Cooking playfood

Even a mediocre cook like me can turn thick and thin felt into playfood in no time! I'm especially proud of the egg...

Muakbabi

I bought a rug. Actually it is almost too pretty to be a rug and I might hang it on the wall as art instead. It is a felt rug by a Spanish, Madrid based company Muakbabi. They make unique house shaped rugs and wooden screens that transform into a playhouse. Muakbabi products are all made of the highest quality natural materials that come from the best providers across the world, all of whom are registered quality traders.The main material is felt made out of natural wool. The fabric patches are ethnic fabrics from around the world and they can act as imaginary doors for children to play with. And needles to say, the quality of the rug is excellent!

Photos by Juan de Marcos

Unique and ecological

I love the mood in these photos from the latest collection by Ainokainen. Ainokainen is an ecological and innovative Finnish design brand. Clothes, accessories and jewelry are designed by Netta Kervinen and handmade in Finland. Netta uses textile industry's leftovers and recycled materials and turns old clothes or pieces of them into unique new garments. Beautiful and poetic!

Photos by Kai Lindqvist

Heavy pedal

Maybe your Monday starts with a bikeride to work or school. My mornings have started with heavy pedaling since I saw this beautiful silhouette mobile by Salty and Sweet and had to get it. It is above our kitchen table and reminds me to choose bike over car whenever I can.

Amulets

Me and the kids made soft amulets with white cotton fabric and textile markers. Once again fun and very simple: Just cut two round pieces from white fabric, draw on one side and iron the drawing. Then stitch front and back pieces together with right sides facing in. Leave a small opening for filling. Turn the work right side out, fill and close the opening with stitches. You can add a piece of string to complete the necklace.

Happy face for a good day, scary one for scaring off the bad mood...

Have a good weekend!

Let it rain

It is storming out and I'm happy to be inside the house. Rain and raindrops have inspired many and here are some cute things for the rainy days. My favorite is the 'cloud-fellow' Mr Nimbus by Goodbyebluemonday (1). Lightning storm cloud sterling silver necklace is from Asilomar shop in Etsy (2). Rain pillow and cloud mobile from Hops-shop (3,5) and gray pullover for kids from Quirky Collective.

New wardrobe

Marimekko introduces some eye catching designs and beautiful dresses for the winter season. I could wear all these!!!