Home day

Ok so I'm in de-cluttering mode and it's kind of a case of one step forward, two steps back.Yesterday I unearthed my rather large snow dome collection, thinking that I would

clean them up and sell them on ebay.

Guess what?

It didn't happen. When I got all 40 plus of them out of the dusty old box they brought back so many happy memories, and besides that I just love them! Is this crazy? I don't have room to display them really, and they could be loved by someone else. Anyway, they went back in the box to be dealt with another day. Have you got a collection hidden away somewhere? Could you let it go?

I'm sure most people who are in decluttering mode don't even THINK about going into an op shop unless they are donating. I have no excuses, I'm obviously a lost cause. But hey! I found this lovely navy lacy ribbony skein of prettiness that will be great for the girls to wear in their hair to school!

And this rather sweet size 6 Sportsgirl blazer for Lucy, who is finding it hard to find clothes that she likes lately. Being a bigger 10 year old can be tricky. She isn't really into 'younger' girls clothes anymore and doesn't quite fit into teen clothes yet. 

Today I'm having a home day. A pottering around catching up on things kind of day. 

Earlier I scooted around roosters, random chooks,

 & the odd, extremely helpful cocker spaniel to collect quinces to  make jelly.

Quince jelly is the most delicious thing to have on toast on a cold winters morning. Mmmmm. Quinces are so old fashioned and magical. From this funny looking fruit that smells like autumn comes such gorgeous amber coloured sweetness.

I've been outside checking on the ducklings too, who are learning to swim. Unfortunately we lost one yesterday as it couldn't get out of the pool. So sad.  I think it was the one who was born with a wonky leg, which is even sadder as it kept up so well with the others and had such spirit. Goodbye darling ducky.

Speaking of spirit I'm constantly amazed lately at my little prep girl. She is so happy at the moment, so full of life and excitement & fun. She is the Cartwheel Queen, the singer of songs, a shopkeeper, cuddler supreme and the happiest girl in the world on Icy Pole Day. She is learning to read, to do handstands and ride her bike. What a wonderful age 5 is, so many things to discover and with such delight. Yes, she still can be cranky at times, and quite loud about it, but less these days.

Tomorrow is a curriculam day at school so we will all be home which will be fun. I can finish my jelly and hopefully work on Sunday's quilt. What are you up to? Hope it's a lovely day wherever you are, see you soon xo

My Place & Yours - My Collection(s)

I love this week's meme, MyCollection, hosted by lovely Kate from Foxs Lane. What an interesting theme, Thanks too, to Pip for hosting, I'm loving this weekly fun! I can't wait to see what collections are out there.

When I started to think about what I collect it took me a while to define one thing/group. In the end I realised that I collect collections! I won't try to list them all on this post but here a few of the things I love.

I've always liked old photo's and I adore my group of 'lost people'. Why and how these sweeties ended up in the op shop I'll never know, but the mother in me gathers them up and brings them home to be looked after and loved.





The War boys are so special and they become like great uncles who we've never met. The two little girls with their dear little hair cuts and toys will always be children, they make me smile.

I seem to have collected a few of my own children along the way too. They are my most prized and loved collection. As far as collections go they are the least predictable, most argumentative, definitely the most diverse, the funniest, most loving (and at times the most challenging). An extremely treasured, colourful and ever changing collection.

Ok then there is the dog thing. I've always loved doggies. I've had a few real ones (Ruby, Jem, Toby, Jack, Spud, Gidget and now Max & Daisy). I've also managed to gain quite a few china dogs and assorted other dog paraphernalia. Although I don't actively collect them anymore I still love to look at their sombre expressions and their lovely shapes and colours.



Bed covers, blankets, quilts...yep, I collect them too. Along with an extensive collection of vintage sheets and linen. Probably too many to show today but here a few special ones. The bedspread on top is my favourite find. $5 at Savers and it's the most BEAUTIFUL vintage piece of prettiness I've ever found. Ahh.......



Little weeny cups are fun to collect. They don't take up too much room and are good for storing baby teeth!

I haven't even got to the kitchen where lurks....

...more collections. I'm starting to worry about myself. Is this collecting business healthy?

I haven't even touched on my Daylesford collection, or the box of snow domes out in the shed, or the pet collection, the vintage sewing books, the teddies, the wedding cake toppers, the shells and special rocks, the rubber bands...oh someone stop me!!! ahhh!!

Kate, you asked some great questions of us collectors and I don't know where to start to answer them. I do know thatsome of my collections are ongoing, some will stay as they are, gathering dust, the group of five will be ever precious and are growing every day, and all of them make me happy! I really can't see that there is a limit to collecting, it's seems a very natural hobby.

Collecting quirky bits and looking for specialness in the world are two of the best things in my life.

I hope you have you enjoyed looking through some of my collection. Now I've shown you mine will you show me yours? I'm popping over here for a look xo