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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find the constellation tote bag <a href="http://www.inmidgard.com/single-post/2015/08/11/Constellation-tote">here</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find the Great British authors <a href="http://www.inmidgard.com/single-post/2015/08/05/The-great-British-authors-the-first-author-the-first-JWM-product">here</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find the logo making <a href="http://www.inmidgard.com/single-post/2015/07/29/Your-own-logo">here</a></span></div>
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Well done, the last post was over a year ago, so there was little 'just doing it' and more 'just postponing it'. However, Ella & Louis (or officially Jacoba Wilhelmina Maria, thanks to the Dutch chamber of commerce) is taking shape! The Smeltkroes is it's new home, a lovely and inspiring place, filled with creativity. I'm setting up house in room 10, the big, empty, sad middle part is mine:<br />
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On the first day of these 5 weeks off, I ordered my new Ikea table (yes, I can be proud of myself, ordering an Ikea table while sharing my room with a skilled <a href="http://www.jamesallworthy.com/" target="_blank">cabinet maker</a>). The truck driver couldn't find the Honig factory and when he did arrive, brought 4 table-legs and three iron things to attach them to the table, so I can start sewing as long as I mind the balance when placing things on the table (nonchalantly leaning on the table when talking to someone, not an option).<br />
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Well, the table is there (almost), my sewing machine is there, the Smeltkroes is a reality now. Even this first part of starting Ella & Louis/ JWM (looks kind of nice, they are my Christian names, the names of my grandmothers (and the virgin Mary, Catholic tradition being what it is), so maybe it will be a good thing, keeping the name) feels like a dream come true. I could feel it cycling back to the old part of the city after my first day in the Smeltkroes, a physical happiness, almost like your skin is tingling.<br />
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A dream come true it may be, a lot of work lies ahead. Last week was 4-daagse week, best week of the year in Nijmegen, so this week will be the week to get off to a running start. There are the practical things, such as deciding what to make first (I would really like to start with tote bags, love them, with folk embroidery), designing a logo (would love to have my own logo and embroider it on my tote bags), and investing time in making this visible online. Furthermore, there are more fundamental issues, such as constructing the identity of Ella & Louis/ JWM (maybe starting with deciding on the name), thinking about how to incorporate English literature (what I would really like to do) and creating the foundation for a strong label. It will be a long (and maybe bumpy) process, but I am convinced that it will work. I don't necessarily want to quote Ella Fitzgerald again, but it's intertwined with the start of everything:<br />
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The days when the combination of socks and Birkenstocks spurred these reactions seem to be long gone. The lovely <a href="http://eu.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=13058&catalogId=34058&geoip=noship" target="_blank">Topshop calls the socks-in-sandals their new obsession</a> and has devoted a <a href="http://eu.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?beginIndex=0&pageSize=20&sort_field=Relevance&viewAllFlag=&storeId=13058&catalogId=34058&langId=-1&parent_categoryId=433431&categoryId=1610546&intcmpid=W_HERO_WELOVE_EU_WK29_SANDALS" target="_blank">section of their online shop</a> and <a href="http://topshop.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">their tumblr</a> to the combination, Chloe Sevigny is rocking her socks-Birkenstocks:</div>
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And Pinterest is filled with convincing examples of socks-Birkenstocks:<br />
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Perhaps not all examples are filled with persuasive power, but I think socks-Birkenstocks are quite lovely. However, I haven't even taken the skirt-socks hurdle yet, so I'm not convinced I can plunge right into the socks-Birkenstocks. That, and the fact that I haven't seen anyone in Nijmegen wearing this combination, so wearing them would put me right up there with the tambourine lady. Have you already embraced the socks-Birkenstocks? I would love to hear your thoughts.<br />
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I love tote bags. They are so simple but, I think, always stylish. Tote bags are a great DIY as well because they are easy to make, they never fail you, you can use them yourself, give them to your friends (if you have tote-loving friends as well) or sell them if you have your own (Etsy) shop. Having studied English literature, I try to incorporate my favourite books in my totes (which is more of a resolution, I wish I had finished dozens of Book Totes, in reality I have made two). I have made a Mrs. Dalloway Book Tote:<br />
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and a Sherlock Holmes Book Tote:<br />
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My lovely best friend gives me books for my birthday, my favourite is 'The hundred-year-old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared' by Jonas Jonasson.</div>
