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Feliz ano novo! :: Bonne année ! :: Happy New Year!

2011-01-03T07:34:00.004+01:00

Feliz ano novo! :: Bonne année ! :: Happy New Year!

Há muito tempo que não escrevo nada aqui no blog e confesso que tenho uma certa dificuldade em escrever. Assim decidi começar um novo blog The Idle Housewife (que já pode ser visitado), é uma das decisões para 2011, onde tenciono escrever um bocadinho mais do que aqui e sobretudo partilhar dicas que fui descobrindo enquanto não escrevi aqui. Feliz ano de 2011!

I decided to start a new blog as a 2011 decision. During the time I did not write here I found some precious information about many simple things that I will share here The Idle Housewife. Happy 2011!

Natal em flanela

2010-08-15T18:24:00.004+02:00

Mais flanela :: Plus de flanelle :: More flannel

2010-08-12T08:21:00.013+02:00

Avioth

2010-07-24T18:00:00.004+02:00

Vista de Avioth

Amanhã vou participar numa feira artesanal em Avioth. Avioth é uma aldeia linda no norte de França, é uma aldeia muito pequena que tem uma catedral enorme. A foto aqui exposta foi retirada da galeria do site oficial de Avioth.

Demain, je vais participer à une foire artisanale à Avioth. Avioth est un très beau village au nord de la France, un tout petit village qui a une immense cathédrale. La photo exposée ici a été retirée de la galerie du site officiel d'Avioth.

Tomorrow I will participate in a craft fair in Avioth. Avioth is a beautiful village in northern France, is a very small village which has a huge cathedral. The picture displayed here was taken from the Avioth's official website gallery.

Bróculo arruinado

2010-07-22T12:03:00.002+02:00

O meu bróculo está a ser comido à velocidade da luz por lagartas. A borboleta da couve, esse insecto tão bonito, veio desovar no meu bróculo. Os ovos transformaram-se em lagartas que arruinaram o único bróculo da minha horta. O lado positivo é ter um jardim cheio de lindas borboletas.

Torgny #5

2010-07-22T11:19:00.006+02:00

Raposa :: Renard :: Fox

Torgny #4

2010-07-22T08:59:00.006+02:00

Cuberdons

Savonnerie du Pilon du Roy

Ooghe Werner

Torgny #3

2010-07-22T08:58:00.002+02:00

Torgny #2

2010-07-22T08:53:00.003+02:00

Cliente satisfeita deitada numa almofada.

Cliente satisfaite couchée sur un coussin.

Satisfied client lying on a pillow.

Torgny #1

2010-07-21T08:08:00.003+02:00

O preferido da feira :: Le préféré du marché :: Market's favourite

Torgny 2010

2010-07-16T07:25:00.008+02:00

Avental 1 :: Tablier 1 :: Apron 1
20,00€

Avental 2 :: Tablier 2 :: Apron 2
20,00€

Este Domingo vou participar pela primeira vez na feira de artesanato de Torgny que é uma aldeia conhecida por ser "uma das mais belas aldeias belgas". Vou levar várias coisas feitas por mim e uma novidade - aventais e vestidos para menina. São muito recentes e tiveram origem num momento em que estava a sofrer duma total falta de inspiração e motivação para fazer fosse o que fosse. Resolvi não pensar mais no assunto para não desesperar e decidi fazer roupa para a minha filha. Foi assim que surgiu a minha primeira mini-colecção que está aqui apresentada em parte e que pode ser vista na totalidade no Facebook.

Ce dimanche je vais participer par la première Fête des Artistes et des Artisans de Torgny. Torgny est un village connu pour être "un des plus beaux villages de la Belgique." Je vais prendre plusieurs choses faites par moi et une nouveauté - des tabliers et des robes pour les petites filles. Sont très récentes et l'idée est née à un moment de manque total d'inspiration et de motivation à faire quoi que ce soit. J'ai décidé de ne plus y penser pour ne pas désespérer et j'ai décidé de faire des vêtements pour ma fille. Ce fut la genèse de ma mini-première collection qui est présentée ici en partie et qui peut être consulté dans son intégralité sur Facebook.

This Sunday I will participate for the first time at the craft fair of Torgny which is a village known for being "one of the finest Belgian villages." I'll take several things made by me and a novelty - aprons and dresses for little girls. These are very recent and originated at a time when I was suffering a total lack of inspiration and motivation to do whatever it was. I decided not to think about it any more so I would not despair and decided to make clothes for my daughter. This was the beginning of my first mini-collection that is partly presented here and which can be viewed entirely on Facebook.

Mais flanela :: Plus de flanelle :: More flannel

2010-07-15T13:32:00.003+02:00

Adoro roupa de Natal. :: J'adore les vêtements de Noël :: I love Xmas clothes

Roupa para rapaz :: Vêtements pour garçon :: Clothes for boys

2010-07-15T12:27:00.004+02:00

Citronille - Vassili

Citronille - Tobias

Estou contente porque finalmente encontrei moldes de roupa gira para rapaz, logo a seguir a ter encontrado tecidos bonitos para rapaz. É difícil mas não é impossível. A dica veio do blog Saídos da Concha.

Je suis contente, j'ai enfin des patrons pour garçon, immédiatement après avoir trouvé des beaux tissu pour garçon. Il est difficile mais pas impossible. Le lien est venu du blog Saídos da Concha.

I'm glad I finally found patterns for boy's clothes, just after having found beautiful fabric for boys. It is difficult but not impossible. The tip came from the blog Saídos da Concha.

Flanela :: Flanelle :: Flannel

2010-07-15T09:39:00.012+02:00

A caminho :: En route

Flanela verde :: Flanelle verte :: Green flannel

Flanela bege :: Flanelle beige :: Beige flannel

Flanela vermelha :: Flanelle rouge :: Red flannel

Avental Borboleta :: Tablier Papillon :: Butterfly apron

2010-07-14T12:07:00.003+02:00

Água!

2010-07-13T05:18:00.002+02:00

Lavatório com torneira de segurança semi-fechada, banquinho, copos de plástico são uma solução maravilhosa para os dias quentes de Verão. Entretenimento, diversão e higiene das mãos garantidos.

Um mini-balde com uma mini-esfregona também dão muito jeito. Proporcionam horas de brincadeira, memórias incríveis - a J. ainda se lembra de lavar o chão em casa da avó o ano passado, tinha dois anos - e ainda tem a vantagem adicional dum chão bem lavado.

As roupas das bonecas também podem ser lavadas e depois estendidas numa corda. Horas e horas de entretenimento e pendurar a roupa ajuda a desenvolver a motricidade fina, coordenação motora, entre outras coisas.

IKEA e outras superfícies comerciais

2010-07-11T19:46:00.003+02:00

Embora seja uma catedral do consumo, o IKEA tem imensas vantagens e é óptimo como parque de diversões. Para além de ter uma área para crianças onde os pais as podem deixar para irem fazer compras (nunca utilizei e não sei como funciona), o IKEA é óptimo para levar as crianças porque é divertido. Não há qualquer controlo e se se parte alguma coisa ninguém se sente culpado e o IKEA não podia ligar menos. Há brinquedos montados e prontos para serem utilizados. É uma casa gigante onde dá para fazer o que se faz em casa mas com muitas decorações diferentes. Tem comida aceitável a baixo preço e é possível comprar coisas congeladas (e tem amostras de batatas fritas para irmos comendo enquanto passeamos). É fresco o que é óptimo nos dias demasiado quentes, é quentinho quando faz frio e seco quando chove.

Claro que há sempre a parte chata que é: acaba-se sempre por se comprar qualquer coisa logo há que aproveitar para comprar tintas, marcadores, folhas de papel e rolos de papel (para cobrir o chão em casa) e eventualmente outros brinquedos com preços escandalosamente baixos. Agora que já não tenho uma loja de brinquedos já posso dizer "aproveitem, os preços valem mesmo a pena e vamos acreditar que tudo é fabricado de forma ética".

Nos dias de calor como agora, ir para o supermercado comprar produtos que exijam frigorífico também é uma coisa simpática para se fazer devagarinho. Podemos explicar calmamente que legume é este, que erva é aquela, explicar como se escolhe. Depois podemos passar à secção dos produtos lácteos e fazer a mesma coisa. Refresca, é pedagógico e dá para passar o tempo.

E já que se foi até ao IKEA há que aproveitar para comprar algum material. Muito papel, lápis, marcadores, tintas, e tesouras significam horas de entretenimento.

Quem não quer arriscar sujar o chão com tinta ou plasticina pode utilizar estes rolos de papel, por exemplo, pode forrar-se um quarto - chão e paredes - e deixar a criança lá dentro com tintas. É muito divertido e os desenhos podem ser convertidos em quadros para decorar o quarto, mais original não é possível e qualquer criança se orgulha de ter as suas obras de arte penduradas nas paredes.

