Sunshine

Off with the slippers. Up with the sunshade.
The weather is huuugely satisfying, and with rasberry-pineapple-softdrink in one hand, book I'm gonna do the cover for in the other, I dare say all Tuesdays should be like this.
Like if that wouldn't cut'it, I ordered a stack of deliciousness from Amazon. Yum!

Will you listen to this? Can't quite sit still, listening. (Deva Premal—more yum)
Please treat yourself to My Milk Toof—it's hilarious:-)
Happy Midsummers Night.
(and don't forget June give-away ;-)

Layers, and a Give-Away

Two little notepads came to me the other day, carefully tugging at my sleeve. They asked me, if I'd seen the world, and to that I replied
– Some, far from all.
– Can we see it?, they asked,
– can we see some, far from all?
...
Would you like a notepad coming to your part of the world? Please leave a comment on this post before July 1st, and let me know what you think that is, there, at the photo above right. (Pictures of notepads here)
Two Tunes by Cat Power (I just love her voice, and she's so beautiful, too)
Cool collage by Scrapatorium.

Before-After

It could happen ...!! :-)
Saturday's knitting for premature babies was a great success. The café was loaded with knitters, and being a semi-fast knitter, I made 0.8 bonnet there, and the rest when I got back (and then I couldn't stop of course—I'm on my 3rd now).

Brooke Reynolds (former art dir. for Martha Stewart),
beautiful weather forecasts (via mayhem and misc.),
Goldfrapp Satin Chic (for your ears only)
Have a jolly Wednesday :)

Doodles

Very busy with work. But then colours and doing without thinking wanted to come out-come out. (hence the »don't know why«)
This Saturday is World Wide Knit In Public Day. Isn't that funny? Will I be out there, knitting in public? Oh yeah! I'm attending a charity event where we'll be knitting baby bonnets for the hospital.
No links (alas), I haven't had time to visit. In a few days, deadlines will be met, and this little blogger will be surfin' once more. C u soon :-)

Weekend (a little late)

1 bonfire
1 ocean view sunset
3 flee market finds
129 pictures
14 hours of sun on my nose

I hope your weekend was delightful

Fryd+Design
Cassette wallets (excellent idea :-)

Dear Diary

well, not today-day, the day before yesterday, actually.
papéis por todo o lado and great collages at Charm School Dropout

Finished Hemlock

Most relaxing, curling up in the corner of the sofa with needles and yarn. Or knitting in the car on long drives. I always have several projects knitting — some are good for watching movies I have seen before, but want to see again. Some are good for knitty company, and some are good for absolute mind-relaxation. Like Hemlock here. Difficultlevel high enough to engage all of my concentration, leaving no room for stress, speculation or planning ahead. Just me and the wool and the chart I work by. I have no idea what to do with the blanket. It's really too small to be a blanket, too big to be a pillow, and more about process than product.

The originator of this pattern is one of the most inspiring Knit-bloggers I know of; Brooklyntweed. Amazingly talented, inspiring and sharing! You can find many beauutiful, free patterns there.
Have a grand Tuesday :-)

Shift in Energy

Been rearranging. I wanted to be able to post larger images, and it took me a while to crack it.
Thank you, you wonderful people who have helped me. Couldn't have done't without you. Really!
(Man!—html is tricky business.)
A feel for shift in energy. It feels good.

(and working quite a bit, too)

—and listening to new music (thanks Schanett and Esti).

Brilliants by Ana Ventura, via Smosch
Happy Monday

Experimenting

Busy with work, but urging to collage. I'll refrain from promising myself to do more right now, it's hard to plan time like that. Nomatter. I enjoyed the little space she provided.
I hope your weekend is peaceful.

Eco Toes from Infusion.
Mel Kadel (drawings).

Cars 'n Girls

Made a little summer scarf (and started knitting another).

Can anybody help me with this: How do I get larger images on my blog? Sandra's doing it, Flora's doing it, but I can't seem to figure out how. I hope you will help. Thank you in the heartest way in advance :-)

Today's links:
Mads Berg
Small Mag, Spring Issue

*News*

Scraps, our book on collage art, is going to be published in the US :-))) I'm so happy, and feel so fortunate. Release is planned for November, but the book can be viewed om Amazon now.

