tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23220426424054702972012-01-31T17:20:04.660+11:00mel @ lovedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11089482748571082995noreply@blogger.comBlogger3381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-26393805111096951592012-01-30T12:12:00.003+11:002012-01-30T20:02:25.785+11:00

I'm turning 40 in a week! Birthdays always make me reflective, another year down, what's been done, what's ahead... I've been thinking a lot recently about this milestone, the big four-OH.  Mostly because of the party I'm planning, having loads of fun with that, but also what I've learned now that I'm 40... So here's a few things I've come to know... firstly, and most surprisingly, those pretty

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In keeping with my word for 2012, I have a birthday coming up, the big four-OH!  I was going to let it pass quietly by, but what's not to celebrate I say?!! So I've been planning, making decorations and buying the city out of fairy lights!  I've also started on these three jar lights & still have loads more to go.  Inspiration here has been sought from many, many of you clever folk, I've been

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boy it's hot out there today!!  I'm taking some time to escape the heat with some cool crocheted pieces...I love this little duo, one for the neck and one for the wrist.  They'll be back in store again soon...

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I read an article in the paper today, grateful that there are people out there to be my voice, who can see things the way I see them and 'get' that family is, well pretty much it, everything.. As most of you know, that very controversial topic of being a stay at home mum is one I am extremely passionate about.  I know we all make choices we believe are the best for our families, we do whatever it

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every year I try to make a new year's resolution, something kind of big, to push me a bit to make me step outside the comfort zone..   The fact is though, I never really do and then I feel like I failed myself just a bit..again!  So this year, I decided to keep it real, simple & honest...  My new years resolution is to just enjoy this life I have.  I have it pretty good I reckon, and so I'm

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Piece by Wendy Hill..I treated myself to this gorgeous Wendy Hill dress for Christmas.  It arrived yesterday morning just in time for our paella party!!  I couldn't wait to put it on & I imagine it is going to get a whole lot more wear this summer time.. Wendy makes the most beautiful 'pieces' for ladies & kids, pop on over to her blog and take a look at her shop full of good things!  Thank you

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It's an emotional time, always, every year.. I feel so much pride in my beautifully growing boys.. relief that the year is coming to an end, holidays are almost upon us.. anxious about their upcoming year, new teachers & classmates.. sadness that all my babies are about to be school boys.. joy and excitement at the thought of spending time with family & friends.. a bit scared about what

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 getting into the spirit with festive accessories this xmas season.. this ones a custom order, but I'm thinking I might need one too.. as a little girl I used to love planning my Christmas day outfit..and it seems nothing has changed.. champagne, good friends, happy kids, pretty outfits &   smooth sounding carols, what's not to love!

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gift wrapping today...& making deliveries, keeping it simple but sweet... I feel like Christmas has quite suddenly appeared out of nowhere!  I've been so busy trying to keep up with everyday 'stuff', keeping on top of school & kinder calendars that I haven't really had time to take it all in. I love this time of year, the craziness, the buzz in the air.  I plan to complete everything on the

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I'm super excited to be guest blogger over on the madeit gift guide today!!  Pop over and take a look at all those gorgeous good things..

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 and a little bit loved..I've been doing my xmas shopping online & was very excited to receive a package I ordered from the very clever Wendy with a pressie for my niece (which I can't show, just incase..), but to my surprise & utter joy, I also received this gorgeous keyring just for me! I cried a tiny bit when I saw it, I just feel so lucky to know these wonderful blogging friends, who do such

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our festive cheer is all about the lights!  Fairy lights all over the place, I just love it! and the tree, of course! It's such fun putting it up with Christmas music caroling in the background...christmas cards are strung up like a garland & gradually fill the mantle, handmade decorations from school & kinder, are proudly displayed all around.  There are so many traditions that make the festive

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more gifts finished... and one for me...and even some in the shop.. I love this necklace, it reminds me a little bit of Wilma from the Flintstones & it feels so pretty to wear!  I'll be making more of these in my favourite colours for sure...

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little crocheted baubles...to pretty up our mantle this xmas... I found myself at home alone yesterday..all day! So I fluffed about with the usual household chores & then settled myself on the couch for some quiet, uninterrupted crochet time. Sometimes that's all a girl needs to feel a little bit re-energised.. More creative spaces here..

