Feathering my nest - Lux style.

Before

After!

For the last Making Winter blog hop I mentioned that I wanted to feather my nest and make things cosy inside so I could forget about the cold outside. I made little hearts trying to get to know my sewing machine a bit better, while also looking for ways to up-cycle my old beloved quilt.

This time I've just finished pimping up one of the hearts. I don't quite know what possessed me, but I just had to cover one side in beads.

Oh, I love the contrast in texture, homely and lux, matt and shiny. And it's so tactile. All my favourite things when it comes to making stuff! This little baby is promised to my sister (do you like it Tala?). That means I'll have to make another for myself!

I think I'm going to submit this for my Monthly Make as well :)

What are you making?

 

Feathering my nest.

Quilt Hearts: Feathering my nest

Just a quick little post to join in with Making Winter.

I'm trying to ignore the January darkness without by making things super cosy within! I've been playing about getting to know my sewing machine again and looking for ways of up-cycling my old beloved quilt. As a result I now have 3 little magnet stuffed hearts and one that will hang on its own ribbon. 

Sweet! 

Early Morning Hamburg Blue Sky

Early Morning Hamburg Blue Sky

One day last week (I think it was Friday), my husband and I were sitting having breakfast early in the morning. Must've been about 7ish. 

Suddenly it dawned on us (pun intended!) that there was a beautiful sky outside, the sun was not quite up yet and the buildings and trees opposite our home formed a stark silhouette against the blue ombre heavens.

This might not seem like a lot to many, but here clear mornings are far and few between. We have been battling low ominous clostrophobic skies for weeks on end and for a moment last week we felt free! 

Only lasted one day though. We enjoyed it while it lasted. I even got to wear my sunglasses!

What's your weather like?

Last Golden Leaves, First Jack Frost.

Making Winter: Strawberries

I'm enjoying following along with Silverpebble and Thriftyhousehold while they 'make winter'. I think it's a good idea to share positive vibes as the winter thing can be quite an issue. Especially for us as we have transplanted ourselves from sunny Swiss winters to cloudy Hamburg ones.

I'm not sure if this counts as a winter photo, but a couple of days ago I found these! Winter Strawberries! (well, autumn technically...)

They made me smile and I was so happy that I decided to carry my camera with me at all times. Hurrah!