Most of us are sick today at our place - husband has gone to work with a cold, leaving me to juggle the two littlies who both have head colds. One demands everything, dropping toys, tissues and cloth...
Theres a lot going on in my creative space today. Im still trying to squeeze in some time to finish this quilt top, Im trying to make some more lace pouches for the shop, I have a Wiksten Tova ...
Teddy. My very first teddy in fact, hes 35 years old this year. Mum dug him out of a box a few weeks ago and kindly repaired him, so hes now been claimed by Miss 3 1/2 whos taken to sleep...
Enjoying my day off from 3 year old today. I should be doing other things but instead while the little one sleeps Im putting a quilt top together, taking photos of it and blogging about it (pro...
This poor little fellas been sitting in my unfinished project box for about 2 years now, and its about time I finished him. I finally got the chance (and inclination) to complete what I should ...
And off we go again on the weekly merry-go-round. Can you believe how fast the weeks are rolling by this year? I hope all you Mamas had a lovely day yesterday (or today if youre still celebrati...
How lovely are these beautiful pieces from Grace Designs Evenings collection? Ros has created an absolutely stunning range of limited edition handmade headwear, perfect for special occasio...
Set of blue frames from Vintage Cat Eye Glasses. If I wore specs then I might just be having a closer look at these. Cute, huh? Theyll set you back $120 if you really love them.[+]Its bee...
Finished. And so glad Im back on the hook - this lovely sweet pattern by Amanda is simple and straightforward, just what I needed to get my eye (and hands) in again. I actually couldnt be...
Its been a long time since a little bit of hooking around here. Thanks to morning sickness kicking in 12 months ago, I packed the crochet away and couldnt look at it until now. Im sure ma...
Two piece dress set from one of my favourite vintage etsy stores - ThrushVintage.[+]If I wasnt so darn long in the waist I would be really tempted by this one. Love!
A tiny little tote for a lovely little girl. Totally little person sized and a really great idea for a 3 year old birthday gift. I added a snap closure, some wadding and some special thin...
Bicarb + vinegar + food colour + dropper = cheap, easy preschooler fun.When the novelty wears off add a little bubble mixture to the Bicarb and mix the lot together. Hours of easy entertainment...
Shes only been here a little while but I dont know how we ever did without her. That is all.
With two upcoming weddings to attend, I finally found time for a little bit of sewing for me! Last weekend I completed Annas latest pattern release - the Envelope Clutch. Ive been dying t...
Im in a cooking mood today. Already weve made these delicious bran muffins and a batch of meringues (meringues thanks to a little pair of "helping" hands dropping and cracking a carton ...
Life has been rough here the last couple of weeks. All members of my little family have fallen ill, with husband developing early Pneumonia, toddler with asthma, and finally 8 week old to get s...
Set of picnic tumblers I found at a really good op shop yesterday! Do you remember these? They are so good with a cold drink on a hot summers day. Ellies going to love these.Do you ...
Happy Anniversary honey, thank you for the best 9 years of my life xxx
A little set of liberty coasters for a lovely bride to be. We enjoyed her vintage garden party bridal shower on the weekend, and I thought Id make her something along those lines.My coasters ar...
Things weve been seeing at our place of late...Hope you have a great week.
This week I finished a simple little blanket for Violet. Before I know it summer will be over and shell be sitting up on chilly days in the stroller, so Im stowing this away for a few months ti...
Blue suit from Belle Heir. Adorable. Can you tell I have lovely things for little people on the brain? [+]
A tiny package from France wrapped beautifully and delivered to my place this week. The contents? A gorgeous box of vintage french laundry labels with my initials. Love them. Ive be...
Photograph of Grace and Audrey, backstage at the Academy Awards, 1956. Stunning. &...
Five little bibs, fresh off the production line for my littlest girl, and a really fun way to use up some of my fabric samples and scraps. I had so much fun going through my scrap box, which in my pr...
Last weekend and early this week I completed this knit t-shirt for Ellie using this great tutorial from Craftiness Is Not Optional. I picked up this striped interlock half price at a local sale...
Another little project that was completed before the arrival of Violet. A series of newborn bloomers from Lottas "Simple Sewing for Baby" (great book if youre looking for quick and...
Enamel pitcher from Zinnia Cottage. Id have a shelf full of these things if I had the space. Lovely.
Ive wanted to get cracking on some more knit sewing for some time now. Ive been looking through some Ottobre Magazines, some fantastic online tutorials, and Ive recently been inspired by this s...
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