Currently Reading

Lately I've been reading a lot. After an almost a year long break I'm back at my usual reading rhythm.
I just finished Edward's Lee City Infernal. What a book! I love all of his books. They have a way to stay with you and haunt you.
And here's a picture what I reading now:

Bluez Bunny

I crocheted this little Bunny during my vacation back in September but hadn't made his face until late last night. So here he is Bluez Bunny! Hope you like him. If you are interesting in making one on your own. You can find the pattern here in Spanish and English!

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Summer in the city v.3

No name alley near Halkidonos str.

A small alley with forgotten houses down town Athens.

Antoine- Le petit prince

Say hello to Antoine. He suppose to look like Le petit Prince and I hope you see it.

Antoine the prince is a gift for Konstantinos-a friend's little boy.

I hope you like him! 

Hello August!

I hope you'll have a lovely month!And if you are leaving on vacations have an awesome time!
All the Best,
Sophia

Photo taken at Simi a few summers back

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Trust the magic of beginnings!

Back on February I wrote a really small list of resolutions for this year. As we are closing in on September, I have started to think about resolutions and the year that has all ready passed. Have I done any of the things that I set out to do? Did I actually try??? I got a little depressed and then I read this quote:

 and started thinking. Why should I focus on the negative? Why not try to think about the positives? The things I did and the things that weren't in the list but I tried out. So this post is a celebration for the new things I did in 2014. You will find the list below. I hope this is an inspiration to all of you out there. Try to focus on the positive and stay strong!

1. Went to a Latin dance class ( I tried it once and think was enough)
2. Opened an etsy shop
3. Got a yearly gym membership
4. Going regularly to the gym.
5. Got out of a really stressful situation.
6. Went on a hike
7. Got out of a really hurtful personal situation
8. Went on a night hike
9. Met alot of new people and made some new friends.
10. Visited two new cities in different countries. ( Prague and Budapest)
11. I went on a bazaar to show my work.
12. Fostered two kitties. (they are now happily adopted!!)


Not bad for half a year! Maybe there is more I haven't written on the list but reading this 12 is enough to make my day and see how I have changed this past months.

Pin Mix # 15

1. This cute dog study 

2. Working on this.

3. This T-Shirt...Love it!

Summer in the city v.2

The ivy has taken over

Vassilis Sofia, Athens Greece

Monday's Find #8

Ok, today's Monday Find is about a real life friend. I would like to talk a little about an amazing young woman and crochet teacher I met during the spring. As you already know I attended a crochet seminar at LU Creative Studio and had a blast!! Jorgina is an amazing teacher! She is calm, patient and helpful. If you are in Athens, Greece and want to learn how to crochet and more have a look at LU Creative Studio. Thanks to her I learned new things and she taught me that nothing is beyond my reach.

You can see her work and find out more about her here

Blog  | Tumblr | Flickr

Sinope Crochet Doll Photo Credit: Jorgine Tz

Pin Mix #14

1. This puppy is sad....

3. This lemon garland... I love the smell of lemons and would definitely love a vase with lemons on my dinner table.

5. This crochet inspiration!

Summer in the city v.1

Do you remember this song from Joe Cocker??? I love it!It makes me think of summer, relaxed times with friends and the never ending love for my city Athens.

Lately I find myself wanting to take more photos of my city. Most of them are a little dark but I hope you will enjoy them.Keep in mind that most of them are taken with my Samsung Galaxy S4 and are not remotely professional. Every comment you have is more than welcome.

Fidipidou str,Ampelokipoi

A doll named Dorothea Story

In May I attended a crochet seminar in LU Creative Studio. I got to meet some awesome ladies and have a blast. We decided to continue for another month and make an amigurumi doll. So with no further delay I'm introducing you Dorothea the doll!

How everything started...

 Last Saturday we met for a coffee with the girls and we all brought our doll's with us for a little photo shoot. Aren't they cute???!!!!

P.S.: Dorothea now is with Konstantinta (my best friend's almost one year old daughter). I hope she'll loves her as much as I did while making it!

Update1: The teacher's name is Georgia Tzamali and the students are Margarita Kotsini, Christina, Avgerinou. Alkistis Svoli and myseld
Update 2: The last 2 photos were taken by Margarita Kotsini. Thank you girl!

