
Do you fancy it? Isn't it so classy and perfect to fit little feet? The ribbon is a pin for the mum to be and i'm going to give away these bows like a present for my baby shower. I've been knitting them n every colors, they look so fab.
Here you go to download for free the pattern.
2010-10-25
♥ brand new classy baby shoes
♥ first runners bottle

Hi gals, do you know what is my last on line purchase? This super bottle on the left. What is it? It's a fab bottle to keep with you duriing ypur workout, mainly durring your running exercise.
It's a great shape for gripping while running, the size is handy size and not too bulky. It's easy to carry and the water pours effortlessly from the spout - just perfect!
Now my question I ask to myself is? Ok ok i can't run but of course i can bring it with me durion my long stroll.
I'm sure I'll enyoy it
2010-10-22
♥ today I've learnt
2010-10-20
♥ Baby Sophisticate Cardigan

Baby Sophisticate Cardigan by Linden Heflin is an extremely quick knit (perfect for last minute baby shower invitations). I just made one for my littel boy and I have never seen anything so perfect. I'd like to make daddy a matching one before baby comes! I'm going to hang of the right pattern then I'll share with you.
I did traslation for the italian friends here: italian version.
Thanks Linden for sharing the pattern.
I ♥ knitting
2010-10-18
♥ fall is arrived

2010-10-15
2010-10-14
♥ tape strips by pugly pixel

Pugly Pixel is a fantastic blog full of inspirations and useful things to download and perfect to enrich your digital works. I do love to read her posts, i can fins always something very cool and stilyling♥ tape strip part 1 (on the left)
♥ tape strip part 2 (below)

2010-10-13
♥ cooking school: singapore noodles
250g rice vermicelli noodles
vegetable oil
150g pork fillets , cut into strips
12 raw peeled tiger prawns
3 garlic cloves , crushed
2cm piece ginger , grated
1 onion , cut into thin half moons
1 red pepper , sliced
2 tsp curry powder
300g bean sprouts
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 bunch fresh chives , chopped
4 eggs , beaten
2 red chillies , sliced
2 limes , quartered
Direction:
1.Soak the noodles following the packet instructions and drain. Heat some oil in a wok and fry the pork until it is browned and just cooked through, tip onto a plate. Add the prawns and fry until cooked. Rinse out the wok.
2.Add a little oil to the wok and fry the garlic and ginger until light brown. Add the onion and pepper and cook until just beginning to soften, then add the spices and cook for a minute. Add the bean sprouts, noodles and about 2 tbsp water and toss everything together.
3.Add the soy sauce, some seasoning and chives and stir for another minute. Push the noodles to one side of the wok and drop in the eggs. Cook, stirring for 1 minute then stir through the noodles.
4.For the veggies, turn half the noodles on to a large plate. For the non-veggies, toss the pork and prawns through the rest and tip onto a separate plate. Serve both with sliced chillies sprinkled on top and lime wedges to squeeze over.
It's suitable for 6 person.
This recipe is by bbc
2010-10-12
♥ daily inspiration
2010-10-08
♥ about palettes
Color Palette Generator: Enter the URL of an image to get a color palette that matches the image. This is useful for coming up with a website color palette that matches a key image a client wants to work with. Color Hunter: Enter the URL of an image to get a color palette
Css drive: enter the url or upload an images and get your color palette.
Color Scheme Designer: that tool is very useful for designer to find anything around colors.
Last but not least HOW TO FIND the RGB Values of a Color: here a really useful explanation.
Hope you can enjoy them.
2010-10-07
♥ floral wooden letters by Emily Readett-Bayley

Each letter is hand painted with an Emily Readett-Bayley signature floral design in a non- toxic water based paint. On the website there are a wide range of different style of letters such as natural wood, balck, white and more but also other accessories.
2010-10-05
♥ xmas wrapping: part 1

1) xmas paper by mea.
2) more papers by mea.
I just discovered the amazing blog of Kellie Medivitz. She has designed this modern wrapping paper and tags and she also gives us the instructions.
3) What are you waiting? Enjoy her free printable here.
4) another lovely free goodies by kellie Medivitz
5)freebie from last year by a print a day: fab pattern!
and ending properly my first post regarding xmas theme here you go with xmas cupcake cover.
♥ halloween

- Topper cupcakes by yellows mum
- Idea: design a modern, sweet and scary Halloween tablescape with these easy DIY ideas and items from around your home.

