Some of my best friends are very into vintage and although I have accompanied them on several occasions to flee- markets and vintage stores, it has never really been my thing. I tend to like my things new! This week we decided to rearrange our office space/ family room to make room for a work […]
Pretty in Pink
My Dear Daughter has been talking for a while about wanting me to sew her a dress. She noticed that lately I have been using the sewing machine more frequently and therefore stated, that now it is her turn! Having the kids home this week as it is already (!) Passover holiday makes it kind […]
DIY – a Computer Case
So I bought myself a new computer – big enough to have a proper screen and small enough to fit easily into my bag. These kinds of purchases are that easy for me to make as the cost is not small and I am, as you know, a bit cheap 🙂 But I need it […]
Purim part 2 – the Butterfly
Yesterday I showed you the Shark, today I will show you the Butterfly, the choice of costume by my eldest. Like yesterday, I have found great inspiration on the Internet and found a fantastic tutorial on how to make a Butterfly Costume that I used for inspiration.
Purim Part 1 – The Shark
This week we are celebrating Purim, the Jewish Holiday surrounding the Book of Esther, were you get dressed up and have fun. I have been doing the kids’ costumes for years and since I have recently decided that I am creative person (!) there is no excuse but to do it again this year.
Something about Creativity
Since I started this blog, a few people has told me that I am creative. If you would have me describe myself in 10, 50 or even 100 words, I do not think that creativity would be on the list. When I was in elementary school, about 5th grade, we had art class about once […]
Small changes
You know the feeling when sometimes you just need some kind of change the house? That’s how I felt this past Saturday. The weather was not great and I was home alone with kids. I admit that I am very far from being some kind of interior design person but occasionally I like to see […]
Sewing and Other Long Lost Talents
When I was about 13 I went to a sewing club activity with a very good friend an afternoon a week. I don’t remember much of what we did but I remember that I enjoyed it. At least I learned how to tread and use the machine which is useful I guess. I come from […]