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2012

2011-12-29T06:58:00.000-08:00

With only three days to end this crazy year, I feel I must say something about everything that has been going on lately and what I expect for the coming year.

The print above tells it all. After a somehow dark and light 2011, with bad things and amazing things happening, I wish that next year is calmer. Not so many ups and downs, you know what I mean?

I didn't create a lot this past year, but I intend to do so next year. Amazing, beautiful things.

I want to thank you all that still stayed here with me, even if I don't bring a lot of new things to the table.

I hope we'll be seeing more next year. With...

More smiles

More laughter

More knitting

More fun

More happiness :)

And less change, ok?

Happy New Year!

Pause Button

2011-10-28T07:28:00.000-07:00

It has been a long Summer, between today and my last post.

I hardly can't believe how much has changed since I last wrote, or how much everything has been the same.

I need a break. Do you know what I mean?
I have a lot of going on, and I need to clear my mind. I miss knitting with yarn, making booties and hats for newborns, mittens and scarves for myself...
I'm going to pause for a little while.

Hopefully I'll be back soon! If you need me, I'm still here, from this side of the computer, just send me an e-mail or an etsy convo.

Love,
Ana

The importance of being nice

2011-08-04T08:15:00.000-07:00

This is very important, what I'm about to say. And you may know this, and sometimes forget about it.

Every time you wear your company or brand's logo, you are representing that brand or company.

So today I went to the supermarket because I was hungry. It's cheaper to buy a croissant at the supermarket instead of buying it at a pastry shop.

I had one item and the correct change on my hand.

A lady, wearing an apron with a pastry shop's logo, pass right in front of me, towards the cashier, with about 20 items.

We stood there about 5 minutes and she didn't offer me to pass with my one item and correct change.

She was rude enough to almost run at the cashier and even after she noticed I would take 30 seconds, she did nothing.

I always offer people to pass in these situations, but never ask myself. I don't mind the waiting. But it feels nice to be polite, don't you think?

Well, what I wanted to say about this is that I will never go to the pastry shop she owns (I figured she was the boss because of a conversation she had with the cashier guy).

And the shop is near the place I work, so i could have gone there someday, but now I wont.

So remember this, if you are going to be rude, make sure you're not wearing your company's logo. You may lose a costumer for ever.

So, I lied, but you love me anyway.

2011-07-29T07:42:00.000-07:00

A week ago I told you I was going to show you the next day *ahem* my little bow rings, a brand new item at my shop.

I had them made, but no photos.

So, I lied.

But I have the photos now, so don't hate me.

I made two, one in chartreuse (lime green) and the other in orange/copperish/goldish color.
I love them.
The orange is available at my etsy shop already, I'll list the green one later today.
I actually decided the colors I'm going to use as a base for my Fall Collection!

Bottle Green, gold/orange and lime green! I love these three together and I wonder if they're trendy this fall..

I may add purple to this combination!

Oh and I wish there was opaque grey copper wire... Grey and purple with these three.. it seems so right to me.

Well, ARE YOU READY?

I have a photo of another new item, the first of my Fall Collection!

A long brooch, perfect for cardigans and winter coats:

So now you can stop being mad to me for not showing you anything new lately.

But I'm not done, no I'm not.

I have finished another brooch this morning, on the bus. But That one I'm saving for later :)

Also, I remind you about the challenge I gave you, what can you catch with a net? You can still participate!

Have a nice weekend everyone!

No photos if you want to leave, leave now

2011-07-21T06:54:00.000-07:00

I told you a couple of days ago I had this amazing idea when coming to work, for a project.

I tried it yesterday and it didn't work.

Well, it was a nice try even so.

No pictures because it was night time and as you know, I'm a little lazy lizard.

But after my fail, I tried another thing I was thinking about, little knitted wire bows to use as rings.

Oh my they look so cute! I have yet to attach them to the ring bases, photograph those cuties and list them. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures to the work in process, so sorry about that.

Come back tomorrow and I'll show you!

Challenge&Inspiration

2011-07-19T04:16:00.000-07:00

Hello fluffy people!

This has been a better week. Ironically, now there are true black clouds over my head, but that's just because the weather has been crazy and it's raining in July. Go figure.

I'm posting on my blog and still nothing new to show you. But today, on the bus on my way to work, I had this amazing idea. I'm so excited. Can't wait to go home and work on that! Hopefully I'll have something to show you soon!

Speaking of which (inspiration), I was brainstorming with a jeweler friend of mine and we spoke about a collection we could make together. I'm not sure if we're going to do it (sometimes life gets in the way) but I sure hope so!!

That gets me to the challenge I want to talk to you about.

Tell me (on facebook or just leave here in the comments):

what can you catch with a net?

The Butterfly Catcher, by Estherfromthesticks $15

The most creative(s) response(s) will get a ring, a pair of earrings or a brooch, whatever you choose.

Exciting? YES! Show me your creative juices!

Today's finds and a dark cloud

2011-07-12T04:03:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Hello dark cloud that floats over my head!

I've been having a bad month. Let me rephrase it, everybody is having a bad month, since most of the bad things that happened this month, weren't even to me. But to people I love.

I was sick last week, so bare with my silence.

Today I want to share with you some beautiful pieces of Summer clothing and accessories. You can click on the items to go directly to the shop.

And this is it for today!

Lazy as a Lizard

2011-07-01T03:59:00.000-07:00

Hi fluffy people!

I'm not dead or M.I.A., I'm not even extra super busy!

I'm just lazy! Yes, lazy as a lizard. Summer is not good for me, makes me soft and sleepy.

I haven't been working on new pieces or anything. Probably will make something new this weekend. Won't promise though.

I have been reading like a mad person.

And I'm feeling zen, happy and airy lately.

Know that feeling that everything will be OK?

Tree Lovers Illustration by KikiMood, $13

Still not happy

2011-06-22T07:52:00.000-07:00

So Summer is here for almost 24 hours and I'm still not happy.
Someone told me that temperatures are going to be high this weekend, reaching 40ºC.
I hope I'm at the beach when that happens or I'll melt!

I made a treasury today just because I'm in denial. This one smells like Spring, and I want to share it with you.

AAhhh my dear Spring, you'll be missed!

Summer is Here, boo hoo

2011-06-21T07:16:00.000-07:00

So by 5:16 p.m (Portuguese hour) the Summer Solstice takes place.

God damn it. That means Spring is over. I really like Spring. Another thing I don't like about this, is that today is the longest day of the year, so that means that after today days are getting shorter.

But I'll stop bitching. Summer also means barbecues, laying around at the beach reading and relaxing, and drinking beer and eating tremoços (lupin beans, go google them) and quite important, drinking caipirinhas.

I'll leave you with fricdementol's art print, so cute and so true. Let's go to the beach girl!

Let's go to the beach girl - art print, by fricdementol

3 things | 3 coisas

2011-06-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

And because I'm still lazy I'm going to leave you with just 3 things.

E porque ainda estou preguiçosa, vou deixar-vos com apenas 3 coisas.

A though

I've been coming to work by foot these couple of days and Lisbon is actually a beautiful city if you look closely.

Um pensamento

Tenho vindo a pé para o trabalho estes últimos dias, e Lisboa até é uma cidade bem bonita, se olharmos com atenção.

Uma música | One song

A new item in my shop | Uma nova peça na minha loja

My mind is...

2011-06-15T10:16:00.000-07:00

Past 6 o'clock.
I don't feel like working anymore.
You know what I wish I was doing?
This:

Imperial e tremoços (do you need a translation?)

No one to keep me company though.

So hey, have you been peeking my new Summer collection?

I listed a necklace today. I wish I had someone to model for me. At lunch I couldn't stop looking at my friend's cleavages. They all seemed to go to work today with no skin showing.

Maybe tomorrow :)

I ended up taking photos to myself (not good, but it could be worse I guess):

Once again, I really really wanted to translate this one to Portuguese, but I'm still lazy. To all you Portuguese speakers out there, look at this as an opportunity to practice your English.

Welcome back!

2011-06-14T06:14:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm welcoming myself back.

My first real true vacations since.. well.. a long time ago.
I had fun. Extra extra super fun. Not fun at all? To come back to work :)
I'll get used to it I guess.

In the meantime.. I told you I would have my new shiny Summer Collection 2011 up and running by June 13th.
I lied.
I'm getting to it, slowly.... Sorry, but I guess I'm still on vacations mode :)

You can go and take a peek at the shop, there's a facebook album too. There're a couple of new things listed and I'll be listing more in the next few days.

I was actually going to post a photo or two. Even write this in Portuguese. But I'm too lazy.

See you soon, oh fluffy ones!

Vacation Mode | Modo Férias

2011-05-26T05:40:00.000-07:00

photo by Mário Francisco Santos

I'm on vacations.
Well deserved ones, I really need this!
I'll be back on June 13th with my new Summer Collection!
Until then, no cell phone, no e-mail, no nothing. If you need me, I'm not here.

See you soon!

Estou de férias.
E bem merecidas, estou mesmo a precisar de desligar!
Estou de volta a 13 de Junho, com a minha nova colecção de Verão!
Até lá, nada de telemóveis, nada de e-mails, nada de nada. Se precisarem de mim, não estou cá.

Até breve!

Wounded

2011-05-20T03:56:00.000-07:00

Hurt - Mini Feeling, by ArtMind, $36

I have been reading a Paul Auster book, Sunset Park. I have heard about Auster for some time now, but although I was curious, I'm a second hand book kind of girl, and I never saw Paul Auster's books on book fairs.

A friend lend it to me and what a good thing she did. I am loving it. It is touching me profoundly and I'm almost done with it and find myself searching for second hand Auster in the usual sites I search for old books.

Last night, before I went to sleep, I read this:

" wounds are an essential part of life, and until you are wounded in some way, you cannot become a man."

Made me think about ArtMind's mini-feeling you see above.
As I told you, she gave me one, when we first met almost two years ago. It has a very special meaning to me.
I like to look at it and remember all the hurt and pain that I had in my life that are part of what I am today.
Time heals. You almost never forget. But you forgive (others and yourself). And I like to remind myself of that.

That's why I also like to look at this one (that I also own):

Courage - Mini art feeling, by ArtMind, $54

The scars are there to remind me how far I come.

Today Finds | Achados do Dia

2011-05-18T04:12:00.000-07:00

Olá! Bom dia!

Apesar da turbulência profissional dos últimos dias, hoje consegui arranjar uns minutinhos para partilhar convosco uma lista de coisas que me encheram o olho hoje.

E aviso desde já que as minhas tendências geek vêm hoje ao de cima!

Hello! Good morning!

In spite of the professional turbulence of the last few days, I manage to find a couple of minutes to share with you amazing things I found today.

I must warn you, my geek vein had a lot to do with today's list!

Jurassic Amber Soap, with insect | Sabonete de Âmbar Jurássico, com insecto

amandalouise, $6

É feito de glicerina, e não de âmbar, e o insecto é de plástico, mas é tão realista!

This is actually glicerine, not amber ;) And it's a plastic insect, not a real one. But it's so cool! Looks like the real thing!

Baby Yoda Coverall | Gorro Yoda para Bebés

NYrika, $30

Confesso que me dá vontade de ter bebés só para lhes colocar isto na cabeça (pobres crianças..)

I have to say, this makes me want to have babies just so I can make them wear this hat. Poor babies. I just love Yoda!

Por último, uma "piada". Não sei se conhecem este video (ou todos os outros do mesmo autor, são tão tolinhos mas eu adoro). Quando vi esta pregadeira Narval (o google diz que é esta a tradução para Narwhal) apeteceu-me muito comprá-la! :D

This last one is a joke. I don't know if you seen this video (or all the other from the same author, it's just silly but I love them). When I saw this Narwhal brooch I just felt I really need it! :D

Secret Order of the Narwhal Brooch | Pregadeira Narval

touchthedutch, $44

Até à proxima!
Until next time... Live well and prosper! ;)

Smart Cookie

2011-05-12T07:30:00.000-07:00

I just have a few minutes to spare because I'm super busy with work today.

I just wanted to share something with you.

I worked at bars, restaurants and coffee shops, and I tell you, that's not an easy job. It's tiring and you have to be friendly and kind even to very stupid people.

I worked very hard those days.

Now I just sit at the computer most of the days, but this is not an easy job either. It's less tiring physically, but it can be mentally exhausting.

I have a pile of problems to solve between today and tomorrow.

