~ Kids Study ~

Here are some great kids study areas.  It is a few years before my girls need their own little personal study areas but when they do I know where to look.


~ Garden Design ~

I have always loved gardens design by a Melbourne Designer named Jack Merlo.  Every time I see a garden in a magazine that I love it seems to be designed by this very talented guy.  I love the clean crisp lines and the non cluttered look of his gardens.  Here are a few of his lovely designs.  Check him out at www.jackmelodesign.com.au





~ Friday Photography ~

Today I attended another photography course with Andrew from Focus 10 Photography - such an interesting guy with heaps of knowledge.  He provides a very laid back course and it is lots of fun - he even took some shots of me and my bump so I could remember my belly!!!

When we looked back at the photos we realised it looks like I have no legs as my black skirt blended into the black velvet backdrop - my girls thought it was very amusing.

Charlipop Kids - Photo shoot

pj's on the beach - bright colours - smiling faces - fun times - that's what Charlipop Kids is all about!












Tailors dummy

Tailors dummy with pretty trims in the craft room
Tailors dummy, dress form with pretty trims in the craft room
Tailors dummy with pretty trims close-up in the craft room
I have had my tailors dummy for about ten years now. As you can see above, I have covered it in trims in shades of white, cream and aqua that I have collected over the years from antique markets and haberdasheries. Recently, I was asked on Flickr where to get one from.


Tailors dummies
I suggested Baileys home because they sell a variety of vintage tailors dummies and I think the mix of old and new in their store is just right.


Tailors dummy with Russian linen
On further investigation, I found this great dummy upholstered in vintage Russian linen from Ghost furniture.


Tailors dummy from Corset Laced Mannequins
On the other hand, if you're looking for a something a bit more special, then I suggest taking a look at Corset Laced Mannequins, who also make bespoke dummies in any suitable fabric you provide.

~ My poor back ~

I know I only have a few weeks to go but boy oh boy being pregnant reeks havoc on your back - I am dreaming of a lovely relaxing massage to make the aches go away.  May the next 5 weeks go fast so I can relax comfortably like this lovely image below!!!

~ Girls Bedrooms ~

I am trying to decide on furniture for my girls new rooms - here are some beautiful beds I found during my search.






Images: Pottery Barn Kids