Avental e vestido :: Tablier et robe :: Apron and dress

2010-07-11T10:21:00.003+02:00

Fiz o avental ontem à noite e acabei o vestido esta manhã. Gosto muito do resultado final mas o melhor feedback foi a da J. que ontem queria dormir de avental e hoje quando viu o vestido disse "Wow!".

J'ai fait le tablier hier soir et j'ai terminé la robe ce matin. J'aine bien le résultat mais le meilleur retour est celui de J. qui voulait dormir avec le tablier hier soir et qui a dit "Wow!" quand elle a vu la robe.

I made the apron yesterday evening and I finished the dress this morning. I love the final result but the best feedback was J.'s who wanted to sleep with the apron yesterday evening and when she saw the dress said "Wow!".

Play your own CDs, baby!

2010-07-10T08:20:00.005+02:00

O último Inverno foi especialmente difícil aqui nesta região, esteve frio, nevou muito e com um bebé recém-nascido tornou-se complicado e quase impossível sair de casa. E quem mais sentiu o aborrecimento da prisão em casa foi a minha filha mais velha. Uma manhã resolvi perder o amor a uma mini aparelhagem, montei-a, liguei-a, arrumei os CDs da J. ao lado, chamei-a e expliquei o que é que ela tinha que fazer. E deu-se uma espécie de pequeno milagre! A J. muito depressa aprendeu o que fazer, mesmo se o "play" dela passa por ligar e desligar a aparelhagem e/ou fazer "eject" e é capaz de passar horas seguidas - de uma a três horas e isto é verdade - a ouvir música, a cantar e a olhar para os livros que acompanham os CDs.

As vantagens têm sido várias: já aprendeu a utilizar a tomada da electricidade, sabe aumentar e diminuir o volume do som, farta-se de cantar o que ajuda a falar bem e passa muitas horas entretida sem fazer estragos. Curiosamente, a aparelhagem tem resistido bem.

As desvantagens são: ouvir a mesma música 20 vezes sem parar, conhecer as músicas a fundo, ficar com elas na cabeça durante horas e cantá-las quando menos se espera.

Last winter was especially difficult here in this region, it was cold, it snowed a lot and with a newborn baby at home it became complicated and almost impossible to leave home. The person that suffered the most with this home imprisonment was my eldest daughter. One morning I decided not to care any more of a mini stereo, got it out of the box,arranged her CDs close to it, called her and explained what she had to. And it was a kind of small miracle! J. very quickly understood what to do, even if the "play" passes through plug/unplug the equipment and/or to "eject". Anyway, she can spend hours at a time - from one to three hours and this is true - listening to music, singing and looking at the books that come with the CDs.

Este livro, um dos dois que tenho em português, tem as partituras, as letras músicas e os poemas que estão no CD. Eu gosto muito da música e o livro em si é lindo embora tenha levado algum tempo para o descobrir. Foi uma prenda enviada de Portugal. Pode ser adquirido na editorial Caminho ou na FNAC online.

Salarissarim: um CD acompanhado de livro, é o outro livro com CD que tenho em português. Ainda não o explorei bem, as histórias ainda são "grandes demais" para contar e confesso que a voz no CD não é uma das minhas preferidas, embora ambos estejam bem feitos. Pode ser adquirido na FNAC online.

Este é um dos livros, é o meu preferido. Tem músicas infantis francesas mas em versões muito giras, a música propriamente dita é boa. E já o sei de cor! Foi uma prenda mas existe à venda aqui e acabei de descobrir que há toda uma colecção.

Este foi também uma prenda, é um livro de histórias que vem acompanhado por um CD com as histórias e com uma música (pelo menos, é a única coisa que consegui ouvir do CD) para festejar o terceiro aniversário da criança. Gosto muito das histórias mas é o pai que as conta porque estão em francês.

Este CD não vem acompanhado dum livro. Eu gosto muito da música que é música infantil numa versão ligeiramente indie e com pequenas transformações como, por exemplo, as letras de diferentes canções estão misturadas. Pode ser ouvido aqui Sacha Toorop - MySpace, a minha música preferida não está na lista.

Férias grandes!

2010-07-10T07:08:00.003+02:00

Esta semana descobri que não sou a única mãe "a vibrar e a delirar" com esse período do ano que se chama "férias grandes". Descobri-o ao passear na aldeia, pela primeira vez desde que vivo ouvi pessoas a falar alto dentro de casa e redescobri-o mais tarde num comentário que deixei no Facebook a propósito dum livro fantástico que li e que aconselho vivamente a qualquer pessoa que tenha um ou mais filhos. O livro pode ser comprado aqui e, para quem ainda não conhece, a Book Depository não cobra os portes de envio.

Depois desta descoberta, resolvi dedicar uma parte deste blog a partilhar ideias sobre como ser mãe/dona-de-casa/cozinheira/trabalhadora-independente-em-casa e sobreviver às férias dos nossos filhos. Eu não nenhuma perita no assunto ou no assunto "ser mãe" nem tenciono ser mas às vezes há ideias simples que ajudam muito e que podem ser partilhadas por mães a viverem a mesma situação.

Offers a revolutionary approach to childcare, based on the idea of D H Lawrence and others that the best thing we can do for children is to leave them alone. To do so we need to stop worrying and start nurturing the natural instincts towards creativity and independence in every child. This guide is suitable for those grappling with parenthood.

In "The Idle Parent" Tom Hodgkinson provides a revolutionary and wholly sensible approach to childcare, based on the idea of D.H. Lawrence and many others that the best thing we can do for children is to leave them alone. Of course, this doesn't mean that we should completely neglect them, but rather that we should provide them with the space and time to grow up self-reliant, confident, happy and free. To do so we need to stop worrying and start nurturing the natural instincts towards creativity and independence in every child. And in so doing we will find ourselves becoming happier and better parents. This is the perfect guide for anyone grappling with parenthood and wondering why the existing manuals are so dispiriting.

Línguas :: Langues :: Languages

2010-07-09T07:26:00.002+02:00

Desde que iniciei o blog que, por norma, escrevo pouco e os posts são sempre minimalistas. Na realidade, não tenho nada para dizer e quando tenho consigo dizê-lo em poucas palavras, esta é a razão principal para escrever pouco. E depois há uma outra razão para explicar o fenómeno que é a quantidade de línguas do blog. Decidi escrever em três línguas porque... Quando comecei o blog estava grávida e a culpa é das hormonas? Porque tinha imenso tempo livre? Porque sempre sonhei em ser tradutora? Não me lembro qual foi a razão mas sei que agora vou deixar de fazê-lo, isto não quer dizer que escreva exclusivamente numa língua mas quer dizer que já não me sinto obrigada a escrever em três línguas diferentes e só vou fazê-lo quando me apetecer.

Depuis que j'ai commencé le blog j'écris peu et les postes sont toujours minimes. En fait, je n'ai rien à dire et quand ça arrive je peux le dire en un mot, c'est la raison principale pour ne pas écrire beaucoup. Et puis il y a une autre raison pour expliquer le phénomène qui est la quantité de langues du blog. Je ne me souviens même pas pourquoi je le fais mais je vais cesser de le faire. Cela ne veut pas dire que je vais écrire seulement une langue mais signifie que je ne me sens pas obligé d'écrire en trois langues différentes et je le ferai seulement quand je le désir.

Since I began the blog, usually I write a little and the posts are always minimal. In fact, I have nothing to say and when I do Ican say it in just a few words, this is the main reason for not writing a lot. And there is another reason to explain this that is the amount of languages of this blog. I don't even remember why I decided to write in three languages because but now I know I will stop doing it, this does not mean I will use one one language. I do not feel obliged to do it and I will more than on language just when I feel like it.

Canteiro :: Parterre ::Gantry

2010-07-09T07:08:00.003+02:00

Este canteiro está à entrada de casa. Desde que nos mudámos que nunca fizemos grande coisa, tirámos um arbusto, plantámos uma árvore que não vingou e íamos arrancando umas ervas daninhas aqui e ali. Há algumas semanas, a erva estava enorme e o canteiro estava feio e com mau aspecto. Num Sábado cheio de sol ganhámos coragem e refizemos tudo, arrancámos as ervas daninhas, tirámos algumas plantas e plantámos outras que exigem pouca ou nenhuma manutenção, colocámos um plástico especial para evitar o crescimento de ervas daninhas e cobrimos tudo com cascas de pinheiro. Actualmente temos o canteiro mais bonito da aldeia toda!

Notre parterre devant la maison. Après des années sans qui personne s'en occupe, nous l'avons refait. Maintenant il est beau et il n'exige presque pas d'entretien.

Small part of the garden before the house. After years without being taken care of, we have redone it. Now it is beautiful and it requires almost no maintenance.

Wow!

2010-07-06T10:43:00.002+02:00

Ando completamente fascinada com as fotos do blog Angolando 2010.

Je suis complètement fascinée par les photos du blog Angolando 2010.

I am completely fascinated by the photos from the blog Angolando 2010.