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this morning our boys woke to find this note left by daddy, he's been travelling a bit of late and was dreading to have  to go again this morning.. home for a day before going again, we made the most of the warm evening at the beach after school..I love that he leaves these sweet notes, answering random questions asked by little ones half asleep, as he kisses them goodnight.. See you Friday

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it's all about the love... we'll be trimming the tree this year with lots of our own handmade love... with a seemingly endless supply of doilies and scrap fabrics, I'm having lots of fun putting them to good use making new bits & pieces.. to pretty up our place... I'm sure there'll come a day in this house full of boys, when all the prettiness will not be approved of, though for now it's linens &

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a little rainy day creating... I'm completely in love with this pretty vintage lace garland!  There is something about the ruggedness of the twine teamed with dainty fabrics that just makes me smile, what a gorgeous combination.. You may remember a little while ago I used a thrifted table runner to make this soft & airy springtime scarf, there was still so much of it left that I decided to make

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some therapeutic creating this week... cutting up a thrifted table runner to make the prettiest doily brooches... I can't decide which one I like most...I love how they've turned out & I do believe they will make lovely Christmas gifts for the teachers this year. I'll pop some in the shop soon too... more creative spaces here...

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I'm busily spending most days working on all my favourite things to fill the shop shelves...garlands...necklaces... tags...yesterday, though the kids had the day off school, our first hot day of the season, so we hit the beach... The perfect place to take a creative break... visit more creative places here...

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YAY Vic, Thanks for bringing back an old favourite!  I'm playing along with Vic's My Place & Yours meme today. This weeks topic "On the shelf.." this is our spice cabinet made from a gorgeous old meat safe we picked up at a garage sale.  It sits on the kitchen bench & has two shelves full of spices.  We do hope to eventually have all the same jars, at the moment it's a bit hodge-podge, but I like

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..stitching some extra special touches to a thrifty find.  I'm not one to wear black, I don't own many black items of clothing (3 to be exact), so when we were invited to a black & white wedding it threw me into a spin...I went shopping for something to wear, and found the perfect dress, except that it was over $400...hhmmm, not in this lifetime!  In despair I was planning a trip into the city to

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the big boy has always had a brilliant imagination, we've had lots of special friends come live with us over the years.  Christopher Robin & the gang moved in with us when the boy was 2, they stayed for a very long time &  had very particular needs & requests over the years... There was 'Clonsy', a very sweet little thing, he/she just blended right on in with the rest of the gang but didn't

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our big boy turns 10 today... where did those years go... double figures, big time now... 10 on the 10th of the 10th..my Harvey,you melt my heart, you make me laugh, you teach me everyday, you are my joy, my world & I am so proud to be your mama,happy birthday beautiful boy, I love you...

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filling in a dreary day rummaging through my stash & found a very odd shaped table cloth.  So I snipped a little,  stitched a little & there you go - a light & airy springtime scarf! though wearing it like this is reminding me a little of church, hmmm...

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School holidays are in full swing so not too much creating going on here, apart from the indoor cubbies & mountains of lego.  Other than that it's just lots of hanging about, catching up with friends & now that the weather has improved long days on the beach.. I did teach myself the chevron stitch while watching the Grand Final on Saturday, so I've started on a new blanket, soon there will be

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I suddenly have an overwhelming desire to create! I want to sew something with this gorgeous tablecloth, I want to paint the cabinet in the spare room, I want to do something with the dark navy laminate in our kitchen, I want to make some curtains for our narrow bedroom windows, de-clutter cupboards & sheds, it's like I'm nesting (but I'm not) & I can't fight it... I've been waiting for

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so this little guy is my baby, growing up way too quick... while the sun shines and it's just him & me, I'm reminded of how lucky I am to have had this time... time to enjoy him, to play with him, to teach him... to get to know him, to watch him explore life & to learn... to be there for him... and to make countless capes & masks for him... and his friends... It hasn't all been sunshine & smiles,

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I've been wanting to make Leonie's vest for so long now, I love it's simplicity & infact it's quite versatile too... and since we're moving into warmer weather I thought I'd try it out using cotton, this one is 'Latte' from Bendigo Woolen Mills...  It's soft & drapey & I'm mostly happy with it, though I may have made the back a little wide...  I do think I'll try the winter version in a lovely

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I spent the whole day in my jammies yesterday... what a treat! I managed some crochet for the shop while everyone else around here was quite content just to 'be'...(thanks Pop for the handmade sword!..hhmmm, there's a bow & arrow out there somewhere too)I love days like this.  As we get closer to the end of term and a super busy week ahead, it's nice to just hang out, no plans to do anything or

