This week I'm loving colour, especially red.
For quite a while I have had three (once) white tops lying around, each with different annoying stains. I finally bought some scarlet dye last week and now I have three new things to wear!
I need to change the buttons on this shirt but besides that I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
I'm also loving shadows. The autumn light makes everything seem different and I'm constantly finding shadows & shapes wherever I look. Do remember discovering your shadow when you were little?
Shadows and light. I'm loving the rich, honey glow of my quince jelly which was so easy & fun to make. Here is the link, why not find some quinces and get hooked too! Betty from my local opshop very kindly kept me some ace jars, not too big, not too small. I know who will be getting a jar of this golden treat next week, onya Betty.
I'm working on bunnies too although I'm fresh out of bunny eyes so I'll have to make a trip to Ballarat. Does anyone know of a good safety eye supplier?
Talking of eys these new fabrics caught my eye the other day and found their way home with me. I usually use vintage fabrics but it's nice to have options...
For the first time I have cut out heaps of bunnies, all at once. Usually I work on one or two at a time. But it's good to do things differently, it keeps things interesting doesn't it?
Also this week we have been planning and getting excited as it's Lucy's 10th birthday on Friday!
Look at my big girl, isn't she the bees knees? I can't wait to celebrate with her.
So, lots on as usual but all under the calmer umbrella of school holidays. I love the relaxed pace, having the kids around, making stuff & hanging out in the garden. I'm trying to turn a blind eye to the inevitable extra chaos around the house, yes I'm tryng to Embrace The Chaos!
( I wonder if that could be the new "Keep Calm & Carry On'...?
Maybe I'll print that on a tea towel one day!)
Before I go have you seen the great classes that the Victorian Tapestry Workshop are running? Scoot over and have a look, not just weaving but HEAPS of other ace sounding things, softies, knitting, go on, have a look!
How is your space today? Is it colourful? Shadowy? Light? I can't wait to see, I'm just off to pop over to Kirsty's for some lovely inspiration. See you soon sweeties xo
31 comments:
so much happening at your place ... red is wonderful, your daughter really is gorgeous, and I've trawling my way through the tapestry stuff. some of it looks interesting.
I love red too! I just found a red knit top, a red cashmere sweater and red patent flats at the thrift store. I posted pictures...
There is lots of dye action in blogland. I love how your tops look - I think I'm getting on the band wagon too!
Holy Moly Hon, what a week!
I say I love a lot of things, but I shouldn't. No. I should reserve my love for such awesome as those red dyed beauties.... LOVE INDEED. Gorgeous work.
Those tops turned out great. It looks like you're crazy busy, to say the least. Sure makes a feast for the eyes though!
Those tops look great in their new colour. I love that red.
Happy Birthday to your big 10 year old. Enjoy the day :)
I wish I had some stained shirts now! They have come up so well and I actually like the buttons but I'm sure you'll find something much prettier. Happy double digits Birthday!!! Fantastic!
Love red too! Looks like you have a beautiful weather there...lovely! Have a great celebration with your daughter tomorrow ! X
Everything looks better after a good hot dipping in scarlet red dye!
the red is fabulous!
I got all my safety eyes either from Etsy or Gerrys.
gerrys.com.au
x
Red USED to be my favorite colour since I was in primary school. Then I discovered I was colourblind. Now I have no idea what to think. It still looks nice to me anyway.
Great minds think alike. I was just looking at all the white tops I have in my wardrobe this morning and wishing for colour. I shall have to follow your lead and go and dye them a beautiful scarlett.
Happy birthday to your daughter too. She definately is the bees knees :o)
Loving that scarlet.
Dyeing is so much fun - I am always excited to see how it turns out.
I love red too, and especially as it get cooler it is nice to wear something a bit bold on those grey days. I loved your shadow photo and the quince jam looks lush!
so fun to change something drab into something ummm fab *chuckles* but I do like the white buttons. Keeps it interesting
love the red shirts- what a great idea to spice up the wardrobe. happy birthday to you daughter- dougle digits! xo m.
WOW! I so love everything you do - you're such a non stop inspiration ;) Hope you have a very Happy Easter ;)
Your tops look great, clever thinking! And that fabric..Oh my goodness! Happy Birthday to your sweet 10yr old, hope it's a great day!
Love the red - what a great idea. The shadows are brill too! Happy Easter!
I love the red shirts... red is a great colour, one of my favourites along with yellow, orange, and purple. My motto is: the brighter, the better ;)
What have you been doing in your 'spare' time? A photography course?!!! Especially loving the shirt and shadow shots - and yep, thank goodness for holidays and jim jams until at least midday (the rule).
I love your red's and your bunnies. My big girl turns 10 this year too. It's a really lovely age. Could we bottle them?
the tops look lovely Beck so pretty and I love the photo of the cut out bunnies all patiently laying there waiting for life to be breathed into them!
Love the red - did you do these on the stove or in machine?
PS - happy birthday to your little/big girl!
Happy Birthday Lucy xx
Love your shadows and light. Have you seen Harriet's Shadow Shot Sunday? http://heyharriet.blogspot.com/
Lots of beautiful shadows. That red is great too!
Beautiful red shirts and a beautiful birthday girl!
I loved the row of naked bunnies and the glimpses of your glorious stash in the background.
There is lots of dye action in blogland. I love how your tops look -
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hi, I hope Lucy had a great birthday, it was the same day as my husbands! Your tops look great, what a gorgeous colour
:)
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