Alfazema :: Lavande :: Lavender

2010-07-05T11:45:00.005+02:00

A alfazema do meu jardim tem pelo menos 15 anos.

La lavande dans mon jardin a au moins 15 ans.

My garden's lavender has at least 15 years.

Flores :: Fleurs :: Flowers

2010-06-30T14:48:00.002+02:00

Os arranjos florais mais bonitos que conheço são feitos pela Isabel e podem ser vistos no site àS FLORES.

Les bouquets de fleurs plus beaux que je connaisse sont faits par Isabel et peuvent être consultés sur son site àS FLORES.

The most beautiful flower arrangements I know are made by Isabel and can be seen on the site àS FLORES.

Calças :: Pantalon :: Trousers

2010-06-25T13:37:00.002+02:00

Estou a fazer as primeiras calças, o modelo é o A; do lado direito.

Je suis en train de faire un pantalon, le modèle est le A, toute à droite.

I am sewing my first trousers, the model is the A on the right.

Semana 2 :: Semaine 2 :: Week 2

2010-06-24T08:05:00.003+02:00

Alfaces :: Mesclun :: Lettuces

Rúcola :: Roquette :: Rocket

Rabanetes :: Radis :: Radishes

Semana 2 :: Semaine 2 :: Week 2

2010-06-24T07:46:00.007+02:00

Manjericão :: Basilic :: Basil

Rosmaninho e hortelã :: Romarin et menthe :: Rosemary and mint

Tomilho :: Thym :: Thyme

Manjericão :: Basilic :: Basil

Coentros e salsa :: Coriandre et persil :: Coriander and parsley

Espinafres da sogra

2010-06-24T07:45:00.003+02:00

A minha sogra há umas semanas atrás presenteou-me com um molho de espinafres da horta dela. As folhas eram muito, muito grandes, como eu não via há muito tempo e o sabor maravilhoso. Os espinafres de folha gigante vieram acompanhados por uns rabanetes que estão na foto para permitir a comparação do tamanho das folhas.

Épinards et radis du jardin de ma belle mère.

Spinach and radishes from my mother-in-law's garden.

Novo site :: Nouveau site :: New site

2010-06-22T18:40:00.007+02:00

Nova actividade, novo site feito pelas minhas mãozinhas.

Nouvelle activité, nouveau site internet fait par mes petites mains.

New activity, new website made by my little hands.

Nostalgia 1 :: Nostalgie 1 :: Nostalgia 1

2010-06-17T16:25:00.003+02:00

Eu e o meu irmão quando éramos pequenos e fofinhos (eu já nem tanto).

Mon frère et moi quand nous étions petits et mignons (moi plus tellement).

My brother and I when we were small and cute (me not so much).

Because parents used to be cool...

2010-06-17T13:51:00.006+02:00

Mini-horta :: Mini-jardin :: Mini-garden

2010-06-15T14:13:00.007+02:00

Beldroega
Pourpier
Purslane

Rúcola
Roquette
Rocket

Mistura de alfaces
Mesclun
Mixed lettuces

Rabanetes
Radis
Radishes

Semeado há uma semana. Nunca pensei encontrar sementes de beldroega aqui, fiquei tão contente quando as vi (sopa!).

Semés il y a une semaine. Je n'ai jamais pensé trouver des graines de pourpier ici, j'étais tellement contente quand je les ai vus (de la soupe !).

Sown a week ago. I never thought to find purslane seeds here, I was so happy when I saw them (soup!).

Mini-horta em vaso :: Mini-jardin en pots :: Mini-garden in pots

2010-06-15T13:07:00.007+02:00

Salsa
Persil
Parsley

Coentros
Coriandre
Coriander

O bróculo
Le brocoli
The broccoli

Manjericão, rosmaninho, hortelã
Basilic, romarin, menthe
Basil, rosemary, mint

Tomilho, alfazema
Thym, lavande
Thyme, lavender

Iniciei uma horta, é muito pequena e está condicionada em vasos. Tem como vantagens não precisar de ferramentas tipo enchadas e é mais fácil para controlar certas pragas tais como lesmas e toupeiras. Estas fotos foram tiradas no dia seguinte à plantação.

J'ai commencé un jardin potager. Il est très petit et il est contraint dans des pots. Ses avantages sont : pas besoin d'outils pour un grand jardin, il est plus facile à contrôler certains ravageurs comme les limaces et les taupes. Ces photos ont été prises le jour après la plantation.

I started a vegetable garden. It is very small and it's constrained in pots. Its benefits are: no need for big garden tools it is easier to control certain pests such as slugs and moles. These photos were taken the day after planting.

"The Love Police"

2010-05-21T16:17:00.001+02:00

Hjaltalín - Traffic Music

2010-04-15T16:12:00.002+02:00

Hjaltalín :: podem ser ouvidos em Hjaltalín.

Hjaltalín :: peut être écouté à Hjaltalín.

Hjaltalín :: can be heard in Hjaltalín.

Hobson's Choise :: Must listen!

2010-04-15T15:58:00.005+02:00

HOBSON'S CHOICE - Sechelt from Mitch Fillion on Vimeo.

HOBSON'S CHOICE - As Long As There Are Birds from Mitch Fillion on Vimeo.

Ontem descobri este grupo fantástico, gostei muito muito muito.

Hier, j'ai découvert ce groupe fantastique, j'ai adoré.

Yesterday I discovered this fantastic band, I liked it very very very much.

Windowed up!

2010-03-31T13:39:00.004+02:00

As janelas foram colocadas, agora só faltam uns pormenores num quarto e acabar o outro quarto. É impressionante como a colocação duma janela altera tanto um quarto. E a casa em si ficou muito melhor e mais agradável.

Les fenêtres ont été placées, maintenant il ne manque que quelques détails dans une chambre et terminer l'autre. C'est incroyable comme le placement d'une fenêtre change complètement une chambre. Et la maison elle-même est beaucoup mieux et plus agréable.

The windows were placed, now one room needs some more details to be ready and to finish the other room. It's amazing how windowing up changes a room so much. And the house itself ismuch better and more enjoyable.

Mais livros :: Encore des livres :: More books

2010-03-25T13:13:00.006+01:00

"Simple but elegant fashions requiring minimal sewing and cutting! Each modern and stylish piece is made using a single pattern piece, which is then snipped, trimmed, twisted, folded, and stitched. Each garment is accessible to even those with little sewing experience but also novel and appealing enough to attract experienced sewers. Projects provide readers with the inspiration and instruction to make customized, versatile wardrobe pieces that can be made in any range of fabrics and worn in combination or alone for a variety of style and fashion effects.Each project featured in this book is made from a single pattern piece. Requiring minimal investment, simple sewing techniques, cutting, and creative yet simple folding, fashions can be made out of a range of fabrics providing limitless styles for each pattern. Many pieces can be worn multiple ways and in many different combinations with other pieces, ensuring endless style variations and to create an all-purpose wardrobe for all occasions."
in http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781592533442/One-piece-Wearables

Livro com modelos fáceis de fazer, todos os moldes são uma só peça o que exige um mínimo de corte e de costura.

Livre avec des modèles faciles à faire, tous les patrons sont une seule pièce qui exige un minimum de coupe et de couture.

Offers 25 skirt, top, tunic and dress sewing projects. This book teaches readers the core techniques of home sewing - how to sew a seam, insert a zipper, interface fabric, create buttonholes, and hem. It also covers the differences between various fabrics, how to properly preshrink and prepare fabric; and how to pick best fabric for each project.

This book features 25 gorgeous sewing projects that bring the author's runway designs to life. Every garment's pattern is on the accompanying CD, which readers can print out, tape together, cut out and get to work! The book helps you create stunning clothes at a fraction of the boutique price and made to fit perfectly, from tops to dresses. In "Twinkle Sews", Wenlan Chia offers 25 skirt, top, tunic and dress sewing projects - based on her runway designs. Wenlan teaches readers the core techniques of home sewing - how to sew a seam, insert a zipper, interface fabric, create buttonholes, hem and so on. She also covers the differences between various fabrics, how to properly preshrink and prepare fabric; how to pick the best fabric for each project, plus lots of styling suggestions and sewing tips. Best of all, this book includes a CD of full-size printable patterns for every project - each in 5 different sizes.

in http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9780307409355/Twinkle-Sews

Este livro tem uns modelos mais complicados que o primeiro mas tem a vantagem de incluir um CD com os moldes em .pdf prontos a imprimir em formato 4A.

Ce livre a des modèles plus compliquées que le premier mais a l'avantage d'inclure un CD avec les patrons en .pdf prêts à imprimer en 4A.

WIP :: Kimono Kosmonauta

2010-03-19T15:29:00.003+01:00

A Primavera está quase quase a chegar e há que preparar o guarda-roupa do Léonard. O modelo foi tirado do livro Amy Butler's Little Stiches For the Little Ones.