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It's Friday again, and only 2 weeks left of school before the kids are on holidays!!  I don't know about you, but it seems to me that this term has completely flown by, it really feels like they only just got back there! School concert time is already upon us, and costumes were a breeze for me this year.  We have a skeleton & an Aussie sports supporter, not even a tiny bit of stitching or gluing

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Italian cottons making me giddy!  It's ridiculous I know, but I look at these beautiful yarns & I get butterflies...this used to happen when I'd walk into a fashion store, perhaps it's my age..geez is that sad?! I've been drooling over this for quite some time but it's always been so expensive..until today, YAY for a bargain!! I picked up as many of these gorgeous balls as I could manage &

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Another glorious Spring day! It's so wonderful to feel that warm sunshine on my skin, everyone seems to have a bit of a skip in their step this Monday morning...so I've decided to welcome the new season with a little Loved giveaway, hooray!!This pretty lariat will be my gift to you... I'm holding the giveaway over on my facebook page, so go take a look here to be in the draw... Good luck friends!

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I'm playing with some beautifully delicate cottons at the moment... it's a very slow process working with such a fine thread, so it may take some time.  I'm usually quite impatient when it comes to making, I like to see the final product quick as a wink but I'm loving where this is taking me... more creative spaces here...

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a sense of calm after the frenzy of the last few months, I found a quiet spot on the beach just a little way up from the excited squeals of squishy toddler nudie runs... enjoying unseasonally warm winter weather, with almost a week of perfect sunshine its doing wonderful things for everyone's mood... Strangely, with this calmness is a niggling sense of unease hovering in the background, nightly

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getting some favourite pieces together for the open studio at 5 star baby! today...making sure I have enough snugly goodies to go around... I'm supposed to be gearing up for spring, but I can't get enough of my winter warmers just now...I still haven't managed that downtime yet.  Okay, starting after today...

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I'm so grateful today for sunshiny days in the middle of winter...feeling warm sun on bare skin...watching happy kids play & making daisy chains... You should pop on over to visit the birthday girl here & see what everyone else is grateful for today!

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I'm slowly getting back to normal after my market 'hangover'.  There has been just so much going on in the last 8 weeks that I've felt a little overwhelmed & in over my head, to be honest. I was going to post some pictures here, snapshots of the last two months, but I haven't many to share, too busy to take photos it seems...  Now the sun is shining, a warm breeze blows & I feel like it's time to

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Well, that's my first market done & dusted!  It was a great day, so many gorgeous stalls, you could spend a fortune on all the goodness available at Piccadilly Market... I have to say I am pooped!  Two weeks flat out preparing for the big day has finally taken it's toll, I feel a little zombie-like today.  The stall looked nice, I met some gorgeous people & even sold a few things so it was a good

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for my first ever market!!  Not just any market, Piccadilly Market! I hope I'm up to standard, it's such a gorgeous event.  So I'm busily labeling, hooking, making... a dress rehearsal in the living room, not so sure about the layout, everything looks a bit 'dumped' at the front so a little tweaking here & there is in need. Argghh, having had less than 2 weeks to prepare, I'm going to have to

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A weekend away, just the hubby & I.  We kicked off with a visit to our lovely friend Nat's quaint little cafe Beatrix in Nth Melbourne. This is an absolute MUST do if you are in town, and how lucky for you if you're a local!  You won't be able to resist just about everything on offer, all made with such love..you can actually feel it, the love, really! Hubby and I started with one of Beatrix

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making pretty trims from thrifted cottons...using this little gem of a book given to me by a lovely friend in exchange for a winter warmer. Don't you just love making these kind of deals! So this dainty piece was going to be a collar to pretty up some plain t's, but I'm feeling a necklace might be more in need... More creative spaces here...

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I'm busily getting prepared for my first ever market! This has been my week, hookity hook hook! Hooking away on some new scallop-edged neckwarmers & cowls... some wrsitwarmers for the Hubby (except those are my hands doing the modelling, they're a gift I haven't gifted yet!) ...pom poms for Pip's Pom Pom Project...  and some just for fun!with my not so impressed little model here...and working

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'til the BIG surprise, sooooo excited!!everything is just about ready to roll, even my somewhat makeshift outfit (not that it's all about me) a new pair of shoes & a vintage trim always helps to pull some old pieces together nicely... lights..check!music...check!glorious food...check!gorgeous friends, an ulterior motive, champagne...check, check, check! but sshhhhh, it's a very tight secret...