2010-09-28
♥ lovely crocheted hearts
Pattern:
Ch 4. Work 3 tr (triple crochet) into first ch, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr. Ch 3, sl st into center and fasten off.
2010-09-25
♥ party time: baby shower memo
I love all these hues of blue, they are so cute, light and bright indeed. Here you can find a list ofthings to do and keep in mind to organize a successful baby shower. I'm not an expert in this parties but I did a good research among several blogs of party-planners and here I've summarized for you. You can find a wide choice of different thigs to keep in mind.bunting, pinwheels, paper pompoms, pegs , music
Save the date
Invite
Thank you for coming
♥ Printables
(choose theme, font, palettes)
food labels/signs, popcorn case, food toppers
sign/tag for cadeau
♥ Food
sweet food: cupcakes, macarones, scones, bignè, meringues, cake, jam
salted food: popcorn, tarallini, little sanwiches
candies: sugars bottons/dice, lollypop, jelly bean, chocolate,
♥ Drink
hot, cold and soft drinks
♥ Setting the table
cultery, tablecloth, napkins, glasses, plates, straws
♥ Petit cadeau
don't foget to be polite, give to your guests a present to thank them for coming. That could be such as something you hand-made, cookies bag, candies bag, cookies shape or let your mind to be creative.
That I got is it's really important to focus the theme of your party and choose the right pallettes of colors to use, every party should be full of vibrant and colorful details!
2010-09-24
♥ 3 little things

♥ monogrammed mugs by anthropologie, £ 6,00 (via trendinozze)
2010-09-23
♥ knitting first newborn

Aren't they oh-so-cute?? I felt in love with them, I can't wait to see them on my baby!! I should thank to CarissaKnits and ... for sharing their free pattners to the net community
♥ baby hat: this is a very easy pattern made by CarissaKnits.
Here the pattern to download, you can find it also on raverly.
♥ baby booties by Routh Bennet: also they are very easy to make, here the pdf pattern and on raverly for more inspirations. Traduzione italiana disponibile cliccando sul seguente bottone:
2010-09-22
♥ freebie: business card
via howaboutorange, one of my favorite blogs.
2010-09-19
♥ bride and groom signs
Here you can find not only the free downloadable signs but also you can custom them simply make your color selections and fill in some info. After you submit the form, a personalized image will arrive directly in your inbox to use however you desire.
Chose your palette and enjoy!2010-09-16
♥ ravelry and my new fave
2010-09-15
♥ baby boy clothes
clockwise from top left:♥ bermuda/romper by neck&neck
it's so cute for a little baby, I felt in love with it immediatly. NECK & NECK is a Spanish children’s fashion brand with its own design, which is distributed exclusively through a network of own company shops or franchises. The price is also no too high £19.
♥ sneaker booties by Michelle
They are perfect for a by new born, I found across the net several shoes and booties patterns but honestly the most of them are really more female than male. This shape is perfect for a boy! You can find and download the pattern directly on her blog, click here.
♥ shirt by zara
this 100% cotton shirt is totally cool for a little boy. He could look totally a little man waering it. The price? Very affortable £ 12,99. Of coure the smaller size is 3 months
♥ hat by Hadley, her blog shescrafty
I find it really sweet and cute for a little son. She sells the pattern on her Etsy shop. Hurry up!!
♥ crossover body suit by Petit Bateau
Perfect for keeping your little one warm and cosy day or night. It's designed with easy snap buttons and a crossover front for quick changing. The traditional palette makes this cotton suit a great choice for bouncing baby boys. Of course the fabric is 100% cotton. Buy it on line at selfridges £15.
♥ knit hoddie by gap
This garter knit hoodie is the gap's ultimate in cozy. This chunky knitting hoodie means easy dressing and a happy baby.
I can't wait to star with my baby's shpping!!! I know I'll became a baby clothes shopaholic.
♥ drin drin in portobello
If you are are around don't miss it!!!
2010-09-10
♥ freebie: shopping list
2010-09-07
♥ washi paper tape

Ok ok I'm damn late! But i just discovere this wonderful product: washi paper tape.
What is it?
These adhesive tapes are made of washi, handmade Japanese paper known for its use by artists and craftspeople. They can be used for gift-wrapping, more pretty packages, book-marking, arts and crafts and other projects, they are also perfect to decorate your handmade packages, scrapbooking, card making, fancy labels and any artsy collages. It is easy to tear by hand, write on and remove too.
- UGUiSU: is an online store for Japanese stationery and gifts which is run&owned by Hiki. Hiki lives in Tokyo.
- Washimatta: karen sato is the lovely (nagging) wife of techan living and working in tokyo.
- Happytape: Happytape is colored Japanese masking tape, now in the United States. It is made of Japanese washi paper.
♥ exclusive vip event at Benefit