It's hard and stressful, but I love it.

Everytime I solve one, I feel so smart!

Same feeling I have when finishing something handmade. "Look, I made this!"

It's like having super powers.

Smart Cookie Cross Stitch pattern, from andwabisabi, $3.50

Summer Colection | Colecção Verão 2011

2011-05-10T06:06:00.000-07:00

Although I'm still working on it (slowly, since these new pieces take longer), I created an album at my facebook page.

Ainda que esteja em fase de execução (devagarinho, que estas peças demoram muito mais tempo), criei um albúm na minha página do facebook.

This is the last one I completed, a pendant in turquoise.
I'm working on a pair of earrings quite similar to this piece. I hope to show them soon.

Este pendente azul turquesa é a minha última criação. Estou a trabalhar nuns brincos bastante parecidos, espero poder mostrá-los em breve.

This line will be available at my shop probably in the end of June.
I'm having lots of fun working on it!

Esta nova colecção deverá estar disponível na minha loja em breve, provavelmente para fins de Junho.
Estou a adorar trabalhar nela!

Complete Look With Nanouke

2011-05-09T10:41:00.000-07:00

This time, I was inspired by a May wedding!
Desta vez inspirei-me num casamento de Maio.

Da esquerda para a direita e de cima para baixo:
From left to right, bottom down:
1 - Adeline Wedding Dress, by andiemcguire, $850
2 - Gold Vermeil Circles Earrings, by juliegarland, $20
3 - Starry White with Gold Headband, by nanouke, $22
4 - Vintage Little Bow peep-toe shoes, by 1stlove, $30

Have a nice week!
Uma boa semana para todos!

Just a tiny tease...

2011-05-08T04:00:00.000-07:00

... because I can't help it.

I'm so excited with my new pieces I just can't wait to show you!

Two pair of earrings, perfect for Summer :)

I'll be listing them on my etsy shop in a while. Until then, have you heard I'm having 30% off?

No title

2011-05-06T03:25:00.000-07:00

Today I'm getting a little bit personal, if you don't mind (getting that a lot lately, haven't you?). I promise you that in the end, it all relates to crafting.

I have been having bad days (again). We all have bad days, but I like it better when most of the days are good, and the bad ones just sneak behind good days back's.
I had a rough year last year, that actually ended very well, with a finished brand new college degree and a good job.

Last couple of months I've been feeling sad again.

But this week, I started to work harder, picked up some things that I left out (like a list of movies I wanted to see, one per week, yesterday I saw Ladri di Bicicletti from de Sica), and decided to start the new line of my jewelry I've been thinking about for some time now.

I feel so much better! Sometimes you just have to poke the Universe a little to get things going!

So, as I promised you, it all related to crafting.

Since I'm working on a new line, I want to give you a special offer until the new line is up: 30% off at my shop! Yay!

What about pictures? Can't post without a picture, right?

I'll leave you with a necklace I'm working on (WIP):

Shoes Shoes Shoes

2011-05-04T07:13:00.000-07:00

Just spotted these at Lillyela's blog

(click on the shoe to go to the shop)

Just added these here because they're pretty. And I like to look at them. I'd love to look at my feet inside of them. But that has to wait because I'm saving for a trip that is coming really quite soon :))))))))

Shhhhhhh I'll tell you all about it when it gets closer, don't want to jinx it.
And I wont be needing these kind of shoes to where I'm going :)))))))))

Organic *

2011-05-03T04:07:00.000-07:00

I've been creating new things lately.
I start to notice that I'm going trough a clean, organic phase with my work.
It must be because I feel so peaceful.

* Orgânico

Ultimamente tenho andado a criar novas peças.
Comecei a reparar que ultimamente tenho andado numa fase mais leve, limpa e orgânica.
Deve ser por me andar a sentir tão em paz ultimamente.

Mãe *

2011-05-02T06:19:00.000-07:00

* Mother

Yesterday was Mother's day in Portugal.
I bought this book: Knitted Wired Jewellery some weeks ago (not my favorite wire knitting book so far, but it has some simple and modern pieces) and decided to make this pendant for my super mum.

Instead of turquoise, as the pattern requested, I used dark blue sand stone, that has some glitter.

I like the result. It's simple, pretty and best of all, my Mum loves it.

Busy Geologist

2011-04-11T09:47:00.000-07:00

I've been silent, sorry!

I've been super extra busy... But I'm doing cool things. Not craft related... but they pay my bills.

Like this:

Happy Weekend

2011-04-04T03:17:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, hope you had a happy weekend!
Mine was rainy. But I did have a few rays of sunshine!

One of them was to get home to the watercolor I won on a giveaway that Elsita was having on her blog. Elsita was one of the first etsy shops I found. I love her work, and I read her blog almost everyday. She's an amazing person and she inspires me to be good and positive.
So winning this giveaway was really a happy moment for me!

I got this amazing watercolor! It's so beautiful and special! I love it!

I had some tea with two friends at an amazing tea room called Casa Avó Gama (where I actually used to work 5 years ago) and took the pictures there.

I'm so lucky! Thank you Elsa!

And please, also, if you have the time, check our Etsy PTTeam (Portuguese team) blog, fricdementol is showing off her favorite Portuguese handmade possession!

Complete Look With Nanouke

2011-03-28T05:52:00.000-07:00

It has been a long time since the last post from this series!

For today's complete look, I picked these earrings from my shop. I love this wire color, my all time favorite!

Já passou algum tempo desde a última vez que partilhei o look completo! Desta vez escolhi estes brincos da minha loja, adoro esta cor, é o meu arame preferido de todos os tempos!

Da esquerda para a direita e de cima para baixo:
From left to right, bottom down:

1 - Fleur's Sweetheart Dress, from Nadinoo, $205
2 - Ladybird's Bracelet, from sisicata, $50
3 - Vintage Golden Leaf Barrete, from sproutstudio, $11
4 - Soft Gold Circle Earrings, from nanouke, $17

Hope you like it! | Espero que gostem!

Reading

2011-03-28T02:26:00.001-07:00

Last year I had trouble thinking about anything that wasn't thesis. I'm quite an anxious person, I have to admit it, and I started panicking on September.
So I began to read on every free tiny bit of spare time I had: before sleeping, on the bus, on the subway, everywhere.
I read 12 books on one month.

I have learn that reading really clears my mind from the things that worry me.
So now that I start feeling a little bit stressed again, I picked up reading.

This is the book I'm reading now. In the English version, a friend lend it to me. I have to say I'm absolutely loving it.

It has 728 pages (that should take me a while) and I'm still on chapter 12, but it ends like this (I'm the kind of person that reads the last sentence of a book before starting it).

"Let everyone know, I lived a very happy life"

What are you reading?

And since this blog, lately, is about everything except crafting (lol), I have to share with you that this weekend another one of my treasuries ended up on Etsy FP. Yay!
Happy week everyone!

Once a Year...

2011-03-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

amigurumi fat little rabbit, from sabahnur

Every year, on the first day of Spring, I send an email to a very particular list I have on my Gmail account, wishing everyone a Happy Spring.
I call it the "Anual Mail".
I don't like Christmas very much, not a religious person, I hate when it's my birthday, so I have Spring to celebrate.
I've been sending this email for a long long time. Even when the list had about 10 people, because almost anyone had email.

Once you get on that list, you'll get the email every year.
Two years ago I removed a person from that list, because we're not friends anymore.
Last year I removed another because she passed away.
This year... I had to remove another one.
But you know what?
I always add at least 5 or 6 more to that list every year.
Some go, but a lot of new friends come in.
And that's a good thing.

So, Happy Spring! I hope you enjoy it, I know I will :)

And the Winner is.... | E o vencedor é...

2011-03-21T05:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Spring everyone!
As I promised you, I wanted to celebrate this day (my favorite day) with a giveaway! $20 gift check on my shop plus free shipping!

Thank you all that answered the survey, I'll be giving you the results soon!
Also, I'm offering a 20% discount to all of you that took the time participating! You'll be getting an email soon.

Well, let's get to the winner, shall we?
I added your emails to a list, with a number.
Then I went to random numbers generator and got one.

Congrats turmalina2! (I actually know her personally, so congrats Raquel!)

Feliz Primavera a todos!
Como vos prometi, queria celebrar este dia com uma prendinha: um cheque prenda na minha loja, no valor de 20 dólares, com portes grátis!

Obrigada a todas que responderam ao inquérito, vou mostrar-vos os resultados do mesmo em breve!
E vou oferecer-vos 20% de desconto na minha loja como recompensa pelo tempo perdido! Vão receber um email em breve :)

Bom, passemos ao vencedor, sim?
Adicionei os vossos emails a uma tabela, e atribui-vos um número.
Depois, fui ao Random Nunbers Generator e gerei um número aleatório.

Parabéns turmalina2! Por acaso até é uma conhecida, por isso.. Parabéns Raquel!!

ChaChaChanges

2011-03-14T04:27:00.000-07:00

This song reminds me of Kerrin!

And her kiddies too.

I went to find it on youtube since last night I started to think a lot about changes.

Spring Cleaning.

I have the need to change a lot of things in my life.
But since this is a blog about crafting and knitting with wire, I feel my shop needs a new face.
Don't know what yet. Maybe new items, maybe new materials.
I have to think about that.

Things to be grateful for

2011-03-10T09:53:00.000-08:00

Good Company, print by lorandherworld

After all the fun, excitement, no sleeping and dancing all night from Carnaval, I find myself loving silence for just a little while.
I found out that I have a lot of things to be grateful for.
Friendship, love, work.
Spring that is coming.
I feel that things are going to be OK.
And I'm grateful.

Have a great day, have a great life. It's too short to be unhappy. Remember that.

Primavera!!!!

2011-03-03T06:54:00.000-08:00

(Scroll down to read in English)

Está aí a chegar a minha altura favorita do ano! A Primavera!
E para a celebrar, decidi fazer um giveaway!!!!

Estou a oferecer um cheque prenda, no valor de 20 dólares (USA), que podem usar para comprar o que quiserem da minha loja Etsy! E com portes gratuitos incluidos! *confetis*

Tudo o que têm de fazer é responder a 6 perguntinhas que estão neste questionário :)

Clicar aqui para o Questionário em Português!

GIVEAWAY ESTÁ AGORA FECHADO!

Photo from JKphotography (click on the image buy this print)

Soon enough my favorite season of all times is going to begin! SPRING!!!

This year, to celebrate Spring, I decided to have a giveaway! *throws confetis*

A $20 (US) gift code to my etsy shop, so you can buy whatever you want with it, with... FREE WORLWIDE SHIPPING! Hurray!

All you have to do is answer 6 questions on this survey I created:

Click here to take the Survey in English

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Window

2011-03-02T05:50:00.000-08:00

It has been like this the whole week.

(view from my office)

Just sayin'

Silêncio*

2011-03-01T06:25:00.000-08:00

*silence (in Portuguese)

I am with a very bad mood today. No point on ranting, because nothing serious is going on, but I'm just upset (you know those days you just hate people?).

I came back from lunch and eating did help a bit, but not enough. My head hurts, I have something I have to finish today (so I'm going back to it after I finish writing this post), and I selected a very special playlist I like to call "silêncio". Mostly classical music. It relaxes me. Right now I'm hearing Adagio G minor, that according to the guy that uploaded it in youtube: "The Adagio in G minor for violin, strings and organ continuo, is a neo-Baroque composition popularly attributed to the 18th century Venetian master Tomaso Albinoni, but in fact composed almost entirely by the 20th century musicologist and Albinoni biographer Remo Giazotto."
This music makes me want to cry, it's so beautiful.

I also took pictures from a necklace I made a while ago.
It's white.
And silent.

Dress Me Up Scotty

2011-02-24T03:29:00.000-08:00

This *clever* title just reminds me, I'm all finished with Battlestar Galactica. Yup, watched the entire 4 seasons in 2 months. Maybe that's were my time has been...

This was just a quick geek note.

I really wanted to tell you about dresses. Today I woke up to another glorious sunny day! I can feel the Spring coming and I'm so excited by it, I even though of buying peep toe shoes today (I spotted an amazing pair on a window while getting to work).
It's still cold, no way 'm going to wear peep toe shoes until maybe May. But a girl dreams!

I'm really interested on dresses lately. I realized that now that I don't work at a factory, I actually can come to work in a dress!

