My Creative Space

My space is all about colour,

& texture this week.

And spots! I had fun with Charlotte on Tuesday night at Borders. She found some sweet lantern lights for her room & I picked up this book and pen for Official Dandelion Business.

I'm loving this colour card from the Australian Tapestry Workshop! They have so many colours to choose from and it's a good way for Mum & I to co-ordinate cardi's & fabric.

I'm also loving the greenness of the country side since all that rain, and the sparkly, shiny water in the dams. It's so amazing to see full dams full , and sometimes over flowing, after years of drought.

I love the colour of Sophie's cardigan, and the pretty roses on her skirt.

Last night we went to the school concert which was full of colour & life & creativity & fun! The kids had a ball, it was a great celebration too of our little school community. Lots of hustle & bustle afterwards supper, and lots of delicious food. Our cupcakes were snaffled up quickly, yum!

So that's my space this week sweeties, a little bit more colourful & a lot less wild and stormy than the weekend, thank goodness. I"m off to Kirsty's now for a peek, see you soon xo

blue

Waking to a big blue sky this morning made it feel like summer. Or even spring! Whispers in the bathroom turned into two girls in blue, getting ready for school. Giggling, doing their hair, their shared expressions so beautiful to watch.

I've always loved the colour blue. It reminds me of happy things, the sea, the sky, a feeling of hope. Last night I had a fantastic vivid dream about a town by the sea called Yest. Houses were big and old fashioned in Yest, and cheap!

Every back yard had access to a little beach, children played happily in the water, an old fashioned steam train sat at the quiet old station, people sat outside a cafe with their dogs, and all over this town hung a blue, blue sky. Some dreams are hard to wake up from.

Today is a great day as I'm off to see Charlotte tonight for some dinner and a bit of book shopping. We haven't seen each other for too long and it's been difficult for all of us. I can't wait to get there.

The next few weeks are looking busy so I"m bracing myself a little. The school concert is on tomorrow night, Charlotte's formal next week and a wedding in the holidays. We are going away too, so there is lots to organise. I've slowed down a bit with bunny making but I'm keen to get organised for upcoming markets and also keep the shop well stocked.

Life is busy isn't it? This year seems to have flown by. I can't believe we are almost in fourth term and that Christmas isn't far away. I'm hanging on to the precious time with my kinder girl who will become a school girl next year. Life is busy but beautiful, I treasure every mad moment and feel so lucky to have the life I live. I can't wait to have some relaxing times with the gang, in the sunshine over the holidays. It will be good to be somewhere else, away from the usual and seeing some of the sights of gorgeous Queensland. What have you been up to lately? Are you planning a holiday or some special time with someone you love?

Hope so, see you soon lovely friends xo

Oh baby, baby it's a wild world...

Wow, what a weekend we have had. The rain continued to fall last night and I hardly slept a wink as the wind was so strong it felt like the house would blow away.

Late yesterday I went for a drive to break the day up a bit and to check on the houses & farms of our friends who are away. I also headed down to the spot where two creeks meet, not far from home. Can you see the bridge in all that water?

The dogs weren't sure about going for a swim at Twin Bridges, much to my relief. I didn't feel like jumping in and also didn't want them swirling down to the Blowhole!

Back at home it was time for some comfort food. When I started the gnocchi I didn't realise the power would be out for..hours!

But it was kind of fun making it by candle light. And amazingly it was the softest, most delicious gnocchi ever. The power shortage lasted most of the night and then all day today. This meant no electricity, no heating, no hot water. We made do pretty well as we have a gas stove top so we could still have cups of tea, phew. The kids played 'olden days' outside and it seriously felt like olden days, folks. I was pretty happy when the power came back on this afternoon.

These three were pretty happy too, snuggled up watching Ghost Busters.

Not much time for crafting this weekend. I didn't miss it actually, being pretty preoccupied with other things, but I'll be back on track tomorrow and adding to the shop.

The rain hasn't seemed to bother these local ducks who appeared next door today.

And Henrietta & her friends have been partying hard in the garden, finding all manner of worms, snails and exciting morsels.

These kangaroos looked a bit uncertain about the creek,

bushfires, floods, what next?

Some creatures aren't too fussed by extreme weather though.

What's all the fuss about? It's nice and warm hanging out where the dogs sleep. Straw? Who needs it? Ponds? They're for the birds.

(Does anyone have Dr Harry's phone number?)

Have a happy week

lovely friends,

see you soon xo

Flood

Our drive into Ballarat for ballet this morning was a little more eventful than usual.

Heavy rains overnight had flooded the roads,

making the drive a little... challenging!

As we came into Creswick we were amazed to see houses & shops flooded and people walking knee deep in water, and one fella walking along in his undies! Not long after we drove through the town it's main roads were closed.

