Misabel Makes

 My favorite street artist Banksy had an exhibition in Mänttä, so we just had to go see it. While driving there, we noticed a sign advertising a French village store , right here in Finland, so naturally we had to give it a go on our way back. --< --< Maailman kuuluisimmalla katutaiteilijalla, Banksyllä, oli näyttely Mäntässä, ja sitä varten oli varattu liput yli kuukausi ennakkoon. Ajomatkan varrella huomasimme kyltit ranskalaiseen kyläkauppaan , joten pitihän siihen käydä tutustumassa kotimatkalla. --< --< The French village store is situated in an idyllic turn-of-the century building in Vääksy old town. When you step in, it's like stepping 100 years back in time with its wooden floorboards and rustic shelves brimming with goods. The shop hosts dozens of small chambers in three floors, offering its visitors anything from dried lavender to Marseille soap, from home decor to French clothing. There's also a café. The atmosphere reminds me of Pulsan asema in South K...

 Making clothes is one of my passions. Oftentimes handmade clothes are more expensive than throwaway fashion, especially if you use high quality materials, but sometimes you can save a big penny making your own fashion. This is the case with Marimekko fabrics. My daughter and I have been Marimekko fans for years. Whereas paying 150 or even 300 euros for a frock isn't an option for us, at least not very often, paying 30 - 60 euros for fabric and making my own seems like an affordable indulgence. This summer I've been inspired by the iconic Unikko (Poppy) design by Maija Isola. -<- -<- Vaatteiden ompelu on minulle mieluinen harrastus. Useinhan itsetehdyt vaatteet käyvät kertakäyttömuotia kalliimmiksi, etenkin jos satsaa kunnollisiin materiaaleihin, mutta joskus sitä säästää pitkän pennin tekemällä itse. Näin on laita esimerkiksi Marimekon kankaiden kanssa. Olemme tyttäreni kanssa pitäneet Marimekon vaatteista jo vuosien ajan. Harvoin kuitenkaan pystymme ostamaan 150 tai jop...