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I was making pompoms, as scarf trims & garlands.. but how does one resist wearing a pompom... or several....

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The sun is shining gloriously here today, aaahhh it's sure nice to thaw out a little... My creative space has been bamboozled with loads of other things the last couple of weeks.  Today though, I am enjoying riffling through my tins looking for pretty trims to re-vamp a couple of gorgeous school tunics.  I love a tunic.  They belong to two very sweet girls who have had a recent school uniform

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revamping a thrifted chairmonday...really?? The last three nights I've had next to no sleep, the little guy's sick with croup.  I'm in my own little world of delirium today, but strangely upbeat!Actually I did take a few hours off on Saturday night to celebrate a gorgeous friends birthday 70's style, with lots of colour, vinyl & fondue!  I think it's all the dancing that has gotten me through til

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Do you ever feel as a parent you are in way over your head?  I do.  Our big boy is only 9 and I know I've talked about the trials and tribulations of raising this gorgeous boy several times over the last few months, but boy oh boy, I really am worried about what the teenage years hold... He's always been shy.  We were the ones you'd see at gymbaroo or music & movement sitting in the background

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rustic fairy light chandeliers for the outside... A clever idea I spotted in a Better Homes & Garden mag, I think it'll be more effective in the night time.  All part of 'the secret mission', sshhh... more creative spaces over here...

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It seems that's all I say at the moment, "just quickly..." before I launch into some long winded explanation or ramble about the zillions of things spinning round in my head... But really, just quickly I want to say a big HELLO! to a bunch of new people who are following my blog.  It seems the number has suddenly shot right up there in the blink of an eye & for some strange reason I can't see who

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I'm addicted! I am totally & utterly addicted to this crochet caper!  To think that not more than a year ago I had no idea where to begin, just a burning desire to learn...the piles keep growing, another project begins immediately after one has been finished, loads of thrifted & re-cycled balls of wool just waiting to be turned into warm winter goodness...I love it! My work space is limited, but

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couch time was productive, I finished a gift for someone special.. Oh maaaannn is it cold here! I've just dropped my middle guy off at the school gate, a little guilty of the dump & run today, but I can't bring myself to get out of the car and stand around the playground til the bell goes, no matter how lovely the company of the other mamas.. The big boy rides off way too early to take himself to

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things don't always go according to plan...I had hoped to take myself for a pleasant Saturday drive up to Daylesford today, a bit of wander through the gorgeous streets, markets & country side all on my own, pleasing myself, doing what I love in my own sweet time.  But my head feels like a giant putty ball, my eyes are in & out of focus, I'm sick!  As much as I've tried to convince myself

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so the little guy and I were catching up over coffee & a hot chocolate yesterday & he suggests he needs another spiderman figure to go with the other spiderman figures, "we should go op-shopping" he says, and you all know I don't need to be asked twice... wonderful things to be found! I love that he shares my passion for thrifting, and I love that he naturally thinks second hand before buying

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I started this last night, a simple perfectly everday scarf, I'm loving it so far but I've run out of wool...  I imagined it being  wider, but I'm thinking I'll stop there and perhaps add a pom pom type edge to the ends... Pop on over here for loads more creative places, you'll love it! edit #1: hold the pompoms, it seems this scarf was destined for another... edit #2 : I'm doing the rounds of

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so grateful this weekend for some time at Mum & Dad's place.  It's such a beautiful piece of this earth, I good long walk over the hills & down the gully is always like food for the soul.  A trip down memory lane every time & the chance to share it with our boys & to see how much they love it is so precious. I often wish my parents would sell up & move down closer to us, but then I go home & I

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even though we still have a little bit of autumn to go yet, you'd swear we were well & truly in the midst of winter.I'm loving whites & creams at the moment, and having fun clearing out my stash putting left over yarn to perfectly cosy use..these headbands have been fun too, and I must say I do feel like quite the ski bunny in the white one! Perfect for these bitterly cold mornings & pretty handy

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another week goes by way too quickly right before my very eyes.. What a week it's been.  Do you believe in fate? Do you believe that things happen for a reason, that somehow the stars align and we find ourselves changed in some way?  There's no big news to share here, just a feeling of contentment, calm and awareness.  I'm not entirely sure where this has come from but it feels nice.  I don't

