Saturday Shopping: Celebrating Easter & Spring

Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life.
~ S.D. Gordon

Vanessa (from Designs by Vanessa) posted her spring loves - a really neat idea I think! So my question to you as well, what are your spring loves?

Liesel's Spring Loves
the warm kiss of the spring sun
spring flowers!
flipflops
buying new plants for the garden
birds collecting twigs for their nests
enjoying a beer in the pub garden
apricots
going outside without a coat
bees humming and buzzing in the garden
chirping birds
longer days
dreaming of the summer holidays
new sprouted buds
icecreams

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1 Eastery Upcycled Earrings by Jupita
2 Orange and Spring Yellow Poppy Bowl by MarciG
3 Genevie the Bunny Knitting Kit by Yarnigans
4 Tip Toe Thru the Tulips Cloth Baby Shoes by Burkeheart Baby
5 My Heart Belongs To Jesus Fine Silver Necklace by Silver Garden
6 Easter Basket by Felted Easter Eggs by Art of Felting
8 Pastel Cupcake Liners by Kat Eyez Co.
9 Handpainted OOAK Golden Rabbit Skirt by NYhop (so cute!)
10 Peonies in a Blue Vase, Note Card by Judy Stalus

Sorry I've been so quiet lately, life's been very busy! Hope you've all been well :o)

Love, Liesel

Shopping: Saint Patrick's Day

I love Irish Blessings. They are so cheerful and full of good homour you can't helpbut smile. Ah Ireland. You know I've never been to Ireland, that is to say not yet ;) Irish whiskey, pubs, castles and legends.. it's a fascinating country. My uncle lived in Ireland but I have never visited him there. Anyway enough chit chat :p Here are some of my favourite Irish Blessings and underneath my favourite Saint Patrick gifts. Enjoy!

May brooks and trees and singing hills

Join in the chorus too,

And every gentle wind that blows

Send happiness to you.

May God grant you many years to live,

For sure He must be knowing

The earth has angels all too few

And heaven is overflowing.

May the Irish hills caress you.

May her lakes and rivers bless you.

May the lick of the Irish enfold you.

May the blessing of Saint Patrick behold you.

Irish Toast

When we drink, we get drunk.

When we get drunk, we fall asleep.

When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.

When we commit no sin, we go to heaven.

So, let's all get drunk, and go to heaven!

Happy Saint Paddy's everyone!

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1 Irish Pirate Elf Boots by Super Fay (I absolutely LOVE these!)
2 Green Flower Cowl by PhylPhil
3 Cuddly Cat Snuggle Bed by Craft Smith
4 Clover Wall Stickers by Shannon
5 Legendary Luck - Felt Brooch Pin by A Beautimus Hodgepodge
6 Green Beer Earrings by Button Divas

Sorry I've been so quiet lately, I just didn't feel very inspired. Hope you all been well!

Love, Liesel

Saturday Shopping: Down at the Farm

Down at the Farm
There's nothing much better then grass under your feet and the smell of the farm. Hiding out in the haybarn, watching the cats chase the chickens and mother goose happily trodding along with the cows making there way to the milk shed. Oh, the good life!

Saturday Shopping

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1 Felted Pink Pig Ornament by R. Parnell
2 Mother Goose Bookplates by Boy Girl Party
3 Mother Goose and her Goslings by Kooyman Designs
4 Farmyard Donkey by Mamma 4 Earth
5 Red Farm Tractor by Kooyman Designs
6 Bernard Bunny and Little Beau Blue by Mrs Kwitty's Cottage
7 Another Dashshund With Hat Print by Poor Dog Farm
8 Card Milkshake by A Punkin Card Company

Cherish this sunday, Liesel

Saturday Shopping: Home Sweet Home

Saturday Shopping
~*Home is where your heart is *~

Where we love is home,
Home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr

Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action.
- Mother Teresa

Every house where love abides
And friendship is a guest,
Is surely home, and home sweet home
For there the heart can rest.
- Henry Van Dyke

