Bye 2017, hello 2018

Another year is slowly reaching its end. Ending is a new beginning, is often told. Some people make promises to themselves what they want to achieve in the new year, some stick to them and some stick to them first few weeks. I actually don't make any promises to myself. My mother often told me: "Don't promise something you aren't sure you will keep." She meant more towards other people, family and friends. I take that as also towards myself. It will make me feel the pressure to keep them and my chances to do so would get smaller. 

Instead, I place few wishes for me and people around me. What I wish for me and others. This way I don't feel pressure and end up completing those wishes without trying hard. Sometimes they complete also on their own. That is why this option is for me better. 

So looking back to this post I made last year (click here). When I look at it now I can see that many things came true for me and also for people around me.

Cloning clothes [sewing]

Some of my friends already know that in 2017 I started to become interested in sewing with a sewing machine. I had no practice or experiance before. One day when browsing Pinterest I saw something I wanted to make and nudged my mother to tell me basics I needed to know about the machine and to be there when I had any problems and how to solve them. That's how it started but later on I got interested in making my own clothes. I saw many patterns around but all seemed like chinese to a beginner like me.

So I looked further and further until finally I found something perfect. I wish to share that with all because cloning your own clothes is what I consider learning. Once you realize how things function how and what to adjust, I believe I can stop relying on cloning but creating my own ideas. Bit by bit is how I learn on my own.

His treats and habits #4

-Master of cuddling-

As the picture and title say it already, there is probably, at least for me, no other dog that likes to cuddle more than our Max. I know some people don't approve dogs being on human beds but I think otherwise. He loves my bed and my heart doesn't let me go against those puppy eyes. He often warms my legs and snuggles close to me. He likes it and I like it as well, especialy during some more tensed times when his warmth and soft fur calm me down. He sleeps each night in my bed, snuggles to my stomach and practically doesn't move all night. He knows it well to give me peace or he would be chased down.

Is it right, or wrong?

"Be towards others 

like you want them to be towards you."

I was often told this saying above and with this I wish to forward it to other pepople as well. Why? Recently there are weird things happening around me and that saying above should apply to everyone. I wish to discuss how people are towards each other, especially lately. See I have a dear friend who was badly treated by another friend who I know a bit as well. She didn't do anything wrong to that person, she is an amazing friend who always puts others first before herself. Then I know someone else who was badly treated recently and for no real reason, even I got a bit of that weird behavior. What is the use of that?

The Netherlands (25. - 28. October 2017)

I decided to bring this blog of mine to life again, I hope I can do it frequently as in the past. I had some tough time and struggling with this and that. Somehow I forgot the joy of writing. I want to get that back and just enjoy doing what I liked in the past. I believe the best reason to start again is due to my recent vacation in The Netherlands. 

To explain more, it was my first alone trip outside of my country. It was hell scary I admit it. I don't like airplanes, media, movies etc. make it sound so scary and it gave me many useless thoughts. I wondered also if I can even do it on my own but one thing was clear to me. I get on the plane and when I arrive my friend, who I have known online for quite some years, will wait for me at the airport. I can do it! Second reason was to prove it to myself that I can do it and also to make few of my dreams come true. There is nothing wrong about that right? So, here it is, let me tell how much fun I had. 

His treats and habits #3

-Snowmax-

The picture above is from out first year together, out first winter and first snow as well. We had a lot of snow that year (and few after that as well) and it was really fun to play together. It was still snowing when we were outside, clearing up the snow a bit, running behind the house and from the big pile of snow we were making igloo for him. We used leaves to write his name on the top of the entrance. Really good times and he is always really excited to jump around through the snow. 

I think it was last year when we had around 30cm of snow, he didn't leave only paw trails but made a whole path as his legs were smaller than the snow so all we saw from the whiteness was his head and tail. Cute really. 

Thank you Lauranta

💗Laura + Santa = Lauranta💗

Yes, yes and yes! I recieved Lauranta's post today. I know you were worrying of being late but late doesn't matter! I like when people come on time to the meeting place but I never pressure people when it comes to gifts. I know all don't have time and ideas or don't feel well. Actually I don't need much, a card or something similar is enough to make me happy. 

Actually Lauranta you made sure I won't stop beng creative. I got so many things!! Pretty and awesome! A template for crocheted table decoration with instructions, I have to make it! Let me find right yarn for it at home or I'll just go and buy it. A magazine with patterns as well, I should learn to knit, left and right is all I was capable of years ago. And hardcover, I can use that for new book. 

Then oh my so many beautiful fabric! I can wrap my handmade books in such pretty fabric now. I have in mind to try writing diary (my friend Esther gave me the idea) and if I make my own books for diaries, how cool is that. I love it. And I might try to learn sewing. Actually I had this thought for a while. I know how to sew more or less straight but that's it... So many possible goal for 2017. ✌

And sweetie it is so cool to get such awesome ink pens. You showed me video how to make the green one and I'm really thankful you worked on it for me. I have to buy ink as soon as possible and try it out. 

Annyanta: I hope you liked my gift as well. When you were here in 2016 you showed me your album book from your stay in Japan and when I thought what to give you for Christmas this was what appeared in my head first. Organizing pictures, making the outlook and ordering. All of it was really fun and it made me remember the few days we spent together. I hope the Slovenia album gives you similar memories. 

Thank you for many things. 💗 

Ljubljana castle

Remember Festive Ljubljana posting? I made a little teaser about Ljubljana's medieval castle up there, just a short hike away from busy streets. Romantic strolls through the forest, old downtown just to have a look over Ljubljana and mountains at the horizon.

These pictures I took few months ago, it wasn't that cold, I waited for friends and had enough time to make a small hike up the hill. Let me show you how that went on that day.

Max and his piggy

The holidays are over, did you all spend it well? 

For Max it was a really lazy time. He snuggled a lot, slept a lot. He waited for midnight on new year as well and shivered a little due to sounds outside. Little sleepyhead. Beside sunshine he likes warmth in general. Sometimes he moves and moves at his bed, looking for a way under the covers. Sometimes, when it is colder, we cover him as well. Spoiled kid really. 

He is sending his greetings and good wishes for the new year together with his good friend piggy. 

Wishing everyone are well. 

-Anny-

Making simple bead earrings

Have you ever tried to make simple earrings? Or at least thought about it? I did start this idea two years ago. Why I make them? It is because I can make them up to my tastes. True, there are many, really many, different ones in stores. It is a completely different feeling when I wear something I made on my own. It is also special if you give them as a gift, it isn't much, but I didn't buy it in a store either. I consider it special. You could see part of my earrings collection at the post over here.

Back to the topic of making the earrings. Here I will show and explain to you how simple it is and you don't need many things to make them. Maybe someone will try making them as well.