Crochet project ideas.

So I am planning to move. Soon. Hopefully soon. It means that I can dream/plan all the things I will make to make my home lovely and happy. Handmade home.

One of those things would be crochet denim rug. It would give me the opportunity to recycle couple of pairs of old jeans. Plus, in my head it looks really nice. The only issue might be the amount of jeans needed to make a whole carpet - I'm worried that I might be tempted to use up all the jeans I have, leaving me with not much to wear. But, I guess I will solve that obstacle when I'll come to that. Some photos from google for ideas:

The other ideas are revolving around colorful and happy looking furniture covers. Thinking mostly chairs. A bit of a homage to Ingrid Jansen, who is making awesome crochet chair covers and other amazing things.  Here is her website:

 http://www.woodwoolstool.com 

and blog: 

http://woodwoolstool.blogspot.com/

These are wonderful, creative and super inspiring sites!

Wood & wool stool.

Curtain to be...

I am making a crochet curtain. It is a slow process. Very slow process. But think I'm almost finished. Decided to make it a bit colorful - white, lilac and blue. The problem is that I am out of all my lilac yarn and can't find more of the same color. Think I just will continue with white? Needs a bit more contemplating...

This is what I have so far. 

finished shelves and a workdesk

I finally finished painting my ugly office shelves and a desk. Have to say - pretty pleased with myself! They are still in their temporary location, hoping to move ... soon... hopefully... But in the mean time, happy with them as they are. In the new place they are subject to a further transformations. But that's another story. 

London wish list. Part 1.

I am planning a London trip around end of July - haven't been there for almost half a year! It is a long time. So, besides all the pleasant commitments that have to be made - seeing friends - yippee, I'm also planning a bit of a stock up shopping trip. Since my luggage allowance is around 23 kg, have to keep it light. And, since I like to be prepared early, will start my wish list now- two months ahead. Just things, mostly home stuff, that are worth checking out! Here is part one - Urban Outfitters and Laura Ashley.

Urban Outfitters Home

Laura Ashley Home

Shelf project.

I found it very difficult to find good looking, but reasonably priced shelves here in Morocco. Decent furniture is really overpriced over here! RRHH!!
So I ended up with the garish looking office shelves. Have to say, didn't get them myself it was a surprise from my dear other half.... Well, it was very sweet of him...
So I decided to beautify them a bit.  I started with one. Just in case. First, covered it with white paint, then with lightest blue. Brushed it over with sand paper and the end result is - beautiful!! Really happy with the end result!  Here are some pics:

With its ugly twin. 

youth centre photos

Note for the guys from youth centre: all the photos are in my facebook page. 

Pretty impressive!

I have been doing lots of work with moroccan youth recently - photos of them. Although the process is been a little like a true christening with fire(?), the really positive and inspiring side of it all as been getting to know young locals and all the impressive stuff they get up to!