Le Printemps arrive et il faut préparer la garde-robe de Léonard. Le patron a été pris du livre Amy Butler's Little Stiches For the Little Ones.

Spring is coming up and Léonard's wardrobe must be prepared. The pattern comes from the book Amy Butler's Little Stiches For the Little Ones.

Saias e vestido :: Jupes et robe :: Skirts and dress

2010-03-13T15:52:00.007+01:00

Saias de Natal para a Páscoa :: Jupes de Noël pour Pâques :: X-mas skirts for Easter

Primeira saia para a J. :: Première jupe de J. :: First skirt for J.

Saia psicadélica :: Jupe psychédélique :: Psychedelic skirt

Desde que comprei este livro e estes moldes que tenho feito montes de saias e um vestido. E aqui está uma parte do resultado (há muito mais ainda não fotografado).

Depuis que j'ai acheté ce livre et ces patrons que j'ai fait beaucoup de jupes et une robe. Et voici une partie du résultat (il y a beaucoup plus ne pas encore photographié).

Since I bought this book and these patterns I have done lots of skirts and a dress. And here is a part of the result (there are many more not yet photographed).

Primeiro vestido para a J. :: Première robe pour J. :: First dress for J.

Moldes para a J :: Patrons pour J :: Patterns for J

2010-03-13T15:44:00.004+01:00

Portabello Pixie - Gracie Sewing Pattern

Encomendei estes moldes de saia e vestido para fazer para a minha filha J. São lindos, são fáceis de fazer e as explicações são simples.

J'ai commandé ces patrons de jupe et robes pour faire à ma fille J. Ils sont beaux, faciles à faire et les explications sont simples.

I ordered these skirt and dresses patterns to make for my daughter J. They're beautiful, easy to do and the explanations are simple.

Costura :: Couture :: Sewing

2010-02-11T18:09:00.006+01:00

Sewing is back! Young, crafty women are discovering the fun and creativity of working with fabric, needle, and thread to create simple, colourful skirts, suitable for showing off as wearable art. "Sew What! Skirts" assumes no prior sewing experience (and no home class or mother with sewing skills!), and doesn't get bogged down with overly complicated instructions or patterns. Author Francesca DenHartog, a fabric fanatic and sewing instructor, has stripped skirts down to the basics: 15 styles, ranging from an A-line to a circle, wraparound, gored panel, tiered "hippie," layered, and more. All it takes to get started is basic body measurements (no need to go out and buy an expensive pattern), a machine, great fabric, fun embellishments, and a few sewing fundamentals. With a creative can-do attitude, playful photographs, and super-simple step-by-step instructions, "Sew What! Skirts" will connect a whole new generation with the craft of making clothing that expresses your own unique look and personality. It's all about the fabric, as DenHartog demonstrates with the colourful array of patterns and motifs featured throughout. Whimsical, colourful, and easy, the designs in this book are sure to unleash the creative spirit of every budding seamstress.

in http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781580176255/Sew-What!

Saias! Vou fazer saias perfeitas! Agora que tenho a overlocker preciso de costurar, costurar a sério, fazer roupa. e vou começar pelo mais simples: saias. Este é o livro que comprei para aprender fazer saias, as explicações são simples e claras, o livro em si é lindo.

Jupes! Je vais faire des jupes parfaites! Maintenant que j'ai la surjeteuse j'ai besoin de coudre, de la vraie couture, faire des vêtements. Et je vais commencer par la plus simple : des jupes. C'est le livre que j'ai acheté pour apprendre à faire des jupes, les explications sont simples et claires, le livre lui-même est beau.

Skirts! I will make perfect skirts! Now that I have the overlocker I need to sew, to do some serious sewing, to make clothes.I will start with the simplest: skirts. This is the book I bought to learn how to make skirts, the explanations are simple and clear, the book itself is beautiful.

Babylock

2010-02-11T17:41:00.003+01:00

O H. ofereceu-me uma maquineta desta como prenda de gravidez, parto e Natal (merci, mon amour !) É uma overlocker - máquina cujo nome desconheço em português - corta e cose a uma velocidade incrível. Nunca pensei precisar duma máquina assim mas agora que a tenho não sei como consegui viver sem ela. Adoro a minha Babylock.

H. m'a offert une surjeteuse comme cadeau de grossesse, d'accouchement et de Noël (merci, mon amour!). Elle coupe et surjet a une vitesse incroyable. Je n'ai jamais pensé avoir besoin d'une machine comme ça mais maintenant que je l'ai je ne sais pas comment je pourrais vivre sans elle. J'adore ma Babylock.

H. offered me an overlocker/serger as a gift of pregnancy, childbirth and Christmas (merci, mon amour!). I thought I needed a machine like this but now that I have one I do not know how I could survived without it. I love my Babylock.

Natal! :: Noël ! :: Christmas!

2009-12-24T14:01:00.005+01:00

Um Natal muito feliz e cheio de amor!

Joyeux Nöel !

Merry Christmas!

-13°C :: 8,6°F

2009-12-19T10:34:00.003+01:00

O Inverno está quase quase a chegar.

L'hiver est presque presque arrivé.

Winter is almost coming up.

-5°C :: 23°F

2009-12-17T14:59:00.003+01:00

Esta noite nevou um bocadinho.

Cette nuit il a neigé un petit peu.

Last night it snowed a little.

Bebé! :: Bébé ! :: Baby!

2009-12-12T16:39:00.006+01:00

E sem tempo nenhum para actualizar o blog.

Et pas de temps pour mettre le blog à jour.

And no time to update the blog.

Outono :: Automne :: Autumn

2009-11-12T18:10:00.005+01:00

Outono no bosque.

Automne dans les bois.

Autumn in the woods.

Outono :: Automne :: Autumn

2009-11-12T18:03:00.006+01:00

Cores de Outono em casa: de manhã bem cedo.

Couleurs d'automne chez moi : en début de matinée.

Autumn colours at home: early in the morning.

Cores de Outono em casa: à tarde.

Couleurs d'automne chez moi : après-midi.

Autumn colours at home: afternoon.

Hjaltalín

2009-10-07T14:14:00.006+02:00

Hjaltalín - Traffic Music

Hoje ouvi Hjaltalín pela primeira vez e fiquei maravilhada, é lindo.

Aujourd'hui, j'ai écouté Hjaltalín par la première fois et j'ai été impressionnée, c'est beau.

Today I heard Hjaltalín the first time and I was amazed, it's beautiful.

"Someone to watch over you"

2009-10-02T15:45:00.002+02:00

Esta manhã acabei o projecto "Someone to watch over you" do livro Last-minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts com o qual vou participar num concurso de patchwork organizado pela loja Le point du patch.

Ce matin, j'ai terminé le projet "Someone to Watch Over You" dans le livre Last-minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts avec lequel je vais participer à un concours de patchwork organisé par le magasin Le point du patch.

This morning I finished the project "Someone to watch over you" in the book Last-minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts with which I will participate in a patchwork contest organized by the shop Le point du patch.

8°C :: 46°F

2009-10-02T15:37:00.002+02:00

WIP

2009-09-30T13:25:00.006+02:00

Estes tecidos vão ser utilizados num projecto que irá participar num concurso de patchwork. Os tecidos são 100% algodão e o fio para quiltar é em lã. O projecto está no livro de Joelle Hoverson "Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts".

Ces tissus seront utilisés dans un projet qui va participer à un concours de patchwork. Les tissus sont 100% coton et le fils pour quilter est en de laine. Le project ce trouve dans le livre de Joelle Hoverson "Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts".

These fabrics will be used in a project that will participate in a patchwork contest. The fabrics are 100% cotton and the thread for quilting is in wool. The project is in Joelle Hoverson's book "Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts".

Mais Outono :: Plus d'automne :: More Autumn

2009-09-29T16:47:00.008+02:00

Doce de abóbora com amêndoas. A receita original é com nozes mas como só tinha amêndoas resolvi usá-las. O doce ficou bom na mesma.

Ingredientes:
500g de abóbora
500g de açúcar
1 limão limpo
1 laranja limpa

Corta-se a abóbora aos quadrados.
Deita-se no copo a abóbora e o açúcar e tritura-se alguns segundos na velocidade 5.
Junta-se o pau de canela e programa-se 30 min, temp 100, velocidade 1.
Passado esse tempo, programa-se mais 5 a 20 min, velocidade 1, temperatura varoma
Quando acabar, juntam-se as nozes e envolve-se com a espátula.
Deita-se o doce em frascos.

Confiture au potiron et aux amandes.

Pumpkin and almonds jam.

Cores de Outono :: Couleurs d'Automne :: Autumn colours

2009-09-29T16:24:00.009+02:00

O Outono já é oficial há uns dias. E é lindo.

L'automne est officielle depuis quelques jours. Et c'est beau.

The autumn is official for a few days. And it's beautiful.

