Varpu Varpunen

Varpu Varpunen, 5th of January 2012

15months, twin sister of Björn Fågelsson

Domestic feline

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Lentil soup is mental fruit, and ginger root is good for the yout'

New Year, new tricks vol. 33:)

I don't remember the last time I would have made New Year's resolutions, I failed to do any this year as well, but even on the fourth day of January, I find myself fantasising about all the plans I have for the house, and the garden... Even though I haven't exactly finished any of the rooms 100% that I have already started, I'm secretly hoping to finally tackle my studio renovation, open surfaces and brighten up the room:) A little facelift:) What a better way to start than from the tiniest details, ha:) I found these wicked little VERY IMPORTANT finishing touched, and had to share- hope you like:)

Cable ties gone wild! How yummy! These wicked Leaf Tie Cable Organisers come in various colours and I bet every creative and/or crafty person needs some. At least I do have horrible ugly cables climbing up the walls, plotting death traps under every work top.

Leaf Tie Cable Organisers are © Lufdesign

No Cable ties without some rad extension cords, ha. Yes, please!

- I love the finishing touch with the textile cable, an added

vintage/retro spirit:)

(although I do wish the actual plug box was same colour as the cable;)) Available for fellow Finns from i.e Finnish Design Shop

Extention Cords © NUD collection

Well, no Busy- Bee can survive without some delicious notepads:) YUM!

Ahhh, Oak Leaf- Leaf- it™ © Appree

How cute are these! I just had to show these Ginkgo- leaves as well:) These Leaf-its comes in various colours from greens to autumn shades, and in various species as well:)

I've developed a rather strong obsession for Ginkgo leaves. I've already ordered some Ginkgo seeds to have a go, although it's not exactly a species that would thrive in Finland, but we'll see, hah:) I just love the shape and been planning to design something out of Sterling Silver:) The Ginkgo inspired Marimekko textile print is well pretty as well:) Keeping in mind the other parts of the refurb as well:)

Last but not least, these are only on the prototype level, but how freaking cute are these!

Sprout Magnets also © Appree

Fresh and green, my heart flutters:)

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(title from "Be Healthy by Dead Prez)

Lucky Cards

Yei, the feedback of our first ever batch of postcards has arrived,

and it's very positive:) I wasn't at all prepared for such a quick turnover, and have now been asked to make more which is ever so exciting as a Paper Goods- range has been my secret wish for a quite a few years:) 

To be honest, I wasn't at all excited about the New Year, but am now, ha:) What a great start:) Hurrah! 

Thanks heeps for all those lovely peeps who have made it happen! <3

"Let go of the past and go for the future.
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. 

Live the life you imagined."- Henry David Thoreau

Original post and pics HERE

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What's Up 2012?

Happy New Year 2012, may it be joyful and full of happiness!

A miniature ginger bread house and some Golden Oldie- Christmas cards from my childhood that my mother had kept safe:)

I picked up my favourites and will create a lovely collage out of them as a Christmas decoration for years to come:)

Santa brought me a new Moomin porcelain figurine:) Thank you!

30th of Dec held a Christening for little baby Myrsky

in Vanha Kirkko in Ruttopuisto, Helsinki:) <3

Santa also brought me a glass grinder Kristall 2000s

that was on top of my wish list:) Thank you!

Little Björn, 15months old, making a nest in the glass grinder box

.. and I started a Christmas pressie for the big day 2012, ha;)

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Oh Christmas Tree

Christmas eve and -day came and went. It was all very beautiful and fun, but also tiring; an end of a very hectic period in ones calender year. I'm knackered, but extremely pleased and happy!:) I've had a wonderful pleasure to work with absolutely superb customers this year; all very kind and supportive, and for once I haven't booked anything for the days between Christmas and the New Years eve, so fingers crossed that I can to put my tools down and rest properly:)

Have a beautiful and peaceful Boxing day!

And, Here's some gorgeous Christmas pics inspired by

the colour turquoise!

Well, the weather man promised some storms for the 26th, and we just lost our power, so I better be off!

Lots of love and peace on earth:)

Hope you've had a wonderful weekend!

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Dear Santa

Dear Santa, I've been very polite, kind and helpful:)

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