Things I love...Day 1

summer time when the weather is fine.

well, there hasn't really been much of that lately.

I have been feeling a little anxious about some upcoming surgery

and have begun looking at life and what I see everyday in a new light.

to appreciate the small things, the beauty that is all around us that we simply walk past not noticing.

so my project the next few weeks,

(and I will really really try to do this as often as I can)

to put up a photo of things I love.

there may be no words, there be no explanation, but they are my small things in life!

handmade christmas challenge.

I know, I've been very absent from the Handmade Christmas Challenge, I was still thinking of you all, and making and buying handmade, but I've been so busy, I had hardly a moment to join the blogging fun. so here is my last entry!

so, I've had a year to prepare a santa sack for my niece.

in that year, another niece and nephew were added to the collection, making it 3 santa sacks to be done.

of course, me being the type that I am, I started them on wednesday.

anywho, here they are in all their finished glory, handmade santa sacks for 3 precious babies.

what to make for someone who has everthing?? I made this scarf for my Nan. she is away this christmas, so it had to be small to fit in her luggage.

I also made one for my mum aswell as a new handbag, which I will show you soon.

for more handmade christmas, pop on over to Tracy at Knicky Knacks!!

obsessed! who me?

framed by an obsession.

can you tell I love old frames?

I also am a bit of an auction addict.

these frames are huge, the biggest one measures 127x216cm!!

and I even fitted it in my car to bring home.

bargains of the century, couldnt go past them.

now I just need space in my tiny house to hang them.

hmmmmm......

My Creative Space...

I know, absent again. best put me in the naughty corner.

at least make sure that corner is in my sewing room please!!!

so so busy with so many markets coming up.

so many orders.

I just love it.

I have made these new hats after a few trials and not being happy with the visor shape, I have finally come up with a peak that doesnt stand out like a ducks bill!!

so lucky I was 'allowed' to use my sisters set of hat blocks for the photography.

she was given them by our grandma who was a milliner.

an amazing lady who inspires me in every way imaginable.

this design was supposed to be for me!
as a licensed fabric, it is not available for sale
but my son got his hands on this one.
I guess it is appropriate really.
Felix the Cat in the Hat!!
for more creative spaces head on over
here!!
keep on crafting, living & loving xx

Wordless Wednesday...

for more wordless wednesday shots head on over to

Faith Hope & a whole lotta Love

my creative space...

my brothers wedding this weekend, of course I left my dress til yesterday to make.

heaps of time, incase it didnt work out, to make something else!!

I made up the pattern, which I have to say is my fav. for summer.

I also make this in a cotton floral to wear to the markets last weekend.

so comfortable and stylish if I do say so myself!!

oh and another thing, I bought the shoes, then made the necklace thingy to match the shoes, then had to find or make a dress to match those!

nothing like doing things all jumbled!!

next, if I get time, I will make a purse to go with it!

for more creative spaces head on over to kootoyoo!!

only a few days before the launch of this gorgeous fairy floss markets!!

and of course, we will be there!
have finished off a few gorgeous new summer hats for the markets
for boy's & girls!!

it's going to be huge, so tell everyone!

hope to see you there!!