Favorite Finds // Wander often, wonder always

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I love this saying! It's what I live by nowadays, especially the second part. I would never have thought that having so much uncertainty and wondering in my life would be something I appreciate. But, while it is stressful, this time is also filled with discovery and freedom to choose. And that is something I wasn't too willing to allow myself to do before.

The end of shop sale is in full swing, and I'm already daydreaming of new horizons. In the mean time, use the coupon code ENDSALE to get 50% off your purchase in my Etsy shop until there are goodies left. Some of the bags are already down to the last one. 

Also, I hope you will have a little bit of time to wander and wonder this weekend!

xo. Hanna

Favorite Finds // All you need is love

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I hope you've had a wonderful Valentine's day so far. I'm flying solo this year, which means doing crafts, taking walks, drinking coffee, and eating fries and chicken nuggets (I know). So, while I am missing my hubby, I'm making the most of me-time.

This also includes window-shopping on Etsy. Every time I go to check how my own shop is doing, I get sucked into this rabbit hole of awesome goodies, that I just want need in my life. Just look at those up-cycled ruler bracelets!

Oh, and it's not too early to shop for a bathing suit, right? I mean, it was already 12 degrees  and sunny outside today. That's practically what we call summer in Estonia. I'm loving this weather we're having. If it were up to me, I'd always fast forward from the 1st of January to the 1st of April, when it usually starts to get warmer in Estonia. Luckily for me, I almost did that by moving to Germany! Perhaps we'll move to Italy next, and it'll be officially DONE.

Until then, I'm happy with what I've got now. Which is a lot.

There's still time to use that coupon code to get 30% off in my shop this weekend. Just enter LOVE4U at check-out to receive the discount.

I'm off to drink some tea and watch some Gilmore Girls!

xo. Hanna

Favorite Finds // Use Today Wisely

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That should be written on my forehead these days. I feel like every day should be an endless sea of possibilities to get things done, to get closer to your goals and to have a happier life. Which is why I hate a day wasted. But, unfortunately, there have been too many of those lately. Or, maybe I'm being too hard on myself. Maybe the things I manage each day are enough. But that doesn't mean I shouldn't view each new day as a new start, a new opportunity, a new chance to make things better.

We had the most beautiful sunny day today, and it filled me with energy I haven't felt a lot lately. I got a lot done, and some promising news (more on that to come). These are the good days.

How is your weekend going?

xo. Hanna

Favorite Things: Hello Lover

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Oh my gosh, how I'm loving this spring weather! It's been sunny and gradually warmer all week, and we're expected to hit +20 degrees Celsius next week. Hello Spring, I'm so glad you are here! I always feel a sense of relief when the days start getting longer and the days become warmer. It's like a weight has been lifted, and I can breathe again. I love the new energy that every new spring brings.

This makes me long for slow days spent drinking coffee on a terrace, walks along the beach, holding hands on a park bench, late nights spent dreaming, and garden parties with friends. Luckily, I get to do all of those things in the coming months, and I'm so looking forward to it. Actually, we're going to a birthday party tomorrow, so I'll get started on that list.

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend, my friends!

Favorite Things: Life is beautiful

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I took my violin out an played today. That hasn't happened in almost a year. I don't even know why I haven't touched it for so long. I keep meaning to play, but then it gets pushed back again and again. So, today I finally took some time and really played. And it felt so good! I'd forgotten how much I love the sound of the violin. I played for almost an hour and it felt like therapy. Making music really does heal the soul I think.

It's been a beautiful week. Life is good. I've been feeling that a lot lately. Happiness. Content. There are better days, and worse days, but at the end of it all I'm grateful for what I have. A beautiful life.

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends!

Favorite Things: Just breathe

I've been trying to be more present in my life lately. It's so easy to get lost in the bits and pieces of everyday life, that it can quickly feel like time is just passing us by without us even realizing it. I don't want to someday wonder where all the time went. The only time we have is right now. We should make every day, every moment count. It's all we have.

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Favorite Things: Getting inspired

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I've been feeling a little uninspired lately, or rather uncreative....no, that's not the right word either. I have a million ideas floating around in my head, but I can't seem to get going on making them in reality. I keep jotting ideas down in my notebook, but most of them stay just that - a scribble in my little black notebook. Is it possible to be inspired and uninspired at the same time?

