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Floating Crochet Nooks

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Some new homes on sale! These little crocheted nooks are the perfect homes for stuffed toys and animals! They’re ideal to display keepsakes and little toys safe and sound, and they make perfect wall or window hangings. You may think that there’s no way these big eyed fluffy toys can be even cuter, but you’d be surprised what a little altitude can do. Floating these little guys in the air also means that they don’t attract as much dust as they do on ground level, giving your home a fresh, clean look. They’re also washable, colourful and super cute! A bargain no stuffed animal will give up!

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Paw Coasters! Woof!

We humans are social animals. It’s no secret. Now that the cat's been let out of the bag, and the humans out of their homes, a good cup of giggly gossip with our friends is just what some of us need.

The smallest things cultivate the most warmth. And these paw coasters do just that - they warm my heart and protect my tables. And if so much time away from each other has left you wondering what to talk about, these coasters are perfect conversation cultivation. Credits to AmiaMikancl Crochet’s youtube channel for the design. I’m barking with delight!

Two friends having coffee with our paw coasters! Satisfied customers!

Two friends having coffee with our paw coasters! Satisfied customers!

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Crochet table runner!

Here’s to the old memories, the warm hugs this time tested table has given us, and the countless dinner parties that have been hosted here. The freshly baked brownies made with love from my reliable recipe.

While memories give us a warm and cozy feeling, I decided to dive into fresh waters in the new year with this new crocheted table runner! After all, when else would I be given the chance to display the past hand in hand with the present?

The new year is the best time for me to reminisce the old, and glimpse the refreshing future ahead.

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The Forever Succulents !

I've always been someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, while living in an urban jungle. It's nice to see hints of lime, guacamole and apple greens once in a while among the beige blur that is the rest of the world.

But I also recognise that most aren't lucky enough to have the space or time to house plants in their homes. But if you can't take care of a real plant - get creative! Sow your own seeds, ones that once grown, will last forever.

Plants can wither, but art lives forever. And so I've named these pieces of art the forever succulents.

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Crochet Diwali!!

The festival of lights is awaited with excitement . Preparation for this fabulous festival starts weeks in advance. Homes are bathed in colour, becoming paintings for all the senses. Sensational fragrances and aromas fill all the rooms. My home is no exception. There is colour , delicious food , foot tapping music and beauty in the air. So.... here I present you with the crochet rangoli! It’s sustainable, exclusive and creative!

Crochet Rangoli !!

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Crochet bohemian lampshade

Love, life and crochet. A bright mid summer day(it's literally the middle of summer!) is warmed further by a steaming cup of tea, and lit up by an unconventional crochet lampshade to please us bohemians. A throwback to the past with a vintage tablecloth, past and present joining hands for something beautiful. An unfinished painting as an after thought in the background, complemented by the dark green hues of the money plant. A metaphor that everything and everyone can always grow, and that our capacity is endless.

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Crochet plant baskets.

In my conversations with near and dear ones, I do discern a yearning to return to 'the simple life' However , a lot of us are trapped in this vicious circle of trends and hyperconsumerism. It seems that the only silver lining in these unprecedented covid times is that all of us are boldly embracing 'the simple life.' So I see a revival of baking, gardening, sewing and everyone genuinely taking delight in it. We've all found ways to make our happiness and learn to take joy in working for it, rather than taking the all too familiar route of instant gratification. I've found my delight in my crocheted plant baskets which add a riot of colour and joy at home.

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Circular cuties

We always want more from life . We’re never satisfied with what we have . We're always in need of more hours in a day - more than we have . We want to plunge into all the activities we love doing . Then why is it when we are given this opportunity to do so , we consistently fail to see this opportunity?

We're all stuck in our homes for a while . It should be a time for us to find ourselves within the four walls we've built so caringly. Keeping ourselves engaged in our homes is really the only thing we can do right now while there are brave covid warriors who are working incredibly hard to protect us .

With that , I present to you the rays of sunshine I've created to be by my side in these dire times . Working on these circular cuties has been keeping me creatively occupied while I stay at home . Crocheted bags are my weakness , they never fail to make an impact.

I've always believed that if you can't go out and feel the sun on your skin - create your own.

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Circular cuties !!

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Crochet wonderland !!

It all begins with an idea.

My home is both a boutique and a laboratory for my experiments with blending materials , cultures and styles . Blending textiles , gorgeous patterns and a touch of whimsy gives a home a snug and toasty feeling.

These cheery crocheted flowers are certain to lift your spirits when you saunter into a room . If that wasn't enough a plush crocheted cushion will make you slink into this couch with a cuppa. A space that perhaps inspires you to pen your thoughts or sketch or just dream….

My Crochet Cushion!

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