it wasn't allowed).

I have a new camera (my first DSLR), I've chosen a Nikon. I only want to use it in manual mode but I have to learn how to use it. Being lazy, I tend not to read the instruction manual and so I got stuck for ages wondering where the various functions are, it took me a while to realise that the diaphragm command was an anonymous  washer ( is that the correct name in English?). Anyway I guess the best way to learn is to use it. My first attempts were taken in that wonderful house I hope you excuse the quality of the images.

Have a nice beginning of the week.

More on my Flickr.

Those who follow my Instagram (at_knots) saw it already more there.

 They had Pileas way before they became fashionable!

Even if I'm silent...

I've been updating the shop, although there are still more items to be added.

Today snail mail: I've received the beautiful book from Hermine. 

The garland is from Mi-avril.

The shawl is in the shop.