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Pinned and Purchased: Z Lamp
This pin:
And my new lamp:
"Z" lamp by Leitmotiv, on sale in white for 19€ instead of 35€, and free shipping- a great deal!
And my new lamp:
"Z" lamp by Leitmotiv, on sale in white for 19€ instead of 35€, and free shipping- a great deal!
Happy Sunday
I just got home from work and my brain is already in couch mode, but i'll try my best to come up with seven positive things.
1. This tuesday i finally had the opportunity to go to the farmer's market and buy some eggs and a cucumber- a completely new experience, on a very warm and sunny day
2. I am still super happy about the frames i found at TKMaxx on Monday
3. We booked our flights to Marseille
4. This live webcam of a hummingbird's nest is absolutely wonderful!
5. My new table lamp arrived. I will share a photo tomorrow.
6. On Saturday we got hit by a snow attack- look at this beautiful winter wonderland:
And our little bird house:
7. The perfect meal on a cold and snowy day: a hot soup
1. This tuesday i finally had the opportunity to go to the farmer's market and buy some eggs and a cucumber- a completely new experience, on a very warm and sunny day
2. I am still super happy about the frames i found at TKMaxx on Monday
3. We booked our flights to Marseille
4. This live webcam of a hummingbird's nest is absolutely wonderful!
5. My new table lamp arrived. I will share a photo tomorrow.
6. On Saturday we got hit by a snow attack- look at this beautiful winter wonderland:
And our little bird house:
7. The perfect meal on a cold and snowy day: a hot soup
A postcard to Vermont
Last month i stumbled upon this article:
http://janedavies-collagejourneys.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-post-office.html
When i read that blog post I was immediately reminded of a TV show about a tiny post office in the US we watched some time ago. Not sure if it was actually the same little white hut, but at least it looked identically.
There was no doubt i would send a handmade postcard to Rupert, Vermont, in order to help save the post office.
I am not an artist and my postcard is definitely not a masterpiece- creating it was a challenge, but also tons of fun.
I used a simple junk mail postcard and painted it with acrylic paint in two shades of turquoise, purple, orange and pink, and golden laquer.
And a sketch of the little post office:
http://janedavies-collagejourneys.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-post-office.html
When i read that blog post I was immediately reminded of a TV show about a tiny post office in the US we watched some time ago. Not sure if it was actually the same little white hut, but at least it looked identically.
There was no doubt i would send a handmade postcard to Rupert, Vermont, in order to help save the post office.
I am not an artist and my postcard is definitely not a masterpiece- creating it was a challenge, but also tons of fun.
I used a simple junk mail postcard and painted it with acrylic paint in two shades of turquoise, purple, orange and pink, and golden laquer.
And a sketch of the little post office:
Happy Sunday
1. I found a lucky penny.
2. My Etsy sales have been extremely slow the past few weeks, but today i already sold two items, yay!
3. Is it ok to be utterly in love with my own packaging?? Hope my customer loves it, too.
4. I received tulips and a box of chocolates from a co-worker in honor of his country's national Women's Day- such a sweet gesture!
5. This fun flamingo cheers me up every time i sit at my desk. I originally created the flamingoes as cake toppers, but once they were finished i got the idea of using them as plant sticks. Flamingoes are fabulous!
6. I purchased a draft snake and lavender sachets on Etsy- can't wait to receive them.
7. It's sunday and i got to spend the day with me Sweeto. We went duck feeding and had coffee and a slice of cheesecake afterwards. I can't remember the last time we went out for coffee- it must have been at least a year or so ago.
So, how could i not be happy today?!
Happy Sunday to you, too!
2. My Etsy sales have been extremely slow the past few weeks, but today i already sold two items, yay!
3. Is it ok to be utterly in love with my own packaging?? Hope my customer loves it, too.
4. I received tulips and a box of chocolates from a co-worker in honor of his country's national Women's Day- such a sweet gesture!
