tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51242465541883286722024-02-19T06:51:25.955+01:00Oli CreationsFrancescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.comBlogger311125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-34861999671519364602019-05-01T11:06:00.000+02:002019-05-01T11:06:42.625+02:00Two new summer items in the shopI recently added two new summer tops to the shop, both of which I made using the same 50% cotton and 50% linen yarn, in two different colors: a light gray color with a hint of pale violet and a moss green color.<br />
I love how both of these tops turned out, particolarly the green one, and I am thinking of making myself a similar version.<br />
The light gray one is slightly more casual, I'd wear it on vacation in summer with jeans or shorts, whereas I think the green one could work both in a casual context and in an office environment if you dress it up a bit with slacks, pumps and a statement necklace (the one I'm wearing in the photos is a jade necklace my parents got for me in China years ago, I love it).<br />
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As always, details on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/OliCreations">etsy page</a>...<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-4880842788211517712018-11-24T18:07:00.000+01:002018-11-25T03:19:26.820+01:00Ideas from the pastI find the aesthetic of a high cinched-in waist and a flared skirt (but not too flared, I don't particularly like the 1950s petticoat look) very visually pleasing and flattering on basically any body type.<br />
For this reason, over the years, I have purchased several high waisted skirts both for summer and winter.<br />
However, as I have been going through my wardrobe lately and letting go of items that are ruined or I find uncomfortable, I have come to realize that I don't enjoy wearing tops tucked into my skirts.<br />
This is actually one of the positive effects of going through your clothes with a critical eye, you become more aware not only of what truly fits your style but also of what you actually enjoy wearing. Whenever I wear a top tucked in a skirt, I find myself constantly fidgeting and adjusting it throughout the day, which I find annoying resulting in me avoiding wearing the skirts altogether.<br />
That is, until I was getting lost in the magical world of the internet going through images of vintage hand-knit items (an activity that I probably do more than is reasonable) and came across numerous images of beautiful cropped tops with cinched waistbands worn over skirts.<br />
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I had tried wearing longer sweaters over skirts in the past and cinching the waist in with a belt, and I while I did find the look pretty, it was also terribly uncomfortable, with the belt either tugging too tight at my waist (especially after lunch), or hanging loose in the front.<br />
When I then tried wearing shorter sweaters over my skirts I realized it looked the way I wanted it to, and without all the fuss of a tucked-in top.<br />
However, after seeing all these beautiful images I realized I could replicate the look in summer with short tops made out of cotton or silk-blend yarns. Also, I realized that making something with a tight, stretchy waistband and a drapier style on top will result in an even prettier silhouette.<br />
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I now have a milion ideas running around in my brain of hand-knit tops, sweaters and blouses I could make for myself or for the shop following this style. I love how this look is polished and classic and the right level of vintage-inspired that doesn't make it look like a costume.<br />
I have to finish a few projects I currently have on my needles, but soon enough I will be casting on to make something like this, both for summer and for winter.<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-50244414738040167682018-10-21T18:31:00.001+02:002018-10-21T19:01:18.128+02:00F.O.: Burgundy red A-line jacketThis A-line coat is another item I made with the yarn I bought a while back and mentioned <a href="https://oli-creations.blogspot.com/2018/01/fo-light-gray-sweater-with-lace-panel.html">here,</a> and I have to say I love how it turned out. The yarn is a gorgeous bouclé wool made up of 70% organic wool and 30% alpaca and I wanted to make something that was classic but casual and slightly sixties without being too over the top.<br />
If it looks slightly big on me in the pictures it is because it's a size L so the fit isn't perfect on me.<br />
I love the burgundy/dark dusty pink color and I am so happy I found these perfectly matching plastic buttons, I think the contrast between the shiny buttons and the textured yarn works very well.<br />
In general I think the coat turned out well, I can imagine it worn over a sweater and jeans with booties and a warm scarf for a walk in the city on a fall weekend.<br />
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As always, details on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/OliCreations">Etsy page</a>...<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-56727457468016382262018-03-18T09:51:00.000+01:002018-03-18T09:51:25.453+01:00PhotoshootA few weeks ago, on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon, I met with the amazingly talented <a href="https://www.mariachiarapiglione.com/">Maria Chiara Piglione</a> and her gorgeous model Eleonora in a grand old industrial buiding (now used as an office) to work on a photoshoot with some of my handknit garments.<br />
I had never seen what it's like to style and shoot an actual photoshoot, and it was so interesting to see someone who is a creative professional work with my items and create a vision, using the combination of model, garment and location to form an aesthetic that blends together her photography style, my design style and the model's beauty and presence.<br />
