Choosing a good birthday gift can make the recipient feel special, particularly if the item is something personalized, hand-tailored or custom-made. When selecting a gift for my younger sister Olga, a German laywer, I tried to think of something that is meaningful and
If you have some fun fabric and want to have two bags in one, this reversible bag is the best solution. Here you can find a great tutorial and the pattern from a very talented lady from Tokyo. Her bright versions of this bag inspired me to create my own reversible bag.
I was really lucky to come into possession of authentic used burlap coffee bags, each contains different design/prints and has lingering residue, dirt, stains, or odors associated from the transport and storage of coffee beans. These used burlap bags are bio-degradable and environmentally friendly and offer that rich wholesome coffee scent. In general, burlap coffee...
Did you celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd? I personally think Earth Day is about every one of us taking responsibility for our own actions and setting good examples for our children, our neighbors and friends. Awareness leads to action, and action leads to change. Sustainability should become a way of living on a day-to-day basis. In...
A solid pencil skirt is a must have for any girl’s wardrobe. It can be worn with anything, providing you with many versatile opportunities. The Burda pattern 07/2012_120 features a really high waist and curved front darts which start at the side seam right at waist level. This skirt has a straight silhouette and a back vent. It’s a...
I love recycling materials to make bags of all sorts and for every occasion, that can be used to carry books, grocery, craft work, or just about anything you can think of. Recently I’ve decided to move away from disposable bags and start bringing my own bag for shopping, it’s my personal choice for reducing the waste that...
Today I spent a wonderful spring afternoon visiting a famous piedmontese artist Riccardo Rossi (known as Duccio) and his beautiful wife and muse Natasha. Riccardo started his artistic career as an autodidact at a very young age. Throughout his entire life he has been cultivating
With spring just around the corner and the blossoms starting to bloom it’s high time to plan my spring wardrobe essentials. It was an absolutely beautiful day here in Northern Italy: with almost 16 degrees I was able to wear my first spring outfit. The base is a flirty multicolored A-line skirt made from 100% silk.
Looking through my new spring-summer wardrobe I noticed that I am lacking a basic simple dress that may be worn with various accessories and be suitable for different occasions. The March issue of Burdastyle magazine features a perfect pattern for my scope: I am in love with
Recently I have bought a pair of very nice namebrand jeans for my husband taking advantage of the last week of sales. When you have spent money on a great pair of jeans, the last thing you want to do is walk around on your cuffs or lose the great stitching on your hems. The beauty of...
Vast distances separate me from the dearest people: my parents live in Belarus and my younger sister in Germany. For me it’s of utmost importance to feel the support of my family and to know that they share my desire to create. We have a tradition
Alexander McQueen impressed me back in 2009 with his Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear collection featuring a glorious use of kaleidoscope prints. 4 years later, on my birthday I entered my favourite fabric shop “Collage” in Mondovì and asked for
