Happy red fish blog

My dears, I thought it is an appropriate date on the 1st of May to pop-up and say hello.

It is a very busy time in my life at this moment and sometimes I feel that all is going to fast.

I’m creating (or more honest to say- trying to create). I participated in a workshop inspired by my own work (was great!!!), got myself completely addicted to Pinterest and I had a shitty shitty shitty bicycle accident while riding with my daughter on the back of my bike…:-(

That, I must admit shuck me down and took me away for quite some time. We are OK- the BIGGEST LUCK of all is that nothing happened to my daughter Romi. I got pretty badly bruised, but further we are fine…

So, happy 1th of may to everyone. I cant say that I feel like a worker (although sometimes more like a slave..;-) But as an artist, creative women and a mother many times worker is the most accurate description …

Soviet postcards are from Flickr

+ Off course, I forgot to write that the accident happened on very rainy evening, when one guy on a scooter tried to go around us. He was in a hurry. The path was a very narrow and his stirring hit my bike and so, we found ourselves thrown hard on the road…

Well, looking at this should give a good idea how (and with whom…) I’m spending my days…;-)

I have a soft spot for collars, you can tell by this and that. Only recently I discovered that this collar has a wonderful name: Peter pan.

Trough the following links you can find very nice tutorials how to make one yourself. : )

From the top: faux fur collar, ASOS Leather Peter Pan Collar, Jolie Môme Peter Pan Collar, Collar gif, Vintage collar, Peter pan, Giant polka dot, Peter Pan collar tutorial,Vintage-collar-quick-fix

Lets get warm and cozy with beautiful Finnish knitted vintage socks, a warm cup of tea, lovely softie  and a well dressed  chair.

Have a warm and happy weekend!

All pictures taken from different sources on Flickr.

I love those clear sunny winter days. Sunday afternoon at our beautiful neighborhood park. A pair of a vintage gloves, Russian tin doll and my young talented painter. I don’t know what I have with birds lately…

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Although I drink my coffee or tea in a simple cup, I love beautiful, vintage tea cups. My collection is a mix of different sizes and colors. My last find is a children tea-set from Belgium, made is a factory that closed down many years ago.

Writing this, I realized that I do use my cups, not for drinking but as tea-candle holders…;-)

This week challenge is hosted by the lovely Ariane.

This Soviet dance sequence has a retro, sunny, summer vacation feel to it… A Great way to start your weekend…:-)

70s summer days: sea, sun,flowers, blue sky and a loving kiss. All warp in nostalgic beautiful colors. Melting my heart.
(via: http://www.flickr.com)

Packing will never look the same with suitcases and bags by Lisa Tilley.

The retro in appearance from this talented  textile designer are made from old magazines, illustrations, photographs vintage suitcases, bags and luggage and reclaimed materials are utilized into ‘new’ products.

Another item to add to the long “wish list”…