I've been lurking on these lately:

This one looks so light and feminine!
Dress or Tunic in Linen, by isabelamyo, $135

Two dresses from Nadinoo, they have this vintage look on them. I love both!
The pink one is $205 and the blue one is $220.

Another etsy seller that has been taunting me is Cristina Pires.

Love these two casual dresses from her:
True Colors Dress - Grey, Yellow and White, €100
Eva Dress, €90

But this one is just stunning:

A Cygnus dress! How clever! €100

I'm not a big fan of long dresses, but this one I'd wear:

Wishful Organic Cotton Maxi Dress, by GinaMicheleEco, $89

Now I just wished my bank account would follow my dress needs. *sigh*

Stats

2011-02-23T06:56:00.000-08:00

Stats are very cool and useful, but you need to look at the numbers with a critical eye.

I found this video, via Etsy, with some input about the use of Google Analytics (which I use, for both my shop and this AMAZING blog). I watched the video and looked at my stats at the same time. It was very interesting. I didn't know what Bounce Rate was, and now not only do I know, but I found this to be very useful information.
If you use Google Analytics (GA) (or if you don't, but have a blog), you should watch this video:

One of the most interesting things on GA is the keywords thing. How do people get to my shop/blog through search engines? Sometimes I get really weird stuff and sometimes funny.
Now I remember a post by uncorked and I'll have to google it to give you the link because it was so funny.

(and now I'm really mad because I can't find it anywhere and Cat has gone on vacations, so I can't ask her, but I will and I'll show you that post, because I remember laughing so hard)

Well, one of the most interesting things is that most of my top search keywords are in fact, in.. Portuguese. So this is making me think that I should be writing more often in Portuguese, but actually, most of these people that get here because they typed "tricotar à mão" (hand knitting) or "tricot" (knitting) have a very high percentage of Bounce Rate. Meaning, they get to my blog and immediatelly leave (i'm guessing someone looking for a hat pattern in Portuguese and getting here and seeing all this weird wire, THIS ISN'T KNITTING they say, but it is!)

Se chegou aqui porque procurava no google "tricotar à mão", os meus trabalhos, são de facto, em tricot!

(if you got here because you typed "hand knitting" on google, my work is in fact knitted!)

Some of my visitors got here because they typed thesis. Poor guys. I feel for you.

But there's a weird thing that has been happening since I started using GA (2 years ago? I can't remember).
Almost every month someone gets here by searching for "pulseira pele cobra" (snake skin bracelet).
EEEeeeewwww! Who wants a snake skin bracelet?

Time Black Hole

2011-02-22T08:25:00.000-08:00

I kept telling myself, during the thesis months (specially on the last couple of months when I bred, ate and slept thesis), that when the damn thing was over I would have a lot of free time to do a lot of amazing things.
I even used to daydream about those glorious days of knitting, watching TV, having a life.. Planned on exercise more, even take ceramic lessons, or dancing lessons! Oh I would be so happy and creative and fluffy at all times!

Then it was over. I wrote it, I printed it, I delivered it to my advisor, I edited, I reprinted it, I delivered it to the jury, I made the presentation, I defended it, I reprinted it again, I wrote an article, I was done.

Making the presentation at late hours

2 months have passed and I can't tell you where that extra time has gone. I can't find it.

I think there's a time black hole in my life.

Even so, I've been knitting. My Circle Earrings are back on my shop.

A new wire color I bought a while ago, soft gold. I looooooove it.

Green Spring

2011-02-11T06:46:00.000-08:00

I have been irritated, moody and grumpy for the last whole week.
I spent last weekend in bed/sofa with the flu and I don't feel quite well yet. I am a terrible sick person. I have no patience.

In the meantime, I miss Spring. So much. It almost hurts. We have been having these sometimes sunny days (still cold, but sunny), with this insincere sun :(

And I've been cooked up in an office.

Since I miss Spring so much, I took some photos today of green items! Enjoy!

Giveaway!!

2011-02-02T06:24:00.000-08:00

A quick note to let you know that Ruby Clover is hosting a nanouke giveaway!
You get the chance of winning a ring and to learn a wee bit about me :)

Uma visita de médico para vos dizer que a Ruby Clover está a fazer um giveaway nanouke!
Têm a oportunidade de poder ganhar um anel nanouke e também de conhecer-me um bocadinho melhor :)

Go -> CLICK HERE

These fabulous earrings are from her shop
Estes brincos são da sua loja online

Today's Finds - Clean Slate

2011-01-27T07:31:00.000-08:00

1. - Circle Concrete Planter, by TortoiseLovesDonkey, $15
2. - Eight Ceramic Nesting Lotus Bowls in White, by whitneysmith, $325
3. - Cotton Paper Origami Shade, by nellianna, $69
4. - Green Willow Handcarved and Fused Glass Tile, by MichelleProsek, $130

Today's finds are all about the home and decor.
I don't know about you, but I'm needing a big profound cleaning at my bedroom, to throw away all that I don't need!

Os achados do dia são dedicados à casa e decoração.
Sinto que estou a precisar de grandes e profundas mudanças, especialmente no meu quarto, deitar fora tudo o que não preciso!

Just wanted to say...

2011-01-05T12:43:00.000-08:00

Just blogged to say I love Battlestar Galactica. I Can't believe I missed this show until recently. Shame on me.

I'm back!

2011-01-03T07:36:00.000-08:00

Hi everybody, it has been really a long long time since my last post. Actually, I've been a little "disconnected" from life.
For the last 5 months, I've been writing my thesis and that took a big part of my life.
I'm all done now. Can you believe it? All mastered in Mining Engineering :)
I had to go and look for that first post...

I have a lot og goodies to list and show you, the weather haven't been helping (cloudy and dark), but I'll be listing new things this week.
Here's a peek ;)

Happy New Year!

Plim, Plim *

2010-05-27T04:08:00.000-07:00

*plim, plim* é o que a Ana Raimundo, fricdementol, gosta de espalhar pelo mundo. São pózinhos mágicos, cheios de boas energias! E resulta!
A Ana é das minhas artistas preferidas de todos os tempos, e já falámos dela aqui, lembram-se?
Pois já há uns dias (desculpa Ana, pela demora), recebi uma surpresa pelo correio....

*plim, plim* is what Ana Raimundo, fricdementol, likes to spread around the world. It's magical happy dust, filled with good vibes! And it works! Ana is one of my favorite artists of all times, and we met her a while ago, remember? Well, a few (a lot actually, sorry Ana) days ago I got a surprise on the mail from her...

A gorgeous postcard, a lavender sachet with my favorite illustration of hers and a MAGNIFICENT notebook! I love it!!!
Um postal lindo, uma almofadinha de lavanda com a minha ilustração preferida, e um magnifico caderno que adoro!

The Girl Who Knitted Love, perfect for me right? Look at the cute fabric on the back!
A Rapariga que tricotava amor, é perfeito para mim, não é? Olhem só para o tecido fofo que tem na parte de trás

Adoro estas novas ilustrações dela
Love her new designs...

Que sortuda que sou!!! Obrigada Ana :)
How lucky Am I? Thank you Ana!

Spring Fairy

2010-05-12T12:34:00.000-07:00

So I was having a great day on the train trip (I will tell you about that), after some blue days I was having lately and I got back home to find this huge box waiting for me.
OMG, I said. It's my Secret Spring Fairy. And I recognized the sticker and the handwriting on it.
It was nonetheless, my favorite Etsy seller of all times, ArtMind.
She wasn't a fairy, she was a super generous amazing fairy! You wont believe what I got!!
Everything was so nicely wrapped, and sorry, opened everything first and took the photos later, it was getting dark when I opened it.
When I read her note, I knew something amazing was coming up. Just couldn't even imagine how amazing it was..
Ready?

She sent me 4 (!!!) sets of 6 cards. One is gone, since I'm planning to share them with my friends, and send the rest of these by snail mail :)
That cute coral brooch is the most amazing brooch I ever owned. Seriously. I adore it!
She has an amazing collaboration with LilaRubyKing, go check it out.
She also sent me chocolates, and I ate some already and gave one to a friend.

Here's a closeup of the amazing brooch I got.
Mitsy and Anna have some similar jewelry on LilaRubyKing's shop.

I would be super happy with these gifts, but if you knew Mitsy, you'd know that she doesn't know how to stop!

A set of three babushka magnets (cute cute cute!)
A Felt bird
Happy girls! (I just gave one to a friend, I feel I must share them)
A cute pin with one of her Feelings

Oh how I love these.
These are super amazing. They're herb tags! Not sure it's how it's called, but I always wanted an herb "garden" and these are the perfect reason to start one!

And.. the Belgium Beer. This is a private "joke" we have between us and I'm saving it to celebrate some exciting news I have to share with you soon!

But then.. I saw a green package and I knew. I just knew what it was.

Courage. This just gave me goosebumps all over my skin.
Mitsy gave me Hurt when we first met in Aveiro, last October, and this one was my second favorite.
She gave me courage. Oh and how I need it!

Here it is, next to his cousin Hurt.

I couldn't be more happy with my Spring Fairy. She really outdone herself and I'm so touched by her package. She's an amazing person, I tell you!
Go check her shop, her blog and follow her on twitter too.

Thank you Mitsy! You made my.. year! And thank you Judit (our awesome swap organizer) for pairing me with her!

Features

2010-05-08T04:53:00.000-07:00

I've been a bad bad girl, I have not been posting, but worst, I have SO MUCH TO TELL.
You'll have to wait for the result of the nanouke vs. new camera battle of taking out the photos from that thing.

But until then, please know that I have an amazing package I got in the mail to show you, I have pictures from a train trip (were I taught how to knit) to show you and I've been to another craft fair last week. I might show you that as well. But no pictures, no fun. Stupid camera.

I do have 2 things to tell you: I was featured in Xenotees Blog and on the Daily Favorites from Papernstitch (yay)!

And I've been in a very good mood for the last 2 days! Finally! I guess the black cloud is leaving.
Promise I'll update you soon, OK?

Conta-nos a História | Tell us the Story

2010-04-26T11:06:00.000-07:00

Esta semana em Conta-nos a História, temos a Ana Raimundo, entre nós conhecida por fric de mentol, a contar-nos a história por detrás de uma serigrafia numa noite especial.

On this weeks Tell us the Story feature, we have Ana Raimundo, also known as fric de mentol, telling us the story behind a screen print made on a very special night.

Há sempre algo por detrás dos meus trabalhos, geralmente representam um pouco do quotidiano, o que anda à volta, pormenores que ficaram, cores que se querem mostrar… Escolhi particularmente esta serigrafia porque foi feita numa noite peculiar, cheia de coincidências.

There's always something behind my work, usually I represent a bit of the everyday life, what goes around, details, colors that I want to share… I chose this particular screen print because it was made in a peculiar night, full of coincidences.

O esboço já tinha algum tempo, não sei precisar, representava uma cena familiar, a 3, numa noite de preguiça e pulgas no sofá. Em Dezembro último a noite estava quente, estranhamente, parecia uma noite de Verão, daquelas em que gosto de ficar até tarde de volta de tinta e inspiração. Com um esboço apetecível de transformar em obra final, decidi deitar mãos às canetas de carbono e fazer a matriz (original) para a serigrafia.

The sketch had some time, it was a familiar scene, the three in a night of laziness and fleas on the couch. Strangely, seemed like a summer night, those which I like to stay up late around ink and inspiration. With an attractive sketch I decided to start making the master (the original).

A noite continuava quente, com sorte iria secar depressa e estar pronta para imprimir no papel. Tempo de pausa de um lado, aproveito para dar uma vista de olhos no computador, responder a alguns e-mails e postar parvoíces online.
Não consegui fazer muito do que queria, a conexão de internet foi abaixo e, 3 segundos mais tarde, vi o monitor a tremer, e eu também tremi, sentada na cadeira. Ao mesmo tempo ouço, bem alto, vindo de outra divisão: “Hei! O sofá está a tremer.” Foi rápido, quando pensei na hipótese de ser um sismo já tinha acabado mas ainda assim, temendo uma réplica, saltei para baixo da mesa onde estava o projecto a secar e gritei: “ Hei! Deve ser gelatina.”
Que tenha dado conta não houve réplicas, soltámos umas boas gargalhadas com a ‘cena’, acabáramos de sentir o 1º sismo na nossa existência, e o sofá também. Na noite em que estava de volta de tinta e de um sofá. A serigrafia foi acabada nessa noite, o título não podia ser outro que não ‘Hei! O sofá está a tremer”!