I helped put together the looks but most of the time I just sat back and watched Maria Chiara and Eleonora at work, it was such a new and interesting experience for me and the results are absolutely stunning, here are some of my favorites...<br />
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Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-3024621327475039772018-01-06T11:20:00.000+01:002018-01-06T11:20:34.434+01:00F.O.: Light gray sweater with lace panelA few years ago I went with two friends up to northern Piedmont to enjoy the lake scenery and good food, and to buy amazing yarn at the company <a href="http://www.manifatturasesia.it/">Manifattura Sesia</a> which is based in the area.<br />
This is the first sweater I made with the yarn I bought on that trip and it is one of those cases where I felt like keeping the sweater for myself.<br />
But on the same day I bought a similar yarn in a creamy off-white color with which I am planning to make myself a similar version of this sweater but with a different neckline, I just have to find the time (and finish another sweater I am making for myself, because I need some discipline around here).<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-76565590468107803412018-01-04T09:54:00.001+01:002018-01-04T09:54:44.839+01:00Happy 2018!We rang in the new year at the seaside, watching the whole coast light up with fireworks all the way into the distance. It was raining and it was beautiful.<br />
I am now back home working on a series of new projects and with a million ideas popping up in my brain.<br />
I hope that 2018 will be the year where I get better at managing my resources, be it time, money or mental energy.<br />
What are your resolutions for 2018?<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-21289258950886416192017-11-11T10:34:00.000+01:002018-01-04T09:56:46.425+01:00How I take care of my handknitsI wish I could say that I have a wardrobe full of handknit items made throughout the years, but I don't, or at least not yet. I have a few handmade items that I wear in heavy rotation and a list of things I want to make for myself. I have been culling my wardrobe lately and figuring out what I really enjoy wearing and what I feel comfortable in and my plan is to slowly replace my old and ruined store-bought sweaters with handknits.<br />
Handknits almost feel like objects from another era, when things took time to make and raw materials were expensive so the objects had to be long lasting and well made. That is what I love about them. That, and the fact that they are unique pieces that I can make exactly the way I want them to be as far as color, shape, size and pattern are concerned. When properly taken care of (there have been a few accidents in the past, I have to admit) my handmade items have always stood the test of time and lasted very long.<br />
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To store the items I never hang them in my closet as this can ruin their shape, I keep them folded and add moth repellent sheets in my drawers and on my shelves to avoid finding tiny holes in them. Some people choose to store off-season items away in boxes and keep their handknits in air tight plastic bags when out of season but I have a small enough wardrobe that I keep everything out all year, I have separate shelves/areas for warm and for cold weather items. What I do though, is I try to keep the shelves clean by regularly dusting them and wiping them down with a surface cleaner.<br />
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When it comes to washing the items, it depends on what it says on the yarn label.<br />
(Side note: except for a few older items where this information is only written on the product listing, all the items in my shop have tiny tags on them where I add the information written on the yarn label regarding the way it has to be washed and cared for). <br />
Depending on what the yarn label says, I divide my handknit pieces into two categories: things that have to be handwashed and things that can be machine washed. The method I use for handwashing and machine washing my items is the same both for warm weather cotton items and cold weather woolen items.<br />
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If the item has to be handwashed, I fill a basin with lukewarm (actually just barely warm) water and add a mild detergent to the water. I soak the item in the water, leave it in for a few minutes and then swirl it around a few times. Then I empty the basin and rinse the item with lots of lukewarm water making sure never to wring the item, only to squeeze it to allow the soap to get washed out without ruining the fabric.<br />
Once all the detergent has been washed out I squeeze the item well one last time and lay it flat on a light colored, dry and clean towel. I roll the item up in the towel as if it were a falafel wrap (yum) and press it down with my hands so that the towel absorbs as much of the water as possible.<br />
Then I place the item on a flat breathable surface to dry, usually my drying rack (I don't own a dryer, I hang all of my laundry to dry on a rack), making sure to place it in a way that doesn't alter the normal shape of the item. <br />
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If I already have clothes hanging on the rack and I am afraid that the colors of the hanging clothes might run off onto the handknit piece, I place a light colored towel underneath it to protect it.<br />
I never hang my handknit items to dry when they are wet because they might stretch out and lose their shape because of the weight of the water. If that were to happen however, washing the item again and laying it flat to dry in its correct shape should solve the issue and bring the item back to its normal shape.<br />
Sometimes, once the item is almost dry, I will hang it for a bit on a hanger to give it some natural drape but this is totally optional.<br />