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<br />Marittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070421688666333429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677599245566161059.post-79744829471765881802014-01-12T10:45:00.003-08:002015-07-27T06:16:54.505-07:00Vintage finds - broochesI love brooches, they offer such an easy way to spruce things up. I wish shops would sell more brooches, because most shops rarely do. Thrift shops however, oftentimes are small treasuries when it comes to vintage brooches. This is probably due to the fact that brooches (in the Netherlands at least) are oftentimes worn by the elderly and relatives probably do not want to keep this part of their inheritance (I'm sorry for putting this so bluntly). Luckily, the brooches are appreciated by the people who discover them amongst the clutter and get a new life on the jumpers of their new owners.<br />
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This is my first and favourite brooch. My grandmother gave it to me because I collected frogs when I was little (I know, 1 why frogs and 2 this is not a frog). This is not the only turtle she gave me for my frog collection:<br />
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She was the best grandmother and it was so kind of her to buy frogs for my collection, so I never said anything about this whole frog/ turtle mix-up. And I love my turtle brooch, so everything turned out fine (not sure if I had worn a frog brooch).<br />
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I once saw someone wear a dinosaur brooch and thought it was lovely. Dinosaurs are a great subject for brooches. Alexa Chung aptly put it in writing:<br />
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Sadly, dinosaur brooches are scarce. However, I saw this brooch on Marktplaats (a kind of Dutch ebay) and became the happy new owner. It is now on part-time duty, sharing its job with the frogturtle.</span></span><br />
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This golden M is an heirloom. My aunts decided, after my grandmother (not the lovely co-collector of frogs, but my other grandmother) passed away, that I could have the brooch she always wore because I would wear it as well. This was such a lovely gesture and I really treasure my M, but I am so scared of losing it that I only wear it on very special occasions (preferably occasions for which I do not have to leave the house).<br />
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This lovely J.W. Anderson pineapple brooch is on my wish list (and it will probably forever remain there). Alexa Chung is in lucky possession of the pineapple, which is cause for jealousy, but which is also fair because I already have the dinosaur.</div>
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I have used Ikea origami fabric and fake fur fabric (for protection). The bottom part is the back of the fake fur, which looks a bit messy, but I like it. You can use any kind of fabric you like, as long as you also use a sturdy fabric for protection. When using fake fur, remember that the fur takes up quite some space as well, so make your sleeve a bit bigger when using fake fur.</div>
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Sinterklaas (a Dutch tradition) and Christmas are almost here! Dutch stores are filled to the brim with chocolate letters, chocolate frogs and mice, chocolate Sinterklaasjes and all sorts of Christmas chocolates. These homemade chocolates are perfect for this most chocolatey month of the year. You can add any flavour you think would be tasty in combination with chocolate (turns out I find many things will go with chocolate, so I have made many different flavours, amongst which many classic combinations).</div>
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- Glazed almond in dark chocolate and in milk chocolate </div>
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- Star chocolates with just milk chocolate (for those who love their milk chocolate plain and simple)</div>
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- Coconut chocolates with a creamy coconut core</div>
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- Glazed orange zest chocolates</div>
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- Cinnamon chocolates with a crispy sweet cinnamon core and brown sugar topping</div>
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- Good quality white, milk and dark chocolate. For the Christmas chocolates I have used red melting chocolate (for Dutch readers, you can buy red chocolate (and many other colours) in the Jumbo supermarkets €2,49).<br />
- Chocolate molds. These heart shaped ones are from Flying Tiger (Tiger in other countries in which Tiger has not lost the name-lawsuit) and they cost €3.<br />
- Fillings. You can use anything you find tasty in a chocolate. I have used glazed orange zest (this turns out to be quite easy to make, I'll explain how), walnut, glazed almonds (also smooth sailing when making it yourself), fudge, glazed cherries, coconut, cinnamon and chili powder (yes, I was intrigued by the chili chocolate in 'Chocolat', it wouldn't have crossed my mind, but now I know about it, it seems like a really good idea to combine hot chili with the sweet and smooth chocolate).<br />
- Toppings. I used silver stars (Jumbo, €1,79) and red Sugar (Action, €1,69) for the Christmas and star chocolates. For the rest of the chocolates I used the ingredients I put in the chocolates to make visible what flavour they are.<br />
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These chocolates are fudge chocolates. I have filled them with chunky bits of fudge and sprinkled tiny fudge cubes on top.</div>
