New year & my first amigurumi friends

I'm starting this New Year with lots of projects in mind, after a very hard end of year I'm here with a renewed energy, excited about all the things that are to come. Since I've been absent for a long time now I wanted to start with something cute.

I don't know if you've ever heard the word amigurumi [Japanese], it is the name given to the art of crocheting little "friends" (may be dogs, monsters, cakes, birds, whatever). It may seem hard but it's really fun and quite easy once you know the basics about crochet.
Today I want to show you the first little friend I did with this technique. It’s a pastel color birdie; he/she is really cute. If you're interested in learning about this I’ll post the pattern later so you can have a friend like mine.

Since these birds are really easy, they are a fun beginner project. They take no time to make so easy + fun + the cute factor equals a great gift for children and even for some grown-ups. Another amigurumi was an also pastel colored piggy.

Lately I've discovered that from the things that seem really simple you can learn a lot. For me crocheting and amigurumi are ways to take stress out of my mind. They fill me with energy about trying something new, not being afraid of making mistakes, because later, as you go on, as you work, you learn from previous mistakes and make everything a lot better next time.

I'm sure 2012 means changes and learning. I'm eager to learn a lot more about everything; you name it, amigurumi, cooking, food science, energy, or anything that comes my way. I'm determined to take all the opportunities I can, I’ll smile every day, there's no reason for me not to. So, I encourage you to smile too. Seize the day, the opportunities. Live to the fullest & don't ever regret being yourself.



Much light & love♥

Make Over!

Hey there everyone, I've got news! I'm giving my blog a complete makeover!!
This make over includes: a new name, new background & stuff like that.

You may ask, why? I wasn't bored of how my blog looked, actually is something that goes a long way with myself. I felt that I needed to change my blog as I am changing. I started (or am about to) a new phase in my life and I want my blog (which is very important for me) to change along & reflect what I am feeling & thinking at the moment.

Don't worry, older posts will not be deleted, the recipes that I've posted are going to be available any time, but I hope that as I like the new everything of the blog, you will like it too. I'm working hard here.

I want to thank a friend of mine who has been very supportive with this change (in my life & blog). N is a great person, so nice, friendly, easy-going, imaginative, and amazing, I really don't have many words to describe her awesomeness. She has stood still by my side during some rough times and even great ones; I think she would be one of the most accurate descriptions for True Friend. I think I'm getting very emotional here, so I'll better just say Thanks N! You're great; I [heart] you my friend. And the white chocolate chip chocolate cookies post (coming soon) is especially for you.

Well, I think that's all for this post, I'll tweet the date of the release of the new image and name of the blog. Thanks for your visits & I hope that you find my recipes useful. [The new URL will be available soon.]

Thank you for stopping by!

Peace. OX