Easter holidays

Happy easter everyone!

We've had beautiful weather here in Helsinki these past days, and today I was out and about enjoying it. I walked downtown and passed the white cathedral

I visited four markets, two of which were handcraft markets and filled with very nice stuff. In the first one I bought a handmade soap with eucalyptus and in the second I got two skeins of sock yarn… I couldn't resist! On the harbour there was the usual food/handcraft market which I strolled through, and then I went into the old market hall by the harbour which was about time because I've never seen it on the inside

There is still ice on the sea but that doesn't stop the ferries from transporting people around. Viking Line was sailing out to Tallinn or Stockholm, and the Suomenlinna ferry was coming to put off and pick up people.

I just love Helsinki in good weather. I think it's one of the most beautiful cities I know, and the "maritime" atmosphere is something I really like. All these ferries and small islands dotting the sea, and the polished granite rocks on the coast shining in the sun. Aaaaah.

After my stroll I passed by Tuija's and had some lemonade and played with the cats. We then walked together up Fredrikinkatu and stopped by this shop where I had on thursday seen a most amazing coat in the window. It turned out to fit me perfectly and although it was a bit expensive I thought what the heck, it's not a coat you come by every day. Besides, I had some birthday money from my parents and if there ever was a better way of spending them I wouldn't know it. So I bought it and I still don't regret it! It's made of dark brown wool and is embroidered all over… Hmmm. Maybe I should just show you a picture or two

Since I started knitting I appreciate original things so much more, and even better if they're hand-made. The embroidery on the coat is of course machine made (thank god no one had to do this by hand!) but all the same, it's very special. It comes from India and they only had three coats in the shop. I love love love it and can't wait for an opportunity to wear it.