Third thing: We're moving. In a week. And suddenly I have to say good bye to this house, which has been such a happy home to us. I keep finding all these little memories which I can't bear to throw away.
Things that have happened #3
Third thing: We're moving. In a week. And suddenly I have to say good bye to this house, which has been such a happy home to us. I keep finding all these little memories which I can't bear to throw away.
Things that have happened #2
Second thing: We are having a baby. Another boy! Due on the first of October, one day after Max turns two.
Things that have happened #1
So I said I was back and then I disappeared again. Things have been hectic. But I'll try and catch you up on a few things that have happened over the past week while.
First thing: we got married.
Photo by Rosie Morrison
And I'm back....
I didn't quite intend on being away for so long, but it's good to be back. This shot was taken at dawn, on the last day of our honeymoon, just this weekend past. We had a little bach up on a hill, amongst the bush, overlooking the Bay of Islands. I never wanted to leave.
Little Treasures
When Max was born, for weeks afterward it seemed a little package was delivered everyday. These little gifts were so wonderful to receive, even more so when they were made by hand. And I made plenty of things for my baby, and for other's babies too. So this project by fellow mother, former Amsterdamer and blogger Pia Jane Bijkerk really spoke to me.
Pia has put together a book called Little Treasures showcasing of all the little gifts that were made for her baby, all handmade and from all over the world. She's trying to raise the funds to publish it, and is very, very close. And with only 4 days to go, it's getting tight. So go have a look and maybe pre-order a copy to support this inspiring mother. I have.
Little pajamas from India from Barrie, a handmade gold ring from Susi, little slippers and a blue quilt that I made.
A little dutch house
We bought this little canal house back with us from Amsterdam. It even has its' own pulley to hoist furniture through the windows. Or little knitted animals. Whichever works for you.
Order and chaos
Right now our house is chaos, except for this tiny part. So let's leave it at that for today.
A little boy's room
Max is fascinated by books at the moment I find them in the washing machine, in the garden, under the beds... everywhere. His absolute favourite is I want my hat back by John Klassen. We read it about 3 or 4 times a day.
A new-old necklace
A new yo-yo necklace, this time with a hand sewn cord, made with a mix of new and vintage fabrics. I love making yo-yos, I find hand sewing incredibly mediative. It also feels good to keep refining, so often I start projects and very rarely do I return to them and extend the idea.
My china cabinet
My Oma collected salt and pepper shakers, and egg cups too. There are three rooms of her house that were dedicated to her collection. The rule was that she would never pay more than two dollars. Very Dutch! But I've always loved them and have started my own small collection. These two white cats are the largest salt and pepper shakers I've ever found. Gorgeous but ridiculous.
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