~ A Magic Nine ~

Well nine is the number of the day.

It is nine years ago today that my gorgeous husband and I were married.

So it is the ninth month of 2009, we have been married nine years and we have just added the most adorable addition to the family and she happens to be nine weeks old!

Here we are nine years ago.




And here we are today having lunch while the adorable nine week old sleeps in her pram beside us!

Just perfect.

(Now just got to find a way to fit back into that dress I wore nine years ago!)

~ The Smell of Spring ~

Yes it is the first day of Spring here in Australia and the weather was perfect - as I arrived at my sister-in-laws house today I smelt it - that beautiful smell of freesias that lets you know that winter is over and spring is here - ahh such a beautiful sweet smell that brings a smile to your face.


Stylish wallpaper

Spot wallpaper by Pip
Butterfly wallpaper by Pip
Grey floral wallpaper by Pip
Check floral wallpaper by Pip
In collaboration with Pip Studio, a famous Dutch studio, Eijffinger presents a unique wallpaper collection.

"The wallpaper in this collection shows a complete set of many strong designs in fashionable colours, like firemen red and ochre yellow as well as beautiful natural powder colours like soft mint and sweet grey."

Available in Australia.


Early bird wallpaper from Pip
Grey Chinese rose wallpaper by Pip
Pink Chinese rose wallpaper by Pip
Pip have also collaborated with Brian Yates "to create this delightful and cheerful collection of trend-setting wallpapers. An eye for detail with layered prints in the most amazingly 'happy' colour combination's makes Pip a rather unique concept."

Classical garden birds sitting on delicate branches of blossom sparkle in gold and silver. Trailing florals interspersed with butterflies and a cute cross-stitch design can be used with more calming stripes and polka dots.

Available in the UK from Tangletree Interiors and Wallpaper Direct.

Spring!!!



Tomorrow is the first day of Spring! I have been counting down since, oh the start of Winter, as warm weather and sunshine makes me happy in a way that cold and shorter days do not. Spring!

The following phrase, from a Dylan Thomas poem describes, to me, the essence of Spring:

' the force that through the green fuse drives the flower.'

Isn't that beautiful?

Spring for me is a celebration of life, and a time to appreciate the simple beauty that is all around us. The sunlight is starting to creep through the blinds earlier, and I walk outside into the garden in the morning to discover a new blossom or flower in bloom. 

Now that Spring has arrived, I am motivated again to get creative. The following really cute project I discovered on Beach Vintage got me thinking... those yo yo's are so cute, and would look gorgeous sewn onto little Summer singlets for Fern, or perhaps onto a cushion. 


Then there's this tutorial for a cute headband (or brooch), from Nest Decorating:


Or, because I am somewhat obsessed with butterflies at the moment, check out this gorgeous artwork idea from Lollychops:


Then there's this sweet idea for crocheted cupcakes from the Haby Goddess.... though this is less likely as my knitting skills leave a lot to be desired.


I could go on and on... but before I start ANY of the above projects I need to concentrate on designing the invitations for my daughter's Naming Dedication. I've bought the papers and come up with a design, I just need to get cracking putting it all together! Right, less blogging, more scissoring.......

~ Social Circle Cards ~

While browsing over at the etsy website I came across this fantastic little find - Social Circle Cards. I think they look very stylish for those of us whose job does not necessarily need a business card but the thought of having one makes us feel important - after all the job of being a mum is very important and people do need to get in contact with us regularly! Check them out here








August Giveaway!

A City Carpet Letter N Letter D T letter H e letter W I N letter N letter E Sign for the R stairs in Pembroke College letter I S No one loves the dot ./* One


Wow - thank you for all the support, lovely comments and subscriptions I'm chuffed :) So it gives me great pleasure to give a way a little package of clips. Here's Lou's attempt at pulling the lucky winner out of the bowl.


Congratulations.... Carly Grace. You can pick out some hair clips from either my Made it shop or Esty shop and I'll send them out to you asap.

On another note Leah from Vintage Chenille is having a competition on her blog Handmade Bits and Pieces to win a gorgeous purse that she has made - head over there to join in!!

Spring is Just Around the Corner

For all of us that live in Australia, Spring is just around the corner. Blue sky days, gentle breezes, flowers blooming, gentle Spring showers, warm sunshine on your back as you work in the garden.

Spring a time of rebirth, of new beginnings - if you have had a winter of discontent - my wish for you is that you will embrace the Spring change - that the universe will bring you contentment and good fortune.

Here are some Spring quotes to inspire us all:

An optimist is the human personification of Spring - Susan J Bissonette

Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" - Robin Williams

In Spring time, loved is carried on the breeze. Watch out for flying passion or kisses whizzing by your head - Emma Racine deFleur & my addition - why not catch a few as they whizz past!!

May this Spring bring you all of the good things that life can bring - embrace all that life offers you for you never know what may bloom - Karen Shaddock
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