The night was still warm, with luck it would dry quickly and be ready to be printed on paper. While it was drying, I started to work in other things at the computer, answering some emails and posting silly things online.
I didn’t make much, the internet connection went down and 3 seconds later I saw the monitor flicker, and I was shook, sitting in the chair. At the same time I heard, from the other room: 'heyyy, the sofa is shakingggg'
It was all very fast and when I thought it could be an earthquake it had ended, but I jumped down the table and yelled, "Hey! Must be jelly”. No more replicas were felt and we let out some laughs with the all 'scene', we had just felt the first earthquake on our existence, and the sofa was there too.
The screen print was finished that night; the title could not be other than “Hey! The sofa is shaking"!

Adorei esta história! A Ana é muito engraçada :)
Eu lembro-me do que estava a fazer neste dia, e nada de sismo para mim. No Norte de Portugal não se sentiu e estava na véspera de visitar a Mina da Panasqueira.

A Ana tem um blogue e uma loja etsy, fricdementol onde podem encontrar maravilhosas gravuras originais e ilustrações, para além dos artigos com serigrafias (eu sou a feliz dona de um moleskine que anda sempre comigo). Também podem ser fãs da página de Facebook dela!

I loved this story! Ana is too funny.
I remember what I was doing this day, I didn't feel the earthquake. I was at North since I was visiting the Panasqueira Mine the next day.

Ana has a blog and an etsy shop, fricdementol with amazing artwork and prints. You can also be a fan of her Facebook Page!

Lista | List

2010-04-22T13:22:00.000-07:00

Freakin To Do list notepad, from finchandhawk

Adoro listas.
Poderá dizer-se até que sou uma "list person". O que gosto mais nas listas é de ir riscando os items à medida que vou completanto uma tarefa.
Nos últimos dias não me tenho sentido muito eu, então hoje decidi acordar cedo (por incrível que pareça acordei até antes do despertador, depois de ontem me ter deitado já passava das 5h da manhã - lembrei-me que tinha de acabar uma pulseira) e iniciar uma lista das coisas que tinha de fazer hoje sem falta, e uma lista das coisas que tenho de fazer até à próxima semana.

I love lists.
You can even say I'm a list kind of person. The thing I like most in lists is crossing over an item, after a task is completed.
I haven't been myself on the last few days, so I decided to start the day earlier today and made a list with the things I had to do today and a list of things that have to be made until next week.

Hoje acabei duas encomendas, enviei outra pelo correio (o que implicou um ida aos CTT), fui visitar uma amiga que me pediu um favor, escrevi uma carta às Finanças (*suspiro*), retribui uma chamada que já andava a adiar, listei uma nova peça na etsy e... estou a tratar de outro item da lista: um novo post no blogue.

Today I finished two custom orders, send another one in the mail (that made me go to the P.O. - another task), went to visit a friend that needed something from me, wrote a letter to the Finances (*sigh*), returned a call that I supposed to a while ago, listed something new on etsy and.. I'm working on another item of the list: to blog.

Coisas que tenho de fazer até à próxima semana (ao estilo da Mitsy do ArtMind):
Things I have to do until next week (on Mitsy's from ArtMind style):

1 . Fazer um telefonema que não me apetece nada fazer
1. Make a call that I really don't want to make.

2. Acabar 2 Capítulos da minha tese
2. Finishing 2 Chapters on my Thesis

3. Fazer um par de brincos, um anel e uma pregadeira que me encomendaram
3. Make a pair of earrings, a ring and a brooch that 2 friends ordered

4. Fazer o IRS 2009 (*suspiros*)
4. Taxes time again... (*sigh*)

Vou adicionando mais coisas à lista e riscando items, assim que a tarefa for realizada. Talvez assim consiga estar mais dinâmica e concentrada!
I'll keep adding to this list and crossing items over when tasks are completed. Maybe this way I can be more focused!

Queremos a Selecção com Bigode na África do Sul!

2010-04-21T11:55:00.000-07:00

In English after the photos :)

Um belo dia (e que glorioso dia!) um grupo de amigos decidiu fazer um grupo no Facebook: Queremos a Selecção com Bigode na África do Sul.
O objectivo passa pela união Portuguesa a favor do nosso típico bigode, ao homenagear as glórias antigas da Selecção Portuguesa abigodadas!
E, para além dos jogadores da selecção Nacional de futebol, porque não deixar crescer o bigode até ao Mundial?
Para quem me conhece bem, saberá que eu sou um fã exímia do bigode nacional. Um homem pode não ter nada de especial, mas se tiver barba e/ou bigode eu já olho duas vezes.
Deixar crescer o buço feminino típico não é uma opção para mim, mas também queria participar. Decidi portanto, fazer uma versão tricotada em arame para as mulheres Portuguesas que não têm o buço nacional, mas querem apoiar a selecção e o movimento.
Eís que nasce o Colar Bigode Cor de Rosa. :)

The Soccer World Cup in South Africa is coming, and a couple of months ago, a group of driends decided to start a facebook page called: We Want our Soccer Players With a Mustache in South Africa.
Oh, and what a glorious idea it was!
The purpose with this is also to remember those glorious soccer days when all the players wore the typical Portuguese mustache. They are asking the team players to let their mustaches grow for the World Cup Series, but also every Portuguese man.
For those who know me really well, I'm a fan of the mustache. If a men has beard or a mustache, he may not be anything special, but I'll look twice. Yup, true story. I do love those hairy faces.
Letting my mustache grow, as some of the typical Portuguese women have it's not an option for me, but I really wanted to participate somehow. So there you have, the Pink Mustache Necklace :)

Feliz | Happy

2010-04-20T12:01:00.000-07:00

Hoje comecei a escrever um post algo deprimente.
O sol hoje espreitou por entre as nuvens, mas a minha boa disposição nem por isso (têm sido dias complicados).
Mas em vez de vos deixar com lamúrias, deixo-vos com as minhas últimas criações multicoloridas, muito mais bem dispostas que eu! :)
Uma ode à boa disposição e à felicidade! Que ninguém têm paciência para as neuras dos outros, verdade?

I started writing a quite depressing post today.
The sun decided to appear behind all those clouds (and rain) we've been having lately, but not my good mood (last couple of months have been hard on me).
But, instead of leaving you with self pity, I decided to show off my latest colorful creations!
An ode to joy, to happiness, to color!
Because no one has the patience for others problems, right?

Tell us The Story

2010-04-19T06:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my new blog feature: Tell Us The Story. Every week (or so) we'll be reading about the story behind an handmade item, told to us by it's creator.
Last week we read the story behind azulado's flower bowls and today we're hearing about Inger Maiike, a wool felting amazing smiling artist.

Here is the story of a wrap I made for me. Truth be told I make them all for me, but most I sell after having convinced myself it really will not do to keep all I make as there would be no space for us humans..

From the very first day I started felting my main goal was to make felt as soft as possible, first I bought my wool locally, then found softer wool on the net. Still always small amounts as it was just for myself. Then I started selling and needed more and larger amounts. One day I found 2 things that to this day are the basis of all I make. I found a wholesaler selling the very softest merino wool I had ever felt and soon after I found something called silk lap. Silk lap is pure silk, the very long fibers. These are not spun but stretched cocoons over huge frames. The silk laps are mainly used as filling for silk duvets. But in combination with supersoft merino wool oh boy what delicious soft warm luxury!

These silk laps are not easy to find and now after 2 years scouring the net I found a wholesaler who is willing to send me not 100 kg at a time but one kilo increments. So here we have it. Many years of research, building skill and finding just the right supplies have led to this scarf.

There is even more to it, the wool I use does not come dyed, so that I had to learn too. At first I started with premixed colors, then from there progressed to making my own colors. Blue,red,yellow and black give me all I need.

These skills I learned so I could have the softest, warmest, prettiest and along the way I picked up several more skills of a fibery nature. Wich also led to selling what I make for myself to people who share my love for beauty.

Oh Inger, and beauty you give us! Make sure you drop by her shop and be amazed by the uniqueness of her creations!
Would you like to tell us a story? Mail me with it: nanouke [at] yahoo.com

Dia da Mãe | Mother's Day

2010-04-18T05:34:00.000-07:00

A feira mensal de artesanato de Maio é no dia 1, véspera do Dia da Mãe.
Andei a pensar no que poderia fazer para relembrar às pessoas do Dia da Mãe e aproveitar ao mesmo tempo para dar um miminho aos meus compradores. Lembrei-me de flores de origami!
Eu não sou muito boa com origami. Nunca fui. Mas acabei por descobrir que a internet (e o youtube) ajudaram imenso.
Encontrei o video abaixo e foi a flor mais complicada que consegui fazer. Fiz umas mais simples (e sem graça) e tenho quadrados infindos de papel dobrado que parecem tudo menos flores.

The May monthly Craft Fair is on the 1st of May, and in Portugal Mother's day is on the first Sunday of May, so, on May 2nd.
I had this idea for reminding people of Mother's day and also to have a goodie to offer to my costumers of making origami flowers.
I'm not very good with origami. Never was. But found that the internet (and youtube) made me get better at it.
I found the video above and it's the hardest flower I could make. I tried others more simple (blah) and some more complicated (I have a lot of folded squares that do not resemble flowers).

I like this Lily. It's pretty, simple. Love the yellow version.
I added a stem by cutting with a plier the stem from artificial ones I had. By using the stems, I got to have a lot of artificial tiny daisies lying around, so I'm using them in the packaging for Mother's day (I'll post about this one too).

Eu gosto deste Lírio. Bonito, simples.. a minha versão preferida é a em amarelo.
O pézinho cortei com um alicade dum ramo de flores artificiais que tinha cá em casa. Os malmequeres que resultaram deste assassínio do bouquet, vou usá-los nos embrulhos do dia da Mãe (depois farei um post sobre isto também).

Querem uma florzinha? Visitem a minha banca na Feira Rural de Torres Vedras dia 1 de Maio e digam-me "Olá, eu leio o teu blogue!".

Complete Look With Nanouke

2010-04-15T10:32:00.000-07:00

Para o Look Completo com Nanouke desta semana escolhi esta pregadeira como acessório.

For this week's Complete Look With Nanouke, I chose this brooch as an accessory.

De cima e para baixo, da esquerda para a direita:
From top to bottom, and left to right:

1 - Ballet Flat Shoes (sold, but this option is also pretty), from lunashoesuk, $55
2 - Beach Stone Brooch, from nanouke, $20
3 - Resin Moss Ring, from sisicata, $40
4- Wrap Dress , by Ureshii, $134

Oh, and Ana Pina got her Happy Clouds earrings she got from this giveaway!

E a Ana Pina já recebeu os seus brincos "Happy Clouds" deste giveaway!

Conta-nos a História | Tell Us The Story

2010-04-13T04:34:00.000-07:00

Bem-vindos à nova feature do blog: Conta-nos a História.
Semanalmente (assim o espero), o criador de uma peça artesanal vai contar-nos a história que existe por detrás da peça.

Welcome to my new blog feature: Tell Us The Story. Every week (or so) we'll be reading about the story behind an handmade item, told to us by it's creator.

Hoje quem nos conta a história é a Sandra Rosa, uma ceramista Portuguesa com uma loja colorida e lindíssima, a azulado.
Vamos descobrir a história por detrás das fabulosas taças que ela faz!

Today we hear the story by Sandra Rosa, a Portuguese Ceramist that has one wonderful and colorful shop, azulado.
We'll be learning about these gorgeous bowls on her shop!

Olá,
A cerâmica entrou na minha vida através do restauro de azulejos, profissão que ainda desempenho. Trabalhei durante muitos anos na Fundação Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva. Fiz restauros no Brasil na Bahia e Rio de Janeiro, conheci varias formas de trabalhar a cerâmica e ao longo dos anos que venho a acumular vários projectos que nunca tinha tempo de concretizar.

Depois do meu filho nascer, os projectos começaram a tomar forma. Sai da fundação e com o meu marido abrimos um atelier de restauro de azulejos que ao mesmo tempo me permitisse criar novas peças, nomeadamente cerâmica decorativa e acessórios.
Agora todas as ideias que estavam na gaveta podiam finalmente ser desenvolvidas.

Hi,
Ceramics came into my life through typical Portuguese tiles restoration, something I still do these days. I worked for many years on the Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva Foundation. I worked on restorations in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, Brazil, I've been learning about new ways to work with ceramics over the years, so I've been accumulating a number of projects that never had time to be made.