Elsebeth's blog
Lark Books
Danish Publisher
More Scraps

misc

Another letter in the alphabet (larger). Here we have also been swimming a bit these last two days—in sparkling spring rain.
Some movie stuff: Wonderful Mansuetude linked to a stunning (I can not emphasize this enough -- please see it) animated film; The distance from the moon.
Althea Crome knits mini-mini-miniature clothing, and she made the clothing for the dolls in the upcoming movie Coraline. Man! This is good stuff. This really great story is written by Neil Gaiman (super cool), and the movie is directed by Nightmare-Before-XMas-director Henry Selick. Doesn't get any better. Goooood stuff.
Yep! And there's ·kiksekage· on the Food Blog.

...ahm

»Christine, shouldn't you have been working ...?
...
»...yes. (I believe there's a word for it).
Anyway, I received the print from Flora. I love it :-) Thank you, Flora.

Notes on Fortune

Bought this little notebook at Mrs. Eliot Books. It's delightful. Thank you.
And I won the contest at Flora's. Can't wait for her print to arrive—feel so fortunate.

So sweet (and some silliness)

From morning photo-walk. Aren't they sweet?
The Ugly Duckling, H.C. Anderson. (Only read to me once as a bedtime story -- I cried so much:)
And this, well, I've been waiting for a good time to link to this - and now we have ducklings, so why not?! :-); Dog saying I love you.
Happy Tuesday.

City Letters

Inspired by a little drive in the city. I will kindly wait for an opportunity to use my knitted letter for work.
More typography: Google Map alphabet (so great).
Handmade Font (so cool). Via Aesthetic Outburst.

Glimpses

I saw a child, holding his Grandmother's hand this morning, on their way into the park. A woman was squatting by a giant flowerbed of daffodils, taking their picture. The sun was warm. And we needed milk.
This is life, isn't it? In a glimpse and a glimpse and a glimpse. No need, really, to judge "good" or "bad", "important" "not important". I'm happy, I was paying attention today.

Do you remember this?
Thank you for the music recommandations—I will listen into it:-)
Kindra is here (so playful and great).

:)

Should I finish the vest this weekend? Or work some?
Friday afternoon is Perfect. A long weekend lies ahead, with an all-you-can-eat buffet of possibilities. The local fleemarket opens tomorrow. I could go to the gym. Knit. Draw. I will not decide. Friday is Perfect!

I'd like to expand my musical horizon—will you help me? What's in your ears these days? Thank you in advance:) Have a sweet, long weekend.

Crafting Japanese
♥handmadeblog

Combinations

work—fun
space—clutter
skilled—beginner
now—then
happy—lucky

I'm playing, while taking myself seriously. It's fun and challenging. My collaboration with Tina is taking form, and before long, we will be out there, as Clemmensen&Brok.

Bloesem Kids is a true treasure chest of kids' stuff.
I really like Cecilia Afonso Esteves + inspiring This is Love Forever.

I hope your Easter is happy and sweet.

Hello Monday (hello sunshine)

58 pictures
2 car rides
1 birthday party
3 text messages
8 new acquaintances
19 stripes knitted

—how was your weekend?

I find Mia Nolting's work stunning! via sia·grafica
Tim C. — Superior

(thank you for sharing your Easter traditions:-)

as in Easter-Soon-To-Come

Do you have any favorite Easter trads?
Royal Cph easter eggs. Hungarian eggs. And a wee bit o Martha-eggs.

Reasons

Brick by carefully handpicked brick, I am building this new company of mine, and one brick has been making a website portfolio. I didn't know how to build websites, and with reference to the watercolour buttons, it's fair to say I broke several on this one.
I has taken me a while, evenings, weekends and nights, so it wouldn't interfere with my "day-time" job ;-)
Which is also the reason I have been a less active blogger than I like to be. I miss blogging, when I can't. Miss visiting, miss chatting, seeing, experiencing. And that reminds me of how thankful I am, to have all this within my grasp. Thank you.
If you'd like to see the portfolio, please click the image — it should take you straight there :o)

Find(s)

We welcomed this little table into the family this weekend. Alas—found in a container—cold and a little damp, but perfect! none·the·less. I love her little feet, and the wavy curve of her legs. We tried on different flowers today. And a pair of buttons:-)

Found Moonstitches and was very inspired. She has such a delicate, simple and pure style. Def. worth paying a visit:) Via Slagt en hellig ko.

Greetings to all tables out there. And a Happy Tuesday.

Meeouw ...

