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Timestamp: 2019-04-23 19:51:08+00:00

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One of my favorite websites is Apartment Therapy, an online space dedicated to philosophies and healthy approaches to finding and making a home in which you can truly thrive. They showcase feasible DIYs, living tips, and of course, house tours. I’ve always been interested in how the interior decor reflects the resident’s personalities and in innovation throughout small spaces, especially living in NYC’s shoebox apartments. Lately though, I’ve been eyeing all the cozy throws and wraps mixed in to everyone’s home decor!
Here are a few snapshots of cozy interiors. Click the image to visit the house tour!
Would love to do some knitting here!
Winter seems to be the longest season. As we pile on layer after layer of clothing to brave the harsh temperatures, I can’t help to gravitate towards fun novelty accessories to brighten our wardrobe. Lately, I’ve been really interested in fuzzy, furry textures. There’s just such a warm cozy look about them!
We now offer our own set of fuzzy knit mittens in the store!
A round-up of knitwear in the Pre-Fall shows.
Adam Lippes’ classic cream sweater styled with dusty rose fleece.
Oftentimes, families pass down knowledge and stories of crafting from one generation to the next. The handmade works become a symbol of family history. Mother and daughter duo Vaiva and Liudmila run the Etsy store Woolspace. Here’s what they had to say about doing business together and how their culture shapes and influences their approach to work.
V. I remember I had to knit something at school but my mother did it. I learned knitting not a long time ago about a 4 years ago when I saw my mother’s beautiful intarsia knitting. I asked her to teach me how to hand knit and since when I’m still in love with knitting.
L. At first I hand knitted socks only for family members but my neighbours noticed it and asked to make something special for them too. I made more socks then needed so idea of selling socks for others came naturally. Probably our story is similar to many others who make extra money from their hobby.
What are the benefits and disadvantages of working with family?
L. For me it’s only advantages. We think very similar so there no arguments.
V. Well, yes, I don’t see disadvantages too. Everything is simple as we don’t keep it bussiness. It’s still more hobby for us.
L. Inspiration is a process of creation. I like folk designs and try to make something unique mixing or changing them.
V. I’m only a beginner so I play more with colours as reading design charts and adopting them to certain sized socks is not so easy. Nature is my biggest inspiration.
L. My first pair of socks with intarsia design. It took almost a few weeks!
V. Every piece is challenge. Sometimes the simple design can become nervous wracking.
V. Hard to tell where lies the treasury of success. Of course nice Etsian style photos have influence if the items looks attractive to customers. Still it’s not the main key. After trying various strategies with photos, descriptions, prices I can say that main key to success is to follow you sixth sense. Sometimes no matter what and how other shops sell the only important thing is follow the way you feel it’s your way.
Oh, our first sale gave so much joy. Every sale gives a piece of happiness too.
V. Best advice – do what you want to do and forget about others as it might distract from your way.
But there are so many amazing creators in Etsy. I like browsing shops who sell unique pieces, sometimes I can’t believe how creative people are. It gives a lot positive emotions.
How did you come up with the name Woolspace?
V. This name suddenly popped into my head and without much thinking we named our shop WoolSpace.
It’s interesting to note that while their store does well as a business, the pair value their mother-daughter relationship first and foremost, rather than as business partners. The innate familial bond boosts great teamwork and supports creative intuition.
Featuring a new weekly series of the best knitwear picks as seen on your favorite style bloggers!
Barefoot Blonde’s chunky fisherman’s rib sweater in a refreshing hot pink color.
A simple cardigan in a bright red gives a pop of color to any outfit.

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