My ‘Summer of Basics’

August 3, 2017 by nadel&gabel

During the last summer weeks – although (or because?) they were packed with a lot of work – I found some time in between for some sewing and lately as well knitting. The “Summer of Basics” proclaimed by Karen from Fringe Supply Co. together with (among others) Jen from Grainline Studio – two of my favourite resources and sources of inspiration – gave me the last push to sew not only small pouches, bags etc. but also again some clothes for me […]

Categories: At the sewing machine, craft & DIY, garment, knitting • Tags: basics, closet, comfy, grainline studio, handmade, knitting, linen, minimal, pants, sewing, shirt, signature, stripes, summer, T-Shirt, tee, top, trousers, wardrobe, yarn

Good night – Lavender & lemon pillow spray

December 11, 2015 by nadel&gabel

Sometimes in the evening I feel like I can’t turn off my brain. My head is full of to-do-lists, adrenalin has be leading me through the day, and now it’s dark, I’m wrapped in my blanket, but the thoughts are circling and circling. Sleep is out of sight. Sometimes reading helps to get rid of the ballast of the day and getting tired. (I’m turning to children’s books lately.) Lately I came across the idea of pillow or linen sprays that contain essential […]

Categories: cosmetics, craft & DIY, digital design • Tags: aromatherapy, bed, calming, cosmetics, disorder, essential oil, insomnia, lavender, lemon, linen, pillow, sleep, spray, tutorial