I Made One In Blue Just For You

And with better quality felt. I tried to get good red at Spotlight, but they only had those earthy reds that I hate. Maybe with this photo, these will make more sense???

All From My Grandma

Got A New Idea

Something to do at work when I'm sitting in waiting that requires no brain cells. My cushion biblo magnifica inspied me again... although it's not exactly in there... the concept is. I've given you lots of pics because it's a bit hard to make out, being red and all. Think 'egg carton'.

The idea is... I'll lightly stuff each 'cone' or 'pyramid', sew some sides on to make it round, then make into a groovy, funky, hipster cushion. I want to do the gathered side ala Hunting Cushion.

The back view photo is very hard to make out, but, I've made the tops (individually) then sewn them together, along with the back (square)... but leaving one side open until it's stuffed. Therefore, when you stitch two 'cones' together, you are going through 4 layers of felt. Get it??

I want someone to try it and show me theirs. I'll show you mine if you show me yours sort of deal.

Salt & Pepper Shaker In Original Wrapping

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I want to use them, but how can I?? It's a beautiful thing. I am still delightledy unpacking my stuff.

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The tambourine was a gift from a friend. He's given me some choice cuts over the years. Isn't it nice when someone has a really good handle on who you are? (And still likes you). He's a ceramicist. Contemporary. Excellent. Check him out.

You'd Think The Shelves Were Specially Made

Amidst the shambles, bric-a-brac reigns.

We Slept At The New House Last Night

Zig-zag solution to the transition between white and natural wood. Our favourite bit.

Our feet went down hill as we slept. We'll have to cut the legs on the bed, unevenly, to accomodate the wonky, pre-re-blocked house. It's a 'put-together' bed base anyway so it doesn't matter. We LOVE the whiteness! It's extraordinary. New, unusual!

Before we'd finished painting we had some of the ornaments out, of course. Last night we put a few things around, in the midst of chaos.

The sewing room. Everything in those (funky) green bags goes into the shelves, so it's not as bad as it looks (but then again you can't see it all). Today we go sig up some of our plants, and then that's it for the old place. I'll post some photo's of the niceness as soon as I am able.

The garden's looking great too! A couple of hours with some serious snips has made it gorgeous and tenable, at least for now...

P.S. I want you all to know that it was 37 degrees Celcius when we moved. UP the hill... everything had to be carried up 30 steps. 30! We nearly expired I can tell you, and we have SO MUCH STUFF!! So thanks everyone, and all of you who thought nice thoughts.

I've Been Off-Line!!!

Someone being industrious but silly. You can see how icky the old walls were.

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Gasp! I miss you all terribly! We're so ridiculously busy, painting, painting and more painting. We've done it too! The floors are finished (these photo's are not up to date) and tomorrow the family and a couple of friends are braving the projected 37 degreees heat to come and help us carry everything up the hill to the house. The cottage. So named (by a cheesy plaque that may stay for nostalgia's sake) 'The Patch Cottage', which is terrible when accompanied by 'The Patch Road' (and the suburb) 'The Patch'.

Camilla Engman has inspired us and we have a white floor in the main part of the house. The back rooms we polyurethaned. I'll show you tomorrow (I left the camera at the other house).

We've bought 'True Red' for the front door. $37!! for one litre! Crikey... but it's for The House (which has superceded The Van).

See you all soon! If you see someone in the street who's covered in white paint, horrendous bruises and badly stubbed toes, that's me. Say Hi. I may only have the energy to gasp in reply, but I'll be happy to see you.

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