Baby Blanket

The past several months, in my quest to find nice ideas on baby knitting and crochet I have become a bit of a Pinterest addict. I stumbled upon this blanket, which inspired me to do something similar. I found it impossible to find a nice premade baby wool blanket, so I am happy that I could just knit one myself. This one in gather stitch is definitely not difficult to make. Anyone who knows basic knitting can do it.

In January, I bought this amazing wool from La La Berlin in collaboration with Lana Grossa. I really like the color mix, so when I saw it in the store amongst the many other bowls of yarn it was the obvious choice. Since I used big knitting needles, the blanket didn't require a lot of time. Anyway, I had lots of time to kill while in the hospital.

It sure is nice and comfy for Fleur to rest in.

A Walk In The Countryside

During the short time I spend on the English countryside, Blair was so kind to show us some of the many wild flowers meadows there is in the area around their house. We saw a meadow of only wild garlic, I don't remember that it smelled. There were also wild orchids in early bloom and we were followed by approximately 200 - what seemed to be angry - cows. All great and memorable experiences.

Atalier Stella - Objects Of Desire!

Today I lost my concentration and started surfing the internet and found these adorable pots and vases that I wish I could decorate my entire house with. I get happy just by looking at them.

They are made by Atelier Stella and if you wish to see more cute little pottery things, check out her Tumblr or go Christmas shopping in her online store.

3 Colorful Things!

For the past couple of days it has been quite warm and humid and the sun has been covered by a veil of clouds. The anticipated Indian summer never came, nevertheless it has been nice. This afternoon I took a break from my dissertation reading and went for a walk in what will probably be the last day where I can go around wearing only a thin cardigan without freezing. 
I was walking around the neighborhood looking for some colorful things to take pictures of. I sometimes find that hard in London as most houses and streets seems only to be different shades of grey and white. Still I managed to take at least three.
I could not resist the black beauty in the last photo. It was like she had rang the doorbell and just waited for someone to come answer the door, though I managed to steal her attention for a short second.

A Ginger!

Back in Berlin I planted this ginger and it was a success. I've heard that it is much bigger now than in these pictures and it made me want to plant another one which I did today.
I can't wait to see if it grows or not. Will keep you posted.

The Dreamers!

This is the house of the homeless dreamers.

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Thank you Teal...

Berries and Cherries!

One of the perks of living where my aunt does, is that she is the direct neighbor of on old fruit farm that is not in use anymore. Each summer and fall the people who own it invite friends to come and have some of all the fruit and there is always something to pick. Usually in midsummer it is sweet cherries, where we eat until our stomachs are soar and this time it was sour cherries and blackberries.
The place is a bit like a jungle so we needed to wear proper boots and clothes, and for a hot August day it was slightly too warm.  But after a couple of hours we had gathered enough of both and could continue preparing for jam-making etc.
There is something about that kind of manual labor that is really soothing and relaxing for the soul.

Nettles everywhere.

Getting caught by a blackberry branch.

Bloody work of removing the stones, so we can make cherry sauce for Christmas

Soar blackberry arms.

Jam for all the friends and family