Cluster Art & Photo Walls

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Since we realised yesterday that the truck is coming to pick up all our worldly possessions next Thursday (OMG) we have started to go into a panic about how little packing we have actually done. With the help of some redbull I got stuck into it yesterday evening and besides coming face to face with how much of a hoarder I am (OK, I really already knew this), I also came across a prime example of just how indecisive I am.

Case in point- my (non existent) photo wall I started 3.5 years ago.

I absolutely love photo/art cluster walls (images above are some of my inpirations) and when we moved into our current house I had grand plans of filling our massive blank walls with lovely displays clustered in various frames in shades of white, cream and gold. I got as far as filling a small number of frames with photos, kept buying about 100 various frames and that's it. I came across these frames this evening- whoa! I have issues. SO many frames, still unopened, in boxes, SO many different sizes etc.

Note to self- never buy a new photo frame EVER again and first decorating job for the new house- photo/art display and dispose of ALL unnecessary frames.

Tutu-liscious

Here's a few pics of Addison in her party outfit...awww- gotta love a tutu!

I will post more pics and details of what I made for her party when I sort through her party photos, so stay tuned!

And yes, this tutu is "inspired" by the adorable Teapony rocker tutus. I am sure Ms Teapony won't mind as its only for personal use and after all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Truly!!!

Its Tuesday and I can't wait...

...to start reading again.

I have just signed up over at the Meet Me at Mikes Bookclub. First book on the agenda, The Time Travellers Wife. Now I have already read this book about 3 years ago but 2 pregnancies have wiped my memory clean so I am reading it again. All I can basically remember is that he time travels and meets his wife...hmm. Oh and I also remember I found it really disorientating as time travel confuses the hell out of me!

Pop on over here if you want to join in the book club fun!

Neutral Bliss

all images via Real Living magazine

Just when I finally make a decision and think I want to inject some colour into my home I come across a stunning neutral home that makes my heart go all a pitter patter.

I just died and went to heaven when I saw this home featured in Real Living magazine this month.

Where do I start?

The beautiful old Queenslander facade, the panelled walls, the shades of white, taupe, creams etc, the recycled furniture, the vintage style nursery or the fabulous bunk beds?

Be still my heart... I think I am in LOVE.

Now thats why I love a nuetral palette!

STUNNING...

Weekend Wishes

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Party, party, party... that is how my weekend is shaping up.

Still do do: finish birthday banner, make Martha pom poms and table toppers, bake and decorate the cake, assemble party bags, finish Addison's party outfit, party food shopping...eek! best get cracking...

Enjoy your weekend!

Peonie Pleasure

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I just love love love peonies...if we ever set a date to get married these will definately be my flower of choice!

Busy Busy Busy...

I havn't had much time for blogging this week as I have been busy working on Addison's party.

Here's a peek at what I have been up to...

Its Tuesday and I can't wait...

... to get stuck in to some fresh crafting projects.

I have just found my new favourite sewing/crafting blog, V and Co. She has fantastic tutorials and beautiful crafting inspirations.

My favourite are these 2 pillows...Love the Ruffled cushion to the right but the ruched cushion with the blue flowers- OMG STUNNING! This is for her daughters room and she is also doing a new quilt which I can't wait to see.

image via V and Co.

And this tutorial for beautiful fabric flowers (especially great if you are like me and have used yoyo flowers to death and are after something a little different).


On another crafting note, I also came across the

The Moda Bakeshop has a fabulous range of online "recipes" in their "bakeshop"- LOVE IT!

oooh, I have so many ideas to add to my growing list of things to make now!

Eye Spy with My Little Eye...

All images via Poulier & Poulier

Remember I spoke about hanging an optical test print in my new entry? Well, I first came across these prints/tea towels by Poulier & Poulier in Real Living Magazine and just fell in love with them.
I can't decide whether to get the tea towel and frame it or just stick with the print?
I love the idea of framed tea towels as they add a lovely texture and dimension to wall art.
What to do what to do...

Happy Birthday to you...

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Happy Birthday to my deliciously sweet baby girl...it's hard to believe it was 1 year ago that you were born on the kitchen floor because you decided you couldn't wait until we got to the hospital!

More Loveliness

More delightful loveliness from the Bed of Flowers B & B, just because the whimsy & eclectic prettiness makes me smile...

It's Tuesday and I can't wait...

image by Sycamore Street Press via etsy

...to hang this stunning print in my new house! Hmm, not sure on how I will frame it yet.

My totally swoon worthy letterpress print by Sycamore Street Press via etsy arrived this morning and this got me all sidetracked again, going through my inspiration folder for the entrance in the new house.

Our new entrance hall is quite wide with double doors so I can finally have a nice hall table entrance!

I am thinking I want to find an old not to wide table, desk, cabinet or sideboard to revamp for the entrance. Above that I will either put my long, white mirror, gold ornate mirror or etched mirror? not sure which one yet... it will depend on the length of the hall table I find.

I am also planning on having a mix of prints, pictures, framed fabric, photos etc to one side of the mirror (including my letterpress print and optical test chart print by Poulier & Poulier design-more on their fabulous work another day), a black and white striped hall runner and then lots of little lovelies for the tablescape- fresh flowers, framed photos, books, trinkets etc...can't wait!

Little Tee Pee for Miss L & Miss E

So this Tee Pee I made last week was actually for a girlfriends daughters' for their birthdays (I didn't want to give the surprise away last week as she reads my blog). Hope the girls enjoy it G! (and more importantly, hope you can get it up on your own!)

Making this Tee Pee was not as easy as it first appeared. It was all going suspiciously way to smoothly and then I got to finishing the pockets for the dowel poles - bom bom. I could not for the life of me work out to finish the seams so I could fit the poles through so they would fan out properly, a little readjusting and I managed to finish it as well as could be considering. A simple coordinating drawstring bag to store the Tee Pee and rods finished the gift off nicely.

I need to make another one out of calico so I can fiddle with the measurements until I sort the pattern out just right so I can make some for my girls and nieces.

It turned out pretty cute I think besides the all the technical dramas.

Can't you just imagine little girls having tea parties, reading books and playing dolls in this little hideaway?