Pin Mix #14

1. This amazing cloud light

2. This insanely cute dress.

Have an awesome weekend!!!
Sophia.

Currently Reading

Reading Madame Bovary in Greek.

Pin Mix #13

1. This shoes...I love this colour! Unfortunately they are out of stock...

2. This crochet chevron pattern and how to do it!Crochet hook get ready!

3. This tiger <3

4. This awesome cat tattoo design.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend!
Sophia.

Monday's Find #7

It's been a long time since my last Monday's Find so here I go! I found this lovely and very easy diy wrap mini skirt from a scarf at a pair & a spair. I was very excited and can't wait to share it with my best friend.We were talking the other day and she was telling me that she has so many scarves and doesn't know what to do with them.You will find the tutorial here

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Custom Orders

Few weeks ago I got a custom order for some crochet cosy cases for Iphone 4s.

After some discussions we have reached a final design and colour.This is a lovely gift for a friend and I hope the person that is intended for really likes them. I really enjoyed making this and I was a bit nervous if they were going to like them.
What do you think???

Pin Mix # 12

Things have been very quiet around here due to a family emergence. Slowly I'm returning to my normal schedule so you will see more of me. Prepare yourselves  for a veeeery long Pin Mix :)

1. This quote from Anais Nin



2. This DIY idea it's so cool!



3. This beautiful painting from painter Mallory Page ( I hope I'm not making a mistake..)



4. This house. I've got moving fever AGAIN. This time is more about changing countries than just changing houses or areas in Athens....



5. This crochet stitch! I'm in love and want to try it out pronto!



6. This quote. Here's to new beginning!



Have an awesome weekend!
Love, Sophia

Pin Mix #11

1. This clouds and raindrops cookies



2. This puppy in a cup.Now that's what I call breakfast!



3. This inspirational quote.



Have a lovely weekend!

Crochet and travel!

Last week I travelled to Budapest. I had a blast! The city is so beautiful. So many things to see, so many museums to visit and so little time to do so. I will be doing a regular post full of pictures. Yes, I will! I promise!! Wait till I upload my photos said Sophia and she never actually did it!

What I've come to love doing during air plane time lately is crochet. I take some yarn and one of my smaller hooks and crochet the flight away. I can't believe how fast time flies (he he!) when I crochet. I used to read during flights and still  carry with me a book just in case.I actually dropped and lost  my hook the first time and switched to reading the rest of the flight. I wasn't sure whether the airport security will let me take on board my hook but there wasn't any problem after all and was soo worth the try.

And with no further delay my yarn and hook on the plane!

Την προηγούμενη εβδομάδα πήγα στην Βουδαπέστη. Την λάτρεψα αυτή την πόλη. Τόσα πράγματα να δείς, πολλά μουσεία να επισκεφτείς και τόσο λίγος χρόνος για να προλάβεις να τα δείς όλα. Αυτή την φορά υπόσχομαι ότι θα ανεβάσω φωτογραφίες απο το ταξίδι. Ναι! Ναι! Αυτή την φορά ΘΑ το κάνω. Και δεν ξανακούσατε ή είδατε τίποτα απο το ταξίδι της Βουδαπέστης....
Το τελευταίο καιρό όταν ταξιδεύω πέρνω μαζί μου το βελονάκι μου και κατα την διάρκεια της πτήσης πλέκω. Πραγματικά ο χρόνος πτήσης περνάει σαν νερό! Ούτε καταλαβαίνω πότε απογειωθήκαμε και πότε έφτασε η ώρα της προσγείωσης. Συνήθως έπαιρνα κάποιο βιβλίο μαζί μου και διάβαζα. Τις παλιές συνήθειες δεν τις ξεχνάω και πάντα ρίχνω ένα βιβλίο στην τσάντα μου. Ασε που την πρώτη φορά μου έπεσε το βελονάκι και το έχασα! Οταν έκανα την δοκιμή φοβήθηκα ότι δεν θα περάσει το βελονάκι απο το έλεγχο του αεροδρομίου  αλλα ευτυχώς πήγαν όλα καλά.
Ακολουθεί η καλύτερη φωτογραφία το βελονάκι μου στο αεροπλάνο!

