The original plan was simple: go out for a slice of cake and a good cup of coffee – since it was Home Cafe weekend. I had cake and coffee in the arts studio, so… .. somehow, I came home with something even sweeter—two beautiful handmade bowls that I absolutely fell in love with. They … More I Went Out for Cake… and Came Home with Pottery
Four years ago, I made dozens of beeswax candles. Most of the beeswax I used was bought from my friend Aija, but until this Līgo, I had never actually seen where it came from. I absolutely loved visiting this place. Surrounded by nature, this is where Aija brings the honey frames after the harvest. Here … More Where My Beeswax Once Came From
The sofa pillows finally got their zippers! I’ve been slowly working through them, one by one, and after a few hours of careful sewing, almost all of them were done. There’s something oddly satisfying about seeing a row of neat, functional pillows ready for the couch. I had to cook dinner. The kitchen kept me … More Sewing, Zippers, and Little Surprises
Hand knitted socks are something our family love! All my girls have wool socks to wear in boots when going out in winter. When we have to wait until our central heating heats up the house, wool socks are just in time! My mom makes all our wool socks! More than 20 pairs per year!!! Starting … More Hand knitted socks
I’m grateful to Aija, who believed in me and gave me an opportunity to fall in love with cardmaking once again! Thank you, Aija for such a beautiful time spent in my craft corner. Last time I made cards was a year ago and it seemed impossible to get back to cardmaking after… DIY wooden kitchen … More 55 identical Christmas greeting cards
Handmade Christmas cards aren’t cheap but they are unique and made by a person, not a machine. I started to make cards when I was pregnant with my first girl in the year 2012. I’ve been through a lot of phases since then: had time, didn’t want to see cardmaking stuff, had time and loved … More Card Making
I wish my kids can help with laundry! My wish was granted! I found instructions for super cool t-shirt folder made out of cardboard in the Facebook few days ago! I was sceptic as all the Latvians are (yes, most of Latvians are sceptic for new things!). This is my first time using something like that. I … More DIY: T-Shirt folder for kids
Yesterday, while sorting through some of the higher shelves, I found an unfinished doily! I started crocheting it in the autumn of 2012 and never finished it. It’s a little sad to realize how many craft projects I’ve started over the years without finding the time to complete them. Back then, I got sick, and … More An Unfinished Project from 2012
I bought my first sewing machine — a Brother FS-40! 😊 It arrived yesterday, but I was too tired and busy to open the box. This morning, however, I couldn’t wait any longer. I unpacked it right away! I’m excited, happy, and a little curious about my sewing skills. I did some sewing in high … More My First Sewing Machine