Next item on the list: Get fire alarm

I have been busy the last few weeks, even though I haven't any pictures or blog posts to show for it.

But I do have one "after"-shot that you can see. But I better explain what happened otherwise the picture might be a little confusing.

The little one and me were sitting on the couch having a philosophical discussion when I heard a "pop" from the kitchen that is situated right behind us. I didn't take much notice as I am very busy discussing the meaning of life and death with my son.

After a while I did however wonder why the washing machine have gone quiet and since our discussion have come to a halt anyway I decide to get up and investigate the lack of sound from the washing machine and the probably related "pop" I heard.

When I come into the kitchen I notice flames behind the washing machine. That is never ever a good sign. I quickly realise that the little box where the cable to the washing machine have been extended is now burning. I just can't get to it since it is not only behind my washing machine, but also halfway behind my fridge.

Slight panic breaks out at this point. Panic rises when I realise that I will have to move the washing machine out to kill the fire and that the washing machine is pretty darn heavy.

Fortunately I managed to get it moved out from the wall so I could get to the burning box. Never underestimate a desperate pregnant woman! I got two kilos of flour which I poured out over the extension. It killed the fire and left the whole area covered in white powder. It had a slight christmas feel to it, if you ignored the heavy smell of burning plastic.

Afterwards I turned off the main power to the washing machine, pulled the plug, cut of the cable and the box and made sure the fire was completely out. And then I opened the window to get some fresh air in. It was greatly needed.

The little one had witnessed this whole event, and had heard me utter words I normally never use, and even though he didn't understand what had happened, he was still affected by the situation. So we went back to the couch, and talked a little, cuddled a little and sang a few songs and I then put him to bed for his naptime.

Then I called my better half to share the drama, and afterwards I called a friend of mine who is a genius with electronic stuff. And finally I ate some ice cream. That seemed like the only right thing to do right at that time.

The washing machine is fine now. And there shouldn't be any risk of any fires breaking out again.

However, a few days later we were woken up early in the morning by our fire alarm. I got out of bed the fastest I have ever done - even as a non-pregnant womn - and went through the house checking for fire. I then checked the doors and the hallway but there was no fire in sight. Fortunately.

I had refilled my cupboard with flour but I am not sure 2 kilos of flour can fix a bigger fire.

We finally got our firealarm down from the ceiling and took out the batteries. Something must have been wrong with it since there was no fire or smell of smoke anywhere.

Anyway the morale of the story is that we are getting a new fire alarm - actually two new fire alarms cause it could be that we might need them some day. And I am very grateful that the washing machine cable caught fire on a day where I was home and in the room right next door. And ice cream is needed after panicky situations.

Oh, and we are also getting a fire insurance. Just in case!




The box that caught fire. Can you almost feel the drama ... I guess the flowered table cloth on the one picture makes it hard to feel any drama, but it was there. Trust me, it was there.

You got to start them young ...

Making christmas cards and decorations






It has been a while, but I am back now. It feels good. It might be a bit infrequent in the future seeing as how I am PREGNANT! Only a month left, but who is counting ... me, that's who!

Christmas decorations!

I've started on my christmas decoration, but haven't got anything to show yet. It also doesn't help when you are making decorations for a party, sowing pants for a baby, and making a stacker ring at the same time. Maybe I need more focus!

Fortunately the lovely Mrs. Nathalie got plenty of focus - and finished christmas decorations. Check out her site for some inspiration ... I've already called her to ask for the pattern for these lovelies:



Have fun with the christmas crafting! There is nothing like it as far as I am concerned.

How can you not laugh?

I was looking through my "favorites" on my laptop and I found this gem that made me laugh the first time I saw it.

And tell me honestly, how can you not laugh when you see this?


I found it here. Unfortunately it is sold out, but I am sure you can find something as charming if you check out the shop!

That is good stuff!

And on the creative side - I looked at my project to do list and where there once upon a time was 10 items written, now only 3 remains. Yay! I am so glad I finished so many things, and I really like the outcome of most of my projects. It is great.
Of the three items remaining I crossed out one; a dress for a friends daughter. I had already cut the fabric but when my friend and her daughters were visiting last weekend I realised that her daughter had grown and would not be able to fit into the dress.

The second item on the list is a t-shirt with elephants on for the little one. I don't know why I keep postponing making that. It shouldn't be that difficult. Right now I am undecided as to whether I am going to finish it.

The last item on the list is the Happy Stacker ring that I was going to make for the little ones birthday.


I think it is just one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time.

I think he might be too old for it now, but fortunately I am producing a tiny baby who can play with it. So that have been moved onto my new project list. And today my sister and I went through my fabric cupboard and even picked out fabrics for it

On the new project list are a lot of fun, exciting projects that I am really thrilled about. Some are even just rough ideas that I have to think some more about. Like the advent christmas calender I want to make for the little one and the future little brother. I have no pattern, no fabric, nothing other than an idea that I would like it to be a christmas tree with decoration on it and some rings to hang the packages.

This new project list is quite a difference from the old one, where I had already more or less bought all the materials and patterns and were just waiting to actually finish it. I am curious and excited to be starting a little earlier in the creative process.

Oh, I really love creating things. It makes me happy!


Have a happy, creative weekend!

Yesterday ...

Yesterday was a strange day, one of those days of extremes, of weirdness. It even included a gold crown, a chocolate milk shake and a guy on a bike who I didn't drive into.

My alarm went off at 5.25 am. I stumbled out of bed, got myself ready and jumped into the clothes I had put out the night before. It was black outside and I could hear the wind blowing.

At 6 am my driving teacher picked me up and we then drove off into the dark morning.

I was home at 8.20. The house was completely still. Both the men were safe asleep. I got undressed and crawled under my duvet. My better half woke up and I told him that I had passed my driving test - and then the tears started.

The relief, the stress, the worry, the money we have spent on driving classes, the first test I failed, the time I have spent on theory lessons and driving lessons, the weight off my shoulders, and again - the relief. It all came crashing down on me. I felt free.

At 11.20 the three of us had lunch. My better half leaves the table mid-sentence and comes back with a gold crown with the word "Bilist" (cardriver) written on it. I got it for my birthday together with all things a woman with a driving licence needs*. Now I could finally wear it.

In the afternoon I lost track of time. We went out for sandwiches. My better half had a hot cocoa and I had a milkshake while we watched big white snowflakes falling outside the window. The little one figured out how to use a straw. That milkshake must have looked really tasty. We talked for a long time at the cafe. We went grocery shopping and walked back home in the rain. The little one started crying and we rushed home. Soon the little one was in his bed and I was getting ready to meet a friend for some church project.

"How about we do something fancy this weekend? We can make a big celebration for you. Do something special" my better half says. I shake my head. I don't need anything else.

Yesterday I had the perfect day!



* For those of you who wonders what a woman with a driving license needs.
She needs snacks for the trip (roasted, salted almonds), she needs a map of the region (Denmark is so small, so in this case a map of the entire country), she needs to take care of her clutchfoot and her acceleratorfoot (UGG slippers and amazingly yummy footlotion), she needs to know about cars (a book about 501 must drive cars) and she needs to look pretty (an awesome necklace with a rainbow, a dove and a blue glass bead) and naturally she also needs a gold crown with the word "Bilist" on.

I also got a muffin mold, but we are still trying to fit it into the whole car-theme. My better half got a little carried away with the shopping - not that I will ever blame him for that.

I would post pictures of me, my temporary driving license and the gold crown if my camera battery hadn't died on me. Not to worry. I will certainly wear that crown again another day.