Brocante

2009-09-29T15:26:00.008+02:00

Sobremesas de maçã :: Desserts aux pomme :: Apple desserts

2009-09-25T17:37:00.004+02:00

Original picture from Better Homes and Gardens

Mais um link da Better Homes and Gardens cheio de receitas apetitosas, desta vez são sobremesas irresistíveis de maçã. Este fim de semana vou experimentar a receita Baked Apple Shortbread with Pepper Cream.

Un autre lien plein de recettes appétissantes par Better Homes and Gardens, cette fois les desserts irrésistibles aux pommes. Ce week-end je vais essayer la recette Baked Apple Shortbread with Pepper Cream.

Another link by Better Homes and Gardens full of appetizing recipes, this time irresistible apple desserts. This weekend I will try the recipe Baked Apple Shortbread with Pepper Cream.

O quarto do Léonard :: La chambre de Léonard :: Léonard's room

2009-09-25T16:09:00.007+02:00

O quarto do Léonard já está pronto mas ainda vazio porque ele só nasce daqui a umas semanas.

La chambre de Léonard est prête mais encore vide car il n'arrive que dans quelques semaines.

Léonard's bedroom is ready but still empty, still some weeks to go before his birth.

Puzzle em madeira colocado estrategicamente por cima dum buraco na parede.

Puzzle en bois stratégiquement placé sur un trou dans le mur.

Wooden puzzle strategically placed over a hole in the wall.

Desenhos feitos pela Jeanne para decorar o quarto do irmão, ficam em conta e são originais. As molduras são do IKEA e foram pintadas com a mesma tinta dos desenhos.

Dessins faits par Jeanne pour décorer la chambre de son frère, ils sont pas chers et uniques. Les cadres sont d'IKEA et ont été peints avec la même encre des dessins.

Drawings by Jeanne to decorate her brother's room, it was not expensive and it's unique. The frames are from IKEA and have been painted with the same ink as the drawings.

Receitas maravilhosas :: Recettes merveilleuses :: Wonderful recipes

2009-09-24T17:57:00.005+02:00

Recentemente descobri o site da revista Better Homes and Gardens que tem óptimas dicas de decoração. E encontrei umas quantas receitas maravilhosas que tenho andado a experimentar, até agora gostei de todas as que experimentei, a primeira que fiz foi a Turkey Spinach Toss. As outras encontram-se em 20-Minute Fall Dinners.

Récemment, j'ai découvert le site du magazine Better Homes and Gardens qui a d'excellents conseils pour la décoration. Et j'ai trouvé quelques recettes merveilleux que je suis en train d'essayer et j'ai aimé toutes les recettes faites jusqu'à maintenant, la première que j'ai faite était Turkey Spinach Toss. Et les autres se trouvent sur 20-Minute Fall Dinners.

I recently discovered the magazine Better Better Homes and Gardens' website that has great decoration tips. And I found a few wonderful recipes that I've been experiencing and so far enjoyed all that I tried. The first one I did was the Turkey Spinach Toss. And the others can be found at 20-Minute Fall Dinners.

Costura defeituosa

2009-09-23T15:18:00.003+02:00

A minha máquina começou a fazer barulho e deixou de coser bem. Em princípio, as soluções para uma costura com defeito passam por:
- limpar a máquina;
- retirar todos os restos de linha partida que possam existir;
- olear a máquina;
- mudar a agulha com frequência (uma agulha por projecto).

Todas estas soluções resultaram mas esta semana não consegui resolver o problema. Mesmo com a máquina bem limpa e oleada e várias mudanças de agulha, o barulho continuava e a costura defeituosa também. Confesso que estava a ficar desesperada e estive prestes a ligar para a loja onde a comprei para ver se alguém conseguia ajudar-me.

Entretanto e antes de ligar para a loja, resolvi mudar de linha porque não me ocorreu mais nada, porque a máquina é nova e é boa e não queria levá-la à loja já.

Descobri que é mesmo verdade e que a qualidade da linha que se usa na máquina é mesmo importante para o bom funcionamento da máquina de costura.

Todas as linhas de qualidade duvidosa foram para o caixote do lixo.

Turkey Spinach Toss

2009-09-18T13:25:00.012+02:00

Jantar de ontem, gostei imenso da receita.

Souper d'hier, j'ai beaucoup aimé la recette.

Yesterday's dinner, I really liked the recipe.

Original image from Better Homes & Gardens

Turkey Spinach Toss
20 minutos
4 pessoas

Ingredientes
* 500g de peitos de peru cortados horizontalmente
* 1 colher de café de pimenta moída grosseiramente
* 2 colheres de sopa de manteiga
* 60g de presunto fatiado cortado em pedaços
* ½ chávena de sumo de laranja
* 500g de espinafres frescos
* 1 laranja cortada em fatias

1. Temperar o peru com a pimenta. Aquecer a manteiga numa frigideira em lume médio-alto e adicionar o peru. Cozinhar durante 10 minutos aproximadamente e virar.

2. Retirar o peru da frigideira., cortar em tiras, cobrir e manter quente. Deitar o presunto na frigideira e cozinhar até ficar estaladiço. Com uma escumadeira retirar o presunto da frigideira e reservar. Adicionar o sumo e levar à ebulição.

3. Juntar metade dos espinafres, cozinhar 1 minuto, adicionar as fatias de laranja e a segunda metade dos espinafres. Retirar da frigideira e servir, temperar com sal e pimenta, cobrir com o peru e o presunto. Regar com o restante molho da frigideira.

Salada de maçã
Juntar maçã cortada em pedaços pequenos, cenoura ralada, passas e amendoins. Temperar com molho de iogurte, mostarda, ervas para salada e pimenta moída na hora.
Nota: esta salada é uma «versão» da salada referida na receita original.

Turkey Spinach Toss
20 minutes
4 personnes

Ingrédients
* 500g de filet de dinde tranché horizontalement
* 1 cuillère à café de poivre grossièrement moulu
* 2 cuillères à soupe de beurre
* 60g de tranches de jambon coupé en morceaux
* ½ tasse de jus d'orange
* 500g d'épinards frais
* 1 orange en tranches

1. Assaisonner la dinde avec le poivre. Chauffer le beurre dans une casserole à feu moyen-vif et ajoutez la dinde. Cuire pendant environ 10 minutes et tourner.

2. Retirer la dinde de la poêle. Coupés en lanières, couvrir et réserver au chaud. Mettez le jambon dans la poêle et laisser cuire jusqu'à croustillant. Avec une écumoire retirer le jambon de la poêle et réservez. Ajouter le jus et porter à ébullition.

3. Ajouter la moitié des épinards, cuire les pendant 1 minute, ajouter les tranches d'orange et l'autre moitié des épinards. Retirer et servir, assaisonner avec du sel et du poivre, couvrir avec la dinde et le jambon. Saupoudrer avec le reste de la sauce de la poêle.

Salade aux pommes
Ajouter des pommes coupées en petits morceaux, des carottes râpées, des raisins secs et des arachides. Assaisonner avec une sauce préparée avec de le yogourt, de la moutarde, des herbes et de poivre du moulin.
Note: Cette salade est une «version» de la salade sur la recette originale.

Fim do Verão :: Fin d lété :: End ou Summer

2009-09-16T18:14:00.003+02:00

O Verão acabou e estou constipada...

L'été est fini et j'ai un rhume...

The Summer is over and I have a cold...

Fabric shopping :: cotton

2009-09-12T14:28:00.002+02:00

Fabric shopping :: linen

2009-09-12T14:20:00.002+02:00

55% linho, 45% algodão

Vou experimentar tecido com linho pela primeira vez.

55% lin, 45% coton
Je vais essayer un tissu avec du lin pour la première fois.

55% linen, 45% cotton
I am going to try a linen fabric for the first time.

Fabric shopping :: cotton

2009-09-12T14:16:00.000+02:00

Fabric shopping :: cotton

2009-09-12T13:37:00.004+02:00

Pé mágico :: Pied magique :: Magic foot

2009-09-11T14:52:00.002+02:00

É tão prático, tão rápido e funciona tão bem, é mágico!

C'est tellement pratique, tellement rapide et fonctionne si bien, c'est magique!

It's so practical, so fast and works so well, it's magic!

And the winner is...

2009-09-09T12:55:00.000+02:00

... Watermonitor.

O sorteio do livro "Sweet and Deadly" foi feito e a vencedora é a Susana.

Parabéns! O livro já está en route.

Before and after :: kitchen

2009-09-08T15:01:00.005+02:00

Cozinha :: esta manhã.

Cuisine :: ce matin.

Kitchen :: this morning.

Cozinha :: antes da mudança.

Cuisine :: avant le déménagement.

Kitchen :: before moving in.

Fim de tarde :: Fin de journée :: End of the day

2009-09-08T14:49:00.003+02:00

I want one of these!!!

2009-09-03T14:49:00.004+02:00

Eu quero um carro destes!

Je veux une voiture comme ça !

I want one of these cars!