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As far as the machine washable items are concerned, I wash them using the quick wash 15 minute cycle (or, if I have to wash them in a washing machine that doesn't have this option, the delicate/wool cycle) and lower the spin cycle speed to 600 rpm. Also, I always adjust the temperature to 30° celsius (which is 86° fahrenheit for reference), even if the yarn label says you can go for more. I do this both to be absolutely sure not to ruin the items and to save on electricity and be a little more eco-friendly. <br />
I use a mild detergent and fabric softener and put a little less than what the label says.<br />
When I take the item out of the washing machine I either lay it directly to dry the same way I do with the handwashed items, or, if the piece of clothing comes out of the machine soaking wet (which can happen since the spin cycle is on low), I will do the falafel wrap thing I do with the handwashed items and then lay it flat to dry.<br />
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One last thing I'd like to mention is how to avoid having clothes that smell like a wet dog in winter and epecially in fall when the heaters aren't on yet. It's all nice and easy in summer when you can put your drying rack outside and have your clothes dry nicely in the fresh air (but make sure not to place the drying rack in direct sunlight as some yarns may lose some of their color if dried under stark sunlight), but what about those coldish humid days in early fall before the heaters are turned on?<br />
The only thing I can suggest in this case is to space out the things on your drying rack, trying to avoid putting too many things at once on it, so that as much air as possible can flow between the items.<br />
If it's not raining open the windows for a bit and let some fresh air come in and once the handknit item is just slightly humid and no longer wet, hang it on a clothes hanger and let it dry off completely before putting it away. This allows the item to dry quicker because there is more air flowing around it, but it should be done when the item is no longer heavy with water to avoid stretching it out. <br />
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That's all I have for you but there are many articles online on how to store and take care of handknit items that you might want to read if you want more information.<br />
These are the methods I use and they are quite easy and not too time consuming and help me keep my handknits lasting as long as possible. Good luck! <br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-39228325036355497202017-10-29T14:51:00.001+01:002017-10-29T14:51:42.069+01:00F.O.: White sparkly circle scarfI added a new item to the shop today, a sparkly circle scarf made up of two different yarns used together: a lovely white merino wool and a sparkly metallized yarn.<br />
It has a textured pattern that gives it exra thickness and it looks good both loose around the neck and wrapped around twice.<br />
As usual, details on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/554123312/white-sparkly-circle-scarf-handknit?ref=shop_home_active_1">etsy shop</a>!<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-32176693191940765632017-10-07T09:47:00.002+02:002017-10-09T07:30:04.154+02:00Catching up...Last time I wrote on the blog it was July, it was scorching hot and I was counting down the days to my summer vacations. Now it's October, the mornings are crisp and misty and my vacations seem to have taken place ages ago. A lot of things happened in the meantime.<br />
Our trip this summer to Slovenia and Croatia was amazing. Among other things we...drank white wine that tasted like freshly cut grass, watched shooting stars from the darkness of silent vineyards, went rafting on the crystal clear waters of the Soca river, met a bunny who lives in a castle, swam water so clear it seemed invisible, ate mouthwatering seafood on a flight of stairs overlooking the Sibenik Cathedral, took a boat to the Kornati Islands and much much more.<br />
Shortly after we came back I turned 30 and my friends basically kidnapped me and took me to Barcelona as a surprise gift, making me feel like I am the luckiest 30 year-old to ever roam the earth.<br />
Now I'm back to my routine of work and to-do-lists trying to hold on to that feeling you get while travelling when everything seems slightly more poetic than in your everyday life.<br />
I have a few finished products to put up in my shop (one of which I am particularly proud of), a few new projects on my needles and lots of ideas in my head.<br />
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A few pictures of the summer in random order...<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-45422074098155484472017-07-08T10:10:00.001+02:002017-07-08T10:10:10.321+02:00F.O.: Olive green crochet lace shawlI added a new product to the shop today, this lacy shawl I made using the same yarn I used for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/231924418/handknit-tank-top-summer-sleeveless?ref=shop_home_active_3">this</a> tank top (which happens to be one of my favorite spring/summer items I made thus far).<br />
I love making these shawls, they are simple and fun to make and very easy to wear in spring or summer (at least if you live in fresher places than I do, I cannot imagine wearing a scarf in this crazy hot weather we have been having).<br />
I especially like how they look when they are wrapped around the neck, and they look great when you tuck them into a leather jacket on chilly spring days.<br />
Here are a few other <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153060896/navy-blue-shawl-crochet-lacy-shawl-in?ref=shop_home_active_10">examples</a> of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/200789082/organic-cotton-shawl-hand-crocheted?ref=shop_home_active_17">similar</a> shawls I made, and I have another one coming soon.<br />