What fantastic welcome back did I got from my lovely London??!!
2010-09-02
♥ freebie: recipe note

2010-08-31
♥ oh my shoes

This is my big passione: shoes. I love them (and bag too) more then other other accessories.
The best designer ever is Giuseppe Zanotti (3 - 4), have a look at those stunning creatures: white sandals with a big classy flower on the front, perfect for a bride and the other one more everyday use, in gimpy style, they are perfect for every occasion. The orange shoes are by Bionda Castana (1), it's a new finding I did thank to a girl friend of mine. Orange satin is a special choice for the summer. In black you can see a creation of Azzedine Alaïa (2), a Turkish designer. I really thik this style is amazing and unique.
2010-08-28
♥ flag toppers

So here you can find a paper with 4 different types of them in differnt colors too: Veggies, mayonnaise, meat and cheese.
Click here to download the pdf.
Hope you like them! Print, Stick and Party!!
2010-08-26
♥ words at the ready

Here we go with another page to print! I made this really useful print to hang up the wall for me. It's just a paper where I can write the new English words I learn and where I can write also the Italian definition so my fiancé can learn them back. I find it very usefull because I have them always under my eyes and this helps me to memorize them better. If you are learning a new language I think this can support you. Click here to download the pdf.
Enjoy your summer
2010-08-24
♥ pom poms
Here another thing I do love! Pompoms are so cute and fluffy that they immediately make happier and cutier the room where they are. I spotted on the amazing Sodapop Design blog a tutorial to hand-make it and it look like easy to make (hopefully). All you need is: fabric, paper lantern, glue gun and patience. I'll try making during my hols and I'll give you feedback. I love spending time checking Caro's blog out, I always find beautiful inspirations, original ideas and cute handmade things to make! Check her post here.http://www.etsy.com/shop/ADashOfColor
2010-08-22
♥ freebie: weekly calendar
2010-08-19
♥ eventually ... holiday!

2010-08-17
♥ flags&bunting
Some inspirations:

1) Cake Bunting by Kiki La Ru
Kiki La Ru's Cake Bunting makes cakes look extra special and festive! It’s really something special and unique, a real eye-catcher! She says: Every time I bring a cake topped with my Cake Bunting to a celebration, it gets a lot of 'ooohs' and 'aaaahs.'
2) Little Newspaper bunting by Corikindered
3) Valentine's Day Garland by Lavander. Use different type of papers and choose the size of the flags then sew them together and use them for embellishing your room adding a little love or paste them on your Valentine’s card, Valenine’s menù or use them simply to better wrap your gift.
Print and Party:

1) Free printable flags by Daily Suze. They come in 4 cute hues: coral pink, light teal, lavender, pastel green. Suze made 2 different sizes of them (big and small). You can find 4 sheets of printable paper bunting she has prepared for us!
2) free downloads by Creature Comfort. You can find here another set of bunting in 2 sizes (party bunting and food topper flags). Because of the used colors these would work great for a nautical themed party, a child's room decor or more, let your mind work.
3) Alphabet letters bunting by Ruffled, check my past post for all details.
Invitations:

1) Here my favorite finding, it’s really brilliant!! The Wedding Chicks offers us possibility to customize these gorgeous "save the date" cards for free at their website, I’m totally in love with the colors and those birds too! And also it’s very easy to get yours, go and try!
Play and have fun!
2010-08-16
♥ getting ready for meteor showers

1) Bring a lounge chair or blanket, so you can relax and look up with ease. Check out some of my favorite blankets from Toast (from €59)
2) Some candles might help you in the dark and let me say that they makes atmosphere. I found these wonderful outdoor glass candle holders. They are by Sundance (from € 20).
3) Thermos can't miss at this date. Remember to bring with you some hot tea to warm you up. By Sigg (from € 20)
Are you ready for your meteors night?
2010-08-14
♥ inspiration: necklaces
2010-08-13
♥ freebie: thank you card

Thank you pdf 1
Thank you pdf 2
2010-08-12
♥ fancy a freebie? knitting note

I'm really, really super excited about this my new commitment which is like a ... "graphic". I'd like to learn about using a proper graphic program and I'll do it for sure so I can improve my future patterns!
The first freebie is note papers for your memo about knitting works. Hope this is welcome, to download the pdf file click on the images on the right, print it and cut it out!
I ♥ knitting!
♥ baby shower
woollen booties by FrogginetteActually in the past days I was blogging on my faves and I already found a lot of insipations but I don't wanna stop to glimpse in every nooks. Any Suggestion?
For sure a bunting can't miss at that party!