Fonte, source: le blog de Don

Baby blanket

2009-09-03T14:18:00.002+02:00

Manta para bebé (neste caso o meu) em flanela.

Couverture pour bébé (dans ce cas le mien) en flanelle.

Baby blanket (mine in this case) in flannel.

16°C

2009-09-03T14:01:00.001+02:00

20°C

2009-09-02T14:04:00.003+02:00

O fim do Verão.

La fin de l'Eté.

Summer's end.

Colcha da Jeanne :: Couverture de Jeanne :: Jeanne's quilt

2009-09-02T13:51:00.003+02:00

Colcha da cama da Jeanne.

Couverture du lit de Jeanne.

Jeanne's bed quilt.

Before and after :: Jeanne's bedroom

2009-09-02T13:38:00.004+02:00

Última versão.

Latest version.

Dernière version.

Antes da mudança.

Avant le déménagement.

Before moving in.

Book shopping :: sewing books

2009-08-29T13:09:00.007+02:00

'Sewing Machine Fun for Kids' offers a delightful introduction to the world of sewing for children aged 7 and up. Clear, colourful directions help kids have fun as they develop skills that will last a lifetime.

This is the book that every family needs! Imagine your children or grandchildren's pleasure and pride when they learn how to sew their own gifts and other projects. Now the award winning "I'll Teach Myself" Sewing Machine Fun series is available for the first time in one convenient volume! Sewing Machine Fun for Kids offers a delightful introduction to the world of sewing for children aged 7 and up. Clear, colourful directions help kids have fun as they develop skills that will last a lifetime. 13 kid-friendly projects teach children how to sew. Projects build on skills learned as they work their way through the book Games, puzzles, and stitching practice increase kids' sewing knowledge and abilities Easy-to-follow instructions and safety precautions start with the basics, allowing children to learn at their own pace.

A project-packed companion volume to the "Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids", this book helps kids aged 5 and above to sew by hand or machine using illustrated instructions. It contains patchwork projects that include game boards, pillows and quilts. It provides instructions for using a variety of threads, ribbon, fabric and felt, and adhesives.

This is a project-packed companion volume to the highly acclaimed "Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids". Kids aged 5+ can sew by hand or machine using clear, illustrated instructions. The patchwork projects include game boards, pillows and quilts. You can make gifts for everyone! Embellished magnets, calendars, wall hangings, and other fun projects. The book provides clear instructions for using a variety of threads, ribbon, fabric and felt, adhesives, freezer paper, rules, and templates. It includes puzzles, games, and jokes that make learning fun! Also, it has bonus quilting tools & templates.

A guide to sewing. It helps you discover how to: master hand and machine stitches; read a sewing pattern; hem a variety of fabrics; negotiate sleeves and pockets; install zippers, buttons, and other fasteners; shape garments with tucks and pleats; and, adjust projects for better fit and function.

Do you love to sew - or want to learn how? Then this book will have you in stitches in no time. There's nothing like the feeling of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tools and then sharing it with your family and friends. Plus, learning to sew will save you money too! Before long, you'll be stitching your own hems, repairing split seams, sewing on buttons, and much, much more. "Sewing For Dummies" is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you're a stone-cold beginner, you'll find everything you need to know to sew beginning-level projects - and the book doesn't assume that you've ever even picked up a needle and thread before. If you've had some experience with sewing, you'll find tips and tricks that it took author Janice Saunders Maresh, a nationally known sewing and serging instructor, years to pick up!In this work, you'll discover how to: master hand and machine stitches; read a sewing pattern; hem a variety of fabrics; negotiate sleeves and pockets; install zippers, buttons, and other fasteners; shape garments with tucks and pleats; and, adjust projects for better fit and function. This updated edition features a fresh 8-page color insert of all the new home decorating projects, including new patterns and instructions for a traditional living room with slipcovered couches and throws; a French country dining room with drapes and slipcovered chairs; and, a bedroom with shams, duvets, dustruffles, and window treatments, as well as: a bathroom with a shower curtain and towels; hip and funky tote bags; and, the perfect little black dress. Complete with lists of quick fix-it tools, sewing fundamentals, and sewing resources, "Sewing For Dummies, Second Edition", is the fun and easy way[registered] to get the basics and stitch up a storm in no time!

Book shopping :: "Killing Me Softly" Nicci French

2009-08-29T11:47:00.003+02:00

Aconselhado pela Kathleen.

Conseillé par Kathleen.

Advised by Kathleen.

Alice Loudon has everything: close friends, a loving boyfriend, a successful career. Then one day she meets a stranger while crossing the street and - impulsively - abandons her old, safe life for a passionate affair. It leads her into dark, dangerous territory ...Adam Tallis teaches her things about herself she never knew. But as she learns more about her lover, she enters his world of risk and transgression - and begins to uncover a past filled with troubling secrets. Soon love and sexual obsession overwhelm her until they threaten everything: her safety, her sanity and, finally, her life.

Book shopping :: "Jane Eyre" Charlotte Brontë

2009-08-29T11:39:00.003+02:00

Orphaned Jane Eyre grows up in the home of her heartless aunt and later attends a charity school with a harsh regime, enduring loneliness and cruelty. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she finds a position as governess at Thornfield Hall. However, when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him and live with the consequences, or follow her convictions, even if it means leaving the man she loves? A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre (1847) dazzled and shocked readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom.

Book shopping :: "Crime" Irvine Welsh

2009-08-29T11:23:00.004+02:00

Um dos meus autores preferidos. Tentei ler o "Filth" ("Lixo" na tradução portuguesa) na versão original e não consegui. Vou tentar agora este e espero que o hábito de ler em inglês me permita lê-lo.

Un de mes auteurs favoris. J'ai essayé de lire " Filth " dans la version originale et je n'ai pas arrivé. Je vais essayer maintenant et j'espére que l'habitude de la lecture en anglais me permet de le lire.

One of my favorite authors. I tried to read the "Filth" original version and I could not. I'll try this one now and hoping that the habit of reading in English allows me to read it.

Now bereft of both youth and ambition, Detective Inspector Ray Lennox is recovering from a mental breakdown induced by occupational stress and cocaine abuse, and a particularly horrifying child sex murder case back in Edinburgh. On vacation in Florida, his fiancee Trudi is only interested in planning their forthcoming wedding, and a bitter argument sees a deranged Lennox cast adrift in strip-mall Florida. He meets two women in a seedy bar, ending up at their apartment for a coke binge interrupted by two menacing strangers. After the ensuing brawl, Lennox finds himself alone with Tianna, the terrified ten-year-old daughter of one of the women, and a sheet of instructions that make him responsible for her immediate safety. Lennox takes her across the state to an exclusive marina on the Gulf of Mexico, and quickly suspects that he has stumbled into a hornet's nest: a gang of organized paedophiles, every bit as threatening as the monster that haunted him back in Edinburgh.His priority is to protect the abused girl, but can the edgy Lennox trust his own instincts? And can he negotiate her inappropriate sexuality, as well as his own mental fragility, while still trying to get to grips with the Edinburgh murder and the emotions it unleashes in him? A novel about the corruption and abuse of the human soul and the possibilities of redemption, "Crime" is a thrilling journey into the bright glamour of the Sunshine State and a seething underworld of utter darkness.

WIP

2009-08-27T14:57:00.002+02:00

Finalmente de volta à costura, estava com saudades. Comecei a fazer uma colcha de Verão para a Jeanne, tem estado imenso calor e ela precisa de algo leve e fresco mas que proteja mais que um lençol.

Enfin de retour à la couture, ça me manquait. J'ai commencé à faire une couverture d'été Jeanne, il fait très chaud et elle a besoin de quelque chose de léger et frais mais plus fort que un seul drap.

Finally back to sewing, I missed it. I started a summer quilt for Jeanne, it has been hot and she needs something light and fresh to cover herself but something that protects more than a sheet.

Pica-paus :: Piverts :: Woodpeckers

2009-08-26T15:03:00.003+02:00

Em Setembro de 2007 vi pela primeira vez um pica-pau no jardim, era muito tímido e desaparecia ao menor movimento mesmo se este fosse dentro de casa. Actualmente, o pica-pau julga-se rei e senhor das traseiras lá de casa, sente-se muito mais à vontade, tem uma esposa, aparecem os dois frequentemente mas continua a ser difícil fotografá-los.

En Septembre 2007, j'ai vu par la prémière fois un pivert dans le jardin, it était très timide et disparaissait au moindre mouvement, même dans la maison. Actuellement, le pivert se prend par le roi et seigneur du jardin, il se sent beaucoup plus confortable, il a une épouse et les deux apparaissent souvent mais il est encore difficile de les photographier.

In September 2007 I saw for the first a woodpecker in the garden. He was very shy and disappeared at the slightest movement even if it were inside the house. Currently, the woodpecker thinks himself as the king and the lord of the house's backyard, he feels much more at ease, he has a wife and both of them often appear but is still difficult to photograph them.