5. This fun flamingo cheers me up every time i sit at my desk. I originally created the flamingoes as cake toppers, but once they were finished i got the idea of using them as plant sticks. Flamingoes are fabulous!
6. I purchased a draft snake and lavender sachets on Etsy- can't wait to receive them.
7. It's sunday and i got to spend the day with me Sweeto. We went duck feeding and had coffee and a slice of cheesecake afterwards. I can't remember the last time we went out for coffee- it must have been at least a year or so ago.
So, how could i not be happy today?!
Happy Sunday to you, too!
DIY Lace Napkin Rings
Have i already mentioned that i am was recently accepted as a DIY contributor for Polka Dot Bride, a wonderful australian wedding blog?
My latest contribution, DIY Lace Napking Rings, was published this week. Those napkin rings can not only be used for weddings, but also any other event or at home, so i thought it would make sense to share it here on Ann-Kay Home as well.
It's a super easy and fast DIY, and you can find the full tutorial here at Polka Dot Made, the handmade section of Polka Dot Bride.
Happy Sunday
Finding seven positive things is extremely difficult this week. But this is exactly the reason i brought back Happy Sunday: as a challenge to myself, so that i acually sit down and force myself to ignore the negative aspects and concentrate on some good ones instead.
Ok, i'll try:
1. You can find me on Instagram now! Still trying to figure out how it works- a nightmare for people of my age, lol.
2. I finally, finally, finally have a cake stand- thank you so much MisterT!
3. MisterT finished reading the book i gave him on christmas, and decided to grow a new kind of mustache
4. Cutting one's finger is not a bad thing if you have a fancy funky clown band-aid
5. I started decluttering. It's a long and seemingly neverending process, but i already managed to throw outtons of some empty boxes and unused glassware.
6. We have 10€ left to buy groceries for the rest of this month- but that's ok, we can make it...
7. ...with a fridge full of pudding, thanks to The Coupon King ( aka my husband)
Ok, i'll try:
1. You can find me on Instagram now! Still trying to figure out how it works- a nightmare for people of my age, lol.
2. I finally, finally, finally have a cake stand- thank you so much MisterT!
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| Photo by Tchibo |
3. MisterT finished reading the book i gave him on christmas, and decided to grow a new kind of mustache
4. Cutting one's finger is not a bad thing if you have a fancy funky clown band-aid
5. I started decluttering. It's a long and seemingly neverending process, but i already managed to throw out
6. We have 10€ left to buy groceries for the rest of this month- but that's ok, we can make it...
7. ...with a fridge full of pudding, thanks to The Coupon King ( aka my husband)
Happy Sunday
What happened this week?
1. I love reading magazines but rarely buy them. Seriously, i am sure their prices have almost tripled within the past few years. So i was thrilled when i saw a commercial for a new cake decorating magazine for only 1,50€, including a pretty cardboard cupcake stand, two butterfly cookie cutters and edible glitter. Steal!
2. The ultimate book of books has arrived: Preston Bailey's "Dear Preston: Doing Business withOur Hearts. A Practical and Friendly Guide to Running Your Own Creative Service Business"
So excited to read it and see how i can grow my little business!!
3. MisterT brought home a stash of fun socks for me. Love them!
4. We finally found a grocery store that sells the new Häagen Dazs Mint Leaves & Chocolate. We're huge fans of Häagen Dazs; their ice cream is out of this world, and yet this one simply ( and sadly) cannot beat the Publix Premium Peppermint Chocolate ice cream.
5. My husband's Valentine's gift to me: pink heart-shaped Esprit earrings to match the necklace he gave me eight years ago as one of his first gifts ever
6. Two new Amaryllis blossoms are growing rapidly, and i bought a new bouquet of gorgeous purple tulips
7. We did it again. We went to Ikea on a Saturday afternoon, when everyone else shops at this place. It's hell! Why do we always make that same stupid mistake??
Anyway, they have a cute new Flamingo collection ( SPRINGKORN) and i could not resist purchasing one of those adorable pillow covers. Too cute!