Well, I thought that maybe the best way is just to let them be for now. Gather inspiration elsewhere and take the pressure off. I think all of us creatives feel the pressure to create sometimes. Especially when you're a blogger and you feel you should be creating new content. I've sure been feeling that pressure lately. The sad thing is that whenever I feel that way, I lose all the fun in blogging. So, my goal for the rest of the month is to get back into the fun of blogging.

Have you ever felt uninspired to create? If so, how did you get over it?

Favorite Friday: Bows

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Bows are the cutest things! I love them on shoes and dresses, mittens and hats, in my ear and on my finger, and around a man's neck. They're simply that adorable. I think I have to make some bows tomorrow.

Favorite Friday: Embroidered

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I'm so inspired by embroidery lately. It used to my least favorite craft, but now I'm really getting into it and thinking about starting a few projects. When I do get something done, I'll be sure to share.

What about you? Don't you just love embroidered goodies?

The Art of Giving: gifts for him

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Selecting gifts for the significant men in our lives is never an easy task. I've been with my significant other for almost a decade now and trying to figure out how to surprise him this Christmas is driving me crazy. So, I thought I'd round up some ideas for you and for myself to gather inspiration from.

The Art of Giving: gifts for her

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The Holiday season is upon us. And the time of giving has come once again. As much as I love giving,  sometimes I find myself at a loss of what to give. I hope this little gift guide will help you give your loved one something special this time.

All the items featured in this gift guide are from small handmade businesses. Support the handmade community this season and give them a little holiday present by supporting their dream.

Favorite Friday: The first snow

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All the Estonians could talk about today was the weather. If someone was interested in the attitudes of Estonians towards snow, they would just have to read all the Facebook updates from today. If you ask me, it's a little bit early still for this kind of snowy weather, but then again, the sweeter it is to put on some knitted socks, curl up with a good book and listen to your favorite music. Snow always has a calming effect. And that's pretty nice, even if it is October.

Despite the fact that I had only a few lessons at school this week, it has gone by in a flash. My posting here on the blog is becoming more difficult as the days grow shorter (some days it hardly gets light outside), which makes taking pictures harder. But, I'll do my best to share handmade ideas and inspiration with all of you.

Happy weekend, my dears!

Weekend Favorites: Cozy knits

It's that time of year again. Whenever the weather gets colder and the leaves change color I get that itch. The itch to put on my wool socks and chunky sweater, and cuddle up next to my sweetheart with my knitting needles and some yarn. I'm definitely going to do some knitting this weekend.

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Favorite Friday: Autumn Oxblood treasury by Julie Meyer

Today I wanted to share this beautiful treasury with you curated by Julie Meyer that centers around this season's #1 fashion color. Oxblood is really growing on me, although the name is gross - I don't even know why people would want to call it that. But it's a deep fall color and it does have a hint of royal in it.

Click here to get all the info about the products in the pictures and to share this beautiful treasury with your friends if you'd like.

It's been a hell of a week and I'm really glad to get out of town for the weekend to breathe some countryside air and reload my batteries. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend! I'll see on Sunday!

Favorite Friday - A handmade outfit

I know it's technically already Saturday by the time I hit the "publish" button, but I really meant this post to go up on Friday. Besides, favorite saturday doesn't have quite the same ring to it.

I've been meaning to do a favorites post for ages, but never seem to get around to it. Every time I spend at least 5 minutes on Etsy I end up finding amazing goodies that simply make me drool like a dog (or, like a dog named Hugo). There are truly so many inspiring and crafty designers out there, that it's impossible to put them into one comprehensive list. I find someone new to admire every day. So, I hope to inspire you by making these little round-up posts form time to time. Just to let you know that handmade rocks!

Oh, and did you notice these items would all fit nicely into one cute outfit? Not a coincidence, I might add.

Click on the numbers below to find out where all this awesomeness comes from.

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So, what are your plans for the weekend? I'm planning on having as creative days as these past two days have been. Lots of new fabulous projects to share in the coming weeks!