So, after my son was born the project began to take shape. I left the Foundation and with my husband, we opened a workshop for tile restoration, which could also allow me to create new pieces: decorative and accessories.
I had now the opportunity to start developing all those ideas I had in my mind.

Adoro flores e de certa forma acho que o meu trabalho tem um pouco do azulejo português com cores actuais. As pequenas taças foram um acidente de percurso que hoje em dia eu adoro.
Tudo começou quando dentro da mufla uma flor caiu dentro de uma saboneteira simples e ficou linda.
A partir dai desenvolvi todas as tacinhas das flores.

I love flowers and somehow, I can see the Portuguese tile influence on my work, but with more modern colors.
The small bowls were actually born from an accident. And I still love them today!It all started when I accidentally dropped a flower in the kiln, that stood in a simple soap dish and I loved the result.
After that, I start making the flower decorated little bowls.

O engraçado em todo o meu percurso é que ao contrário de quase toda a gente que pensa em ter uma vida estável para depois ter um filho eu fiz precisamente o contrário, eu tinha uma vida estável e quando o meu filho nasceu eu troquei essa estabilidade para lutar por algo que me faria com certeza mais feliz e por consequência a ele também.
Acho que ser mãe me deu coragem e determinação para lutar pelos meus sonhos e poder partilhar com o meu filho essa felicidade.

The funny thing in all my life path is that unlike almost everyone, that waits for stability before having a child, I did exactly the opposite, I had a stable life and when my son was born I traded this stability to fight for something that would make me happier, and by being happier, I'll be making my son happier too. I think becoming a mother gave me the courage and determination to fight for my dreams and to share this happiness with my son.

Adorei conhecer a história por detrás daquelas tacinhas maravilhosas, e vocês?
Visitem a loja, Azulado, para conhecerem as pregadeiras e as gargantilhas que a Sandra faz!

Gostava de nos contar uma história? Mande-me um mail: nanouke [at] yahoo.com

I loved learning about the accident that turned into a lovely bowl, didn't you?
Go check Azulado for beautiful brooches and necklaces!

Would you like to tell us a story? Mail me with it: nanouke [at] yahoo.com

Before & After | Antes e Depois

2010-04-12T04:26:00.000-07:00

After a while, I get really tired of seeing around the jewelry that doesn't sell.
Last year I got the idea to "upcycle" the things I made that didn't sell and that I get tired of seeing on my shop.

Algum tempo depois de ter feito as peças, se não vendem, começo a ficar cansada de as ver. O ano passado tive a ideia de "reciclar" as peças que já cá andavam há algum tempo, e desde então é isso que vou fazendo passado alguns meses de as ter por perto.

Here's a few examples:
Aqui estão alguns exemplos:

Before | Antes :
Choker with a beaded black and white pendant
Gargantilha com pendente em preto e branco

After | Depois :

Black and White Big Ring, available in my shop
Anel Preto e Branco, disponível na loja

Before | Antes :

Beach Stone Ring
Anel com seixo da praia

After | Depois :

Beach Stone Brooch, available in my shop

Pregadeira Seixo da Praia, disponível na loja

Before | Antes :
Lollipop Brooch
Pregadeira Rebuçado

After | Depois :
Candy Ring
Anel rebuçado

Before | Antes :
Turquoise and Yellow Bracelet
Pulseira em Turquesa e Amarelo

After | Depois :
Turquoise and Yellow Beaded Choker, available in my shop
Gargantilha em Turquesa e Amarelo, disponível na loja

Refreshing, right?
I have a couple more to show you. Next time :)

Uma lufada de ar fresco, certo?
Tenho mais umas peças para vos mostrar, fica para a próxima :)

Today's finds - Geologist in me

2010-04-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

So yeah. I'm completely in love with Mining Engineering now.
When I started I though all those people were crazy, a lot of Math going on, few few Geology for me, but then.. It grew on me. No, I'll never stop being a Geologist though. I have a big rock on my heart and I mean this in a Geology kind of way.

Pois é. Estou completamente apaixonada pela Engenharia de Minas agora. Quando comecei achei que aquela gente era toda maluca, bando de freaks da Matemática e pouca pouca geologia para o meu gosto. Mas depois... cresceu em mim. E não, nunca vou deixar de ser Geóloga, tenho uma rocha gigante no coração e digo isto no sentido geológico, claro.

Today's finds are inspired by my two passions: Mining Engineering and Geology!

Os achados do dia são inspirados nas minhas duas paixões: Engenharia de Minas e Geologia!

Minerals T-shirt, by nonfictiontees

I really want one of these!

Sphaerocobaltite necklace, from Jealousydesigns

She makes wonderful jewelry using gorgeous crystals

It's pi pin, by beanforest

So funny. At least the geek in me thinks so.

Serpentine Ring, by Masaaoms

I love her jewelry!

Vintage Card from a Coal Mine, by vintagehomerecycled

The Craft Fair, Part II

2010-04-08T04:46:00.000-07:00

Em Português depois das fotos :)

I told you about THE Craft Fair a couple of days ago.
Well, it was this Saturday.

I REALLY planned things this time. I made a jewelry display, inspired by this by ArtMind (see the differences? eheheheh I'm not has crafty has she is I guess), I priced everything in advance, I took my rocks with me (the ones I use as props for my etsy photos).. I was packed and ready the day before! (in comparison with last year, I must tell you this is a great accomplishment!).
I even took my time to make my stand a pretty place, instead of just throwing things on it (yes, like last year).
I took more than 1 hour to get my stand ready! But I moved away, looked at it, and felt pride. It looked good.

My stand from away, I share my stand with a friend, she's on "black", although the black jewelry display is mine.
A minha banca de longe, partilho-a com uma amiga que está no pano preto, embora aquele expositor preto tenha brincos meus.

But then it started raining.
Oh yeah. Raining. All morning.

Some of the people who had stands went home, but not me. I mean, come ON! I didn't want to go in the fist place, then I got excited about it, made a JEWELRY DISPLAY people!!! Took more than one hour to set up the stand, woke up at 7 a.m. on a Saturday and now I'm supposed to go home? No way. The rain will stop and I'll be here when that happens.

The earrings display
O expositor dos brincos em k-line

My new Moo cards | Os meus novos cartões Moo

Eventually I went to have lunch with one of my neighbors and when we came back, no more rain, and we even had a little bit of sun!

Zoom in of nanouke's stand | Zoom in da banca nanouke

We had to put plastics on top of the things because of the rain
Tinhamos de por plásticos em cima das coisas por causa da chuva
This guy wouldn't give up because of the rain either, he was so funny!
Este tipo das andas também não desistiu por causa da chuva e era tão engraçado!

Carolina's stand, she makes these amazing wallets sewn by hand, one day I'll tell you all about her
A banca da Carolina, que faz umas carteiras incríveis cosidas à mão, um dia mostro-vos

Oh I had so much fun! We laughed and laughed, like our craft fairs used to be... I even sold some pieces and I had a blast!

Next month I'm thinking of making some origami flowers because of Mother's Day, to give to the Mother's and costumers that stop by/buy something.

A Feira, Parte II

Contei-vos dA Feira há uns dias.
Bom, foi este Sábado.

Desta vez planeei as coisas mesmo à séria. Até fiz um expositor para os brincos, inspirado no da ArtMind (ehehe Vêm a diferença? Não sou tão mãozinhas de fada como ela), marquei as peças com os preços, levei as minhas pedrinhas comigo (aquelas que uso nas fotos da etsy), e tinha tudo arrumado e pronto na véspera! (em comparação com o que acontecia o ano passado, foi uma grande vitória).

Até demorei mais de uma hora a montar a minha banca, em vez de colocar ao calhas as coisas lá em cima (sim, como o ano passado).
Acabada de montar, afastei-me, olhei para ela e... Estava bonita! Que orgulho!

E foi então que começou a chover. Sim, a chover. A manhã toda.
Alguns dos feirantes foram para casa depois de muita chuva, pára a chuva, volta a chuva. Mas eu fiquei. Quer dizer, eu nem queria ir de início, depois fiquei entusiasmada com a feira, fiz um EXPOSITOR minha gente!! Mais de uma hora para montar a banca, acordei às 7 da manhã num Sábado e agora ía para casa? Nem pensar. A chuva iria parar e eu estaria lá.

Entretanto fui almoçar com uma vizinha da feira (A Canteiro, um dia blogo sobre ela) e quando voltámos, a chuva não mais voltou e eventualmente o sol até apareceu!

E diverti-me tanto! Rimos e palhaçamos, como eram as nossas feiras antigamente... E até vendi algumas peças e os meus 5 visitantes da feira rural apareceram para buscar o saquinho das surpresas!

Para o mês que vem estou a pensar em fazer flores origami para oferecer às Mães que visitem a banca e aos clientes que comprem algo. Porque a feira é na véspera do dia da Mãe.

Complete Look With Nanouke

2010-04-05T04:57:00.000-07:00

Hi, on this feature, I'll be showing you some ideas for complete looks with nanouke jewelry!
Today, I'm showing you an option, using this ring as a reference.

Olá! Nesta minha nova feature, semanalmente, vou sugerir ideias para looks completos usando bijuteria nanouke! Hoje mostro-vos uma opção, usando este anel como referência.

From the top down, left to right:
De cima para baixo e da esquerda para a direita:

1 - Ball Turquoise Ring - from nanouke, $19
2 - Orange Cat Brooch - from fleurfatale, $18
3 - Charming Cloche - by yellowfield7, $350
4 - Peacock Mini Dress - by Nadinoo, $165

Giveaway Winner | Vencedor

2010-04-02T12:17:00.000-07:00

I asked you a couple days ago to help me name these earrings.

A lot of good suggestions! You made this task quite hard! But, I didn't tell you about it, but I'm planning making these in different colors, so all the suggestions that only work with green... sorry guys. I really like the lichen, moss olive suggestions, but I was going for something more general.

And I picked one!

Happy (green) Clouds, do you like it? It's from Ana Pina!
Congrats Ana! Now pick a color for your free pair of earrings!

Thank you all for playing!

Pedi-vos há uns dias para me ajudarem a dar um nome a estes brincos.

Tantas sugestões boas! Tornaram a decisão muito dificíl... Mas, apesar de não vos ter dito, planeio fazer estes brincos em várias cores, então pretendia um nome mais geral, que não estivesse associado ao verde. Gostei imenso do mungo, lentilhas, líquen, mas procurava algo mais geral.

A vencedora foi a Ana Pina:
Happy (green) Clouds, que é como quem diz Nuvens Felizes :)

Parabéns Ana! Agora escolhe uma cor para os teus brincos de oferta!

Obrigada a todos pela participação!

#100

2010-04-01T11:30:00.000-07:00

As I announced a few days ago, I had a special promotion going on my Etsy shop to celebrate my #100 sales.
Thanks to my fabulous buyers, I reached that number a couple of days ago!
My #98 sale got a pair of errings, my #99 a ring and I promised a Special Surprise to my #100 sale!
Lucky enough, it was from a known face :) Dinafragola bought me a Multicolored brooch and received something I've been working on, a new design.
She told me today she got it, so now I can show you!
This is what I've been working on, yarn bubbly necklaces!
I took some photos before I sent it, what do you think?

Como vos disse há uns dias, na minha loja Etsy fiz uma promoção para celebrar as 100 vendas online.
Graças às minhas fabulosas clientes, cheguei a esse número há uns dias!
A minha venda nº. 98 recebeu um par de brincos, a n.º99 um anel e eu tinha prometido uma surpresa muito especial à venda n.º 100, uma nova peça, um novo design em que tenho estado a trabalhar.
Acabou por ir calhar a uma cara conhecida, Dinafragola, que me comprou uma pregadeira multicolorida, a qual já chegou à Bélgica. Antes de enviar, tirei fotos à surpresa, um colar de lã, com "bolhas", o que acham?

Help me name this! GIVEAWAY :)

2010-03-30T06:20:00.000-07:00

I was going to list these earrings, but when I got to the tittle part I blanked.
What should I name these? Any thoughts?

Ia agora listar estes brincos na Etsy, mas quando cheguei ao título, bloqueei. Que raio de nome lhes hei-de dar? Alguém tem sugestões? (pode ser em Português que eu traduzo, mas preferia em Inglês)

Here they are:
Aqui estão:

They're hand knitted with green copper wire and sapped as a disc.

