tomorrow...

looking forward to getting out of the city for two golden hours...

rewind...

may was a lovely month, filled with delightful happenings, let's start at the very beginning shall we?

it was such an honour to spend time with pia at the brisbane launch of my heart wanders...

i often feel that the word inspired has become over-used, but can truly say that i believe pia's beautiful book to be just that, to meet her has been a gift and to be present at a truly special afternoon, was a great joy!

my heart wanders is one of the most moving works i have come across in a very long time... for me, it's pages affirm that living a life of simple and quiet beauty is something to be cherished.

when so much around us is noise and spin, the authenticity of pia's voice and her life stand true and remind us that when you live by heart, anything is possible...

finders keepers...

my bags are packed with our precious cargo, ready for finders keepers,

do stop by and say hello...

good things...

working on a new collection of wait with my friend miss j, to be ready for finders keepers in sydney...

a new pot holder, one can never have too many right?

seeing my darling girl in this lovely top that we found at the vintage fashion fair, she's growing up!

other good things,

my heart wanders,

two golden hours

and eggs on 3191 today when i woke,

happy sunday!

girl friday...

hello,

i don't know if i posted this photo before or not, but for the first time in ages (clearly) i felt like popping in here to say hi!

how are you?

i've been crocheting quite a lot which always makes me happy, tea cosies and coat hangers and doily necklaces mostly.

it's rainy here today, perfect for writing letters and cups of tea, i hope you are well and have a lovely weekend, perhaps i'll see you again soon...
xxx

merry christmas to all...

this weekend...

hello there,

just popping in to say that i am looking forward to being a paper boat press shop girl this weekend at the finders keepers, do stop by and say hi...

spring...

i am happy to report that these days bring time for writing things down,

i can't think of a more perfect journal for now...

and so...

it's been a long time coming,

a new life beckons,

today is the second day,

i'm not entirely sure,

just what is in store,

but i know without doubt,

that it is full of good things,

and i can't wait to begin in earnest...

{the tags tell the story, with thanks to miss j for the photos}

here...

i think of you often...

today...

i am so glad it is the weekend,

hoping to make cupcakes with pale pink icing and a cherry on top,

tomorrow we will search out autumn leaves...

hi...

the first camellia of the season...

of fabric and paper...

in late december, i saw bright star and it's first moments quite literally took my breath away. if you have a love of textiles and paper {and of course a wonderful story} then i am in no doubt that you will love this film.

in february, perfect folded valentines were on my mind. i found this pattern via design*sponge.




in april, the current issue of selvedge inspires me.



and speaking of fabric, my friend momo is having a pop up shop this saturday 24 april at the always lovely nook. i can't wait!

wishing you a delightful week friends...

the time of year...

when i like to crochet,

well,

more than usual,

it seems much too hot in summer to be working on large pieces, i find myself busy with smaller projects {one can never have too many dishcloths right?}


now that the weather is turning cool these blankets are perfect to snuggle under while they are finally completed.

regular visitors will know all about the first one, the longest project in the history of craft blogs! you will be pleased to know it is so so nearly finished!

the second is pattern adapted from 300 crochet patterns {#20} it's a smaller size worked in cream cotton, i am currently adding a double crochet border and then it will be finished as well...

happy autumn!

shades of summer...

did i mention i was thinking about taking a summer break from this space?

well i was
and i did
and it was lovely.

truth be told i didn't really mean to stay away so long but there's been the small matter of someone starting {and settling into} school, and all of us adjusting to a new routine.

i love autumn and the energy that the slightly cooler weather brings, but first let's lets bid goodbye to summer with a few snippets...

merry merry...

just popping in to say hello, thank-you for your kind comments about our little project.

a few bits and pieces...

the new issue of peppermint magazine is out, it was my great pleasure to help out with the holiday wrapping feature and it's a lovely issue, look out for it at your local newsagent.

my dear friend jen has opened a gorgeous little store with some delightful pieces, do pop over and take a peep.

we have been getting a little bit festive, making garlands of hearts and birds using these sweet patterns, making christmas biscuits... coffee and hazelnut, almond crescents and cinnamon spice. the recipes were from david herbert in the weekend australian magazine a while back.

a few projects are close to being finished, it will be nice to have a couple of weeks to enjoy some quiet crafting and family time. so, that's it from me for now, thank-you for taking the time to stop by. have a lovely christmas friends, see you in the new year xxx

wait, part two...

It has been a joy to work on this little project with my dear friend Kylie. We are looking forward to creating another collection in the new year...

wait...

Here is little peep at some work I've been doing for a collaboration with my dear friend miss j. I wanted to create some special packaging and I'm thrilled with the result.

Our little project will make it's debut with paper boat press at the finders keepers tomorrow.

I'm so pleased it's Friday, have a lovely weekend...

hands down...

I just finished reading "A Homemade Life"

It's one of those books that you just don't want to end.

I loved every page.



Friday afternoon seems to be my favourite time to spend time in the kitchen. This week it seemed only fitting to bake the cake.

Now I am rather partial to chocolate, and cake, and the two together make me very happy. This cake makes me giddy. A joy to make, it reminded me a little of a filling I used to make for chocolate tarts, only it's so much better. We served it with vanilla bean ice-cream and a lovely dessert wine from Witches Falls. If you are coming for dinner any time soon, chances are this will be on the menu because it's a keeper, hearts, minds, hands down, no contest...

messing about in boats...

we had a lovely time on the mountain this past weekend,



wind in the willows, such a delight!



spending time in the garden,



and making fairy rings...