Random pics of home...

Believe it or not I've been missing Blighty a bit recently. Crackers huh?! But I was lucky to live in a very beautiful part of the country. It was all (still is) very Wuthering Heights. I think some people found it quite bleak and the weather didn't help! Most days it was blowing a gale and raining (or snowing!) and full waterproofs and wellies were required just to make it down our cobbled path to the car (I'm not exaggerating here!). Still, it is a pretty beautiful spot.

a spot of decorating...

Ok. Last weekend I began to try and sort out this ridiculous room we have. It's mainly / entirely used as a passageway at the moment but it's been such a mess since we moved in that even just walking through the room annoyed me. It's also almost entirely furnished with items from Salvo's or furniture that I've salvaged from the tip and quite frankly it's looked like a tip for the last 10 months.

So the first thing I did was get some stencils out and give the tip salvaged sideboard a bit of a paint job (still more to do here I reckon!).

Secondly I nipped out to bunnings and acquired some blank canvas frames and a large staple gun and then got handy with some pretty tasty Kirsten Doran fabric. Staple guns = good fun (as long as everyone stays well out of your way).

Then I did a bit of a naff job covering a Salvo's armchair with some rather boring grey fabric. Upholstery lessons are needed I think. Oh and accessorised with the tea towel that came free with Inside Out Mag! Waste not want not. And then I chucked some cushions on the Salvo's couch. That bit was easy.

Finally I framed up some lovely prints acquired at the last Finders Keepers market in Sydney (I can't for the life of me remember who the artist is - sorry! If anyone knows I'd love to know too.)

Oh and then I added a lamp - obviously! Durrr. (and made a spare one for the shop!)

Well... it's a start. And it cost me nowt... well almost nowt. Can you tell?

Easter Hunt! Fun fun fun

It's Easter! It is and the wonderful MissChief Maker are running an Easter Hunt for charity on Sunday. There's going to be face painting, a bonnet competition and a raffle as well as the Easter egg hunt. Brill fun eh?! Oh and amongst the amazing prizes will be an Owls are Hunting lamp!

Here's all the details:

When Easter Sunday 4 April 2010.

Time The celebrations start from 1:30pm. The hunt starts at 2:00pm sharp. All children must be registered. Hunt bags, gift bags and name tags are provided for registered children. Places are limited.

Where Rodney's Nursery, 24 Beltana Road, Pialligo ACT. At the lawns near the playground.

What Easter eggs are hidden amongst the garden and the playground. Children have a hunt bag to fill with eggs as they find them. There is always a BIG golden egg to be found! The Easter bonnet competition requires registered children to make and wear their bonnet for judging on the day at 2:30pm. There are fabulous prizes to be won. Don't miss out! There are also other activities to enjoy; face painting, a sausage sizzle, wine tastings, demonstrations, book readings and market stalls.

Why To raise the awareness of Neuroblastoma and raise money for the 4TylerJames Fund. Tyler James is a 5 year old Canberra boy who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at age 2. Neuroblastoma is the 4th most common childhood cancer behind acute leukaemias, brain tumours and lymphomas respectively and accounts for 8-10% of all cancers in children. The yearly incidence of neuroblastoma is 4-6 cases per 100,000 children aged under 15 years are diagnosed annually. In the first year of life, it is the most common childhood cancer and accounts for 50% of cases. The average age at diagnosis is 22 months and 80% of the cases present in the first 5 years of life and 95% by 10 years of age.

Cost The event is FREE. Any donations for the 4TylerJames Fund will be greatly appreciated. All monies raised from the sausage sizzle, raffle, wine tastings and face painting will go towards the fund.

Lovely Madeit Finds

So... things have been busy again here and I've been spending lots of time designing the new website and therefore completely neglecting any kind of blog posting. Also seens as it's now Autumn (hurrah!) and therefore we're all going to be spending a lot more time indoors as the nights get longer it seemed like the perfect time to show off some of the gorgeous homewares from other madeit sellers. So here's a little selection of some gorgeous fresh items that I've been coveting for some time...

Clockwise from top left: Moose And Bird, Little Wise Owl, Edward and Lilly, Marley and Lockyer, 3 Girls and a Goat, Kerri's Hangups.

Is 1030am too early for a brandy?

I am quite literally hopping up and down with excitement right now!! The wonderful Holly Becker has featured me on her flippin amazing blog decor8. I hit this blog everyday and I'm always in awe of the gorgeous interiors and products that Holly features.... so to have my products on there is unbelievable! Woohoo!!!!! Thanks Holly!

P.S. In response to all the requests I've added an INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING option to all items in my madeit shop. Yay! Remember to check out the electricity/wiring before ordering though. Boo!

Georgie Love is my new stockist!

Woohoo! I've just completed a selection of lamps for the lovely Georgie Love. Unlike most of my lamps these one's are repeatable designs so you can actually order a pair of matching ones! I know - crazy idea...lamps that match! Who'd have thought it?! Have a look-see here!

Make sure you check out all the other lovely stuff they have on offer as well. I bought one of these beautiful Pearl & Elspeth skirts... actually it wasn't the exact one shown above it was a different equally gorgeous one... maybe I should buy this one aswell...

MissChief Maker are having a SALE!!

MissChief Maker are running a 'GOLD SPOT' Sale this February to clear out some of their gorgeous summer stock in time for the stunning Autumn stock that will arrive in store in March. MissChief Maker have bought up big this Autumn!!!

They cater for 0-8 year olds and stock pre-loved children's clothing in great condition and some amazing handmade clothing and accessories for kids (all made by clever local mums).

It's stock in the retail shop only on sale so you'll have to make a trip out to the beautiful nurseries, enjoy the tranquility, the shade, the playground and the cafe!

I reckon we can manage that!