2.12.

The text on this Rudolf Koivu's card says "Peaceful Christmas". Candles, northern lights, stars and other lights play an important part on my winter. I think that in this card the bunnies wonder what that beautiful light might be. "Is it a fallen star?" Maybe the squirrel fetched it from a lantern for all the creatures of the forest to enjoy?

Light is a happy thing in the darkness of the northern hemisphere winter. After all, we live just a few hundred km's (Actually 656,3 km says the route service) south from the polar circle. I've sometimes joked that it would be really useful if we could use darkness as a fuel like the sun light is used somewhere... (Damn those people in Florida!!)

PS: For all you didn't know Rudolf Koivu is a famous Finnish story illustrator. His works are really beautifull and special, because I'ver been read his stories when I was little girl.

1.12.

I think this is one of the weirdest coloured christmas card I've come across, but I like it. Birds always suit for these cards. (In Finland it is important to remember to feed little birds during the winter season). The style of the card takes me back to childhood altough I presume this one is older than the 80's. And ofcourse snow is a good illustration idea. If only I had it outside too. Because the warming of the weather almost all of the snow has melted :(

Very lazy weekend

I've been relaxing the whole weekend and planning the "christmas calendar" of this blog. I've found a beautifull vintage card for each day. I just love christmas! (though I'm not a religious person). I like the idea of giving, good food and calming down, reading books and being with your loved ones. I'm hoping that the snow we have doesn't melt (like it looks like now), because one important part of Yule-tide succes is snow and pure white land scapes of my home town. And skiing and sleding!

Just getting to the mood with a little help of (I believe a French) band called M83 (as you can see for yourself;)). Must say I didn't like the music as much I loved this PERFECT cover art...

Important things

I'm so sorry I don't remember where I got these gems, but they suit my state of mind. (I've seen the film "Miss Pettigrew". And what a fine film it was :)

Ready and on their way with the best wishes

Hats for the triplets (my workmates daughter is going to have) are ready and earlier today I gave them away. I packed them with a card that has removable red bow, because she hopes at least one of the babies to be a girl.

PS: on the background you can see my new living room curtains. I found the fabric from flea market and I believe it might be originally from Ikea. I LOVE IT!!! The colors are so refreshing. I've been looking for my perfect curtains a long time.

More knits and snow

This one made me smile!!! Thanks to Megan Reardon.

Really beautifull neck warmer from the blog "Viiniä ja villasukkia". Like the buttons that are assorted :)

I like big knit coats and this design from the Twist Collection web magazine. I suggest that you check this and this other gem too "Amber". I'm knitting the old ones like the knitting needels were on fire ;) so I could start something new!!! I'm actually dreaming of the green one I found from this blog: It's crocheted and looks pretty fast to do (the yarn looks really thick, I believe Novita's Mambo would do). I think it would be nice to wear to a christening we were invited last night. (You know I really don't have anything to wear! Must make something!)

I'm waiting for my friend to arrive to the bus station so I can fetch her and then we're going to have a relaxing weekend of leisure. I have to get going in a half an hour. And outside there is a winter wonder land waiting for me (I took this picture a few hours ago):greetings from Tahvo - Wuh!

Knitting blogs

I get really exited about yarns and knitting and crochet work. And every now and then I read knitting blogs even tough I already have three knits waiting to be finished and reading only makes me wanna start new works. So instead of beginning knitting new adorable things right away, I share these ideas here and when I get something ready I can return to this (I have this strict "only three knits uncomplete is okay"-law). Well I would LIKE to do a vintage looking (1920?) slipover and leg warmers(like the green ones in the picture down) for myself, a little jacket for Tahvo, a stylish cap for Jaakko and many more....

This "Dragon scarf" is Vilma's design. And she generously gives the pattern for free in her blog (clic her name) in finnish and english. Love the simplicity, functional form and innovative idea!

This dog is really stylish! My Tahvo (it's also a miniature pincher) should have a better garderobe. Thanks to Heidi's blog for it!This is an amazing work of Althea Crome. And the incredible part is that she makes everything at the scale of 1:12!!! It's hard to apprehend that this jacket is only few centimeters in size.