Hurðaskellir, Hallway Decoration and Christmas Decoration Night
Hurðaskellir or Door-Slammer came last night! He likes to slam doors, especially during the night. I have decorated the hallway of our house: I made these Christmas decorations on the Christmas decoration gathering with lovely Lithuanian ladies few weeks ago. Here are few moments and best decorations from that night. This is Juratė, our florist-teacher: These … Read more
Denim Christmas
One more recycled jeans project finished. Owl family was first, now recycled denim garlands. I love denim color in general. These garlands are easy to make and turn into cozy Christmas decoration just with few white crocheted ornaments. You can make it yourself or buy it in my Etsy shop. This one is very easy … Read more
Autumn Is Here
Summer is gone suddenly. I am back home after I have spent almost two months in Lithuania this summer working on the new project. Usually I always fall into light depression after I come back from Lithuania but not this time: there is no time for that. There are more activities starting in Lithuanian Community … Read more
M.K.Č
Every little nation has their ONE big artist. Icelanders have Kjarval. Once it happen to be both painter and composer he becomes a legend. Lithuanians have M.K.Č – Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. He was born 1875 and died young at the age 36. His original music pieces were created under influence of Chopin and other Romantics … Read more
Birthday Gifts
Here I want to tell you about my Birthday gifts. Have I ever told you that I can not get enough of good books? It is true even it is so yesterday though (in this century of everything e- and on-line !). Books are the best gifts for me. The biggest gift (literally!) was the … Read more
Iceland: Stylish and Lovely
I just came across the nice description of “Little Place Called Iceland” on a web page of lovely e-shop Story North . Story North is established by Icelandic-English interior designer Samantha Ósk Denidóttir. Do check their blog. One more lovely think from Iceland: this year Eurovision song video: Greta Salóme & Jónsi – Never forget – … Read more
Icelandic Fashion Design: Mundi Vondi / Islandų mados dizainas: Mundi Vondi
Young, bold, creative. Controversial. Have tried him self in all kinds of art fields. Most known in Iceland for his fashion design. His name is Mundi, aka Mundi Vondi, aka Guðmundur Hallgrímsson. Have I already said:”Controversial”? Find him yourself here. Find him on Facebook here and here. Made in Iceland. All photos belong to Mundi … Read more
My Christmas Gifts / Kalėdinės dovanos
I made these typographical prints as a gift to the teachers of our Lithuanian Sunday school. I used a text of an old pagan Lithuanian song for these prints. Christmas in Lithuanian language is still called the same name as in ancient pagan times . . . In some sources Lithuanians are called the last … Read more
The Art Show By Hildur Bjarnadóttir and Guðjón Ketilsson in Hafnarborg / Hildur Bjarnadóttir ir Guðjón Ketilsson paroda Hafnarborg galerijoje
Some time ago I have visited the exhibition of textile artist Hildur Bjarnadóttir and sculptor Guðjón Ketilsson in gallery Hafnarborg in Hafnarfjörður, one of the eight towns that make Reykjavik Capital Area. I was amazed by the simplicity of plant painted textile by Hildur. Much more I liked sculptured and installations by Guðjón. You can … Read more