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As always, details on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/OliCreations?ref=l2-shopheader-name">etsy page</a>!<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-813370048775391612017-06-18T10:14:00.000+02:002017-06-18T10:14:12.375+02:00GreenI have been taking it pretty slow lately (even though I have a few trips and things planned for the upcoming weeks) and have been trying to take in what is by far my favorite part of the year.<br />
I have a pretty high tolerance for heat (within reasonable limits) so that hasn't been a problem, and I have been trying to really stop and enjoy that feeling of having warm wind blow in your face and on your arms. I miss it all winter and when this time of year comes around I want to really bask in that glorious feeling. Guess I'm in tune with the whole #mindfulness trend. Also, I tend to forget how <i>green </i>everything is in late spring/early summer. I know it sounds pretty obvious, yet during the winter months I forget how vibrant everything is when summer starts peeking around the corner...<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-57916092759242101032017-06-04T09:18:00.002+02:002017-06-04T09:18:32.042+02:00F.O. : Off-white cotton top with lace detailIt has been warm and sunny with a glorious warm breeze around here lately and I finally have a new product up on the shop, this cotton summer top with a lacy deorative border (I did it again, I used rows of different stitches as decoration, I can't help it, I find it looks so interesting and pretty).<br />
I actually had something completely different in mind while I started knitting it, but that is the beauty of handmade items that you make up as you go, sometimes it turns out exactly as planned and other times the result is unexpected but you love it anyways.<br />
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As always, details on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/534799343/off-white-cotton-top-handknit-top-with?ref=shop_home_active_1">Etsy shop</a>! <br />
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I had been to Paris once before when I was 12, and I remembered it being a gorgeous city, yet it managed to blow me away with its beauty as if it were the first time I went.<br />
Since anything I could possibly write about how beautiful Paris is would just end up being cliché and trite, I though I would just show you a few pictures I took of small details that grabbed my attention while I was there. My boyfriend was perplexed at the amount of pictures I took of the rooftops in Paris, but how could I not when they looked like this... <br />
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It was freezing cold but I proudly wore my black merino hat I made last fall (I had been wanting to make myself a black hat similar to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/219107444/handknit-hat-handknit-merino-wool-hat?ref=shop_home_active_6">this</a> one for ages, and finally managed last November, as evidenced by this <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BNBwuP4F8Uk/?taken-by=olicreations">instagram picture</a> I took of the work in progress).<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-41036605271609399192017-01-28T09:34:00.000+01:002017-01-28T09:34:49.920+01:00Beautiful, beautiful design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let's just take a minute to admire the beautiful design of these amazing sweaters from the pattern library of <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/">Brooklyn Tweed</a>, shall we?<br />
I love the wearability, versatility and clean lines of each and every one of them...<br />
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Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-89876979378745292192016-11-26T09:48:00.001+01:002017-01-28T09:37:05.290+01:00EphemeralIf, like me, you have a deep fascination for New York City and its history, I suggest taking a look at <a href="https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/">Ephemeral New York</a>.<br />
The website is a treasure, each article tells you a little bit about the history of the city, the hidden worlds within it, the way it used to be, the lesser known historical episodes that occurred there, the characters that have lived in it and their way of life... I can get lost in it for hours.<br />
It makes me long to go back to that amazing city and try to look at it with an eye for hidden details.<br />
I suggest exploring through their archives, but if you live far away from New York, be prepared for a healthy dose of Wanderlust...<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-83507138610551095502016-10-08T08:35:00.001+02:002016-10-08T08:55:16.540+02:00TextureAs I've been struggling with my productivity a bit lately, looking back at pictures my dad and I took of things I have made during the years encourages me to create more. I especially love the detail shots, so many amazing yarns, so many beautiful textures...<br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-10088660019135223422016-05-14T08:54:00.000+02:002016-05-16T07:33:24.156+02:00JapanThe past two weeks I had the opportunity to travel around Japan and attend my childhood friend's wedding there. Beforehand I had never been further East than Turkey so the whole experience felt entirely new to me, it was like being in a world that is somehow similar to mine yet entirely different.<br />
Japan is an amazing country, and what I loved especially was getting the chance to appreciate the diversity it offers...from the huge modern cities full of lights and people to the quiet and peaceful temples hidden in luscious forests, from the incredible contemporary art museums to the old town centers with wooden houses and narrow roads, from foggy mountain tops to beaches full of highschool kids in uniforms.<br />
