easter bits

this long weekend we hiked a little ...



(location: Peninha, trail length: 4.5 km)







we also baked a little: applesauce cake again and some baked cheesecake (thanks for the recipe, T)







and the first strawberries of this season for breakfast ...



and not much crafting, but here's a little wip selection for something soon ...



also, watched a couple of good movies, ate some more dim sum and tried a new indian restaurant nearby (good, by the way). And sunday lunch with the family, of course.

And how was your easter ?

 

shop update

This definitely is bookcover week. I haven't done a shop update in a couple of months, so I was feeling somewhat guilty and worked on these bookcovers during the last few days, just in time for Easter.



I will try to add new items more frequently, maybe just one or two every week, and not wait to finish a whole batch before I post them. They're available here now.



By the way, thanks to everyone who subscribes to the mailing list, as I said I know I don't post new items very frequently but I'm trying to improve on that.

Have a lovely Easter, everyone !

centésima página

A bookcover was my first crafty item that I posted on this blog. Since then, I've made over 270 of these, something that I never thought I would, and which I hope are still being used and cherished all around.



Last week I worked on a wholesale order for a bookstore, which was a first for me, and I was really happy to have been asked. April is sort of a celebration month bookwise, today being the International Children's Book Day and the 23rd being the World Book Day, so it seemed even more appropriate.



These ten bookcovers are now available at Centésima Página, in Braga.

Livraria 100ª Página
Casa Rolão
Av. Central 118-120
Braga



 

tea and crafts

Can't believe this week is almost over. Sorry about the infrequent posting, but I was so busy with work and finishing a wholesale order that I didn't have time for much else. Except for packing all the fabrics and trims that you've purchased, which I did last night, and so they're on their way now. Thanks so much for that, and I'm looking forward to see all kinds of lovely crafty items you'll make with them. Anyway, today I'm just sharing some photos of crafts that were completed recently (or not so recently, but that I forgot to post here), and of the lovely tea room we went to a couple of days ago.





My plate of spice bread looked so lovely that I had to wait for my friend S. and her camera to take a shot before I'd take a bite (more photos here)

And speaking of friends, my friend Marta is now taking custom orders for stamps (I do love mine so much), so what are you waiting for ? Just drop her an e-mail if you're interested.

This weekend I'm going fabric shopping with the girls (yes, I know ... but I'm not planning on buying much *crossed fingers*), to finally see Patricia's lovely shop and a quick visit to this fair.

.. bookcover #261



.. bookcovers #259 and #260



.. matching set: bag #98, bookcover #258 and pouch #43, available atPrquenos Artistas




.. bags #96 and #97, available at Maçã Riscada, and #93 available at Afinal de Contas





 

shopping therapy

S. Paulo doesn't really offer much on sightseeing (actually, almost nothing) so the only thing there is to do is eat (all sorts of restaurants available) and go shopping. And especially if you're into crafts, there's quite a few places to visit. I've mentioned a few before, but the 25 de Março area is always full of surprises so it's worth poking around a bit.
Also, I found more shops that sell origami paper, both in Liberdade: Haikai (in the Sogo Shopping Plaza) and Fonomag (the bookshop I've mentioned here before, that's where I found the Hello Kitty paper)

A few of the things I got for myself and requests from friends (yeah, my bags were bursting, and I'm sure I passed the weight limit too)

* the above adorable kokeshi doll is from Japan Society, where I always go to purchase t-shirts for A. and dad.

* a box of thread spools, two in every possible color
(from Armarinhos Santa Terezinha, Rua 25 de Março, 1031)



* havaianas for F. and origami paper for myself and a few friends





* fabrics from 25 de Março (several shops)



* and more fabrics, this time from the patchwork show



* finally, my obsession with trims continues



Now, I know that I got way too many fabrics and trims, but I thought I'd get some extra yardage to sell on the shop (they're available now). I usually get many e-mails about fabrics, where I buy them and if I sell them, and it's true that here in Portugal we have a limited choice, so I thought it would be nice if anytime I travel and have the chance to bring some extra fabric back home I'd share that on the shop (also, if no one is interested .. well, more fabric for me, right ? I knew this was a good excuse .. and you know I'll use them up .. eventually)