Custom work

I finished my special order and sent it to its new home today. It is another version of Leelou bag, small satchel made from black denim and golden upholstery jacquard.

Instead of cotton webbing, I used the same fabric to make bag's adjustable strap and finished the warm look with a cream coloured ric rac trim and a piece of lace.

Thursday is also farmer's market day and this time of year stalls are full of young onions and fresh garlic, bound in beautifull small bouquets. I bought one just for decoration because I rarely use fresh garlic in my cooking (I prefer dried one; it has less "side effects" and gives the same aroma to dishes...).

And here is our Pontralier with its windows & shutters ...

... including my window with two recently planted boxes of zinnias.

Busy week ahead

Farmers' market, Pontarlier

I spent the entire weekend with my family - there might not be thant many warm&sunny days left - so no new listings in my shop.

But there are a few unfinished projects on my sewing table including a library book bag for my son and also his fourth birthday is coming up (time to review my cake recipes) so it is going to be a busy week ...

Happy monday!

A bouquet of tomatoes and basil

Thursday is farmers' market day in my town and a perfect opportunity to stock up on fresh meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables from local producers.

On a rainy day like today I like to buy myself a bouquet of flowers to brighten my kitchen table - but today I decided to treat myself to a sweet smelling pot of fresh basil. I use a lot of basil in my cooking and the herb looks nice on the kitchen counter next to my green onion storage jar and some fresh tomatoes I also bought today. The metallic happy bears jar is actually ment for cookies but we use it to keep our bread fresh..

END OF SUMMER SALE

And in case you are interested, I have been doing summer cleaning in my shop and have lowered the prices on some of my handbags in order to make room for the new bags I am planing for the fall season.

Thanks for looking!