sarah & bendrix is 1

Yesterday it was exactly a year since I open my Etsy shop. I didn't know what I was doing for a good couple of months, finding my way, lacking of confidence but very excited. Today I still feel excited, still finding my way, have a little bit more confidence and I enjoy every minute of it. It's like my second child. There are days when I'm really tired, work late nights, frustrated with time, lack of space and myself. But it was a good decision and I'm very thankful to my husband, whose has been huge support and lately to two great ladies, whose been helping me. And of course BIG thank you to all customers:) And to my little A. that she still loves me even I don't have that much time for her as before. This week I'm felling very inspired, new opportunities and ideas possibly ahead. Have a nice inspiring weekend wherever you are!

things organized neatly

have you seen this great tumblr ?

fabric alphabet

These fabric letters from Zara Home have little hooks as well so you can hang them separately on little pins or wire. I put them on a wall in A.s bedroom just using a glue gun. The painted wallpaper in there (which I normally hate) proved to be quite good as is thick and the glue didn't damaged it. When putting on the wall in frantic pace I had to stop for a minute and think what's first if Q or R. Shame on me. Back to school I say.

A. loves it. If you have time this can be a very good and cheap DIY project. You can buy precut MDF or cardboard letters and covered them with remnants of fabric or different bits of paper. Have a great day!

the best of czech design 3. and maxim velcovsky

maxim velcovsky is a one of the Czech Republic leading modern artists. Most of his work is in porcelain and you might have seen his 'Little Joseph' candlelight's or wellington boot vase before. He also designs and redesigns places including a church. What do you think? I personally really like 'pure cup' and a bowl in a shape of Czech Republic.

interview with maxim

more about velcovsky

better then better

so much inspiration, perfection, what a place...I might change some of the artwork....:) via trendland

etsy favourites and back to school

For some reason I feel I'm back to school myself this year. I can smell autumn in the air, Anya started nursery twice a week, she went for a couple settling sessions and really enjoyed it, so will start properly next week. Last night I read a book after 4 month! and went to bed before midnight, felt really good. I've been thinking about my work balance, reorganizing house, plans for loft conversion, which is starting in October! and generally what to do next. What about you? how is your first September week? by the way don't you just love some of these?

Etsy sarahandbendrix

holiday at home and away 3.

Back home yesterday. Mixture of summer moments, started with long warm evenings, finished with cold breezy days, picking early apples in a garden for pressing and juice, late dinners and drinks, happy stubborn A., Shakespeare Globe, raspberries and sleep.....have a great weekend!