BELIEVE IN LOVE

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
Believe In Love.

Love is patient, love is kind ... - 1 Corinthians 13

LISTENING

I hope you had a restful weekend.

IKEBANA

This book is a special gift from my partner. A wonderful book.
I love art in many forms, I like to paint, draw, sew, and also flower arrangement, and when I got this book, wow, this book is really a nice gift.

And this is my favorite:

“In joy or sadness flowers are our constant friends.” - Kakuzō Okakura, The Book Of Tea

INSPIRATIONS HOME: LAUREN SPENCER KING

Full photos & interview here.
(all photos from apartment therapy)

TWO FOR TODAY

New pieces in my Etsy shop.

Simple Black.
Beautiful simple jewelry, perfect for any occasion. Made of gold ear wires and black beads with beautiful gold frame.
$15 - IDR 75

Wood Beads Jasper Gemstone Moonstone.
Minimalist necklace made of Bali wood beads, glass beads, jasper gemstone and moonstone, hung perfectly on Japanese waxed cotton cord.
$17 - IDR 85

If you are interested to buy my jewelry
Etsy Shop: Smitten Lovely Shop
Email: hello.smittenlovely@gmail.com
Mobile: 0821 1104 1096 (text message only)

SHOWCASE

This is a collection of what I do in my studio lately.

One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six

If you are interested with my work / my collection
Etsy Shop: Smitten Lovely Shop
Email: hello.smittenlovely@gmail.com
Mobile: 0821 1104 1096 (text message only)

KEEP YOUR HEART

New necklace in my Etsy shop - Heart Locket with Pearl.
Romantic jewelry, the heart locket can be opened, perfect place for your favorites poems, love letter, photos someone you loved even Bible verse.

If you are interested with this necklace: $17 - IDR 85
Etsy Shop: Smitten Lovely Shop
Email: hello.smittenlovely@gmail.com
Mobile: 0821 1104 1096 (text message only)

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. - Proverbs 4:23

PENNE WITH FRESH BASIL SAUCE

I love pasta very much, I opted pasta instead of rice. When the weather is rainy and very cold I am pleased to make this recipe, this meal warms the body because of black pepper in it and also tasted very fresh because the sauce is made of fresh basil, sometimes I add bacon in it :)

Penne Fresh Basil Sauce
serves 2

1/2 box whole grain penne pasta (or whatever pasta shape you prefer), I love this one.
4 tbsp good extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup light creme
3 clove garlic, chopped
handful of fresh basil
1/2 cup pasta water
8 whole black peppercorns (I really like spicy, if you're not 2-4 is enough)
salt
parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve a bit of pasta water (1/2 cup). Drain and set aside.
2. In a blender or food processor, puree fresh basil, pasta water, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, salt, and black peppercorns.
3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the saucepan, pour the sauce and cook until it comes to a boil. Add light creme and simmer over low heat, then add the pasta, mixed them and cook about 5 minutes.
4. Serve with parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

THREE THINGS

Smitten with these napkins, this ceramic, and this resto.

QUOTES & HAPPY WEEKEND

Hope you have a warm, wonderful weekend.