Yes I'm a Dreamer

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Oh Spring

{by Alyssa Nassner via My Owl Barn}

{by Gayana}

Yes, spring is here. Yesterday was officially the first day of spring. At least in my world. It was warm for the whole last week, so maybe the spring started to someone else for week ago already. But for me, yesterday was it. Here is why:
- I used my Converse All Stars for the first time
- It was so warm I went out without a jacket
- I saw the first Tussilago Farfaras
- It was so sunny and bright
- I had the first ice cream cone outside
- I blew lots of soap bubbles
- I fed ducks in the park
- I just had that very happy spring feeling for the whole day

Other reasons to be happy:
- Our home is starting to look like home more than a garage
- The living room is tidy and cozy
- I can soon start to decorate my crafting space
- Easter holiday (a four-day weekend) is coming, and I have nice plans for it
- I've got some nice crafting inspiration and ideas waiting to be put to action

No-one Can Be Unhappy When Having Balloons

{via Unstitched}

If somebody wanted to give me 25 balloons with birthday wishes for my next birthday, I wouldn't mind. Awesome idea and pretty pretty pictures spotted at the Unstitched-blog.

On a Tea Break, Again

{All pics by Karin Vivar}

You might (or might not) know that I love tea- and coffee cups. I even collect them. And photograph them. Photographs featuring pretty teacups always make me happy, and this time was no different. When I stumpled upon these lovely cup photos by Swedish Karin Vivar, I had to smile. Especially love the one with the apple splash!

Spring in my Kitchen

Today it was grey and miserable outside, and cause I miss spring so much it almost hurts, I decided to cheer myself up with some flowers. What would be a better way to celebrate spring inside when it's still winter outside?

When I arrived home with my tulips I realized the one and only ugly vase I own is still in a box, and I have no idea which box is the right one. Solved the problem with a teapot my mom gave us recently. And I have to say I love how it looks. And yes, I feel more cheery now.

S is for...

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...sequins

...sunshine

...superheroes

...sea

...sugar

...squirrels

...sleeping

Sunday Ride

We took a ride yesterday,

having a car gives all kinds of new opportunities

to spend weekends. Originally

we were planning to go for a picnic,

but is was grey and rainy...

... so we drove to the cutest little café

near Ruissalo.

I love that little red wooden house

with the lovely granny-style

decoration. And...

...they had the biggest donuts ever!

I'm so sad the café is so far away.

Otherwise I would visit all the time.

I Just Fell in Love...

... with Timothy Karpinski's artwork.

If I was a cat, I'd get down like that

Our book is thick, I skipped chapters

Meet me up there

Sleeping Heart

Honest-tea for you and me

My Favourite Colour is Rainbow

{Favela Painting}

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{Vera Vague}

{Crumbs and Doilies}

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{Topical Trail Mix}

{Run with Scissors}

{Marie Claire}

{Carl Kleiner}

PS. Still remember:

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Dear so and so...

Dear sky,

please don't rain on my books when I bike to the library.

Dear jumpers and cardigans,

It's lovely to wear you again.

Dear former boss from London,

thank you so much for the chocolate you sent me!

Dear burnt orange,

you are my favourite color today.

Dear bargain store,

I would appreciate it so much

if you still had that lovely yellow yarn left.

Dear boyfriend,

I promise I'll sew up your jeans and

finish your new mittens

before it gets really cold.

Dear hand-knitted beanie,

thank you so much for saving this bad hair day.

Dear rich people,

could someone send me money for a hairdresser?

Dear S,

this morning I had my black tea with milk and honey,

and it was oh-so-lovely.

Therefore I'll promise I'll never mock

your tea-drinking habits again!

With lots of love,

Miss Notebook

Good Morning Sunshine, Want a Cuppa?

I love peaceful, slow mornings with tasty breakfast, lots of tea and a good mag to read. I picked this mag cause the colors on the cover matched so well with my glass of orange juice :) And even though that teacup is ridiculously small I just had to purchase it from a flea market, because it reminded me of those Russian rose-patterned scarfs I adore.

(I have to say though: this morning wasn't peaceful and slow at all.

These pics are from yesterday.)

It is so wrong

{a softer world}

Window Shopping

If you have some extra money,

I can help you sped it at Urban Outfitters

(all pictures from their European webpage).

I also wish we had a store here in Finland,

cause window shopping gets even better

if you can touch things.

(Not sure though if it's then called window shopping anymore.)

Letter Shade

Polaroid Notes

Street Cleaner Vacuum

Tea Sub

What a lovely way to start a day

I found these in my inbox first thing this morning.

Aren't they awesome?

And yes, this cat can recognize herself very well...

By Alessandra Cimatoribus

Hello Catty

There was a medieval fair in my city this weekend, and I visited it twice. Yesterday we spent half of the sunny, hot day in the crowd browsing through the booths, eating medieval-inspired food and looking at the actors performing little episodes. And when I came home, I had a this grey sympathetic cat in my bag.

You see, I fell in love with it's quirky smile, subtle presence and those whiskers. I'm kinda sure the cat inside me looks a lot like this one. My sister-in-law-to-be laughed when I carried it around "like a baby". Now it lives in my bed and I crab it's tail whenever I have nightmares. Have had quite many lately, so I wish this little catty being is good at watching my sleep.

This other cat is a present from my boyfriend. It's from the fair too, he gave it to me yesterday. I changed the chain to it (there was originally a black string), as I found the necklace cuter that way. Anyhow, I love it. And I have quite a few catty craft projects in mind at the moment, so if you wanna see them, make sure to check out the craft blog frequently.

I know what you mean...

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For all the angry kitties

out there.