Here in the mountains of central Portugal, a levada is an ancient water way. They were built as small channels or aqueducts, where the water was diverted from a river and lead into feeding mills or for irrigation purposes. With the abandonment of the land, also these fantastic structures were left to disappear and be [...]
As the light of the sun walks towards it's lowest point, new cycles start to emerge in my mind, bringing enthusiasm and joy. A bright project starts to unfold from both my imagination and my hands. Slowly stitching, deeply burrowed in the sofa, hours float by in split seconds and white cloth of a myriad [...]
In reality, there still isn't a true caldron. At the moment it is only an old aluminum pot. But sure does work wonders! I've worked continuously for the past 40 or so days, around 10 hours a day. However, in the evenings and somethings diving deep into night time, i've been hand sewing! Inspired by [...]
I am a naturally happy positive person, i simply make no effort to just know all will be fine, even when it's not quite there. I believe and i trust. And the universe provides. ::: Sou uma pessoa naturalmente feliz e positiva, é sem esforço que simplesmente sei que tudo vai ficar bem, mesmo quando [...]
I have found a new passion! So i am now totally utterly in love with the spinning wheel! A dear friend gifted me her lovely and oh so beautiful spinning wheel, with her for more than 40 years. Such a privilege to be the keeper of this treasure! Textile arts have accompanied me ever since [...]
These days i've been feeling so much gratitude, hapiness and deep confidence in the future! Confidence this dance called life is taking me to bright moments. I feel so blessed to have this trust embedded in myself! The new house is nearly finished (well, we'll have a huge amount of square meters to plaster in [...]
Tonight was our first at Corga since the fire. We are back in the van while the building is not finished. How i was missing being here! Going out in nightime and looking at the sky full of stars, waving at orion who, last year, every night i accompanied on his celestial path. Peeking out [...]
Dear Milena, Today i write to you. You dwell in my thoughts so often, hardly a week goes by that i don't see you with my mind's eye, sliding through the crowds in Óbidos, sitting on a bench reading, walking away with flowing steps and braided grey hair. Last night, in bed while my family [...]
After the blessed rain, these sunny days came right on time to greet the spring with open arms and heart. Corga is still getting greener every day and i delight myself finding each new plant, each sweet smell of flowers brought by the breeze. It's wonderful to go through the rows of broad beans and [...]
Today i delivered my first order from the sweets of the catalogue! I'm so happy to be starting this project, makes me feel fulfilled and committed to a purpose. I wanted to take a picture of the pretty precious package, but then in the hustle and bustle of leaving home without kids, i forgot... So, [...]
Quinta da Corga 