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These silver glittery stars have spruced up the plain milk chocolates and dark chocolates.</div>
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These glazed cherries are store bought. However, it turns out to be quite easy to make your own glazed fruit and nuts. <br />
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- Orange zest (try to avoid including the white part because it's bitter) and almonds.<br />
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1) Boil the zest three times (this rids the orange zest of its bitter flavour). You can put your zest in a strainer and hang it in the boiling water. Throw away the water and bring to boil in the clean water twice.<br />
2) Add some water to the zest and add a few tablespoons of sugar. Let the mixture simmer and stir until there is no more water left. You can spread your glazed orange zest on baking paper and let it cool. Make sure the sugar has no change to scorch.<br />
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When making glazed almonds you can follow the same steps as when making glazed orange zest, skipping the three times boiling step.<br />
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Most of the fillings for the chocolates are straightforward:<br />
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- <strong>Almond chocolates</strong> - fill the mold but leave a little room because the almond is quite bulky. Push the almond in the chocolate, leaving it to stick out a bit.<br />
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- <strong>Glazed orange chocolates</strong> - fill half of the mold with chocolate and add a few pieces of glazed orange zest. Fill with chocolate and top with the zest.<br />
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- <strong>Cherry chocolates</strong> - same as the almond chocolates; push the cherry in the chocolates and leave it to stick out (it's so lovely and shiny and transparent).<br />
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- <strong>Walnut chocolates</strong> - put little chunks of walnut in the chocolate and top with half a walnut.<br />
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- <strong>Chili chocolates</strong> - add chili powder (and if you are in a brave and fearless mood, pieces of chili pepper) to your chocolate and top with little pieces of chili (I have avoided the infamous seeds) so you can recognize them. I would not want to be caught off guard by a chili chocolate.<br />
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- <strong>Fudge chocolates</strong> - put little chunks of fudge in the chocolates and top with tiny chunks of fudge.<br />
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There are a few ingredients that couldn't just be chucked into the chocolate:<br />
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- <strong>Coconut chocolates</strong> - I have added coconut flakes to the chocolate and also added a coconut core. The flakes in the chocolate and the core are roasted coconut flakes (roast for a few minutes in the oven at 175ºC). The core consists of the flakes, some white sugar (for crispness), brown sugar (for gooeyness) and some cream. Fill half the mold with the chocolate-coconut mixture, add the core and fill with the rest of the chocolate. Top with plain coconut flakes.<br />
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- <strong>Cinnamon chocolates</strong> - this chocolate is similar to the coconut chocolate. The core of the cinnamon chocolate exists of cinnamon, white sugar and brown sugar. Top with brown sugar and cinnamon.<br />
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I thought the 'Just deduce it' was the best Sherlock Pinterest pin and a mug would be the perfect place for it. So I bought a black and a brown glass and porcelain pen and drew the text and the pipe on the plain white mugs. Easy as pie. They do still have to go in the oven for 90 minutes at 160°C. </div>
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I named the company after Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, because to me, they symbolize a passion and a strength in making your dreams come true and working hard to achieve that. Music from different times and different cultures changes your way of thinking. To me, Ella and Louis inspire me to do my best to live my best life, choosing to do what I really want to do and putting energy and effort into that. <br />
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The tote bag is a product I love, it is a fashion classic with endless possibilities. Tote bags will be the first line of products of Ella & Louis. I would love to create black totes with folk embroidery, totes made of vintage fabrics, hand-printed classic white totes and also a series of book totes. This series of book totes lies close to my heart. I have studied British Literature and I wanted to include my favourite books in my products. It's a way to keep them close.<br />
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The test Book Tote was a Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway Tote. I love this classic British novel, especially this quote. The quote represents a sense of Britishness, a sense of pride but also a certain darkness that I think are often present in British literature.<br />