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for having time...time to create, to while away hours between coffee shops, walks & snuggled up with the hook and even a new book... I had a picture of this cowl in my head this week & to have the time to just sit & bring it to life has been such a treat.  To have someone else around to tend to little people has meant for a very productive week indeed.  Having hubby home has been a bit of a

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...is all about mending & making do this week.  Although we are only celebrating my brother & his beautiful fiance's engagement this weekend, I am already planning my outfit for their wedding!  I found a gorgeous vintage style clutch handbag a while ago which is stunning on it's own, but I thought I'd make it a pretty shoulder strap out of ribbons & buckles from my overflowing stash.  I love

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So it's week four of hubby's holidays and I'm feeling a little bit spoilt for having him home...While I'm busily re-stocking the shop...making gifts...and filling orders...my man is living a day in the life of me!  It's fun watching him check & double check the calendar, zip off here & there for pick ups, drop offs, being classroom helper, doing the shopping & cooking dinner.  After he takes the

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for day after day of gorgeous sunshiny autumn weather...to explore...to climb...to breathe...for spending time...bike rides...and priceless conversation between brothers... What are you grateful for this week? Visit Maxabella Loves & join in....

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things are completely out of anything that resembles routine over here. Well, except that the boys have gone back to school & kinder after thoroughly enjoying the break.  Hubby is still home for another week & a bit and I just can not seem to gain focus on anything!My creative space is all hodge-podge, finishing off little projects here & there, dabbling in a bit of thrifty furniture restoration,

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school holidays are in full swing, hubby's on holidays too so we've been gardening, cleaning, tidying up & getting ready for our long awaited paella party that, as it turned out, didn't happen.  Hubby did 'something' to his ankle, we're still awaiting news on the extent of damage there, so now we have a very orderly house FULL of food and nothing much to do but sit back & enjoy it, nice!I've been

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I know, another neckwarmer!!  This time I was completely inspired by the big wooden buttons I found at the op-shop...and the wool is so luscious...and lots of fun ways to wear it... loads of creative good things over here...

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grateful for hugs with my big boy...it's going to be hard to top that today...sillyness and laughs over breaky, watching him in the backyard absorbed in his magical world, and a rare opportunity to take his picture without too much resistance... more over here...

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is all about the boys...with loads more bag tags on the way to Ballyhoo Art and e.k.design...using up left over yarn on fingerless gloves for a little friend...and more neckwarmers!! This time for my gorgeous brothers.  I'm hoping these will make their very early starts on icy cold winter mornings a little more bearable... more creative spaces here...

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it's so peaceful here today with kids at school, the little guy happily playing with lego, no builders about, just quiet...I should be grocery shopping, or at least preparing something for dinner, but I find myself sitting here, enjoying the silence and working on a few new things...a cowl in the most lush green, and it's acrylic, I never knew acrylic yarn could feel so soft and delicious! I

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It's been a massive week here trying to project manage tradesmen, the little guy suddenly crying at kinder drop off again, the six year olds 'ways' and the big boy, well we are all learning a lot about life and parenting there! So this weekend I am very grateful for time to reflect, to step back, take it all in and to spending time with friends & their families around homemade wood-fired pizza &

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a new infatuation with this gorgeous yarn, I'm having so much fun working this waffley stitch..LOVE!the neck piece...the wrist cuff...I found a mountain of these mother of pearl buttons at the op shop so long ago, it seems I have an endless supply! With all the roof work going on around here, they say I'll be without internet access for a little bit so I'm early this week, but there'll be loads

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how quickly the weekends fly by... it's nice to be greeted bright & early in the morning by a very  handsome & cheerful tradie arriving to put up the scafold.. work on the roof begins.  Our 6yr old says, obviously impressed by the enormity of the scaffolding, how great our house is going to look when they are finished, when sadly we won't even know anything has been done to look at it, but at

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grateful today for discovering a wonderful stash of this gorgeous bamboo and creating something new! but most of all, for having our big boy home right here in the nest where he belongs.  He had a great time on camp, and came home surprisingly chatty and adorable, aside from the fact that he was still in the same undies he left home in 3 days ago (a not so pleasant discovery)! He says he was