There was something about Japan (and probably being on vacation helped as well) that calmed my spirit, and I really hope I can maintain this state of mind as long as possible as I move on into my daily life.<br />
<span id="goog_533226648">Here are a few pictures from the trip...</span><span id="goog_533226649"></span><br />
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-86523490036609905042016-04-10T10:23:00.000+02:002016-04-10T10:23:11.952+02:00Spring knitting inspirationThis past winter has been probably one of my least productive from a knitting perspective.<br />
I am still having a hard time managing my time and adjusting to my schedule and fitting everything into the limited hours of the day and this has made it hard for me to sit down and knit as much as I would want to.<br />
Lately I've been slightly obsessed with learning more about minimalism. I have been consistently reading and following blogs and youtube channels about minimalism and simplifying your life (some of my favorites are <a href="http://www.theminimalists.com/">The Minimalists</a>, <a href="http://www.becomingminimalist.com/">Becoming minimalist</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp12IFoANz_tEY6YgZFqohA/featured">Light by Coco</a> etc.)<br />
I know that it has become very much a trend this past year (as for instance with the whole KonMari method obsession), but I believe that even when the novelty and trendiness will have worn out, the important message behind the whole movement will remain. We have seen enough excess, it's time to slow down.<br />
What I have found very interesting is that all of these bloggers and youtubers and writers don't just concentrate on physical objects, they also focus on simplifying your life and schedule. Owning less and <i>doing</i> less in order to have more time (and money!) to concetrate on the things that are truly important to you. This has really made me evaluate the way I live my life as I have always had a tendency to fill every waking hour of the day with stuff to do, and have always had a very hard time saying no to people. It is something I am trying to work on. Time is limited, I have to learn to let go of some things in order to enjoy others.<br />
In hopes of finding more time to work on what I truly love (knitting projects, ça va sans dire), here is some knitting inspiration I found on <a href="http://quinceandco.com/">Quince and Co</a> for beautiful spring projects.<br />
I love how all of these items are simple, wearable and make perfect sense with the warmer season.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amalia by Pam Allen, via <a href="http://quinceandco.com/collections/patterns/products/amalia">Quince and Co</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jessamin by Melissa Labarre, via <a href="http://quinceandco.com/collections/patterns/products/jessamin">Quince and Co</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zara by Dianna Walla, via <a href="http://quinceandco.com/collections/patterns/products/zara">Quince and Co</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tamsin by Dawn Catanzaro, via <a href="http://quinceandco.com/collections/patterns/products/tamsin">Quince and Co</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">May by Bristol Ivy, via <a href="http://quinceandco.com/collections/patterns/products/may">Quince and Co</a></td></tr>
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<br />Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-52437156775720753332016-03-05T20:19:00.000+01:002016-03-05T20:19:01.520+01:00Last bits of winterThis morning we woke up to the first snowfall of the year.<br />
It has been a pretty warm and dry winter and I had forgotten how beautiful this city is when it snows...<br />
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I am actually really starting to look forward to spring but this brief moment (the sun came out later in the day and soon enough all the snow had melted away) reminded me of how calm and simply beautiful winter can be.<br />
With that said, before winter comes to an end, here is a cold weather item I added to my shop today...<br />
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As always...details on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/OliCreations?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Etsy page</a>!Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-35184858481330694462016-01-31T10:39:00.000+01:002016-01-31T11:53:08.656+01:00Fascinating cityscapesI was perusing Etsy yesterday and I came across an artist who's artwork just blew me away. It was a coup de foudre.<br />
Liz Brizzi, who according to her Etsy about page was born in France from Italian parents and grew up in L.A., is a mixed media artist who makes awe inspiring cityscapes using photography and acrylic paint on wood. She sells prints of her work on Etsy.<br />
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From her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/lizbrizzi?ref=owner_profile_leftnav#">Etsy about page</a>:<br />
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<i>Inspired by urban themes, she loves to portray the beauty she captures
in the raw, desolate and industrial aspects of cities and their
outskirts. Her unique mixed media technique begins with the manipulation
of her original photography collaged onto acrylic painted wood panels,
finally blended within layers of colorful acrylic washes. She began this
series of works with landscape paintings of the streets and alleys of
Downtown L.A. A city that is currently changing and developing rapidly,
her artwork captured its authenticity and some of the disappearing
traces of its History.</i><br />
