Icecream cheesecake and a clean kitchen

I've been meaning to rearrange in our kitchen for a while, but never really gotten around to do it. Mainly because of all the fragile porcelain... I get goosebumps if I lift more that one cup or two saucers because I'm terrified of breaking them, so...well, it hasn't been done. Today though, we started rearranging for real, and I must say I'm quite pleased with the result.
Standing tiptoe on a chair I realised all the cupboards had one more shelf! Hurrah! <3 So all the glass we don't use that often and the myriad of candles went up there instead. Now it looks so much spacier!

My beloved also made a cheesecake with philadelphia cheese that is now in the freezer. <3 It'll be de-li-ci-ous! <3

Cherry marmelade and kneehighs

There are a few things in life that are just so blissfully yummy you just can't avoid them! And to me...cherry marmelade is one of them. So when I was standing there with a big bag filled with delicious cherries, what was I supposed to do?
So, yesterday evening I made cherry marmelade of them! Wonderful sweet cherry jam with that little sourness that makes it so delicious. <3 (I did not take this picture.)

And today, we went into town to shop a bit and I found three new pairs of kneehighs. <3 All adorable, but I suspect the white over the knee in angora will be this winter's favourites. <3

Little Katy and Sweets

This morning I made the finishing touches to little Katy. <3 I had already decided not let her be naked and so I sew her a tiny dress from lace and cotton fabric. This is how she turned out! Isn't she just adorable?

I have a confession to make - I love sweets. And I don't mean candy, but all sorts of pastries, muffins, cakes, cookies, short bread... I just can't seem to stay away from them. And among the big favourites is macarons.
I've tried my hands on macarons many times and only a handful times they've turned out just like I want them - glossy and smooth. So...today I ordered a book I have been glancing a bit at and really wanted...

Once I try out the tips in this book, I'll let you know! <3 (And yes, I have not forgotten the bunny with a crown, he's sitting by my sewing machine in need of a few stiches. :) )

Katy almost done and kitty ears

I've been to a few anime conventions over the years, but I never really allowed myself to get drawn into the anime madness. I do admit having cosplayed, but I never really...hm...obsessed over it. Anyway, my point is, that I always wore either a cosplay costume or my Lolita clothes.
A few days ago, however, I got a request for a necklace from Tokyo Mew Mew and a diadem with cat ears on it. I decided to start up a small cosplay section, and I wanted to create the most high quality cat ears out there, and I started out with these two pieces.

The left one is made of black velvet - silk velvet and not cotton - and the right one made of the softest teddy bear fur I could find. <3 I have plans on making a pink pair of teddy bear fur as well.

I've also been working on a pattern for cute soft toys, and I'm pleased to present you to Katy - the first of my series of toys. She's not quite finished yet - I plan on sewing her a little dress - but almost done. <3

Teacups and party

Today we are having a friend over for lunch and a movie, and it's going to be so great. Before our guest arrived we went to shop some, and came across these gorgeous teacups! <3 I mean just look at it, isn't it adorable? We also bought a tiny cream jug in the same lacy design.

Now I need to start laying the table for lunch, we are having a lovely dinner with fresh shrimps. Yum! <3

Soft toys

A little while back I started working on a soft toy bunny that I intended to decorate with a crown, but I ended up running out of soft fluff to stuff it with so it... The poor thing has been lying in a drawer waiting to be finished. Now, yesterday I received a huuuuuge package (It reached my chest!) with stuffing! <3 I have to admit I was very, very tempted to just make a giant teddy bear and use up all the stuffing on that...
Ahem. Anyway, the little bunny is now getting the attention it deserves, so I hope it will be finished by tomorrow! <3 I can't wait to show you just how cute it is!

Rainbows and embroidery

Today started out as one of those days - you know, the days when you are as tired when you wake up as you were when you went to bed, and there is no milk in the fridge?
That's exactly what this morning was like, and I wasn't the only one affected - my beloved was pretty grumpy as well. It turned around quickly with baking bread and buying new milk. <3 And you know what! This afternoon I took this amazing photograph just outside our window!

Beautiful, isn't it? And then the mirrored rainbow just above it...
I started embroidering a cute cape the other day, and I will keep working on it today. :) It's really cute. <3 I was inspired by a drawing I found on a site with anime pictures - they can be amazing for inspiration at times! - and made a pattern. I'll show you once it's finished! <3