Change.....

They say a change is as good as a holiday so I decided to change my blog header this morning. It took longer than I thought, but I like it. It's a bit more colourful for the upcoming Spring - Yeah! I can't wait for a bit of warmth in the air.

Yesterday I went and had morning tea with Kylie (A Bite of Country Cupcakes) and her two gorgeous girls. She had made the most delicious little cupcakes - yes real ones this time with jam and cream and a passionfruit filling - YUM!

And, of course, I bought home a few more of her faux cuppies and chocolate love hearts. I just love her work. You can find more here.

There has been some progress with the new sewing room.

I now have walls and a cupboard!

Along the left under the window will be my long sewing table/desk. It will be long enough to have my machine and overlocker and it will have enough space for laying quilts out as I sew.....

These were taken at 5.30pm and just look at the light! It is north facing so I think I could sew all day without a light on, how great is that!

Lots to think about...

Kathryn. XX

The cutest little purse EVER!!!

Yesterday I completed testing Nikki's new pattern for the "Barrel Purse" and I have to say it is the cutest little purse I have ever seen! Nikki has a real talent for design and this little purse is no exception. If you haven't seen Nikki's talents pop over to her blog for more information on her patterns and supplies.

I use my favourite Cath Kidston Faded Flowers cotton duck fabric.
Now, these little delights were a gift from Sue from The Vintage Garden/Bear Hugs. She very kindly purchased some cushions from me and when I delivered them to her she presented me with a beautiful selection of cupcakes from the Vintage Gardens' cafe "Cupcake Cafe".
Thank you Sue, they were delicious!!! An argument errupted over the puppy dog one at the back!

When we were up at the house last weekend, the boys did their usual hunt around for interesting objects left behind by the builders. This particular day was decidedly fruitful. In amongst the rubbish pile, Master 6 spotted something purple in colour with a 5 on it.
Yes, it was a $5 note! He thought all his dreams had come true at once! He did me proud by wanting to share it with his brother too.
So on the way home we stopped in at "Chocolato" in Buninyong (the best place for all things chocolate and a great cup of coffee) so that the boys could spend their fortune!
I think they chose very well indeed - a huge bag of cherry ripe off cuts for exactly $5.
The house is quite now they are back at school. I am glad, but the early mornings are a shock to the system again!
Kathryn. XX

Cupcake surprise!

Last week I purchased a new lamp from the very talented Mandii from "Shabby Dreaming". She sells revamped vintage lamps (on ebay) with a beautiful shabby cottage theme using beautiful shabby and chic fabrics from around the world, as well as perfect trims to compliment them. I received mine on Monday and was thrilled to bits! But not only did she send me the lamp but a cute little cupcake surprise as well! Thank you Mandii!

(It is the one on the top right in the mosaic)

It is sitting pretty with my other faux treats which were a gift, also, from my bloggy pal Kylie from "A Bite of Country Cupcakes". Kylie has finally set up her pretty blogshop "Bites of Country Cupcakes Home Shop" so pop over and have a look around at her beautifully handcrafted cuppies and other goodies.

I love the Lamington - it's one of my favourites!

funny little story....

I was doing the grocery shopping at ALDI yesterday with the boys in tow. We had finished packing and sorting and were ready to head to the car when we were struck with the most freakish wind and rain. The boys barely even MADE it to the car it was that windy. By the end of my loading of the car I was totally soaked. I had NEVER seen or experienced rain like it. I looked like a drowned rat! My hair was dripping, my clothes were dripping - I looked like i had been thrown into a swimming pool fully clothed!!

Needless to say, when we arrived home the groceries stayed in the car (it was cold) and I had my first hot bath in over 12 months...
Anything freakish happen to you lately?

Kathryn. XX