São feitos com "contas" tricotadas à mão com arame verde e depois é-lhes dada a forma de um disco.

Leave a comment with your suggestion, if I like it and use it, you'll be getting a free pair of these earrings on the color of your choice!

Deixe um comentário neste post com a sua sugestão, se eu gostar e o usar, receberá um par de brincos deste género numa cor à sua escolha!

You have until Friday to participate :)
Têm até sexta-feira para participar!

Complete Look With Nanouke

2010-03-29T13:24:00.001-07:00

Hi! Welcome to my new feature!
From now on, once a week, I'll be showing you some ideas of complete looks with nanouke jewelry!
Today, I'm showing you an option, using this bracelet as a reference.

Olá! Bem-vindos à minha nova feature! A partir de agora e semanalmente, vou sugerir ideias para looks completos usando bijuteria nanouke! Hoje mostro-vos uma opção, usando esta pulseira como referência.

From the top down, left to right:
De cima para baixo e da esquerda para a direita:

1 - White Pearl Earrings - from Donauluft, $146
2 - Lace Elastic Band - from lamarquisedesanges, $16
3 - Petit Cressier Bag in Vanilla Cream - by iragranteco, $65
4 - Vintage Peep Toe Yellow Pumps - by marionkc, $39
5 - Lemonade Round Bracelet - by nanouke, $28
6 - Fairytale Yellow Dress - by GinaMichelleVintage, $68

Great look for Spring :)

Jewelry Displays

2010-03-28T12:33:00.000-07:00

So.. the craft fair is coming up next Saturday and I decided, since I have the time, to make some jewelry displays to show off my new pieces.
Mitsy, from ArtMind, published this awesome tutorial about price tags and I love her display for the necklaces and the earrings, so I'm going to make one like hers to put my earrings.
I used the one in the picture below before, but now I think I need something lighter and more "clean" and Mitsy's display seems perfect.

In the back you can see the earring display I've been using

But I need something to show off my rings and necklaces. Do you have any ideas?

Planeei fazer o expositor que a Mitsy publicou no seu blog, para colocar os meus brincos para a feira da próxima semana. O que usava dantes podem ver na fotografia em cima.
Mas queria ideias para mostrar os meus anéis e colares, alguém tem? :)

The Craft Fair.

2010-03-26T06:20:00.000-07:00

Last year, I told EVERYONE I was done with craft fairs for this year.
Let me explain.
It all starts in April, on the first Saturday of every month, there's a local craft fair where I live. It's from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Yup. 10 hours.
Then, I have another one in the middle of April, for a whole weekend. Yes, 3 craft fairs in a month.
In the Summer, I have another one, the Summer Craft Fair, EVERY Saturday, from 5 p.m. to midnight. Yes, midnight.

The monthly craft fair ends in October, and then the CHRISTMAS fair begins, from the end of November until Christmas Eve. 3 times a week. Yes. Sometimes more.
If you remind yourself that I spent the last year working and studying and not sleeping very much, adding all these craft fairs to the equation was TOO MUCH. I ended up feeling that it wasn't fun anymore. And I used to love craft fairs so much!
I was done, that's it, no more craft fairs for me for a YEAR!
One of my crafty fairy friends told me: you ALWAYS say that and you end up coming anyway.
I told her NO NO, this time I'm not coming back, I'm giving away my stand at the monthly craft fair. And the months passed and I didn't. Kept delaying the call.
Guess what?
The stupid craft fair begins next week. And I'm going.
And I can't wait :)

You saw that coming, didn't you?

Today's finds - Euro Week

2010-03-23T07:26:00.000-07:00

Yay! It's Euro Week on Etsy. It's OUR WEEK. Woo hoo!
To celebrate it, today's finds are Euro finds :)

Beautiful photograph by felicitycrew

Gorgeous Bear felted ring, by Glasfaden

These amazing sea urchin/Jellyfish earrings, by staroftheeast

Magical beaded, with delica beads. So elegant! By dicopebisuteria

Next Stop: 100

2010-03-21T09:32:00.000-07:00

Antes de mais, queria dizer-vos que não penso voltar a escrever em Português. E gostaria de saber o que vocês, os meus leitores Portugueses, pensam disto. Sei que a maioria de nós entende perfeitamente o inglês, mas quero saber se estão de acordo.

First of all, I want to tell you that I no longer am writing my posts in Portuguese. I really want to know what you, my Portuguese readers, think about this. Most of us understand English very well, but I want to know if this OK with you.

Moving on, I'm about to reach the #100 sale at my etsy shop! Yay!!! How cool is that? Thank you, thank you so much for all of you that made this possible. My wonderful buyers :)
Soooooo, to mark this milestone I'm offering a very special gift to you! Every purchase on my etsy shop until I reach the #100 sale is getting a free gift, something made by me that I have not listed!!!
#98 - A pair of earrings
#99 - A ring
#100 - A very special surprise and I wont tell you what it is!

Go ahead and SHOP SHOP SHOP!

What's this? A blog post?

2010-03-14T07:18:00.000-07:00

I'm so ashamed I haven't blogged since.. well. I don't even want to mention that.
But I do have good reasons for that, and it wasn't alllll laziness, no it wasn't.
As you should know, since I told you about that here when I started, I ended up taking my Masters degree almost 2 years ago, and guess what? I've been extra busy with classes, work, and tons and tons of papers! And..... now I'm almost done with it, one course and my thesis and I'm done!
In the meantime, I'm between jobs (not working), so these past two weeks I've been crafting like I was really needing it for a long time.
That means that I've been updating my shop, go take a look.
I've been so inspired by Spring, as you can see:

Spring Necklace on Etsy

Oh, but I have a Facebook fanpage too! Go and become a FAN, this ultra mega cool fan.

Then and Now

2009-08-29T04:23:00.000-07:00

I've been a naughty naughty nanouke...
I have so many blog posts to make!
I met Kerrin last month, from Sigmosaics, I had a lot of fun craft fairs, and got wonderful pressies, but.... I'll leave that for another day.

Today I just wanted to let you know that Judit, from vadjutka, interviewed me about how I started to knit with wire and how I evolved these last 3 years, so go and read about it here if you want.

Judit also has a jewelry shop, I just love how she photographs her stuff, I'm so jealous! She's also the sweetest person :) I love this necklace from her:

Well, soon school will be starting again, last year.
That means Summer is almost gone....

Esperança | Hope

2009-05-14T11:46:00.000-07:00

Hoje foi um dia muito especial.
Hoje a Alice teve um gesto tão fantástico, tão maravilhoso comigo, que não podia deixar passar em claro.

A Alice é minha amiga virtual. Falamos de vez em quando, nunca nos conhecemos pessoalmente, mas existe uma ligação muito especial entre nós.

Hoje a Alice fez-me chorar de felicidade.
Hoje a Alice fez-me acreditar que há esperança na humanidade, que a generosidade, a bondade, o cuidar do próximo, são coisas que ainda existem num planeta tão cheio de tristeza, malvadez e egoísmo.
Hoje a Alice provou-me que aquilo em que eu acredito todos os dias ao acordar, que ainda existe bondade neste mundo, é verdade.
E este sentimento não tem preço.
Faço-vos o desafio, façam algo de altruísta hoje. Por alguém que conhecem, por alguém que não conhecem, tornem o dia de alguém especial, sem esperar nada de volta.
Obrigada.

Today was a very special day.
Today my friend Alice made a very special gesture. So kind, so wonderful, I have no words to describe it. I never met Alice, but we talk from time to time, and I feel a very special connection with her.

Today Alice made me cry of happiness.
Today Alice made me believe that there's hope and kindness in humankind, that people can be so generous and have love for one another in a world of sadness, evil and selfishness.
I'm not alone, and there are people that still care.
And this feeling is priceless.

I challenge you, do something good for someone today. Someone you know, someone you don't, just make someone's day a little better. Without strings attached.
Thank you.

My Flickr Favorites

2009-05-12T05:13:00.000-07:00

A Mitsy lançou um desafio: fazer um mosaico com os nossos favoritos do Flickr.
Hoje sinto-me a preto e branco (com um bocadinho de vermelho).

1. to the hairdresser..., 2. mariasHÁmuitas 37# , 3. Red balloon, 4. Mini feeling: hurt

Mitsy gave us a challenge: to make a flickr mosaic with our favorites.
Today I'm feeling a little black and white (with a pinch of red).

2009-03-10T02:33:00.000-07:00

Estella, from Star of The East, featured me on her Bag Special last Friday, go take a peek, it's a lot of fun seeing inside different bags :)

Go take a look around her shop too, she has wonderful unique jewelry!

Finalmente!

2009-02-12T06:08:00.000-08:00

Uuufffaaa! Ainda não estou de férias, mas falta pouco.
As últimas semanas têm sido de doidos.. Mas ontem aproveitei um bocadinho à noite para acabar uma peça (a bandolete) e fazer um par de brincos.
Já tinha saudades!

UUuffff..! I'm not in vacations yet, but I'm almost there!
Last weeks have been CRAZY. But last night I had a little time, so I finished a pice (the headband) and made a pair of earrings.
I missed crafting!

Friday is My Day!

2009-01-09T12:24:00.000-08:00

Se não conhecem o trabalho da Heli, uma Finlandesa a viver na Turquia, então está na hora de conhecerem.
Eu sou a feliz dona de uma pregadeira panda, que adoro e uso muito frequentemente!

A Heli tem uma Feature no blog dela, que abre uma janela para um dia de uma artesã, à qual chama "Friday is My Day" (Sexta-Feira é o meu dia) e, qual não foi o meu espanto quando ela me convidou para fazer parte!

Diverti-me imenso a fotografar e a descrever o meu dia, se quiserem espreitar, está aqui (em inglês).

If you don't know Heli's work, a Finnish living in Turkey, it's time to go check it out.
I'm the happy owner of a Panda brooch, I love it and wear it often.

Heli has a feature in her blog, called "Friday is My day", where you can have a peek to someone's day! And, what a surprise it was when she invited me to be a part of it!
I had so much fun photographing and describing my day!
If you want to check it out, go here.

For the home

2008-12-29T16:02:00.000-08:00

It has been a long time since my last post, life has been hectic, and.. well, I've been lazy.
No classes for a week now, it feels so good to have my old routine back! I mean, sleeping through weekends and not having to go to Lisbon every day... But, soon this laziness must be stopped, as I have 9 papers due next month, and one exam coming soon...

Some things have happen these last few days, some of them good, some of them not so good, but the greatest thing was getting my Secret Santa Gift from the EST team, my Secret Santa was Matchstickgirl aka Enchantedpond, and she sent me my favorite photograph from her shop, I LOVE IT!!!
I'm going to take pictures, I promise, but I tried and all of them came out blurry!
I'm going to hang my photo in my future house. And speaking of houses, today was furniture picking day and so I felt inspired to select a few of my favorites "for home".

I'll be back soon, I promise.
And sorry, no Portuguese this time, I told you, this laziness..

I love tea pots!

by georgiesmom

by soule

I also like to drink coffee.. :)
by baileydoesntbark

by attiahome

I also want to show you some tables and other decor for the home, but that's going to be a next time, I have to go to bed...

Scaparate

2008-12-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

Há algum tempo atrás, fui contactada pela Scaparate, uma revista online Argentina, que pedia permissão para usar as minhas fotografias para publicação na revista.
Fiquei entusiasmada porque nunca me tinha acontecido algo do género!
A revista saiu dia 1 de Dezembro, está em Espanhol, mas tem artigos muito interessantes de criadores jovens e fora do mainstream.

E eu apareço várias vezes ;)

Some time ago, I was contacted by Scaparate, an Argentinian online fashion magazine.
They asked permission to use my photos for their publication.

I was so excited! This is the first time something like this happens to me, it's so much fun!
The magazine was out on the December 1st, it's in Spanish, but you can find some great items from young and non mainstream designers!

Weekend Special!

2008-11-27T05:24:00.000-08:00

I'm having a sale!!
This weekend only, starting tomorrow and ending Monday, you'll have 10% off on ALL MY ITEMS! The discount doesn't include shipping.
Just pay and wait for the refund , or if you rather receive the revised invoice from paypal, add that to notes to seller.

But... I have a surprise for you, my dear blog readers!
If you buy the pieces above on this weekend, you'll have... a 30% discount! Just add "blog special" to notes to seller!!!

Have a wonderful shopping spree everyone!

