I like this idea of being on the metaphorical road to somewhere. The journey is where it’s at. Creatively I am exploring this new road – to me – called pattern design.
Do. Not. Stop.
I know what the key to success is. And I think you do too. It is very simple and I just need to remind myself every now and then.
Patience pays off – discovering Cyanotype
Every now and then my Instagram feed shows me these gorgeous botanical handmade blueprints and it got me curious. What is it, how is it made and most importantly: can I do it?
A new Sardinian chapter
Lots to tell, let’s start with the biggest news: we are moving house! We are staying in Sardegna, but we will move to a town up north. A little inland and totally different from this seaside town. But why!?
Un anno fa
Un anno fa, a year ago. Today marks the day exactly one year ago that we moved to Sardegna. So much has happened and at the same time not much at all. Slow living…
My new mantra: ‘Putting in the hours’
There is so much to learn, I am already feeling overwhelmed with this study sabbatical. I guess I should start at the basics and build from there. So circles, cilinders and boxes it is…
Professional me-time
I’ve had this idea in my head for a while and it’s time to say it out loud: I will have what I call a ‘study sabbatical’: 6 months of (professional) me-time
‘We actually líve here’, she said. Again and again.
It has almost been two months since we arrived at Cagliari Airport with our stuffed backpacks. We spent the first night close to the airport before we rented a car the next morning and drove to our little seaside town. I can’t really describe the feeling of ‘driving home’ so far away from what used […]
Countdown to paradise has started
We found our place. We went, we saw and we liked. A lot. A few days later we went for a second look and an Italian chat with the owner. And that was that.
Getting ready (and a bit nervous) for the next step: Andiamo!
I am not sure if it’s nerves, excitement or both. All I know is I feel a little restless. Shit is getting real and our house hunting trip starts tomorrow!