These wonderful felt booties were hand made by the lovely Marieke of Treats and Treasures for Akira. I really admire her delicate hand, such even and tiny stitches, much like the little containter she made me for my birthday
Her gorgeous package of goodies arrived on a particularly difficult week for me (Keith had just returned to work after 6 weeks of the most perfect family time), it was awesome to know someone so far away (in Amsterdam) was thinking of us.
This print, a Marieke Berghuis original was something I had been admiring for a while, it was so sweet of her to remember.
I'm learning so much as a new mom, I realize now more than ever that the support and love from friends are as important if not more important than any of the stuff you read about in parenting books.
Thank you so much Marieke, XOXOXOXOX to you sister!!
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Thank you!
Posted by: Emily Z | June 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Aww how sweet, I love Marieke's work.
Posted by: babelfish | July 28, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Glad you like it! x
Posted by: Marieke | July 14, 2008 at 01:05 AM
um, when can we start demanding a new akira picture? we want more cuteness!
Posted by: ms. spinach | July 13, 2008 at 08:13 AM