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I know where I want this company to go, but the road there will be a long and bumpy one. I am really excited about all the possibilities it offers, and a bit scared as well having giving all this freedom to steer this ship. I will keep you posted!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find the paper snowflake DIY <a href="http://www.inmidgard.com/single-post/2016/11/20/DIY-paper-snowflakes">here</a></span></div>
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For the Mrs. Dalloway Book Tote, I wanted to include both the Big Ben (because it is so closely linked to the book and because it is such a lovely image), and the beautiful Big Ben passage from Mrs. Dalloway as well.<br />
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<em>For having lived in Westminster - how many years now? over twenty, - one feels even in the midst of the traffic, or waking at night, Clarissa was positive, a particular hush, or solemnity; an indescribable pause; a suspense (but that might be her heart, affected, that said, by influenza) before Big Ben strikes. There! Out it boomed. First a warning, musical; the the hour, irrevocable. The leaden circles dissolved in the air.</em></div>
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<em>Virginia Woolf, 'Mrs. Dalloway'</em></div>
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It took up many many hours of embroidering because I wanted to embroider the Big Ben passage in handwriting. In hindsight, it may not have been such a good idea, but I do love how it turned out. And also, it feels special in a way to spend so much time embroidering a beautiful passage from a book you love.</div>
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Thanks so much for reading. What passages from books or songs would you like to embroider? I would love to hear your opinion.</div>
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If you do try to make it you won´t be disappointed. It was really easy and the result is great. I am chuffed to bits with my own silly walks clock.<br />
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This was the first (and the last) post I wrote on my old literature blog. I found it so difficult to write about literature, about books, about songs, for I didn't want it to become a lecture, but I also didn't want it to be just my opinion. I decided that on this blog, I would give it another try, starting the new with the old.<br />
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<em>The first literature post on this blog must start with instant literary happiness, of the kind that can only be brought by the Beatles. When I feel sad, for instance when I think about the chances of getting a job for graduates in the Netherlands (and in many places in Europe), I can put on a Beatles song and it seems as though for a moment, everything is much better. I will, in time, find a job in a library (just like the one Matilda visits in her Roald Dahl book) or a museum or a book store and work with kind colleagues, or perhaps be a writer, or start a bed and breakfast with a vegetable patch and chickens in the garden, or make a dream come true and start my own design shop, in which I can sell the things I make. I like thinking that way, and I believe the Beatles must have thought that way, for them being able to evolve and adapt so many different styles and moods. I'm not always able to think this way, sometimes a slight panic enters and I think, what am I doing with my life? Studying one of the subjects least likely to ever get you employed. No job, no house, no bed and breakfast, no shop. But then I listen to the Beatles and the panic goes (almost) as quickly as it came, and I think, yes, why shouldn't I be a paperback writer? And while at it, I will find a sweet husband and we will do the garden together, digging for weeds, as the chickens come looking for any worms that might come up.</em><br />
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<em>When I get older losing my hair,</em><br />
<em>Many years from now,</em><br />
<em>Will you still be sending me a valentine</em><br />
<em>Birthday greetings bottle of wine?</em><br />
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<em>If I'd been out till quarter to three</em><br />
<em>Would you lock the door,</em><br />
<em>Will you still need me, will you still feed me,</em><br />
<em>When I'm sixty-four?</em><br />
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<em>oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oooo</em><br />
<em>You'll be older too, (ah ah ah ah ah)</em><br />
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<em>I could stay with you.</em><br />
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<em>I could be handy mending a fuse</em><br />
<em>When your lights have gone.</em><br />
<em>You can knit a sweater by the fireside</em><br />
<em>Sunday mornings go for a ride.</em><br />
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<em>Doing the garden, digging the weeds,</em><br />
<em>Who could ask for more?</em><br />
<em>Will you still need me, will you still feed me,</em><br />
<em>When I'm sixty-four?</em><br />
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<em>Every summer we can rent a cottage</em><br />
<em>In the Isle of Wight, if it's not too dear</em><br />
<em>We shall scrimp and save</em><br />
<em>Grandchildren on your knee</em><br />
<em>Vera, Chuck, and Dave</em><br />
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<em>Send me a postcard, drop me a line,</em><br />
<em>Stating point of view.</em><br />
<em>Indicate precisely what you mean to say</em><br />
<em>Yours sincerely, Wasting Away.</em><br />
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<em>Give me your answer, fill in a form</em><br />
