When I hit 40, things started to change quite quickly for me.My youth felt like a distant memory, and for the first time, I truly felt like a proper adult. Not just a young adult, but a fully-fledged grown-up. In charge of everything, and, let’s face it, starting to feel my age. Here’s what I’ve […]
Words come, and words leave.
Sometimes, I just couldn’t find the words to say what I wanted, needed, or felt. They simply didn’t come to mind, and my brain – a bit frustrated – started repeating it all in Spanish. Because I knew what I wanted, what I needed, and what I felt. But my English tongue wouldn’t let me […]
My fabric creatures
Many years ago in Chile, I attended a fabric dolls workshop led by the visual artist Francisca Robles. I had discovered her amazing work on Instagram, and I was keen to learn how to make things with my hands. At that time, I knew a little about knitting, but I had no experience with sewing […]
Nice to meet you Leyton
At the end of October, my family and I made the move from Newcastle to London. It was a big change and a huge challenge. I do wish we’d had more time to plan and properly search for a place to live, but, as life often goes, everything happened rather quickly. In just a couple […]
My own Christmas wreath
How did I create my cute, kitsch, and very cheap Christmas wreath? I love Christmas, and since I moved to the UK, I love Christmas wreaths (not a tradition in my country). Every person or family has their own vibe, and Christmas wreaths totally show a little of their identity. I used to look at […]