Thursday, July 28, 2011

getting ready...

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 make the most of what I have now... 
slowly but surely its coming together, I'm mildly terrified & super excited all at once!!

more creative spaces over here...

Monday, July 25, 2011

heavenly days...

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 famous brioche donuts, this little treat only available on Saturday & TO.DIE.FOR!  The best coffee ever & then we had the Breggie roll, that was a little piece of heaven in itself. 
look at that cute logo... 
and a growing arrangement of vintage beaters hanging above the counter.  You can bring one along to contribute if you like.. 
ooohhh my! There is so much deliciousness here & I love the fun names of  everything..

Truly I don't think my photos do this little gem justice, you'll love Beatrix, it's cute, super friendly & a little wholesome nostalgia all rolled into one, I can't wait to go back. You can check out Beatrix daily treats over here too just to be sure you don't miss out.. 
we also strolled the city streets, hubby sporting his new wristwarmers (zoolander style), and just wandered though arcades & laneways til our hearts content.  I just love Melbourne, I do miss it. Though being so far away does make having these weekend getaways together all the more special.. 
the view from our hotel window.. 
perching ourselves at a bar, just because we can! Enjoying beautiful wines, fabulous food & being made feel extra special by doting staff who are just so passionate about what they do, you can't beat that! 
all the time in the world to chat, about all sorts of things, just us...

And now it's Monday again! Back to the hustle & bustle of life..but quite honestly, I love that too!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

my creative space...

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...

Monday, July 18, 2011

winter warmers...

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 through my doily stash to pretty up some dull pieces...

While the holidays have been great, with the kids back at school it's nice to get back into a bit of regular routine...

Oh and by the way, I'll share the big hoo-ha surprise with you all just as soon as I get some pics to show, let's just say it was fabulous & went down a treat...phew!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

3 more sleeps...

'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...