Oh!

I think I sound like a bit of a tool (hate seeing myself quoted - bleurgh!), but there's no going back now!

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Off the camera....

A selection of recently uploaded images:

This little frame was supposed to be part of a gift I have yet to send to a friend.  It didn't fit the image I had, but it did fit this (the original drawing for U), and I think it looks super duper.  I'm framing up all the originals, mostly in thrifted frames, to dress the walls of the kids room, once we find a house.  Excited.  

A new design.  Can't remember if I've put this one on the blog already, and I've yet to load it into my shop (and on the subject of shops, some related news on its way soon).  I thought it would be nice to have a range of cards for different occasions, other than the alphabet ones.  I'm working on some more, but there's a very long list of things-I'm-working-on at the moment so it may be awhile.

Like her new vest?  I didn't make it.  This lady did.  I think I shall forever refer to her as 'The Lovely Clare'.  Really.  Somehow this colour is just perfect on my kid.  I'm totally in love with it!

Also loving the Natures Sway Hammock.  It took awhile for Garland to grow accustomed to it, and it does take a little rocking to get him to sleep, but for this serial cat-napper, I just couldn't find a better accessory.  He sleeps almost as long in here as he does when he's by my side, which is a good deal longer than when he is away from either.

And below - initially I took this pic to show off these very cute pants knitted by this clever (and very pregnant) lady, which he looks so super cute in!

And then I put it next to this photo, which was also on my camera, of me and my big sister - Christmas '83, and realised that this wee apple hasn't fallen far from the tree.  Also, do you see that rocking horse in the photo below?  My brother made it and gave/lent it to me that year.  It was returned to him when he had his own kids, and then he pimped it up as a gift/lend for Eleanor's first birthday.  Heirloom rocking horse.  Also, I want that framed fox print for my wall.  Maybe if I hunted around in my dad's library I would find it.  Probably.  Though I'd probably find some dead rodents too, so I might just leave it.

Back to this kid and his good fortune, clothing-wise.  These booties were crocheted by Louana, and I meant to photograph them much earlier, but I have only just come across a renegade bootie which has been MIA for quite some time.  I guess that's one benefit to having to tidy the house from top to bottom in anticipation of Mother's return.  And ya I know, my kids are SOOO lucky!  Tell me about it!

And now, with no obvious segway presenting itself - a portrait of my bairn.  I'm trying to take passport photos for the kids, for a planned Aussie trip later this year.  I like this one.  It reminds me just a little bit of Dr Evil.  Also, do you see that little white line running down the centre of his nose?  He was born with that.  What is it, do you think?

And since I don't seem to be bothering to find much of a connection between these photos, here are some pretty ones from yesterday afternoon.  Shadow bunting is the next big thing.  Y'all.

Natural light

I am constantly mesmerised by the afternoon light in Ma's house.  These photos haven't been retouched in any way... Nor did I tidy the room for the occasion.  This just how we roll.

Bunting

Today we have a small film crew in our house, interviewing my mum.  I was busy trying to get the kids out of the house before they arrived, but they burst in just as we were leaving and decided they wanted the littlies for the shoot.  So I hastily whipped their pj/trackies off and tried to get them looking semi-respectable.  Now we are sitting quietly in the bedroom watching Madagascar 2, because a certain two year old thought it was a great idea to do some fake laughing from the sidelines.  I feel as though my day has been hijacked, but I love hearing my mum talking about her life...

The interview is taking place in the lower portion of this room, but I don't think these two strings of bunting will make the cut.  The oilcloth bunting was bought in a seconds sale that Cat Taylor held, and the other set is my postcard bunting printed big scale which was a bit experimental, but it worked.  The material it's printed on is mostly waterproof I think, so both of these sets can be used outside...  Sweet.

Dollhouse Alphabet

Argh!  I would make a miniature version of everything in the world, if I could!  Did you read The Borrowers when you were little?  I think that's where it began...  Can't wait to read those books to Ellie and Garland.

A bit of washi tape was all it took.  Ready for their dollhouse now.