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1. Bird House Clip On by Lilla Lotta
2. Blue Birdhouse by Gypsy and Twink
3. Our House In The Middle Of The Street Ring by Hilde Groven
4. Brooch Pink House by Intres
5. My Chimney Blows Birds Pillow by Olive
6. Oops! I forgot number six. 25 yo and I still can't count to 10 *Ü*
7. Bird House Handcrafted Stamp by Craft Pudding
8. Miniature Clay House by The Little Red Door

Have a great weekend,

Liesel

p.s. Irma I finally send your parcel! Sorry about the pine needles *Ü*

Saturday Shopping: Love is a cupcake

Saturday Shopping

One of my favourite things to bake: cupcakes. They say the love of a man goes through his stomach so if that means I can entice him with my baking skills I'd bake every single day *Ü* Here are some of my favourite (non eatable) cupcakes on the net. What is your favourite?

1. She Loves Cupcakes Print by rkdsign88
2. Original Art Wood 8 x 10 Plaque by Jenny's Bakeshop
3. Larry Lemon Cupcake Softie by Michelle Heaume Designs
4. Cupcake Fingerless Mitts pattern by Karendipity
5. Red Velvet Cupcake by Paola 72
6. Cupcake Child's Apron by Gagie Pagie Pudding Pie
7. Sweet Set by rkdsign88
8. Berrylicious Cupcake Purse-let by Arkitek Tonika

Thank you for visiting on this sunny Saturday!

Liesel

Saturday Shopping: Love of Dogs

For the love of dogs

I want a dog. I visited animal shelters, visit the national animal shelter website regular and I am reading about adopting a dog from Spain. We'll say where the road leads and what I come home with. It might even be a cat *g These are a few of my favourite 'doggie' treats. What are your favourites? Enjoy!

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1. Crochet Bone Toy by littlerottenbeast
2. Copper Pet Tags by jmanigrossi
3. Old English Sheepdog Magnet by KaysK9sPaperBoutique
4. Dog Collar by greenbelts
5. Swarovski Heart Pet Collar Charm by deezyne
6. Desperado Bandana by WhataDogBakeryDesign
7. Catnip Heart Toy by pandawithcookie

In six days -please sit down for what I have to say- I will be a quarter of a century *faints*. I still don't believe it. I'm looking forward to my birthday present as I will get a new camera! Yay! Mine doesn't work anymore and can't be fixed and it so frustrating when you see something pretty you want to photograph - like perhaps soon my new pet..! Six nights to go..... :P

Love, Liesel

Saturday Shopping: Namesakes

Saturday Shopping!
Gifts I love with which I share my name :=)

1 Elena the Doll by munieca
2 Isabella Handspun Merino by SewKnitNBeads2
3 The Book of Isabella Pocket Mirror by HidenSeek
4 Womens Isabella Apron by knittybitties
5 Elena Headband by bungalow
6 Elena The Elephant by meganfeingold
7 Isabella Baby Barrette by MiaJoie

Also don't forget to visit my friend Lauren's Shop: Aurelia's Corner Ü

Liesel

Have some tea with me

One of my greatest pleasures is holding a hot cup of tea between my hands, inhaling the sweet smell and the warmth that spreads along my hands. You'll have to admit that there is not much better then that. I love my teas. I have quite a big collection of teas and tea mugs, one for every mood and occasion. Sitting next to me is a mug with a little sparrow painted on it. Inside the cup is one of my favourite teas of this moment: star mix. The smell is just delicious and makes my tongue tingle when I take a sip <3

My tea mug (although technically owned by mum)

While preparing my tea a while ago, something puzzled me. It was late in the evening and I fancied a cup of tea. I put the (electric) kettle on filled to the brim with water. I got distracted -I can't remember what with, probably something to do with that naughty dog Ü- and when came back to the kitchen I poured water in my tea cup. And nothing happened! I thought I'd done everything right, I mean how difficult can it be to make tea? You boil the water, grap a mug and put a teabag in it, wait untill te water is boiled and then pour in your cup which will transform the water into the colour of honey. I did all that. Or did I? Now that I took a closer look at my teacup I noticed that the water seemed rather still, no damp spiraling up. Aha! I put my pinkie in the water and it was stone cold! I must have forgotten to press the button of the kettle. Throwing the water in my tea cup away I made sure that the next cup I made was boiling hot with steam and all and yes - as soon as I poured the hot water in my cup over the tea bag the water changed from transparent into 'pure gold' so to say :0) Now what really puzzled me since - and there is probably a very straight answer- why does the tea 'come lose' with hot water and not with cold water? I'm genuily don't know, so please help me out!