Surpresas do dia

2008-11-14T03:27:00.000-08:00

Today finds:

baileysdoesntbark has the most amazing porcelain ever!
I love all her stuff, but this Ants On My Cup and Saucer
captured my attention in a treasury and now I want it !

Kimenna makes some beautiful clothing!
This Lemonstory Fall dress is my favorite!

This long felt necklace is so much fun!
Will bright your winter days for sure!
by akinamina

Saudades do Verão

2008-11-10T14:02:00.000-08:00

No Domingo esteve um excelente dia solarengo de Outono, e fui passear um bocadinho pela praia para ver o mar. Que saudades do Verão.. *suspiro*
Aproveitei e tirei umas fotos a uma nova pregadeira, para aproveitar a luz! Encontrei este excelente fundo, um dos pinos de madeira que protege as arribas!
É a minha pregadeira Bola Mágica, as semi-circunferências giram, e pode ser usado a gosto!

It was a great sunny Autumn day on Sunday, so I went to see the Ocean. I miss Summer so much.. *sigh*
I took my camera with me and took some photos of my new brooch. Found this amazing background, a wooden thingy (don't know how to say it in english, sorry), that protects us from falling down the rocks.
It's my Magic Ball Brooch (thank you Inger, for the title!). The knitted capsules move, so you can wear it as you like!

Surpresas do dia

2008-11-09T07:20:00.001-08:00

Today finds:

This amazing upcycled zipper belt by fisheye is on my wish list.
I love it!

ofpaperandthread has the most amazing fabrics!
I love this Protea Fabric, it would make a great skirt.
Very inspiring!

I love this photograph by JKphotography, and now it's available as a note card!
Beautiful, isn't it?

NOVEMBER SPECIAL!!!

2008-11-09T06:40:00.000-08:00

A promoção desta semana abrange todos os meus brincos da loja!
Enviem-me um mail se estiverem interessados para saberem o preço promocional.
Para encomendas internacionais os brincos estão com 25% de desconto!!!
Esta promoção é válida até ao próximo Domingo, quando outra começar.
Uma promoção diferente todas as semanas de Novembro!

This weeks promotion is a great one! 25% off on all the earrings available on my shop!! Add "november special" to notes to seller and wait for the revised invoice. The shipping ins not included on the discount. This promotion ends next Sunday, and a new one starts. A different promotion on every week of November!

Feira de Natal Torres Vedras

2008-11-08T03:55:00.000-08:00

Já está mesmo aqui ao virar da esquina!

E o cartaz não é lindíssimo?
Se puderem, dêem lá um pulinho, vão lá estar artesãos muito bons!

This is the poster for the Christmas craft fair we'll be having here on my hometown!
It's great isn't it? So simple...
Can't wait, it's starting next week already!

Surpresas do dia

2008-11-06T15:04:00.000-08:00

Today finds, very black and white:

This mini dress is amazing. By heidiandseek.
I love her clothing!

Found this one on Etsy Front Page.
I must have this, this is so beautiful! By adorapop.

I love Penguins! This paper weight is sooo cute!
By Tashico

E agora para algo completamente diferente *

2008-11-05T11:05:00.000-08:00

Foto por Cat :)

Esta foto foi tirada no princípio do ano de 2001, quando as máquinas fotográficas digitais ainda não eram tão comuns como as convencionais (daí o pequeno defeito de fim de rolo).

Lembrei-me desta foto ontem e fui procurá-la.
Esta foto lembra-me uma altura crítica durante o curso de Geologia, quando eu e mais 4 colegas fomos largadas no Cabeço de Montachique a fazer a cadeira de Geologia de Campo II.

Esta foto lembra-me o que significa ser Geólogo, por motivos emocionais que não vou explorar aqui.
E porque às vezes as circunstâncias obrigam-nos a dar valor a certas coisas que anteriormente não davamos, ultimamente tenho-me apercebido do quanto gosto da Geologia.

Agora, que estou num mundo diferente e vou ser Engenheira Geóloga e de Minas no papel, posso dizer com toda a certeza do mundo que nunca vou deixar de ser Geóloga, com todo o orgulho que esta frase possa representar :)

* And now for something completely different:

This picture was taken in the beginning of the year 2001, when digital cameras were more rare than the conventional ones (and that's why you see this was the end of the film).

Yesterday I remembered this photo and went looking for it.
This photo reminds me a hard time during my Geology degree, when me and 4 girlfriends were "dropped" in the middle of the woods for 4 months for a discipline called Field Geology II.

This photo reminds me what it means to be a Geologist, for emotional reasons I'm not going to explore here.
And because sometimes the circumstances make you to see things from another point of view, lately I'm finding out again why I love Geology so much.

Now that I'm in a completely different world and that soon I'll be a Geological and Mining Engineer, I can say, with all the certainty of the world, that I'll never stop being a Geologist, with all the pride and joy I can have.

:)

Especial Novembro!

2008-11-02T03:46:00.000-08:00

Já estamos em Novembro, o tempo passou tão depressa!
Como é o meu mês de nascimento, pensei em fazer umas promoções todas as semanas de Novembro.

E começo esta semana a apresentar a minha nova colecção de anéis redondinhos e gigantes!
Esta semana apenas, estão a um preço especial.
Para os meus clientes Portugueses, contactem-me via e-mail para o preço final, com 20% de desconto!
Para os internacionais, visitem a minha loja etsy e adicionem "Especial Novembro" no check out e esperem pelo "invoice" do paypal.

Feliz Novembro!

We are in November already! Time goes by so fast..
Since this is my birth month, I decided to have a Special Promotion for my blogger readers every week.
And this week, to promote my new line of big round rings, I'm having a 20% off on them!
Just add "November Special" to notes to seller when checking out and wait for the revised invoice.

This promotion ends next Sunday and a new one starts.
Happy November!

Surpresas do dia

2008-10-29T14:20:00.000-07:00

Today finds:

The cutest little hedgehog from Marjii

I love pottery!
misslo has wonderful things.
This plate and bowl set is just perfect!

I want these side tables!!
by UrbanAccentHome

Carta ao Pai Natal

2008-10-23T02:50:00.000-07:00

Com o Natal que se aproxima (e, já agora, o meu aniversário também), deixo aqui alguns dos meus favoritos que não me importava nada de receber em casa :)
Cliquem nas imagens para mais info sobre o artigo.

With Christmas coming (and my Birthday is actually first), I leave you with some of my favorites that I really didn't mind to have :)
Click on the images to know more about the item.

Feira de Natal em Torres Vedras

2008-10-16T06:07:00.000-07:00

Acabo de receber um e-mail de uma super amiga que está a organizar uma Feira de Artesanato de Natal aqui em Torres Vedras.

As informações que disponho são:
- O espaço para a Feira é indoor na zona nobre da cidade, no centro, perto da zona histórica;

- Seria realizada em Novembro, a partir do dia 14, 6ª feira. Em princípio será apenas para estar aberta ao fim de semana, eventualmente também à quinta-feira das 17h/18h até às 20h/21h, consoante a aceitação das pessoas.
À sexta teria o mesmo horário, sábado e domingo todo o dia entre as 10:00 e as 20:00, tudo isto porque o comércio local a partir de 15 de Novembro vai estar aberto ao fim de semana o dia todo.

- Os custos não serão nenhuns..a não ser, em principio, apenas 5€/7,5€ para o pagamento da luz puxada da loja ao lado, visto que o espaço escolhido não tem luz, mas ainda poderá ser possível algum apoio institucional para o fornecimento de energia.

- As bancadas e o espaço são do espaço da organização, assim como a desmontagem, e montagem, a não ser que queiram fazê-lo e estarem presentes.
Se puderem estar presentes na venda melhor, senão a organização e os participantes vão-se revezando.

- Será necessário o envio de fotografias com o trabalho, pois haverá uma pré-selecção para aumentar a qualidade e abrangência de produtos na feira.

Se quiserem mais info ou mesmo inscreverem-se, deixem comentário neste post com o vosso e-mail.

Eu vou lá estar :)

Note to my international readers: this post is about a craft fair in my hometown, with info for people who want to join us. I thought you wouldn't be interested.. ;) Thant's why there's no translation. But I love you anyway.

P8

2008-10-13T02:52:00.000-07:00

Antes de começarem as aulas, estava à procura de uma mala suficientemente grande para caberem lá os cadernos, apontamentos, máquina de calcular, almoço e lanche, etc.
Queria uma mala especial, então fui pesquisar a oferta na etsy, que é enorme!
Decidi refinar a pesquisa por membros da European Street Team e a Petronella ofereceu-se para me fazer uma mala a meu gosto.

Como não gosto de exigir demasiado, fazendo com que o processo criativo seja nulo (detesto aquelas encomendas com medidas exactas e pormenores específicos, que deixa pouco ou nenhum espaço para a criatividade).
Escolhi o tecido (denim preto) e pedi-lhe qq coisa a embelezar, algo verde e circular.

E foi isto que a Petronella me fez:

Já a tenho comigo e é lindíssima, perfeita, adoro. Totalmente a minha cara!
Anda sempre comigo e vai ser a minha companheira de Mestrado.
Se precisam de uma mala, encomendem-na à P8!
Acessórios em Botões
Acessórios: Malas e Chapéus
Roupa

Before school started, I was looking for a big messenger bag, big enough to fit my notebooks, calculator, my lunch, my snacks, etc.
I also wanted something special, so I went browsing on Etsy and I was overwhelmed by the number of bags you can find there.
I decided to go for one of the European Street Team members and Petronella offered to make me a custom made messenger bag.
I'm not that demanding, I hate those custom orders when you have exact measurements and specific details... I think that interferes with the creative process..
So I just picked the fabric (black denim) and asked for some embellishments, something circular and green

And you can see above what she made!

I've got it with me and it's gorgeous and soo perfect! It's so me!!
I've been wearing it everyday and it's going to be my companion for the Masters.
If you need a bag, please order it from P8!
Buttons Accessories and Jewelry
Acessories: Bags and Hats
Clothing

Outono

2008-10-09T14:08:00.000-07:00

Tenho dito para mim, principalmente nestes dias solarengos (mas mais frios) que temos tido por terras lusas, que o Outono não é assim tão mau.
É quase uma Primavera, so que antecede o Inverno em vez do Verão.
Confesso que não gosto de frio, mas o que me incomoda mesmo no Inverno são os dias curtos, a falta de luz. Eu acho que tiro a minha energia do sol...

Mas, para mostrar que não estou ressentida com o Outono, mostro-vos uma pulseira verdadeiramente Outonal que me foi encomendada este Sábado.
Já não fazia este modelo há algum tempo e confesso que gostei muito da combinação do verde garrafa com o castanho.

I've been telling myself, specially in these latelly sunny days we've been having here in Portugal, that Autumn is not that bad after all..
It's almost like Spring, but antecipating Winter instead of Summer.
I confess I don't like the cold, but what really bothers me is the lack of sunlight, I guess I get my energy from the sun...

But, to show you I don't resent Autumn, I'm showing you a Autumnal custom bracelet a customer ordered from me last Saturday.
I'ts been a while since I last made this model and I must say I really like the combination of bottle green with the brown.

And.. I've been tagged with the thingy everyone has been blogging about!

I have to tell you 7 random interesting things about me...
Shall I start?

1) I really really dispise cheese. I don't even know if I like it or not, I can't eat it, smell it, it's repulsive to me.

2) I'm a clutter person. I live in chaos, and not because I like it, but because I can't get myself to be more organized. It drives my parents crazy.

3) It's really easy to make me cry. I'm extra sensitive about everything.

4) I used to pretend I was talking on the phone when I saw someone I didn't want to talk to. I don't do that anymore, I learned to be less cynic.

5) Knitting is my favorite thing in the world, a part of me would die if I couldn't do it anymore.

6) I like to do little good things to people I don't know, it's good for the karma and it makes me feel good.

7) I'm always barefoot at home, and I would walk barefoot everyday if I wasn't afraid of hurting my feet with something.

Now I have to tagg 7 people!
So I'd love to learn more about:
RunAliceRun
Sandfibers
PeachTree
eNVe
Madame Tricot
fricdementol
lookmamamadeit

Lista de Natal

2008-09-27T07:21:00.000-07:00

Já ando a pensar nas prendas de Natal.
Não são muitas, a minha família é pequenina e acabo por estender as ofertas às minhas colegas de trabalho e pouco mais. Mas é divertido ir procurando, pensando, e este ano penso mesmo que vou oferecer handmade a toda a gente.