<em>Be mine for evermore</em><br />
<em>Will you still need me, will you still feed me,</em><br />
<em>When I'm sixty-four?</em><br />
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<em>If you happen to stumble into this post, please do leave your thoughts.</em><br />
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(Update: I have a job as a secretary now, for which I am very grateful, but I am still dreaming. This blog, however, is a good start).Marittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070421688666333429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677599245566161059.post-48381234963346698312013-08-05T13:09:00.000-07:002015-07-29T09:16:31.272-07:00Starting your own business <a href="http://ellaenlouis.blogspot.nl/2014/07/just-do-it.html">JUST DO IT - STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 23.1000003814697px;">A dream come true it may be, a lot of work lies ahead. Last week was 4-daagse week, best week of the year in Nijmegen, so this week will be the week to get off to a running start. There are the practical things, such as deciding what to make first (I would really like to start with tote bags, love them, with folk embroidery), designing a logo (would love to have my own logo and embroider it on my tote bags), and investing time in making this visible online. Furthermore, there are more fundamental issues, such as constructing the identity of Ella & Louis/ JWM (maybe starting with deciding on the name), thinking about how to incorporate English literature (what I would really like to do) and creating the foundation for a strong label. It will be a long (and maybe bumpy) process, but I am convinced that it will work. I don't necessarily want to quote Ella Fitzgerald again, but it's intertwined with the start of everything:</span><br />
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If you want to know about the delicate (really,it wasn't at all) process behind the design of my logo, click <a href="http://ellaenlouis.blogspot.nl/2015/07/designing-my-own-logo.html">here</a>.<br />
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This is the first tote bag in the series of the Book Totes project. Having studied literature, after graduating, I always wanted to do something more with the books I had read. Incorporating your favourite books in your DIY projects is a fun way to keep in touch. <br />
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Sherlock Holmes would have to be the first. Not only is it a classic tale, but Sherlock also has a great visual strength, with his characteristic hat and pipe. Furthermore, the wonderful BBC series Sherlock<strike> has driven me right into a Sherlock frenzy</strike> also strengthened my fascination with Sherlock Holmes.<br />
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I first cut out the front and the back of the tote in a fabric I thought would suit Sherlock. I made mine 48 by 40 cm because I wanted it to be big enough to fit everything when cycling around town.<br />
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The next step is to choose your image, draw the outline on the fabric and embroider with a basic stitch. Easy as pie! I like that the embroidery is simple but at the same time shows your handiwork.<br />
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Enjoy your Book Tote! I am chuffed to bits that I can take my homemade bag to work (and can use it to carry my groceries on my way home in the evening as well).<br />
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Today, I went to my favourite charity shop in an old school building in Ewijk. (When I was little and lived in Ewijk, my best friend went to that school). There is an oak cabinet in one of the classrooms and it is full of old casseroles. My best hopes on finding the beautiful Arcopal patterns to put on display in my future Etsy shop were in that cabinet. It didn't let me down, I have found some pretty pieces to add to the collection! It's so much fun to look up the patterns in the pattern-overview above.<br />
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You have probably seen this one in the charity shops, it's called 'Veronica' and has a pattern of little blue forget-me-nots, so pretty.<br />
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This 'Fruits de France' pattern was well represented in the oak cabinet! I found a bowl, a stack of plates and a butter dish.<br />
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It's such a shame these patterns are listed under the 'unknown floral patterns'. Does anyone know what these patterns are called? Even if you're not sure, any help is welcome! I didn't even realize the last bowls, which were in our cupboard already, were Arcopal until I recognized the pattern in the pattern images, quelle surprise.<br />
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Marittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070421688666333429noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677599245566161059.post-30447658380163732992013-08-02T07:22:00.000-07:002015-07-27T06:17:46.574-07:00Vintage finds - JAJ PyrexWhat better way to start the vintage finds posts than with JAJ Pyrex, the cherished British tableware with the wide range of colourful seventies patterns. J.A. Joblings started producing Pyrex tableware in Sunderland in 1922. With their heat resistant glass and beautiful patterns, Pyrex casseroles could go from the oven, straight on the dinner table. This caused for a huge success and Pyrex is still going strong today. Luckily, the Dutch charity shops are a goldmine when you want to scavenge for hidden Pyrex. This is the casserole loot, which shows some of the best known JAJ Pyrex patterns.<br />
