Friday Randomly Sharing

I have been travelling again on business - and I cannot wait to be at home for a couple of weeks, it would be a welcomed change. Today was my first full day at home, and I got a chance to make some Raweos with Beckie. And they are delicious (Baby MiH has eaten 3 in one night!)... And now to this week's reading.. a short list ... 

Who is ready for Fashion Revolution?

- The Duchesse of Cambridge's dress through the lens of ethical fashion

- A bit more info about the fashion revolution and #whomademyclothes movement - more here. 

I am quite excited about sewing. 

- I love Andreia's Linden Sweatshirt

- I am wondering how to build a capsule wardrobe that fit with my style - this 10 x 10 challenge seems like a good start. 

- I am quite excited about the new Simple Sew patterns collection

- I love this version of the Morris Blazer - I need a new jacket (but not an overly formal one) so this is quite inspiring. 

And knitting..

- A couple of my friends are pregnant, and I would love to make an Envol blanket this year - also it would be an amazing background for taking pictures...

And 'baking' some treats.. 

- Gluten free raw vegan lemon bar - I love the sharpness of lemon so I cannot wait to try this recipe. 

- These nearly vegan black beans brownies need tweaking so that I can eat them, I just need to work on it. 

- (I am sorry all in French) but I want ALL these cooking books for vegans (for babies, raw vegans, vegan cheese - that are not cheese). 

And relax. 

- I so want to go to this organic farmland between Mount Liamuiga and the Caribbean Sea, and try one of 84 guesthouses at Belle Mont Farm - this is the eco tourism that speaks to me. 

- Which Chakra do you need to work on? I am not surprised about the Chakra that needs my attention, are you?

Friday Randomly Sharing

This week has been full of ups and downs here. I have been travelling quite a bit for work and also at weekends and it is clearly taking a toll - and I am getting emotional. Leo has been gone for 6 months this week, and these milestones remind me too painfully of how much I miss my baby. 

To make me feel better (and distract myself) I signed up for the Makelight beginner photography course. We had to make a visualisation board for our style/branding - mine is here. And it has been enlightening, now it is about to learn the skills to make it happen. I also started a new crochet project - I'd forgotten how much I loved crochet. Why did I stop? 

In other news this week... 

I will soon be sewing... 

- A free summer pattern from Liesl + Co - a linen caftan. So easy to make (it is written that it takes an hour!) and so easy to wear. 

- Lu's first pattern is released and it so clever - a really cool needle case (to get my sewing mojo back). 

- I love Rae's luna pants inspiration board - looks so comfy! The pattern is available here. 

- I really like the new Stockholm blouse by Atelier Scammit (free pattern)- especially this version.

- Kate had a great post about being a pattern and fabric hoarder - I am a pattern hoarder, but not a fabric or yarn (maybe patterns take less space?). I need to work on it, the Kondo method has not yet been applied here...  

- I love this simple tutorial on making half square triangles for quilting. I love the effect of HST, and I am hoping to show some off soon.

- I love this styling of 'winter culottes'. 

I might however go off track with other crafty projects.. 

- Sashiko 101 - this is it, I will try Sashiko and stop drooling over pictures of it. 

- I have been wanting to try weaving for a bit of time, and this free pattern from Purl Soho might my latest weaving crush. 

whilst eating.. 

- A gluten free spring roll recipe - actually forget about the spring rolls and go straight to the spicy peanut sauce. 

- When you have hardly any time to cook (like every night at the moment) but fancy something different - this 15 minute Pad Thai recipe could be for you (and definitely for me). 

- Glowing spiced lentil soup - I cannot wait to try this recipe. 

And I will definitely look after myself... 

- In Ellen's words - Less hate and more love.

- The sleep revolution is coming - according to Arianna Huffington. I love this quote: 'We take better care of our smartphones than we do ourselves.'

- with some brilliant things to do in April. 

- The newly opened Generator hotel in Amsterdam - for the next time we go to the Netherlands. 

- I have just come across the 'creating your own path' podcast - yep, a bit late, loads to catch up. You might like it too. 

- Knitted covers for paddles - so useless and looking so cool that it makes me happy!

Soon to be on my needles {knitting}

Patterns were chosen, yarn was sourced from my stash and shops - and I am ready to get knitted christmas and birthday presents. 

Impressive! I am clearly in denial about going back to work on Thursday. I may have to get over my dislike of knitting in public! 

Here is the matching between the yarn and the projects. I will add links to more detailed post when I get to finalise them. 

Birthday present

Shawl for my Grandma

Golf socks for my Mum

Birthday present

Birthday present (for me!)

I have my work cut out! Tomorrow I will share my sewing list! It is all about the handmade this year! What is on your handmade list?