Rie Elise Larsen

What a relaxing Easter I had, lot's of sleep and no hurry! I don't normally decorate for Easter at all because to me it makes no sense to decorate only for few days. All I made this past weekend was two paper garlands from Danish Rie Elise Larsen's colorful papers and they can be used all year round. By the way, the homepage of Rie Elise is filled with wonderful things and images. Check it out!

Last three photos by Rie Elise Larsen.

Brooklyn to west by Ariele Alasko

I have to share this most amazing woodwork that I just found. It's by designer and sculptor Ariele Alasko from Brooklyn and it's all made from recycled wood and driftwood. Check out her website. Super nice work!!!

Photos via Brooklyn to west.

Beautiful tools

I've always liked tools, not only for they can do but the way they look. I love brushes, rulers, old household tools and always look for interesting ones in flea markets. All these tools belong to my mother and isn't there so much beauty in them?

Knitting helps

I have to post this cool bag by Astorknot, because what it says is so true. If my day has been challenging or stressful for some reason (and believe me, there has been a few of those recently...) I take out my knitting and it usually helps. Hope it helps you too.

Some light

It's officially the darkest time of the year in Helsinki and now it's even darker than usual since there is no snow. I'm glad it's all towards spring from now on. However, to bring some light into the darkness, I have to post this great crocheted lamp by London based designer Naomi Paul. The lamp comes in several shapes and colours.

Necklace workshop

I have a small necklace workshop on my couch and I'm testing different things. Here is my test with crocheted beads. I used wooden beads and crocheted around them. Quick and easy!

Tuesday project

Today's Independence Day was a fun day this year, because the extra holiday was on a regular Tuesday. Just a perfect day to relax. All I did was to finish this round crochet cushion.

Small projects & paint

Paint manufacturer Tikkurila has a Christmas calendar on their website with 24 different small projects that you can do with paint. These three are my favourites.

Modern granny blanket

Oh my, this is fantastic! I found this most amazing modern granny blanket and instructions for it from Purlbee. It never occurred to me to make granny crochet like this, but now it's definitely something I have to try. The bright yellow looks great with classic gray. Purlbee has many other cool craft and knitting projects too, take a look.

Photos by Purlbee.

Colours of snake

There is a snake in the house! This crocheted snake took me two nights to make. No rules, except use lot's of colours!

Norwegian folklore

I found a traditional Norwegian pullower for my daughter at the fleamarket and for some reason I'm really liking the Norwegian folkloric patterns at the moment (maybe it's the cold weather...) Scarf (1) is from Amundsen Sports , pillows (2) from Pur Norsk and woolen dress for little girls by great, crazy company called Ugly Children's Clothing (3). All lovely and warm!

No ordinary quilts

American Sherri Lynn Wood makes quilts that are something else. Her modern quilts are made with wonderful color combinations and without a pre-determined pattern. You can find her work at daintytime.net. Lovely, isn't it?