""Surely everyone is aware of the divine pleasures which attend a wintry fireside: candles at four o'clock, warm hearth rugs, tea, a fair tea-maker, shutters closed, curtains flowing in ample draperies to the floor, whilst the wind and rain are raging audibly without."
~Thomas De Quincey

Saturday Shopping: Tea Time!

Unfortunely the gorgeous cat is not for sale :(

1 Bee Happy Sterling Silver Necklace by corrieberrypie
2 I love tea - Tissue Holder by LAMdesigns
3 Tea Cup Ring by myladida
4 Your My Cup Of Tea Pillow by Olive
5 Organic Catnip Bakery Grab Bag by CatzillaCrafts
6 Myrna Tea Cup Pincushion by onlyu
7 Have A Heart Brooch by Odannysgirl
8 Poppy Tea Towels by flyingrhymes

Pour yourself a lovely cup of tea and enjoy the day!

With love, Liesel

Saturday Shopping: Loving Bees

I always liked bees, probably also because I have never been stung by one when I was little. The soothing buzz, the way they wave flying from flower to flower endorsing it.. there is something very romantic about this little creature. One day my friends suggested I should read a book written by Sue Monk Kidd called 'The Secret Life of Bees'. I was in love! What a beautifully written book and there are bees in it! Something that had always taken my interest -but now growing deeper and deeper- I went in search and found myself a beekeeping beginners course and applied! I enjoyed it very much and to quote from 'The Secret Life of Bees': Women make the best beekeepers, 'cause they have a special ability built into them to love creatures that sting. It comes from years of loving children and husbands. *Ü*. I didn't avoid getting stung though but that's just part of it and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. If I can find my sister's camera I will post a photo of me as beekeeper :0)

"Bee yard etiquette: ... the world is really one big bee yard, and the same rules work fine in both places: Don't be afraid, as no life-loving bee wants to sting you. Still, don't be an idiot; wear long sleeves and long pants. Don't swat. Don't even think about swatting. If you feel angry, whistle. Anger agitates, while whistling melts a bee's temper. Act like you know what you're doing, even if you don't. Above all, send the bees love. Every little thing wants to be loved."

But I'm rambling away! Here are my favourite Etsy bees =)
1 Bee Happy Sterling Silver Necklace by KathrynRiechert
2 Bee Mine Heart Charm by prolifique
3 Valentine's coasters - Honey Bee by lifestylewithlove
4 Custom Name Banner - Bee Design by Gingerwinks
5 Precious Bumble Bee PDF ePattern by preciouspatterns
6 Honey by Lindsay Brackeen by lindsayart
7 Bees and flowers felt booties by julesinsearch
8 Bee Good To Your Body Butter by flipflopmamma

I especially love the name banner and did you notice it? It says -very appropiate- Bella! Is that a clue I should buy it? What do you think and what are your favourites?

Have a beeautiful day, Liesel

Saturday Shopping: Christmas Tree Decorations

Saturday Shopping
I am so excited this year for Christmas! Or to be more particular, decorating the tree! I bubble over with ideas. Hopefully today or tomorrow I'll be able to finally by a tree. I love the look and smell of a real tree that makes Christmas that much more happy. Browsing through the very addictive Etsy.com I came across these lovely Christmas tree ornaments. Enjoy!
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1 Angel by TheLooks
2 Christmas Tree Pillow by LynnesThisandThat
3 Felted Snowman by mosey
4 Cranberry Wornaments by JustFeltHungry
5 3 Primitive Heart Stuffies by soymilkcafe
6 Barack Obama Christmas tree ornament by FullFrogMoon
7 Christmas Tree Ornament - Knit by JECDesigns
8 Soft Sculpture Lamb by judyelizabethsflock