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Our big boy went on camp this week.  I felt so weird & anxious about it this time.  It's not like he hasn't been away before, but somehow this time is different.  He's changing, growing up, and I'm not ready for him to do that yet.  Although I do think a few days away from us all will do him good.  No little brothers getting in his way, Mum not on his back about this or that, late nights & fun

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I picked this jumper up a few years ago on a clearance table. I adored the shirred sleeves but would never ever wear it.  It reminded me of a school uniform every time I'd put it on & inevitably change before even leaving the bedroom... I found it yesterday in a bag waiting to be dropped off at the op shop, and I just couldn't bring myself to part with those sleeves...so I made some wristwarmers,

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its a shrug...I think...a great big tea cosy for me!it sits just below my elbow & I love it! I love it's versatility. I think I will get loads of wear out of this little number. Though I might replace the pompoms with crocheted balls...

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the week has just whizzed by in a crazy spin! I've lots to be grateful for... friends who step up & take charge in stressful moments. mums night out, wow! we are surrounded by some beautiful families & gorgeous ladies to have a ball with on a Saturday night! brotherly love a bond that grows stronger all the time.  I'm so proud to see our boys all loving each other, offering words of wisdom &

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I've been in a kind of trance since starting this yesterday.  I'm working on it every chance I get, in the car for school drop off & pick up, on the phone, listening to readers, during breaky, while waiting for this *#/%*; computer to do the simplest thing!  Typically, I'm making it up as I go.  Originally it was going to be a wrap.  Now I'm thinking it might be a big chunky cowl that I can pull

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I've been over here today for Jill's Wednesday feature post "How are you creating your way to success?.." Head on over to take a look...Thanks again for having me Jill!

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...are filling my bench top, I love watching them grow, though I am slowly taking over our living room!  My own space has been delayed for now, until we get the much needed work done on our roof...priorities! The two little guys are desperate to move in together, which is how my own work room will come to be. However, as their shared room becomes an indoor swimming pool with feature waterfall

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we've been blessed with the most stunning of sunshiny days this weekend, hallelujah!  Perfect for a little stool re-vamp.  I sprayed this sweet old stools legs white, took off the fluffy purple cover & replaced it with a piece of fabric cut from one of my very favourite vintage sheets. I also cut into a little sundress that I'd never had much wear of & turned it into a light summery top...Last

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sadly, waaaay too chilly for this little pretty at the moment, we'll need something far more robust to brave the cold winds out there this week... I'm cheating a little since I posted this finished scarf on Tuesday, but I had to share it in my creative space this week, I so love it & just can't wait to wear it! pop over to Kootoyoo for more creative spaces...

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 this gorgeous tin I plan to use as a jewellery box could not be more perfect!handy bits and pieces...and these sweet old books were a gift from a lady who thought I could put them to good use, perhaps they'll just join my collection to be read & thoroughly enjoyed...I found this fabulous yarn on a clear out table for 50 cents & immediately could see it was destined for beautiful things.  I love

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it's been eleven years that hubby & I have been married. As each anniversary comes around we can't help but look back, reminisce on how it all came to be.  Looking at photos, surrounded by our dearest friends & family.  We have a chuckle about how we 'hooked up'.  He asked me to dance at a reunion ball, I thought it was a pity dance, he couldn't believe I said yes.  I was forever single, waiting

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snugly wrist warmers for the little guy...this freezing cold day has been perfect for me...so many little projects on the go...and loving each & every one of them.  The perfect escape...

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I'm grateful this weekend to decompress.  A little reading, some crochet on my nana couch...  What a week it's been.  I've had painters painting, builders quoting, plumbers assessing, the electrician in and out.  I think I've had every tradesman you could ever possibly need through our place this week and it does not look good.  It seems our home is suddenly hugely in need of TLC, lots of

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So it's a new school year.  A new school year always has it's share of teething problems, a settling in period.  New teachers, new classmates, more challenges and new rules.... I'm a rules girl, I always have been.  My big boy is definitely a rules boy.  This need for structure, order & rules must have kicked in at about 2yrs I'd say because as a baby he did NOT follow any rules & had this first

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...or not so much... It seems creating has taken a backseat to the busyness of everyday life this week. I've had an overwhelming urge to get things done around here, tidy up loose ends, clean out closets, tackle the mending pile, even bake, lots of baking infact... I feel a little bit like June Cleaver, perhaps without the calm & poise, and maybe with a lot more yelling at children with

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I found these coasters at the op shop this week & could not go past those delicious colours all  pinned together...I'd recently chopped up an old thrifted table runner & made coasters out of it, but seeing as we never seem to use coasters around here, I've decided to crochet a chain & join them all together as a garland! I wish I could show you a picture of it strug up in my living room, but I

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I know we are only half way through summer here in Australia, but I can not stop crocheting for cooler weather! And all my boys, including the Mr, have put in their orders already.. and one for me..Also, I love this idea from Kelly Doust's The Crafty Kid, a brilliant & quick as a wink way to recyle those old wooly jumpers!