It's still raining now and more is forecast for this afternoon. I"ve never seen anything like it in this area. The creeks have turned into rapids and the paddocks have turned into lakes. This extreme weather is scary and dramatic. Hopefully there won't be too much damage.

After ballet, where everyone was talking floods & rain, we had to drive home a different way. There we were stopped by police as there had been an car accident. Luckily they let us through. Everywhere we looked there was water, or 'pink water' as Rosie called it.

The wind howled and the rain fell all the way home. I'm glad we got home safely and our own house is ok. In a sec I'm off to check on a friends house as they are away, but I can't wait to get back and snuggle up, safe & warm inside.

Anything dramatic happening in your world today?

Hope it's nice and calm and happy and dry,

see you soon,

Beck xo

Freddie likes to watch...

I mentioned earlier in the week that our beautiful Emily duck had died. I spoke of her beloved, Henry, and that I was concerned about how he would be, without her, as they were a very close couple. (It turns out, as Rosie informed me, rather firmly, that Henry's name is actually Freddie, so apologies all round, from now on Henry shall be referred to as Freddie.)

Anyway, Freddie has been acting a little strangely.

I had a weird feeling I was being watched while I was sewing the other day. Can you make out a certain fella in this photo?

There he was again later.

And again.

Yep, he has taken to sitting (and often s#itting) on the back door step. And looking curiously through the window. What's going on Freddie? I'm thinking he's lonely and looking for company which is endearing but a little unnerving. And then there is also the issue of him trying to assert his male dominance, he has been rudely pecking the dogs on their bums and acting like a real tough guy. Will it all end in tears? I hope not.

Moving on from all things duck, I've been trying to sort out my room and came across these sweet prayer cards recently.

When in the op shop I love to look through cards and wrapping and papery bits, you never know what you will find. What's your first port of call in the oppie? Linens? Kitchenware? Furniture? What do make a bee line for?

I really love the soft colours of these cards and the beautiful face of Mary.

These little invitations are so gorgeous too.

Talking of gorgeousness I had the lovely surprise of a visit from Steph yesterday!! Her hair matches my camellia's! Woo! It was so nice to catch up with Steph and hear her news and just hang out over a cuppa.

Today has been a busy day and I'm feeling a bit wiped out. Must be the end of the week syndrome. This morning we planted fruit trees at school with all the different classes, lots of fun and the trees look fantastic. Then home for some sewing and a bit of exciting housework. (Not much to be honest.) Just finished this little bunny who will hop into the shop later, I love the colours in her skirt and ears and her pretty cardi. What is her name I wonder? Any suggestions?

Well it's Father's Day on Sunday so although the kids have made some ace cards I think I better go and get something extra for Mark. He is the such a good dad and I hope he has a happy day.

What are you up to on the weekend? Hope it's a fun one, see you soon lovely friends xo

My Creative Space

..is a bit all over the place this week. After having sick kids home for ages and alot of inside/home time it will take me a while to get back on track. Having said that I'm in full bunny making mode, adding to the shop every day or so and stock piling for some upcoming events.

I have been considering doing a market or two for a while and have been wondering which to apply for and how many to take on as I am quite busy with orders and my little online shop. I thought about Finders Keepers, which I'm sure is an amazing event, but I've decided against it as I want to stay local and more child friendly. So I've applied for and been accepted to do the wonderful Sugar & Spice Christmas Market in Woodend and Ballarat! Yay! As it is a children's market my bunnies should fit in nicely and I'm making lists and thinking about what else I will make. I can't wait to join this sweet market, it should be a lot of fun.

Working at home can be quite isolating so I'm looking forward to meeting other makers & customers at Sugar & Spice, seeing what other people are making and having a good old chat. I love the hustle & bustle and colour & life of a good market, I really enjoyed those aspects of our own local market in the old days.

Now I have to make sure I keep some bunnies aside and am not tempted to pop them all here.

Like Blossom above!

I seem to be in a good rhythm though and am finding the more I make the easier it is. Although I did have some issues with split seams (no, not from laughing..) which I have hopefully overcome. Those bunny legs are so skinny..

I'm a bit excited too as my new camera arrived yesterday and although I didn't have much time I did do a little bit of impromptu snapping around the (messy) house. These tulips are really doing it for me this week, their colour and shape are exquisite.

I know, a little spooky but still so captivating.

There is some serious sunshine out my window so hopefully the camera & I will venture outdoors today as well. Yay!

Ahoy there! (Bill's new pirate bunny.)

Do you get sick of seeing bunnies here every week? Hope not because they are breeding like...well you know. At least they are all different, that's what keeps it interesting for me.

Hope you are having a happy week sweeties,

off now to check out some other spaces

over at Kirsty's,

much love

xo

Poppy