Happy first birthday, Coco!!....

Project finished, and my little bunny loves it!  Apparently, the best thing about having your own teepee, is walking in and out and in and out and in and out....  Coco turned one on Sunday.  Apart from walking in and out of teepees, Coco's favourite things to do are turning pages of books and being generally cheeky.

I didn't use a pattern for the teepee, I just winged it.  It turned out really well, though I'd make some changes if I were ever mad enough to make another one.  Happy birthday, baby girl.  :)  xo

(Bunting made way back here).

Hello Herman Marie....

How cool is this lil' yellow bear?!  

It's a wood-cut piece by when skies are grey (creator of the brilliant mooks), and is available from her new etsy store, Herman Marie.

Stop the press!!....

Well my, my, it would appear that I've started a project, the first serious one in over a year (the last one being Coco's bunting).  Of course, by showing you that I've started something, I've probably jinxed it.  Stay tuned!!

My bearded pigeon....

Oh, my bearded pigeon, how lovely you are!  I came across my bearded pigeon's blog today while blog chasing (you know - you're on a blog you know, you see an interesting comment, you check out their blogger profile, you see the list of blogs they read, one jumps out enough to click on it, and so on....).

I'm a sucker for maps.  And anything mustard-yellow.  I the one above is my favourite, but quite frankly there are SO many different ones (even more than shown below) that I can't be sure. You can buy them here.

Playing with logos....

Thrifting (as the Americans say)....

I found this cabinet at the Lion's Garage Sale which happens every second Saturday here in Margaret River.  I spotted it across the room and RAN (towards it).  Obviously it needed a bit of lurve, so I visited The Brick House to find Morgan's post on refreshing vintage wood (tried and tested before).  First job was to put the drawers in the right order so that the veneer lines up and they close properly!  I'm super happy with how it's turned out, but it's not quite finished yet.  I'll show you the inside soon....  

Oh, and it was all of $15.  Shazam!!

Paper Blanket....

Those of you who've been along for the sunday project ride since way back when, will know that I used to contribute to the Blanket Magazine blog, which was lots of fun.  For those of you who don't know, Blanket is an online magazine which was first released in December 2006.  The lovely editor, Bec Brown, has now finally seen her dream of a printed magazine come to fruition.  Exciting times!  I've just ordered my copy and can't wait to get my hands on it.  You can get more information and order your copy here (limited edition of 500 so don't dilly-dally).

Good intent....

Some time ago I posted a music video by Melbourne singer Kimbra (here it is).  Now I know this blog isn't about music, but I just love her songs and her clips are so cool.  So here's her new one.  Enjoy.  :)

Hello everyone....

Anyone out there these days?....  I'm just popping in to say hello.  You'll all be pleased to know I've been busy designing this and that, hatching plans, scratching my chin.  Eventually I'll have something to share with you!  In the meantime, Coco is growing up damn fast and keeping me on my toes.  It turns out she's allergic to sleep.  And to growing hair.  :)

Me and Margaret....

Quite some time ago I took these photos for a blue themed photography project.  They're all taken in the town of Margaret River, in the south west corner of the country.  The Margaret River region is known for it's wines and that's why we're here (Mr Stink is a winemaker).  While we're still settling in (after what was a snap decision to move here!), so far we're enjoying the change that moving from the big smoke to a town of less than 5000 brings.  I feel creativity brewing....

For Japan....

Hello everyone.  Just a quick post to let you know about a fund raising venture that Diem Chau is hosting.  You may remember that I've written about Diem's amazing work before - her embroidered plates and carved crayons are amazing.

Now you have a chance of winning one of 2 family portraits (of up to 3 crayons) by buying a $10 raffle ticket, with all money being donated to the Japanese Red Cross.  For all the details head on over to her blog.

Why, hello there....

I don't know who to credit, sorry!

Gosh, how time flies!  I can't believe how little Coco was in my last post!  She's about to outgrow that cute yellow outfit.  Oh it's true - they grow up so fast!  She's entertaining us with lots of smiles and 'talking' these days, and I don't remember life without her.  I really can not recommend motherhood highly enough.  :)

But let's be honest, I've been so busy staring at Coco that I've neglected the sunday project.  I won't make apologies because they would be insincere.  But I will share some exciting news, possibly a tad prematurely.  It looks like we're swapping this city life for the country and I couldn't be more excited!  I'm hopeful that it will fuel some creativity and that I can sneak a bit of time to work on some ideas that are brewing.  Stay tuned!  But don't hold your breath - these things take time.  Especially when it's me.  :)

Welcome Coco Evie....

We've been keeping her to ourselves for the past couple of weeks, but here she is!  Little Coco was 2.79kg (that's 6lb. 2oz.) and is an angel.  Her first angelic accomplishment was a perfect delivery - all over and done with in 2 (very intense but drug-free) hours.  And you know what?  The sleep deprivation isn't as bad as I was expecting.  Yet....

Hello + goodbye....

Little Me - Somewhere in Europe - October 1977

It seems I've been retreating from the world wide web (and people in the real world) as Pikelette's arrival draws closer.  I thought I should make amends by saying hello to you all.  Hello.  :)

And also goodbye.  With only 1 week until the estimated arrival (though of course she will have her own idea about when the time is right) there are no guarantees as to when I'll be back.  I hear these newborns are somewhat time consuming.

So thank you to you all for visiting over the past few years.  Special thanks for your comments which remind me that I'm not just writing to myself.  And an even bigger thanks to those of you I've never met in person but feel like I have, thanks to the wonder of this funny little internet and the friendships it sprouts.

I'll miss you!  But I'll be back.  Sometime.  :)  xo

Meet Bill....

You'd think he'd have cheered up after some lovely comments on an earlier post, but no.  It's not his style.

I found Bill in an op-shop (thrift store, for the Americans reading) about 18 years ago (Holy shiznit!  I can't believe it's that long!).  Sure, I was way too old for teddy bears, but look at him!  I thought he looked so sad that I couldn't bear to leave him there (hehe, pun intended).  

Of course, he doesn't really look like he's cheered up over they years.  I'm hoping he perks up when Pikelette comes along.  Maybe he's been waiting all these years for a little girl of his own (and if that doesn't work, I'm tempted to stitch a happier face on him).

Have a great weekend!

Hang....

And then there was bunting....

I'm quite sure it's illegal to decorate a nursery these days and not include bunting.  And who am I to rock the boat?!  I've made a couple of metres and have cut enough to make twice as much again.  It's great to get back on the sewing machine - it's been a while!

Sew some more....

Turn + press....

Sew....

Cut....