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a little time for me...A visit to the lotus spa for a facial & hot stone massage was a lovely way to spend my saturday afternoon.  One of my gorgeous brothers had given me a gift voucher for christmas, so I saved it up and used it to pamper myself for my birthday...grateful to lovely friends popping in with birthday wishes, hugs, flowers & gifts...birthday clinks, delicious food, & the coldest

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..is getting back to reality, back to routine & the busyness of normality.  I knew it was coming, we've had six weeks to relax, unwind and prepare for a new school year, but it seems I have been so absorbed in holiday mode that I've left everything to the last minute.  I now have only today to get myself into gear.  The school books are still in the boot of the car where I dumped them hastily the

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my littlest man...Despite the extraordinary heat outside yesterday, I was comfortably sitting inside, in the cool crocheting like a woman possessed.  My head was in a spin.  Every time I'd start something I'd have another idea & start on something else.  This is a picture of our little guy, loving his new neck warmer...for another day perhaps... point & shoot @ fat mum slim...

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This week I am grateful for quiet days at home, getting things done, enjoying holidays & watching my boys play.  I never tire of listening to them at play.  Their wild imaginations transporting them to magical places, adventurous places.  I really need to record them sometimes, so that we can capture those moments & keep them forever... for more grateful posts pop on over to maxabella's...

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a cascade of paper doily hearts...more in the 'dark' series of poison apple brooches...a vintage sheet dress...that looks a little more 'nightie' than 'beach', perhaps a pocket is needed...and cloudy days influence my hook...a productive week all round! visit Kootoyoo for loads more creative spaces!

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I am tickled to have been selected for a stylish blogger award by Tammi over at little poppa & me, what a thrill!  Upon accepting this award I need to...Thank & link back to the person who awarded me Share 7 things about myself Pay it forward to 10 great bloggers Contact those bloggers and tell them about their award Okay, so let's kick it off with 7 things about me... 1. I grew up in the

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for the freedom to be whoever you want to be! shades & bling picked up at a garage sale this morningI adore that our two little guys love to dress up.  Sometimes, like today, they go without the full suit but they always have some quirky accessory that serves some kind of meaningful purpose.  In fact, our 6 yr old doesn't even consider it to be 'dressing up', to him its just being whoever he

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I've been all creative all over the place this week! I've been making lots of love hearts I can't seem to get enough of them just now.  Making them from paper, fabric, wood & anything else that says 'love' to me. I don't know what's with that but I'm rolling with it!  I've been creating a little joy out in our garden, tidying up & prettying things a bit & last night I made myself a dress!! Even

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So those who know me well, know very well that the kitchen is one of the last places I like to spend my time, there is just no joy there for me!However, the simple fact is I am a mama with 3 hungry boys and a 'foodie' husband (thank goodness for him, weekend dining at home is usually quite spectacular), and so I am bound to spend a little time in the kitchen, it's my job, it's just the way it is.

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it's difficult not be grateful for all that we have after this weeks events in queensland... grateful for wonderfully generous people,extraordinary communities & the power of the human spirit... Grateful also for silly things we do that create wonderful family memories..and my new thrifted umberella! We made a mad dash to save our fruit that was being destroyed by this weeks rain, all running

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Welcome to the Loved blog! Well, same blog, different name... In fact it is still Little Ted Canvas at heart, but in order to keep things consistent with my on line stores & face book page I thought I'd just merge them all as one, simple!  I hope this doesn't lead to too much confusion, though I think most of you lovely friends are aware already that Little Ted Canvas & Loved are one and the

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I've been completely lost & absorbed in summer holiday lazing, visiting, beaching & relaxing.  It's been a hectic few weeks but I've thoroughly enjoyed having my family around and simply living one day at a time... the fair...Now the new year has begun.  We've kicked it off full speed ahead beginning with fireworks on the Bluff which was the most spectacular & mesmerising sight.  This was the

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