About time

that I made a post again. 

I had these pictures from a few weeks ago that I've edited to give as much light as possible.
 These days there is so little light 

The last Dahlias from the garden. 

Loved them while they lasted, but of course they're long gone now.

The funny shaped turqoise glass vase is a second hand find.

Rufus rules

This one here is the reason I havent been doing much blogging lately. 

He is a four months old miniature dachs named Rufus. We got him a month ago and now he rules our lives (although we pretend to rule him:).

He's a cutie, isn't he?

Below zero

This weekend we had the first taste of winter, and as always we were not prepared;

not for the cold and not for the icey roads.

But the snow made us happy.

The linen sofa cover is starting to fall apart. While waiting to make new covers I've dressed the sofa in vintage blue and green fabrics.  

The Dahlias were still  budding outside when the season turned the cold side on them. 

These were rescued just in time. 

And right now nothing taste better than ginger bread and Christmas candy 

- no need to wait for Christmas. 

Colour rediscovered

This autumn I've seen a lot in the colour red plum / burgundy around; in clothing and in interior decorating. 

It's not exactly a colour I've been a huge fan of these last ... say 29 years or so. 

But it's funny how quickly one gets used to new ideas, and now I would quite like 

a burgundy something around. 

Another colour I really fell for is this strange kind of green in this vintage dish from Figgjo.

And for once our dining room is freshly cleaned and tidy.

Love it!

What a great way to start the new week. 

  

Graphic on the ledge

When I first saw this print by Kristina Dam I fell head over heels in love with it. 

And as soon as I knew where to buy it from I ordered it right away. 

This one is an A5 card that came in a set with two other fantastic designs. 

I'll show the others tomorrow.

I love the living room ledge; just a few changes and I had the perfect place for my new print. 

Bag it

My daughter needed a new overnight bag, so I decided to make one to get it just right.
It was essential to make one in a size that suited both grown up and kid, since I often carry her luggage. And it had to be big enough to not have to add another bag when packing for her overnight stays.

Long bag straps for my daughter to carry the bag across the neck, and for me to carry on one shoulder.

Black fabric with fun bird motif from IKEA
and  lining in a chequered multicoloured fabric from Stoff og Stil.

Invitation

Friends over for brownies and coffee. Cant'go wrong, can it?

My contribution to NIB's challenge Invitation.