The main reason we went was to look at and possibly buy the lovely rollable side table VETTRE that is supposed to become my new moveable craft table.
I bought it and hopefully this will finally keep me from constantly cluttering up our dinner table with paper, fabric, glue, twine, clay, etc...
So, that was my week. How was yours?
1. I love reading magazines but rarely buy them. Seriously, i am sure their prices have almost tripled within the past few years. So i was thrilled when i saw a commercial for a new cake decorating magazine for only 1,50€, including a pretty cardboard cupcake stand, two butterfly cookie cutters and edible glitter. Steal!
2. The ultimate book of books has arrived: Preston Bailey's "Dear Preston: Doing Business withOur Hearts. A Practical and Friendly Guide to Running Your Own Creative Service Business"
So excited to read it and see how i can grow my little business!!
3. MisterT brought home a stash of fun socks for me. Love them!
4. We finally found a grocery store that sells the new Häagen Dazs Mint Leaves & Chocolate. We're huge fans of Häagen Dazs; their ice cream is out of this world, and yet this one simply ( and sadly) cannot beat the Publix Premium Peppermint Chocolate ice cream.
5. My husband's Valentine's gift to me: pink heart-shaped Esprit earrings to match the necklace he gave me eight years ago as one of his first gifts ever
6. Two new Amaryllis blossoms are growing rapidly, and i bought a new bouquet of gorgeous purple tulips
7. We did it again. We went to Ikea on a Saturday afternoon, when everyone else shops at this place. It's hell! Why do we always make that same stupid mistake??
Anyway, they have a cute new Flamingo collection ( SPRINGKORN) and i could not resist purchasing one of those adorable pillow covers. Too cute!
The main reason we went was to look at and possibly buy the lovely rollable side table VETTRE that is supposed to become my new moveable craft table.
I bought it and hopefully this will finally keep me from constantly cluttering up our dinner table with paper, fabric, glue, twine, clay, etc...
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| Images via Ikea.com |
So, that was my week. How was yours?
DIY: Washi Tape Canvas
This DIY was so fast that it is almost ridiculous to call it a 'project', let alone write a tutorial.
I made it early in the morning before i went to work. Simply grabbed a blank canvas and put on the tape.
Super-duper quick and easy!
I made it early in the morning before i went to work. Simply grabbed a blank canvas and put on the tape.
Super-duper quick and easy!
DIY Tulip Centerpiece
A centerpiece holder that can easily be turned into a photo frame after the wedding-
read the full tutorial here at Polka Dot Bride
Happy Sunday
Welcome back to "Happy Sunday", where i share 7 non-negative things from the past 7 days:
1. I purchased two potted Amaryllis and their incredible gorgeousness makes me happy! Even more so in combination with beautiful tulips
2. Our birdhouse had a couple of visitors last weekend.
3. I made the 100th sale in my shop; these cake flags go to a bride in Brasil. How exciting!
4. I'm extremely proud of my husband. His hard work and suggestions for improvement not only make him popular with the other heads of department, but also with the general management
5. My work is ok. Still not my dream job, but this week was ok
6. MisterT, who is slightly addicted to a coupon website, found a great deal on said site for a huge poster print. A 90% discount definitely cannot be ignored, but more on that later
7. We had a few snow days- i love snow!
1. I purchased two potted Amaryllis and their incredible gorgeousness makes me happy! Even more so in combination with beautiful tulips
2. Our birdhouse had a couple of visitors last weekend.
3. I made the 100th sale in my shop; these cake flags go to a bride in Brasil. How exciting!
4. I'm extremely proud of my husband. His hard work and suggestions for improvement not only make him popular with the other heads of department, but also with the general management
5. My work is ok. Still not my dream job, but this week was ok
6. MisterT, who is slightly addicted to a coupon website, found a great deal on said site for a huge poster print. A 90% discount definitely cannot be ignored, but more on that later
7. We had a few snow days- i love snow!
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