Aqui vai uma pequena selecção do que me chamou à atenção, para oferecer e, quem sabe, para mim :)

I'm thinking about Christmas already. I don't have much gifts to buy, I have a small family and I'd be giving presents only to my co-workers and family, maybe a few friends too. But it's so much fun to browse, and this year I'm really going for handmade gifts. So, here you have a small selection of things that capture my attention, to give as a gift or, who knows, to keep for myself :)

Fork Easel, by WhimsyLove
Great gift for a co-worker or friend.
These forks can hold pictures, I love them.

Standing Tall, by

cabbagesandkingsArt

I think my sister would love this print.
You could frame it with a very nice frame that goes with the decoration.

Mint Green and Light Blue Wristwarmers, by KnitMit
I love all her wristwarmers, they're fun and cool.

Set of Four Cobalt blue and Red Bowls, by utilemud
I love pottery and I love this seller, these are my favorites.

Pink Sugar Whippend Body Frosting, by CozyMoments
Bath and Beauty products are in my x-mas list this year.
This looks good enough to eat!
Makes a perfect guift for a friend, co-worker, mom, myself...

Jumbo Recycled Crayons, by ButterflyBrain
These are awesome. Perfect gift for a child.
Thinking of buying them for my niece.

Libelinhas

2008-09-23T02:56:00.000-07:00

Sempre gostei de libelinhas e de insectos em geral.
Este fim-de-semana tentei fazer uma e este foi o resultado! Gosto muito :) Sinto-me confiante para tentar outras coisas novas.

I always loved dragonflies and insects in general.
This weekend I tried to make one and this is the result! I really like it, and now I feel more confident to try other things.

Saga

2008-09-19T03:16:00.000-07:00

Esta 2ª-feira começou uma nova etapa da minha vida.
Voltei à escola, desta vez ao IST, para tirar o Mestrado em Engenharia Geológica e de Minas.
A trabalhar de manhã e a ter aulas à tarde, com 60 km entre uma coisa e outra, não me vai deixar muito tempo para seja o que for...
Mas vai correr tudo bem, de certeza.

This Monday a new phase in my life has begun.
I'm back to school, this time to IST, to take my Masters in Mining and Geological Engineering.
Working in the mornings and having classes in the afternoons, with 60 km between both places, isn't going to leave me with much time for anything else...
But I'm sure everything will be fine!

Mas esta semana ainda tive tempo para fazer a minha peça para o desafio da semana da European Street Team da Etsy.
A chefe do desafio é a JKphotography que escolheu o tema Minimalismo.
Fiz este anel simples, prateado, muito elgante.
Visitem o blog dela para verem as outras peças.

But this week I still had time to make my entry for this week Challenge of the Week of European Street Team, hosted by JKphotography.
She picked minimalism as a theme, and I made this simple, silver ring, that I find is quite elegant.
Check her blog for other entries!

Encomendas

2008-09-07T05:46:00.000-07:00

São raras as vezes em que tiro fotografias às encomendas.
Na verdade, eu não gosto da parte de tirar fotografias e editá-las (ja repararm?), mas de vez em quando tiro e acho que estes artigos também merecem ser mostrados.

I hardly never take pictures to custom orders.
Actually, I hate the "taking pictures and editing them" part (have you noticed?), but sometimes I do and I thins these items deserved to be shown too.

Pregadeira Flor em preto.
Por acaso esta encomenda surgiu de uma em vermelho que fiz e nunca tirei fotografia também.
Gostei do resultado, mas estas flores são demasiado trabalhosas.

Flower Brooch in Black. Actually, this order came from a red one I made that I also didn't photographed. I like the result, but the flowers are just too much work.

Brincos Espiral Verde Lima e Brincos Papoila em roxo
Spiral Earrings in Lime Green and Poppy Earrings in dark purple.

Pulseira em tons de castanho.
Depois desta, fiz outra em tons mais escuros que também já foi adoptada.

Bracelet in shades of browns. After this one, I've made another in darker shades that has been adopted too.

Gargantilha en vermelhos e dourados.
Red/Gold Choker.

Favoritos de Hoje

2008-09-05T09:35:00.000-07:00

Estou um pouco entediada, então tenho estado a passear pela Etsy.
Fiquem com os meus favoritos de hoje.

I'm a little bored, so I've been browsing trough etsy. Enjoy today's favorites!

Adoro os journals da KreativLink.
Além de talentosa, esta Austríaca é super engraçada e faz-me rir.
Visitem a loja dela para verem o que mais consegue fazer.

I love KreativLink's journals.
Besides her talent, she's super funny and always making me laugh.
Stop by by her store to see what else she can make.

E claro, a ingermaaike surpreendeu-me mais uma vez.
Esta flor está maravilhosa, parece mesmo verdadeira.
Uma artista do feltro, visitem a sua loja.

And, of course, ingermaiike has done it again.
This amazing flower, almost looks real!!
A felt artist, visit her shop.

Escolham uma data importante e gravem-na num calhau rolado.
Adoro a ideia da letterfest.

Pick an important date and engrave it in a pebble.
I love the idea, by letterfest.

Acho estes bricos da lilarubyking elegantes e super originais.
Adoro a bijuteria dela!

I find these earrings by lilarubyking quite elegant and original.
I also love all her jewelry!

Estrelas no meu Cabelo

2008-08-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

Ainda não vos mostrei a versão Estrelinhas no Cabelo :)
Gosto tanto! E vocês?

I haven't showed you the Star version for hair!
I love it! Do you?

Supply Shopping Day!

2008-08-24T12:27:00.000-07:00

Há algum tempo que estava a ficar sem material para novas peças, mas esta sexta-feira tive mesmo de ir comprar umas coisas que me faltavam para acabar duas encomendas e decidi gastar algum dinheiro e atestar-me para a preparação para o Natal.
A modos que enlouqueci um pouco e acabei por gastar mais do que deveria....
Mas olhem para estas cores! Já me sinto inspirada..!

I was running out of supplies for a while now, but this Friday I really had to go shopping to finish two custom orders. So I decided to spend a little more and buy some stuff for the Christmas preparation.
I think I got a little mad and spend a little more than I should have..
But just look at those colors! I feel inspired already!

Wishlist

2008-08-21T02:26:00.000-07:00

Hoje estou a fazer um esforço enorme para não gastar dinheiro. Estou de olho nuns tantos artigos da Etsy que não consigo parar de cobiçar.
Vou mostrar-vos, pode ser que a vontade acalme..

I'm so tempted to spend some money today! I have my eye on a few etsy items and I can't stop thinking about them!
I'll show them to you, maybe the urge calms down...

Adoro este chapéu. Original, feminino, diferente.
I love this hat. Original, feminine, unusual.

Black Linen Cloche
by lizarietz

Van Gogh Mouse
by HouseOfMouse

É muito difícil escolher um ratinho da HouseOfMouse, porque são todos lindos e originais. Cada vez mais esta Inglesa a viver na Holanda me surpreende.
Espreitem a loja dela para verem a variedade de ratinhos que consegue criar.
It's very hard to pick just one Mouse from HouseofMouse's shop, they're all beautiful and original. This British girl living in the Netherlands keeps surprising me each time!
Go and check her shop to see the variety of mice she can create.

Carla - Hesitant Doll Pin
by yaelfran

Esta pregadeira é qualquer coisa de genial.
A bonequinha tem velcro e podemos mudar-lhe a roupa conforme nos apeteça!
This brooch is pure genius.
The little doll has velcro attached to it and we can change her dress whenever we like!

Piggy Brooch
by HeliS

Eu sou uma feliz dona de uma pregadeira da HeliS.
Comprei-lhe o Panda e adoro-o. Mas entretanto ela fez este porquinho e eu ando a namorá-lo...
I'm a happy owner of Panda's brooch from HeliS.
I love it, but meanwhile she made this piggy-pig and I want it...

The Eye
by seaglassthings

Não é segredo nenhum que adoro os vidros do mar.
Quem me dera encontrar um nesta cor e assim, redondinho.
Não sou de usar anéis, mas este... este usaria.
It's no secret that I love sea glass.
I wish I found one of this color and nice and round like this.
I'm not a ring person, but this one.. I'd wear.

Starry Night

2008-08-19T06:14:00.000-07:00

O desafio da semana passada na European Street Team, da Etsy, foi sugerido pela Star of The East e consistia em fazer uma peça inspirada num dos meus quadros preferidos, Starry Night/Noite Estrelada, do Van Gogh.

Imediatamente pensei em tentar fazer estrelinhas, que nunca tinha tentado.
E adorei o resultado! Estas peças já estão vendidas, mas já tenho uma novidade à espera de ser fotografada que vou colocar aqui amanhã em primeira mão!

Last week challenge from the European Street Team was hosted by Star of The East.
She picked the theme, that was one of my favorite paintings by Van Gogh, Starry Night.

I thought about trying to make some stars, and how I loved the result!!
All the items above are sold, but I made something new, with these stars, that I'm going to blog here tomorrow in first hand!

My Etsy Favorite Sellers #2

2008-08-13T02:32:00.000-07:00

It was a coincidence.
I opened my blog to start writing about another of my favorite Etsy sellers, and then opened her blog, only to find out that yesterday was her etsy anniversary!
How perfect timing!

So today I'm writing a little bit about one of my favorite etsy sellers, ArtMind.

Her name is Mitsy and she's a fellow European who lives in Hasselt, Belgium with her Dutch partner.
Besides writing in a perfect English (unlike myself, and I'm sure she'll find a lot of mistakes in this post, lol), I found out Mitsy speaks a little bit of Spanish, French, Dutch, and.. if she tries really really hard, she can understand some of my Portuguese writing!!! Amazing, right?

Mitsy works with paper, clay and felt.
I must say, my favorites are her feeling babushkas (click on the images). If I ever win the lottery, I'll buy 50 of them. Or perhaps 100, since I'm so emotional and have a lot of different feelings all the time :)

ArtMind was the one who invited me to the fabulous European Street Team. She was the one who put me in beautiful treasuries that reached the Etsy front page.

I never met her in person, but she seems a sweet, generous, talented, big-hearted person from this side of the computer.
And I want you to go and check her out, if you haven't already.
You try her blog, her flickr account, her devianart account, stalk her on twitter and don't forget to stop by the Etsy store, of course!

500

2008-08-12T14:23:00.000-07:00

Hoje cheguei de férias e reparo que atingi um marco bonito na etsy:

500 corações! :)

Today I got back from my little vacation and found out that I reached 500 hearts on Etsy!

nanouke

2012

Pause Button

The importance of being nice

So, I lied, but you love me anyway.

No photos if you want to leave, leave now

Challenge&Inspiration

Today's finds and a dark cloud

Lazy as a Lizard

Still not happy

Summer is Here, boo hoo

3 things | 3 coisas

My mind is...

Welcome back!

Vacation Mode | Modo Férias

Wounded

Today Finds | Achados do Dia

Smart Cookie

Summer Colection | Colecção Verão 2011

Complete Look With Nanouke

Just a tiny tease...

No title

Shoes Shoes Shoes

Organic *

Mãe *

Busy Geologist

Happy Weekend

Complete Look With Nanouke

Reading

Once a Year...

And the Winner is.... | E o vencedor é...

ChaChaChanges

Things to be grateful for

Primavera!!!!

Window

Silêncio*

Dress Me Up Scotty

Stats

Time Black Hole

Green Spring

Giveaway!!

Today's Finds - Clean Slate

Just wanted to say...

I'm back!

*Plim, *Plim *

Spring Fairy

Features

Conta-nos a História | Tell us the Story

Lista | List

Queremos a Selecção com Bigode na África do Sul!

Feliz | Happy

Tell us The Story

Dia da Mãe | Mother's Day

Complete Look With Nanouke

Conta-nos a História | Tell Us The Story

Before & After | Antes e Depois

Today's finds - Geologist in me

The Craft Fair, Part II

Complete Look With Nanouke

Giveaway Winner | Vencedor

#100

Help me name this! GIVEAWAY :)

Complete Look With Nanouke

Jewelry Displays

The Craft Fair.

Today's finds - Euro Week

Next Stop: 100

What's this? A blog post?

Then and Now

Esperança | Hope

My Flickr Favorites

Finalmente!

Friday is My Day!

For the home

Scaparate

Weekend Special!

Surpresas do dia

Saudades do Verão

Surpresas do dia

NOVEMBER SPECIAL!!!

Plim, Plim *