Here a little tip to make a very basic and easy bunting:
Materials:
Variety of cute fabrics
3 m of Ribbon
Scissors
Instructions:
1. Cut 12 long isosceles triangles from fabric. (basis: 20cm and height: 24 cm)
2. Pinch the flags with pins on the ribbon
3. Sew the top side of flags on the tape (you could also staple them)
4. Iron them
Enjoy!
2010-08-11
♥ fresh watermelon juice

Hi all, it's hot and i'm dreaming of watermelon juice!! There is nothing better than a refreshing Watermelon drink to beat the summer heat. This recipe is easy to prepare too and everyone would love it.
Ingredients
1 little seedless watermelon, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 lime juice
cubes of ice
1 tbsp sugar (if you want)
Preparation
Blend the pieces of watermelon and lime juice in a blender until smooth (few seconds). Add the ice cudes in the blender and mix for just a minute more.
Enjoy the summer.
♥ travelling around England in quirky accomodations
Canapy & Stars has a fabulous range of extravagante holiday structures in UK, curated by Sawday. They include lots of marvellous carvans and canopies with a particular interest in treehouses (future plans include a Georgian treehouse).
It's was really amazing to bump into that website.
It's a wonderful, cute and cozy collection of beautiful and quirky places of a camping kind! Over the coming months they’ll have everything from stunning tree houses and luxury yurts to log cabins and Gypsy caravans – even an Iron Age roundhouse. Always comfortable and cozy, sometimes unashamedly eccentric, these will be Special Spaces to stay for those in search of escape, mild adventure or the chance to go slow. Have a look at the Canopy & Stars website for summer holidays with a dash of eco-panache: http://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/ .

Aren't they gorgeous?? I can't help thinking at the romance of sleeping in those places ... Unfortunatelly They are sold out for the next few month and i don't think it's a great idea go there during the fall.
2010-08-06
♥ cycle hire london

I wanna share with you this new brillian initiative of London' s governament: cycle hire. They are really everywhere and it's reallye asy to take it and ride!!
♥ positive printable

It's Friday and I just found this oh so cute blog:
Kind Over Matter. I'd like to share with you this so printable post: Positive Prinatble.
Please have a look and enjoy your weekend printing some of these stunning papers.
2010-08-05
♥ ibiza
Las Salinas is a very long, wide crescent of pale sandy beach and it is bordered by pine woods. You can enjoy the sun also with music blaring from the party bars (The Jockey Club or Sa Trinxa Beach Bar). Location? really handy because it takes just 10 minutes driving from Playa d'en Bossa or Ibiza Town or 30 min by bus number 14.
Cala Vedella is on the west side of the island, it's just 10 minutes driving from St. Josè. It's a little bay, the crystal clear water is perfekt for swimming and there is a stunning view that is perfect to watch an amazing sunset. It's popular mainly for families and couples, as well as a good choice of restaurants, bars and shops too.
Portinax is an other magnificent gulf with crystalline clear water, high, rocky shorelines and a seabed of fine, white sand. the location is north east, 10 minutes from San Juan. We had a nice morning ending up with a yummy fish lunch just with the table of 2 metres away from the sea.
To avoid: surely Cala Talamanca. It's a pity because the restaurants there are really cute and good but the sea is ...honestly ... horrible!!
What about the evening? here just a couple of suggestion.
Blue Marlin is perfect to close goodly your day up with a cocktail on their total white mattres on the beach. Expencive.
Plaza del Sol restaurant is just on the wall of the old town, you can be delighted by a stunning view of ibiza town. The atmosphere is classy, romantic and you'll have dinner with candle's light. Expencive.
We didn't have time to check this beach venue in playa d'en bossa out but it seems to be really cool: Sands.
At last if you have time to go to Formentera don't miss it!! It's such a magic island! When you get the island you can rent easily a motorbike and go around the island simply by that. I'll post some suggestion on Formentera in a separate post.
Hope this can be inspiring for your hols.