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Her work basically puts together so many things that I love and am drawn to: Los Angeles, architecture, urban lanscapes<i>,</i> the quest for beauty in hidden details or desolate places, moody atmospheres... I could go on and on.<br />
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What I would give to go back to L.A. right now and be able to see her work in person!<br />
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Take a look for yourself:<br />
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All the images are from her beautiful <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lizbrizzi?ref=l2-shop-header-avatar">Etsy shop</a> and you can follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizbrizzi/">here</a>. Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-57375096244803260922016-01-26T07:20:00.000+01:002016-01-26T07:20:18.024+01:00F.O.: The gray heathered shawl wrapIt seems like my last F.O. was ages ago, but finally, here we are.<br />
I love this yarn, it's an ecological wool from the company <a href="http://www.mansesia.it/uk/">Manifatture Sesia</a>, an amazing company from the lovely wool area that is northern Piedmont.<br />
The yarn is 50% virgin wool and 50% alpaca, with black and white threads twisted together for an interesting gray heathered look. It's soft and looks slightly rustic.<br />
The shawl, which I posted glimpses of on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olicreations/">Instagram</a> a few times, has rows of contrasting stitches, some of which lacy, so it is textured and has some hints of lace.<br />
More info on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/265529938/gray-textured-shawl-wrap-wool-and-alpaca?ref=shop_home_active_1">Etsy page</a>! <br />
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When we approach the end of the year and a new one rolls in I like to set goals for myself for the new year (even though the real goal-setting part of the year for me is in September, but it's Ok to have more than one moment in the year to sit down and make plans).<br />
Many of my resolutions seem to be the same every year. I could either look at this and think I am a complete failure at accomplishing what I set my mind to, or have a more positive outlook and tell myself I am a work in progress and need to be reminded every once in a while about what I need to strive for.<br />
But aside from these repeat-goals, this year I have introduced a new one, which is doing what I know makes me happy while overcoming mental laziness.<br />
Let me explain... often I get so tired and stressed out during the year that all I feel like doing is mindlessly surf the internet and then going to sleep. I want to challenge myself to overcome that kind of laziness and do things that are more productive like reading books or weekly magazines, watching good movies or documentaries, staying informed on current events and so on. All these things take slightly more effort but I know from experience that they make me feel way more accomplished at the end of the day. Doing this keeps me more aware of what is going on in the world and in general makes me feel better because it keeps my mind active and my curiosity alive. This also applies to other areas of my life, for instance at work, putting more effort in what I do rather than just getting the task done, or in my free time, exploring new places, doing new things, challenging myself to be more aware of my surroundings etc.<br />
While laziness is comfort I want to really challenge myself this year to overcome it and be more engaged in the world around me because I know from experience that it is worth the effort.<br />
With this in mind, I wish everyone a happy new year, have fun tonight and see you in 2016!Francescahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16619387968792102807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124246554188328672.post-73945642876697684122015-12-05T15:23:00.000+01:002015-12-05T15:24:08.434+01:00Knitting for the wearerI find that some knitwear designers mainly keep the knitter in mind when designing their projects, but tend to think less about the person who will actually wear the garment.<br />
They use beautiful, complicated and challenging stitches, complex pattern designs and interesting construction elements so that the item will be entertaining and challenging for the knitter to create, but when you look at the final product, sometimes something is slightly off, maybe the fit isn't perfect, the combination of color and stitch type make it a little grandma-like, or simply the item doesn't look or feel like something you would choose to buy to add to you wardrobe.<br />
And then, then there is Joji Locatelli.<br />
Joji Locatelli, of <a href="http://www.jojiknits.com/">Joji Knits,</a> is a knitwear designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina who has the pretty much astounding ability to create designs that are absolutely beautiful both from a knitter's perspective and for who will wear them. The patterns are interesting, with clever design details and beautiful stitches and cables placed in strategic positions, and the finished items are classic yet modern, flattering and very chic.<br />
Her new book "The authentic collection", recently came out, so if you are a knitter, or even just if you like looking at really good design in general, go take a look on her <a href="http://www.jojiknits.com/#!the-authentic-collection/a3c49">website</a> or on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-authentic-collection/patterns">Ravelry</a>!<br />
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I will soon have some new fall/winter products for the shop, they are almost finished and ready to be photographed. I am starting off with a few accessories this season, and I already have a few ideas for some sweaters that will be coming up next...so expect updates soon!</div>
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