bed time shenanigans

So the boys share a room which usually works really well.  Harvey always goes to bed at 730 with Charlie trailing behind him by at least half an hour. Tonight Harv decided he'd secretly wait up, he was in a very happy mood and did not want to go to sleep without his big brother.  By 930 the chatting and giggling got louder and louder and the threats of the hall light being turned off went through one ear and out the other. When I decided to stomp up the hall and growl at them both I discovered this........

I had to hide the smirk on my somewhat cranky face and go grab the camera. 


I shared a room as a kid and mostly loved it, we hummed songs and played guessing games, played music quietly and did all we could to not go to sleep but we were never THIS crafty......


What do your kids do to fight the sleep?


Here's to two tired and cranky boys tomorrow!

Flea Market Finds

Op shopping has been really slow once again, it's not that I haven't been trying but just not finding anything of much interest. I'm sure my luck will turn soon.

This is an oldie but my absolute favourite colour, Vinnies $5

Some pretty peachy, pink plates for $1 each.

My mum found these amazing buttons from the 30-40's, they are glass beads and wire. I'm thinking of making some yoyo's and putting them on a top for Rosa. They would also make lovely ear rings.

She also found some cute vintage fabric, I really must start using some of this childish fabric, I've got quite a stash now.

Have you checked out Sophie's yet? there are lots of great finds over there.

Bibs and Burp Cloths

When my sister asked me to put together a little bundle of goodies for her work colleague leaving to have a baby, I knew just what I'd make. Inspired by bibs and burp cloths over here I set to work, tweaking a bib pattern found online and basically halved fat quarters for the burp cloths. Anyone who has feed a bubba knows just how handy these things are, you need one at every post. I used thrifted chenille for the backing which makes them very absorbent and nice and soft.

Lots of sewing has been happening here this week, more to show soon. Happy week end everyone xxx

Flea Market Finds

It's been ages since I've played along with Sophie's flea market finds. I've had a real dry spell in my thrifting lately and feel like I'm just coming out of it. Some of my favourites from the past week....

Loving these vintage fabrics especially the butterflies (thanks Sis)

Some old bed sheets perfect for my quilts

I looooove this white planter/vase thingy, it's really old and a bit crazed on the inside but not a chip or scratch, I didn't even baulk at the $15 price tag. I have the perfect window sill in mind. 

I picked up the crochet blanket in Wagga ages ago, had mum patch up a few holes and now it's a good as new, I've washed it three times and am slowly managing to rid it of the moth ball smell. How great are those colours together?

Another favourite for the week is this little red sugar bowl, German made and super shiny and cute. Also another plate for my wall and round table cloth.

And finally a tiny china tea set my mum gave Rosa for her birthday, she loves it and we have already had a few tea parties. There are 5 cups in total.

Happy Birthday Rosebud

Today is a special day; especially as I write this. It was at this exact time when my baby girl Rosa Elisabeth was born. She celebrates her 4th birthday today and her massive smile was constantly planted upon her face. Happy birthday gorgeous! we love you to bits!

Springtime Quilt

yay! I've finished my Springtime quilt, I toyed with the idea of backing it in white chenille but couldn't go past this sweet blue rose print, if you look closely at the back the fabric has a green wood grain through it which I love and it's certainly very girly and busy. Using all upcycled bed linen makes for one very soft and snuggly baby quilt.

Jam Drops

Today the Nana in me had me pulling out this fabulous cook book (thanks Kye) and the 70's table cloth. I found this little dome and plate at Vinnies a couple of weeks ago and have been busting to fill it up, even if it only lasts an afternoon in our household. Jam Drops were on the agenda and Rosa loved her job of poking the holes.

The kids and I bake together a couple of times a week and stick to our usual favourites of Anzacs, choc chip biscuits and banana cake. Harvey and I will be in the kitchen tomorrow baking up a storm for his teacher's birthday......any ideas?