Pi Mix #10

Friday! Friday! Friday!I'm actually in Budapest taking a mini vacation but don't tell on me...
I feel so accomplished that I actually scheduled a few posts for the blog. Oh, the little joys in life.

1. Colourful doily lamp as if the cream one wasn't enough... Love  love love make make make!



2. This rabbit practice from the talented EloiseDraws



3. I know it's May but ok, Christmas at Hogwart's...



Have an awesome weekend!

Lately

I've been attending a monthly course on how to make fabric bags. At the lovely LU Creative in Thiseion, Athens Greece. I'm in the second week and we have already made a purse and an envelope bag. I'm really excited. This is my first contact with a sewing machine and I can say I like it. I'm still a bit afraid not to sew my own fingers but I think with a little practice I'll manage.
I always wanted to try sewing but I didn't know where to start. I have a Singer sewing machine from my grandmother and all this years has been gathering dust. So I took her for a service and I am all set to try her out. I haven't found a name for her yet. My grandmother was one hell of a seamstress. When me and my sister were little she made all our clothes. Unfortunately over the years her eyesight has deteriorated and now she can't show me all the tricks.
And the best part is after I finish my lesson I get to walk at Thiseion. See the lovely Acropolis and the tourist having fun!



 Αυτό τον μήνα ξεκίνησα να παρακολουθώ ένα σεμινάριο κατασκευής τσάντας στο πολύ όμορφο χώρο του LU Creative στο Θησείο. Μέχρι τώρα έχουμε φτιάξει ένα πορτοφόλι και ένα βραδυνό φάκελο. Εχω ενθουσιαστεί! Είναι η πρώτη μου επαφή με την ραπτομηχανή και νομίζω ότι μου αρέσει πολύ. Ακόμα φοβάμαι λίγο να μην ράψω τα δάχτυλά μου αλλα που θα πάει θα του πάρω τον αέρα. Πάντα ήθελα να μάθω να ράβω αλλα δεν ήξερα απο που να ξεκινήσω. Εχω μια ραπτομηχανή απο την γιαγιά μου και όλα αυτά τα χρόνια μάζευε σκόνη. Η γιαγιά μου έραβε καταπληκτικά και όταν είμασταν μικρές με την αδερφή μας έραβε πολλά ρούχα. Δυστηχώς με τα χρόνια η όραση της έχει ελλατωθεί πολύ και δεν μπορεί να μου δείξει όλα τα κόλπα.Πήρα λοιπόν την μηχανούλα, την πήγα για service και είναι έτοιμη για νέες περιπέτεις. Ονομα δεν της έχω βρει ακόμα αλλα που θα πάει...
Το καλύτερο δε είναι μετά το μάθημα η βόλτα στο Θησείο μέχρι το μέτρο.

Monday's find

This Monday's find is not from the web. It's a new shop owned by two sweet and awesome ladies in Athens, Greece. I was very happy to attend the grand opening with my sister and my bf Maria. The shop has lovely handmade jewellery, clothes, bags and accessories. I took a few photos because I was discussing with my friends and I remembered to take some at the very last minute. I'm wishing the best of luck and if you are ever at New Smirny look them up!

For all of you not in Greece you can find them on Facebook:

Kat's Collection | Spykou Handmade Creations

Την Κυριακή που μας πέρασε πήγα στα εγκαίνια ενός καινούργιου καταστήματος στην Νέα Σμύρνη. Το ανοίξανε δυο πολύ γλυκές και δημιουργικές κυρίες. Θα βρείτε υπέροχα κοσμήματα, ρούχα ζωγραφισμένα στο χέρι, παπούτσια και τσάντες. Περάσαμε πολύ όμορφα, κουβαντιάσαμε, ψωνίσαμε μετα απο ώρα διαβουλεύσεων μέχρι να αποφασίσουμε και έβγαλα πολύ πολύ λίγες φωτογραφίες όπως πάντα γιατι το μυαλό μου ήταν αλλού. Αν βρεθείτε απο Νέα Σμύρνη θα τις βρείτε Στο Εμπορικό Κέντρο "Επίκεντρο", Ομήρου 41-43.

Μπορείτε επίσης να τις βρείτε στο facebook:

Kat's Collection | Spykou Handmade Creations

Shop's Window

My friend Maria talking with the one of the owners Katerina and taking
photos with a proper camera.