Monthly Archives: December 2013

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by alinakelo

Unfortunately our last day of year 2013 did not go as we planned since our eldest daughter woke up sick. We had to cancel all our plans but this is what family life is. During the afternoon we had the … Continue reading →

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When you wish upon a star…

Posted on December 29, 2013 by alinakelo

I’ve done this bracelet before but it was longer so I could wrap it around my wrist four times. This piece only wraps twice around but the twist is that I wanted to leave some room for metal charms. I … Continue reading →

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Jewelry making during Christmas holidays

Posted on December 26, 2013 by alinakelo

I only took one box of selected stones with me to the cottage this Christmas. Sounds little but along with the stones came all the metal wires, leather cords, metal findings and tools. Oh dear me! But as you can … Continue reading →

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Treats for the teachers

Posted on December 25, 2013 by alinakelo

Time to get back to blogging. I earlier wrote a post about the little treats I gave to certain people. One of the most important people I sincerely want to thank are my daughter’s kindergarten teachers. I have had so … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays to all my readers

Posted on December 24, 2013 by alinakelo

Once again a year has passed and I want to wish a Happy Holidays to you all my readers. Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope to see you soon. Remember to stop and just look at the … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate and white chocolate pavlova

Posted on December 22, 2013 by alinakelo

This is going to be one of my multiple cake posts. December is the time for cakes with me at least. We’ve got birthdays, evenings with friends etc. This first one was to celebrate  Finland’s Independence Day and a great … Continue reading →

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Remember with treats

Posted on December 19, 2013 by alinakelo

Sorry for the 5 day  silence. I held my daughter’s birthday on Sunday and since then it’s been a minute timetable wrapping presents and delivering some little Christmas treats. These treats are small but important at least to me. I … Continue reading →

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Birthday treat for the kids

Posted on December 14, 2013 by alinakelo

Today my daughter turns four. Oh my, how time flies! My daughter celebrated her birthday at the play school she attends yesterday and I wanted to make something sweet for the whole class. Remember last Christmas when I made those … Continue reading →

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Bring in a little Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2013 by alinakelo

Don’t want to bring indoors a big Christmas tree but would still want a real spruce? There is an easy solution. Take a walk in the forest, pick some small spruces with their roots still attached (you get the roots … Continue reading →

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In a bunch necklace

Posted on December 9, 2013 by alinakelo

This was a fun necklace. At the same time it is a little showy but still so everyday that you can wear it anytime. I’m really looking forward to trying it out with different color combinations but let’s start with … Continue reading →

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