DIY Cone garland - Tee-se-itse käpykoriste

DIY Cone garland - Tee-se-itse käpykoristeMommy's project this weekend at the summer house...We have dry (even dried...) cones everywhere. Why? Because I've had these plans to make a long, LONG cone garland for about a year. Didn't get it done for last Christmas, but for this Christmas - it will be ready. You'll see it in many photos to come ;).***Tässä vähän kuvia mamiskuukkelin projektista mökillä tänä viikonloppuna. Inhottavaa, kun toi olkapää kiukuttelee vieläkin, niin en pääse kutomaan tai virkkaamaan. Mutta on nämäkin kivoja projekteja :)....

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Christmas present tips from Weranna's - Joululahjaideoita Werannasta

Christmas present tips from Werannas - Joululahjaideoita WerannastaIt's starting to be here. Christmas that is. The other day I was just saying in Twitter @WerannasRiikka (come and talk to me, please!) that it is just fab, when it is dark and rainy and cold out there - feeling good about yourself you can just have your bedsocks (and slippers) on, cuddle inside a blanket and have a cup of tea. Or a glass of wine. Perfect.It feels strange that it is only now that Christmas is here. In January, when I had just thought that now a few months WITHOUT...

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Kikoi Iroko oval bowl - just beautiful

Kikoi Iroko oval bowlToday is pure administration, but thought to post some pretty images for you first ;)This Kikoi oval bowl made of Iroko tree is so pretty. It was sitting there on the table, and instead of reading the newspaper on Sunday morning, had to take some photos.I love oval bowls - they are pretty and handy on a table.  Especially this oval bowl - just perfect. Hand-carved from wood, it is hard with soft forms. And it is large, just the way I LOVE it.A true luxury product.Kikoi Iroko oval bowl and Cottonhut linen napkinKikoi Iroko...

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Kenyan carrots & ginger soup - porkkana-inkiväärikeitto

Carrots and ginger soup - porkkana-inkiväärikeittoWhen visiting Kenana farm a week back in Kenya (you can read a bit more HERE), we were served this delicious carrots & ginger soup. Best carrot soup I have ever tried. Just before I left we happened to drive by a large carrot farm just as they were harvesting the carrots, so we have lots here at home. Can't wait to prepare the first pot!Carrots & ginger soup - serves 3-41 large onion, peeled and sliced2 gloves garlic, peeled and sliced1 ginger root1 kg carrots1/2 l waterSalt & pepperCorianderWhole...

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Kenana Knitters - changing lives stitch by stitch

Kenana KnittersMs. Patricia Nightingale, a beautiful, kind and talented lady - the founder of Kenana Knitters which is a grassroots business that was founded by local Kenyan, Patricia Nightingale, who wanted to assist a group of individuals, as they were lacking a market for their homespun yarn. With clever consideration, she helped transform their yarn into unique creations with her distinctive designs, including plush toys, home décor, clothing and accessories. With a vision to further impact the community, the group taught...

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Kikoi trading - we take care of the faces behind the products

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