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
In the morning, I went for a walk and brought home a beautiful maple leaf. I even tried drawing it later. It didn’t turn out exactly as I imagined, but considering I’ve had no prior training in art, I think it came out pretty well. It feels so refreshing to slow down, notice these little … More Vacation Day 29 – Leaves, Sewing, and Small Joys
The morning greeted us with a chill in the air – colder than usual, a gentle reminder that autumn is on its way. On my walk I noticed the grass covered in dew, and the spider webs glistening like lace in the morning light. It was such a beautiful sight, delicate threads sparkling as the … More Vacation Day 27 – Sunshine and Sewing
Today I spotted the cat in the craziest sleeping position on the chair – he looked like he could slip down at any minute! It’s always amusing to see how flexible they can be. Finally, all the extra pillows arrived, though I’m still waiting on the fabrics. My plan now is to add more pillows … More Vacation Day 22 – Cozy Corners and Pillow Plans
Let’s get back to documenting my vacation days. Honestly, I don’t know any other purpose for this than just to remember what I did and what I achieved. It’s like scrapbooking — only in words. So, the previous night I went to bed at 3 AM (not my brightest idea), and of course, I was … More Vacation Day 13 – Sewing, Mess, and a Warm Heart
Today, Jānis’s father started cutting the grass across all our 7 hectares — with a tractor, for hay. The storks kept a watchful eye over the whole process, like little supervisors in the field. I just love how everything looks after it’s cut down — so neat, fresh, and summery. We eat salads every day … More Vacation Day 10: Fields, Salads, and Starry Skies
The morning started in the coziest way possible — after breakfast I took my coffe in bed. Jānis drove to the Gulbene to by some stuff for renovation and I was sipping my “morning” coffee (around 2PM😅). Jānis took out the package from Omniva, and my fabrics, threads, and zippers from a lovely little fabric … More Vacation Day 7: Fabric Delivery, Garden Tasks & a Full Moon Walk
I always wanted to have a beautiful red and white checkered picnic blanket. Big enough to for all of us. Waterproof and easy to clean (washing machine safe). Well… I dreamed and now I can say dreams come true! We have Waterproof, big enough, red and white checkered picnic blanket. I saw the beautiful cotton flannel … More DIY: 2 in 1 Waterproof Picnic blanket
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