Cores de Outono :: Couleurs d'automne :: Autumn colours

2009-08-26T14:43:00.004+02:00

Ainda é Verão, está calor e o sol brilha. No entanto, as cores das folhas começam a mudar e a luz está cada vez mais outonal.

C'est encore l'été, it fait chaud et le soleil brille. Cependant, les couleurs des feuilles commencent à changer et la lumière est de plus en plus d'automne.

It's still summer, it's hot and the sun shines. However, the colours of the leaves begin to change and the light is increasingly autumnal.

Rentrée

2009-08-25T15:18:00.003+02:00

Depois da preguiça das férias, do sol, do calor, da praia e do peixe grelhado, chega a rentrée com o regresso ao trabalho, ao tempo instável que se faz sentir na Bélgica, a leitura quase compulsiva e começam também as encomendas na Book Depository. Na última encomenda fiz um pequeno erro, encomendei um livro em duplicado que vou sortear.

Para participar basta deixar um comentário. O vencedor será anunciado dia 09/09/2009.

Après la paresse des vacances, le soleil, la chaleur, la plage et le poisson grillé, la rentrée arrive avec le retour au travail, le temps instable qui se fait sentir en Belgique, ma lecture quasi compulsive et aussi les commandes de livres chez Book Depository. Dans la dernière commande j'ai fait une petite erreur, j'ai commandé un livre en double exemplaire donc je fais un tirage du livre en double exemplaire.

Pour participer il suffit de laisser un commentaire. Le gagnant sera annoncé le 09/09/2009.

After the holidays' laziness, the sun, the heat, the beach and the grilled fish, the rentrée arrives with returning to work, the unstable weather that one feels in Belgium and my almost compulsive reading and also the orders in Book Depository. In the last order I made a small mistake, I ordered a book in duplicate and I will give away this book .

To participate just leave a comment. The winner will be announced on the 09/09/2009.

Now best known for her "New York Times" bestselling Sookie Stackhouse novels, Harris garnered an unusual degree of acclaim with her first novel - the story of a murder that embroils a small-town reporter in a mystery that hits close to home.

Carpintaria :: Menuiserie :: Carpentry

2009-08-25T15:09:00.001+02:00

Brocante

2009-08-25T14:51:00.007+02:00

Pela primeira vez desde que vivo na Bélgica vi o famoso quadro da criança a chorar. E tive o prazer de o mostrar ao H. que nunca tinha visto tal coisa. Descobri que estes quadros foram moda aqui no reino na década de 60.

Pour la première fois depuis que je vis en Belgique qui j'ai vu la fameuse peinture de l'enfant qui pleure. Et j'ai eu le plaisir de le montrer à H. qui n'avait jamais vu une chose pareille. J'ai découvert que ces tableux étaient à la mode ici dans le royaume dans les années 60.

For the first time since I live in Belgium I saw the famous picture of the crying child. I had the pleasure of showing it to H. who had never seen such a thing. I also discovered that these pictures were quite trendy here in the kingdom in the 60s.

Vizinha :: Voisine :: Neighbour

2009-08-25T14:40:00.002+02:00

Petisco à porta de casa.

Snack sur mon seuil.

Snack on my doorstep.

Livros novos :: Nouveaux livres :: New books

2009-08-20T16:13:00.007+02:00

Voltei de férias, estou cada vez mais grávida, tenho uma vontade de ler absurda e encomendei mais uns livritos. Estão a caminho os livros que me faltavam das séries Aurora Teagarden, Lily Bard e Harper Connelly da Charlaine Harris. Encomendei ainda mais dois livros da Charlaine Harris que não fazem parte de nenhuma série.

Je suis rentrée de vacances, je suis de plus en plus enceinte, j'ai un désir de lireabsurde et j'ai commandé quelques livres. Touts les livres que je n'avait pas des séries Aurora Teagarden, Lily Bard et Harper Connelly de Charlaine Harris sont en route. J'ai aussi commandé deux autres livres de Charlaine Harris qui ne font pas partie d'une série.

I came back from holidays, I am increasingly pregnant, I have an absurd desire to read and I ordered some more books. All the books are the way that I lacked from the Charlaine Harris' series Aurora Teagarden, Lily Bard and Harper Connelly are en route. I also ordered two other CH's books that are not part of any series.

Now best known for her "New York Times" bestselling Sookie Stackhouse novels, Harris garnered an unusual degree of acclaim with her first novel--the story of a murder that embroils a small-town reporter in a mystery that hits close to home.

Former model Nickie Callahan moves to a sleepy Tennessee college town, where she is swept up in a string of brutally violent crimes and must take matters of justice into her own hands, in this long-out-of-print second novel by the author of the beloved Sookie Stackhouse novels.

Former New York City model Nickie Callahan is looking forward to the easy life when she moves to the sleepy college town of Knolls, Tennessee. But the women of Knolls are not safe. And as Nickie gets swept up in a string of brutally violent crimes, she must take matters of justice into her own hands.

Férias! Vacances ! Holidays!

2009-07-24T16:30:00.002+02:00

Finalmente as férias chegaram e vão durar até dia 17 de Agosto! Até lá, boas férias!

Finalement les vacances sont arrivées que dureront jusqu'au 17 août. D'ici lá, bonnes vacances !

Finally the holidays came and will last until August 17! Until then, good holidays!

Lily Bard, scones & coffee

2009-07-21T15:43:00.003+02:00

Comecei a série Lily Bard.

J'ai commencé la série Lili Bard.

I started the Lily Bard's series.

Bolo de fim de semana.

Gâteau de weekend.

Weekend's cake.

Speculoos, coffee and Sookie

2009-07-17T14:03:00.003+02:00

Ao contrário da edição de bolso do livro From Dead to Worse, a capa dura desta edição não tem texturas divertidas. E dá menos jeito para ler deitada de barriga para cima.

Contrairement à l'édition de poche du livre From Dead to Worse, l'édition reliée n'a pas des textures rigolotes. Et est moins pratique à lire couchée sur le dos.

Unlike the pocket edition of the book From Dead to Worse, the hardcover edition of this one has no funny textures. And it is less practical to read laying on the back.

Dark morning

2009-07-17T13:54:00.002+02:00

Depois duma semana de chuva intensa e de dois dias de Verão, a chuva voltou.

Après une semaine de pluies intenses et deux jours d'été, la pluie est revenue.

After a rainy week and two Summer days, rain is back.

Preparação para as férias :: Preparing holidays

2009-07-15T14:55:00.015+02:00

A Book Depository ofereceu-me 10% de desconto numa encomenda a realizar até ontem ao fim do dia. A razão: anteontem fui ao site deles que estava em upgrade e estes 10% foram uma compensação pelo incómodo. E eu aproveitei e fiz uma encomenda para as férias e para o pós-férias.

La librairie Book Depository m'a offert 10% de réduction sur une commande faite hier jusqu'à à la fin de la journée. La raison: avant hier je suis allée sur leur site qui était en train d'être amélioré et ils m'ont donné 10% de compensation pour l'inconvénient. J'ai profité et j'ai commandé des livres pour les vacances et pour le post-vacances.

The Book Depository offered me 10% discount in an order made yesterday until the end of the day. The reason: the day before went to their site that was being upgraded and they gave me 10% compensation for the inconvenience. I just took it and made an order for holidays and for post-holidays.

Os livros encomendados:
Les livres commandés :
Ordered books:

The final psychological thriller featuring Javier Falcon, the tortured detective from 'The Hidden Assassins' and 'The Blind Man of Seville.' In the wake of a terrorist attack on Seville, Inspector Jefe Javier Falcon is determined to fulfil his promise to its citizens - that he'll bring the real perpetrators to justice. The violent death of a gangster provides evidence implicating the Russian mafia in the outrage but pitches Falcon into the heart of a turf war over prostitution and drugs. Now the target of vicious hoods, Falcon finds those closest to him are also coming under intolerable pressure. His best friend, who's spying for the Spanish government, reveals he is being blackmailed by Islamist extremists, and Falcon's own lover suffers a mother's worst nightmare. Confronted by such fanaticism and brutality, Falcon realizes that only the most ruthless retaliation will work. But there is a terrible price to pay!

From dead to worse

2009-07-14T15:09:00.001+02:00

Já vou no oitavo livro da série Sookie Stackhouse. Embora seja uma edição de bolso capa tem "efeitos especiais", o vestido da Sookie e o raio de trovoada têm uma "textura". Adoro estes pormenores.

Je suis en train de lire le huitième livre de la série Sookie Stackhouse. Bien qu'il s'agisse d'une édition de poche la couverture a des "effets spéciaux", la robe de Sookie et le rayon de tonnerre ont une "texture". J'adore ces détails.

I'm reading the eighth book of the Sookie series. Although it is a paperback the cover has "special effects", Sookie's dress and the thunder flash have a "texture". I love these details.