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JAJ Pyrex patterns are known for their seventies colours and their fruit, vegetable and flower designs.</div>
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This flower pattern is called 'Indiana'.</div>
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This is one of the JAJ Pyrex vegetable patterns. What makes it special is the inclusion of the wine bottle and the wineglass, which make it a festive pattern. Not surprisingly, the pattern is called 'Fiesta'.<br />
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This pattern is a classic vegetable pattern. The design is simple and the colours are so pretty. The pattern is called 'Kent'.<br />
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The last pattern is a pattern I find a bit unlike the other Pyrex patterns because of the finely detailed rose. It would be right at home amongst the French Arcopal vintage rose patterns. However, it is Pyrex and the pattern carries the beautiful name 'June Rose'.<br />
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I am planning on opening my very own Etsy shop to sell my vintage Pyrex finds. However, it is not ready to open yet, for the stock has to be Etsy worthy and consist of many vintage treasures and homemade items (like the Sgt. Pepper pepper mill I plan on posting soon!).<br />
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<br />Marittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070421688666333429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677599245566161059.post-80215745998544571562013-08-01T04:20:00.003-07:002015-07-27T06:17:56.235-07:00Make your own golden bumblebee wallpaperSomething had to give. 25 m² with too much stuff, all much loved, but put together they formed a great mess. My room in Nijmegen was a cacophonous clutter, consisting of carefully scavenged treasures from flee markets and charity shops. The big golden pigeon, the most cherished find from the charity shop, deserved a whiter canvas to shine. The collection of small figurines, paintings, stools, cushions and vintage cans had to make room for something else, what that something else should be, had to be decided after the big clearance. After getting over the petty idea that my room did not feel like my room without all the stuff, I decided the big empty wall would be my yellow brick road towards a more simple, mature and Pinterest worthy room. Pinterest turned out to be full of inspiring ideas for a 'statement wall'. Especially the 'stencil wall' was very appealing; it had many possibilities, was easy to make and furthermore, it was very inexpensive. 'A beautiful mess', queen amongst the DIY blogs, featured a stencil wall with horses.<br />
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This is the horse stencil wall from Elsie's own home (visit their blog, you won't be disappointed, it's full of inspiring DIY and great photo's). The wall looks great, the pattern is easily adjustable to your own wishes and it is very inexpensive. For my wall, I have chosen to make a bumblebee pattern and instead of using stencils, I have used paper bumblebees.<br />
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Make your own wallpaper:<br />
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- a shape to use on your wall. I have drawn a bumblebee using an example I found on the internet.<br />
- paper from which to cut your pattern. I have used golden wrapping paper (€ 2.95 for 4 sheets, I have used 2 sheets). If you are not sure of the quality of the paper you want to use, test it by Mod Podging it to a piece of cardboard.<br />
- Mod Podge <br />
- adhesive tape<br />
- scissors<br />
- a brush<br />
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1 - Choose the colour of your wall. My wall was a light colour which I thought would go well with the golden bumblebees. If you want a different colour for your wallpaper, choose a nice shade of wallpaint.<br />
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2 - Choose the shape you want to use for your pattern. I really like the bumblebee, but you can choose any shape you like. Do keep in mind that, depending on the size of your wall, you may have to cut out your shape 50 times or more. So don't make it too complicated, or commit to a lot of cutting.<br />
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3 - Stick your bumblebees to the wall using a bit of tape so you can still move them if the pattern is crooked.<br />
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4 - Use Mod Podge, the liquid gold on Pinterest, to glue your shapes on the wall. Mod Podge has helped this project a lot. It does not only glue the shapes on the wall perfectly, but also provides a perfect finish. If you have never used Mod Podge, do not get startled by the white layer when you apply it, it will dry quickly, leaving a transparent finish.<br />
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I am really pleased with my bumblebee wall. It goes well with the rest of my room and makes for one big statement instead of dozens of little figurines and pillows.<br />
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The pigeon has gotten an honorary place on the big table.<br />
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Thanks a bunch for reading this post, let me know if you have any questions or any ideas, I would love to hear them.<br />
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