Saturday Shopping: Angels

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1 Needle Felted Mini Angel Christmas Ornament by BossysFeltworks
2 Angel Chipboard Tags by thecraftpantry
3 Tree Top Holiday Angel by winsomehollow
4 Christmas Angel Mini Wallet by theyellowroses
5 Christmas Gift Tags by mogencreative
6 Glory Tree Topper by Middleburg
7 Faith Angel Necklace by BlackStar
8 Don't Clip My Wings by mandymayl

Saturday Shopping: Cath Kidston

Making my Saint Nicholas wish list I wrote down: something from No2. No2. is a quint little shop hidden away in side street of a busy shopping street. Stepping inside is like stepping into a treasary: magic! I could browse for hours and if I had enough money I would literrally buy everything they sell! Now best to describe the style is á la Cath Kidston which is why I choice her shop to be shop of the week :o) No2 doesn't have an website so I had to compromise ;)

Enjoy!

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These remind me so much of my dog, good memories :o)


We all have weaknesses when it comes to shopping and mine is definitely anything with spots! Like these super soft towels and bedspread




Another thing I can never resist are PJs. I have so many already but can never resist buying more *Ü*


Wallpaper: either you love it or you hate it. Me I love it! I would be one of those persons that would decorate her cloakroom in a chintz wallpaper like this beautiful one from CK.


Mugs are another thing I can usually not resist. I love this summery mug






Want more? Check her lovely book or visit her website. Clicking on any of the items and it will bring you there :o)


What are your favourites?

Saturday Shopping: Not On The High Street

Some of my favourite things :o)

I just love this wooden heart to bits <3


Who thought doorstops could be so cute? I'd love to bring her home <3


As art or as magnetic board; both useful and pretty.


Scented love heart garland's to make your house a home throughout the year




A lovely plate for your high tea treats Ü


What are your favourites?

Saturday Shopping: Lark Made

Some of my favourite things :o)

Saturday Shopping: Paper Source

Paper Source has some great gifts! For Christmas, birthdays or why not treat yourself? I bet you deserve it!

Bibliophiles rejoice! With all the tools used by real-deal librarians, you can carefully keep track of your books when you lend them out to well-read friends using this Book Lending Library Kit. Your home library will be organized and accounted for, at last. This fun, funny and functional kit includes 30 self-adhesive pockets, insert cards, stickers, date stamp, stamp pad, and pencil. Comes in a wonderful wood box.


A mobile mini manicure! These Tatiana Russian doll cases holds the Matrushka Manicure Set, making a portable manicure possible for both wee little nails and grownup nails alike. This sweet manicure set contains scissors, nail clippers, a nail file, and a cuticle tool. A perfect gift for the well-manicured young lady.

An elegant porcelain tea cup with a lovely lid which happens to have a well placed hole for Tea Forté's signature tea leaf to poke through. It comes in a wonderful handcrafted wooden box. Perfect for the tea lover. An elegant porcelain tea cup with a lovely lid which happens to have a well placed hole for Tea Forté's signature tea leaf to poke through. It comes in a wonderful handcrafted wooden box. Perfect for the tea lover.


It's a runway in the kitchen with the stylin Belinda Apron. Why not look fabulous while you prep for a dinner party? This apron's tiered style in a series of lovely, flowery patterns makes it a colorful fashion ensemble all its own. Don't settle for a boring old apron when you can look this good while you cook. The Belinda Apron makes the perfect hostess gift or splurge for yourself. I'm in love with this apron <3 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqq5jcqGhsXbBye7G5rycptwszm_b4LmnoxSv9a7nYLShTY3Q6DZMPl2fbprtfXhVqskG_IPwo3EKnx_UWm1W7Fm-FLtyfX6orQLJp74VSS8bpw4y-9OpxoB7fk4FKntFYnhDD3LCGQSg1/s1600-h/434110z.jpg">

Or what about one of these adorable creatures. I'm a sucker for cuddly toys!