I have said it before–and I'll say it again. And again. And again. I Love The World Wide Web. And I love blogging. Last week I found these at Bakeralla. (Mine aren't as perfect in shape nor in color, but the birthday girl was thrilled - and that was the aim.) I ended up spending the whole evening with Bakerella–she makes the cooooolest cakes and candies.
I didn't follow the recipe, but found some kittyface-shaped candies at the store.
Another Grrreat reason for raving over this thing we're doing, is this: GoodReads. I leaned about it via wonderful Gracia.
Have a lovely weekend :)

Afternoon quiet

This new life as a freelancer opens possibilities to push boundries. Business is slowly growing, and I try to keep up. I'm privileged, and greatful.
Happy weekend to you.

Please visit Singlecrochet to see her cameras. And the beauuutiful shoes at Machado Handmade.

... as in Doily

More doilies.
Inspiring watercolour travel journals from Stefano Faravelli. And his Moleskine on film.

Late IF

Thank you for sharing your views on taking chances. I seem to be asking myself that question these days, and your input was helpful:)
I missed last weeks's Illustration Friday. It was Celebrate. Weeks just go by so quickly—I look up, and it's Saturday again! Camilla has an explanation.
Have a wonderful weekend. (I went tobogganing today—what are you up to?)

Lovely Salvia

Making macarons and asking questions ...

Light as an angels' breath, these sweet little treats. With a little inspiration originally from La Durée, and fellow bloggers Cannelle and UseRealButter, I added some, took some out and ended up with my own. ( I let them sit too long in the oven, though, so they got a slight tan from the oven heat + the batter was aliiittle too thick—but other than that ... ;-) I will know this till next batch (and there will be a next batch. And a next. And a next :-)

I have a question today: Can you take the chance of a lifetime, and still play it safe ...?

B as in ...

BOY! This was a challenge. There was light there was dark — circles — perspective ... I swear I broke a sweat! :-) It's been ages since I watercoloured. But I like a good challenge, and I'm quite excited about this little reunion with my ol' WN box :-) (I will take its picture tomorrow—it's pitch black out now.

I fell in love yesterday, browsing though Anahata's shop PaPaYa!. Wauw. And take a look at where she lives. I mean this is everyday view for that gal. AMAzing :-)
Anahata linked to this puppy. Ohoh. How does a Scandinavian get her eager hands on that!, I ask you? :-)) (Seriously—I'd like to know)
:-) Happy Friday tomorrow — have a neat one.

As in ...

So. »Did you feeeel like the Aubergine?
»... no
»Have you ever ... felt! ... like one
... »uhmn ... sorry whatwas the question again?
· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
I like talk radio. Today there was a program about a mental institution in Denmark, with stories of both the buildings and its inhabitants from 1915 to today. An architect spoke for preservation of the area, and former caretakers, doctors and scientists were interviewed, and they spoke of the place and the residents with so much warmth and love, a sense of understanding and down-to-earth compassion. It was an interesting, unsentimental picture of a world I am in very limited contact with. Talk radio does that—open my eyes to worlds I know little or nothing of.
There was a little story-in-the-story about a painter, a schizophrenic, who lived at the institution decades ago, and a historian spoke of the views on artists in those days; the connection—or fine line—that was said to be between crazy and genius. He spoke of flow, of that complete devotion to the moment it was, when these "crazy" artists lost themselves in the artistic process, completely unaware of the world around them ...
...
okay ... show of hands, now—
how many here have tried that ...??? (I know I have :-)
Crazy.

The other day I was tagged by Mansuetude (thank you:) for a special line, or words that ring important inside. A mere matter of hours before I read the tag, I'd heard Kirtana's Train Song, about knowing ourselves from the thoughts we think we are. I find it profoundly beautiful.

»Just because the tracks are laid...
or just because your ticket's paid for...
and some crazed conductor
keeps on calling out your name,
you don't need to board the train.

Trains of thought will come and go,
but you are not your thoughts, you know—
so why get all caught up in where they lead?

You are who these thoughts
are passing through

Complete lyrics here.

I, too, find it difficult to pass on awards—to mention some and not others seem so unfair. I follow so many, discover new ones - and you should all get awards. So there'ya go. Please take it ... go-on. And with it, wishes for the best weekend :-))

Please listen (you may close your eyes—it is such a sweet version)
,look (and don't miss »the mutations«)
and breathe (via dsharp)

Happy weekend:)