FROM DEAD TO WORSE

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. Harris outdoes herself in this pivotal eighth Sookie Stackhouse novel (after 2007's All Together Dead), packing the story full of romantic tension and supernatural action. Having barely survived a catastrophic vampire hotel explosion, Sookie's back at work in Bon Temps, La., serving vintage blood and waiting tables at Merlotte's, a vampire bar. Participating in a friend's wedding and fending off the advances of her vampire ex-lover, Bill, and her blood-bonded pal, Eric, leaves Sookie chafing over the recent lack of communication from Quinn, her weretiger boyfriend. When a violent Were power struggle erupts as Vegas vampires attempt to take over Louisiana from disgraced queen Sophie-Anne, Sookie dives into the middle of it, determined to help her shape-changing, blood-drinking friends. Harris provides many fun twists, most significantly Sookie's meeting with her fae great-grandfather, Niall Brigant, which paves the way for a shock ending that will delight longtime fans. (May)
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Fresh and sunny

2009-07-13T11:22:00.002+02:00

Livraria :: Librairie :: Book shop

2009-07-11T14:20:00.003+02:00

Tenho uma nova livraria preferida que é a Book Depository. Tem imensos livros que me interessam, os preços costumam ser mais baixos do que os da Amazon e a cereja em cima do bolo é: portes gratuitos! Como estou fisicamente longe de livrarias a sério, tenho feito imensas compras online e descobri esta livraria online da qual fiquei fan.

J'ai un nouvelle librairie préférée qui est la Book Depository. Il a beaucoup de livres qui m'intéressent, les prix ont tendance à être plus bas que les prix d'Amazon et la cerise sur le gâteau est : frais de port gratuits ! Depuis que je suis physiquement loin des vraies librairies je fait beaucoup de shopping en ligne et j'ai trouvé cette librairie en ligne dont je suis fan.

I have a new favourite book store that is the Book Depository. It has many books that interest me, the prices tend to be lower than the Amazon ones and the cherry on top of the cake is: free shipping! Since I am physically away from the serious book shops, I have done lots of on-line shopping and I found this on-line book store and I became a fan.

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

2009-07-11T14:18:00.003+02:00

Though a small town at heart, Lawrenceton, Georgia, has its dark side-and crime buffs. One of whom is librarian Aurora "Roe" Teagarden, a member of the Real Murders Club, which meets once a month to analyze famous cases. It's a harmless pastime-until the night she finds a member killed in a manner that eerily resembles the crime the club was about to discuss. And as other brutal "copycat" killings follow, Roe will have to uncover the person behind the terrifying game, one that casts all the members of Real Murders, herself included, as prime suspects-or potential victims.

Death comes calling on a small-town librarian whose life is passing her by. Aurora "Roe" Teagarden's fortunes change when a deceased acquaintance names her as heir to a rather substantial estate, including money, jewelry, and a house complete with a skull hidden in a window seat. Roe concludes that the elderly women has purposely left her a murder to solve. So she must identify the victim and figure out which one of her new, ordinary-seeming neighbors is a murderer-without putting herself in deadly danger.

It's a simple if shocking question, and former librarian Aurora Teagarden is just the person to find the answer. Basking in an inheritance that makes her financially independent, Roe's looking for a new occupation. Her days as a librarian are over. Real estate might be fun, she thinks. And who better to teach her the tricks of the trade than her Lauren Bacall look-alike mother, Aida Brattle Teagarden Queensland, who happens to own one of the major real estate firms in town? Signing on as an apprentice, Roe agrees to show an expensive house to some out-of-town clients. The house has its charms, but the clients are not too thrilled with what's been left behind in the master bedroom: the corpse of real estate woman Tonia Lee Greenhouse. And Tonia's only the first victim. It quickly becomes clear that the killer is someone familiar with the real estate community in Lawrenceton, someone who has access to the houses that are on the market. Roe's not too sure she likes real estate, after all. She hadn't counted on murder. But she definitely likes her well-to-do client, Martin Bartell. In fact, it may be love at first sight. With memorable characters and lots of small-town southern charm, this witty and wise mystery proves that author Charlaine Harris is among the best of the new generation of crime writers.

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What's the world coming to - when you can't relax with an ice-cold beverage in your own backyard without a body falling from the sky and landing in your garden? Part-time librarian and frequent amateur investigator Roe Teagarden has good reason to ask herself this question when the remains of one of the Lawrenceton, Georgia police department's finest catapults into her flower bed one beautiful sunny morning. Roe's friend and bodyguard, the long-legged, bikini-clad Angel Youngblood, is mowing the grass and Roe is reclining on a lounger when a small red-and-white plane flies low overhead and drops its unlikely debris more or less at Roe's feet. Roe's husband of two years, wealthy businessman Martin Bartell, immediately wonders if the killer chose his dumping place to send some kind of message to Roe. And the mystery deepens when two federal agents arrive in town to investigate the murder. It's only when Madeleine the cat provides a clue that Roe and Martin realize Roe herself may be in danger and that using Roe's yard as a temporary landfill for dead bodies was no accident.

Auroraas been around long enough to know that when a day starts out with your handyman going crazy in your front yard, it probably wonat get any better. Sure enough, her husband Martinas niece Regina shows up with a baby whom no one knew she was expecting. Then she disappears, leaving behind the childaand a murdered husband. To find her, Roe and Martin retrace her steps from sunny Georgia back to snowy Ohio, where they will uncover dark family secretsaat their own peril.

Roe is still in mourning over her husband's death when a movie company arrives in Lawrenceton. They've come to make a film based on a book written by her one-time boyfriend Robin Crusoe, a book that detailed their shared investigation of a series of murders that occurred years before. But when the lead actress who is playing Roe is killed, Robin and Roe join forces once again to thwart a killer, without knowing that Roe herself is the next target.

A aDELIGHTFULa ("LIBRARY JOURNAL") Aurora Teagarden mystery From the" New York Times" bestselling author of "Last Scene Alive" and the "Sookie Stackhouse" novels. Not just any woman in Lawrenceton, Georgia, gets to be a member of the Uppity Women Book Club. But Roeas stepsister-in-law Poppy has climbed her way up the waiting list of the groupaonly to die on the day sheas supposed to be inducted. Sordid stories of infidelity in Poppyas marriage lead to a rash of suspects, and Roe begins to question her own heart. But her passion for the truth will drive her onainto the path of the cold-blooded killer.

Lily Bard Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

2009-07-11T14:16:00.003+02:00

When cleaning lady Lily Bard discovers the dead body of her nosy landlord, her plan of starting a quiet new life may end in her death.

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Welcome back to Shakespeare -- a charming Arkansas town with endless back roads, an eclectic mix of residents, and a dollop of noir. When cleaning woman/karate expert Lily Bard discovers lifelong resident Deedra Dean's murdered body in a car parked on the outskirts of town, she's determined not to get involved. Lily wants to leave the police work to the sheriff and concentrate on cleaning, high kicks, and her boyfriend Jack's impending visit. But when Deedra's notoriously promiscuous lifestyle provides an extensive list of suspects but very few clues, Lily has no choice but to join the investigation.

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The Harper Connelly series by Charlaine Harris

2009-07-09T18:24:00.008+02:00

The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Dead as a Doornail" introduces a new supernatural mystery series featuring Harper Connelly, a woman who has what one might call a strange job: she finds dead people.

In this second installment to Harris's new supernatural mystery series, "Grave Sight's" Harper Connelly is back, and her ability to find the dead and see their last moments is in higher demand than ever.

Charlaine Harris is already a star and a "New York Times" bestseller with her vampire mysteries starring Sookie Stackhouse and her Lily Bard mysteries. This second installment to her new supernatural mystery series might just be her biggest hit yet. "Grave Sight's" Harper Connelly is back, and her ability to find the dead and see their last moments is in higher demand than ever... A college class gets more than it bargained for when Harper gives a demonstration of her uncanny talent. Instead of just finding one body in an old grave, she finds two: the original occupant and a recently deceased girl whom Harper had tried, and failed, to find two years previously. To dispel suspicions about her own innocence, Harper and her stepbrother Tolliver undertake their own hunt to find the killer-only to find yet another body in the same grave.

Harper Connelly finds dead people - and a cold case suddenly becomes too hot to handle ... Harper Connelly was struck by lightning as a teenager, and now she can find the dead. In her third case, Harper and Tolliver, her stepbrother, are hired to find a missing grandson. But the truth is far worse than a single dead child, for numerous teenage boys, all unlikely runaways, have disappeared from Doraville, North Carolina. Harper soon finds the eight bodies, buried in the half-frozen ground, but then, still reeling from coming into contact with her first serial killer, she is attacked and injured. Now she and Tolliver have no choice but to stay in Doraville while she recovers, and as she reluctantly becomes part of the investigation, she learns more than she cares to about the dark mysteries and long-hidden secrets of the town: knowledge that makes her the most likely person to be next to end up in an ice-cold grave.

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