On the Move..

The shelves are empty, the boxes packed and only the odds and ends remain.. Those wonderful pieces you accumulate over the years that are too heavy, precious or just downright unusual to fit neatly into a box (which for me includes a rather silly amount of typewriters). Our spirits are high,  anticipation fills the air and my nesting mode is now set to turbo as I wait with as much patience as I can muster, to finally feather a nest to call our home.  

 The moving process begins tomorrow and it looks like the sun might just peek through the winter clouds especially for the occasion.  Now if only I could find the energy to pack these last few boxes and hang out a final load of washing or two, rather than procrastinating (make that procrastapinning) and searching for fabulous kitchen inspiration (I'm totally adoring this one by the way).  

Here's to exciting new adventures!

I'll be back on Sunday and can't wait to share some everyday moments from our new home.

And if you have any last minute moving tips I'd love to hear them!

Much Love

xxx

June Seven Vignettes..

Oh Seven Vignettes, six months into this monthly challenge and I'm more inspired than ever.  Each month the themes that little bit more tricky and the amazing creative people who take part rise to the challenge with such beautiful and inspiring images.  Each day is a new learning process, a lateral thinking puzzle and a real buzz! Here's my take on June's wonderfully interesting themes...

Day 1 - Holder. Inspired by Sibella Court's fabulous philosophy 'if it holds water, it's a vase' & 

gorgeous farmers market roses.

Day 2 - Set. Inspired by retro baking adventures.

Day 3 - Gold. Inspired by the golden age of piracy & treasures of old.

Day 4 - Edible. Inspired by my current love for strawberries & baking.

Day 5 - Candlelit. Inspired by late night musings by candlelight. 

Day 6 - Vintage. Inspired by my love for hues of vintage sunshine. 

 Day 7 - His. Inspired by moments from his world.

I enjoyed using the Dharma Door wrapping paper so much last month, I couldn't resist using it again for June, this time in a series of more traditional vignettes, paying particular attention to colour, texture and detail.  My favourite days were most certainly 'set' and 'vintage', especially because I seemed to be surrounded by retro goodness all last week.  This month also proved to be the most challenging, because I'm also in the midst of packing everything up ready for our move on Saturday.  Needless to say a few boxes needed to be repacked but it's always worth it at the end of the week.  It's such an inspiring process.  Many thanks to Jen for creating this fabulous challenge. I'm looking forward to having a new studio space to photograph in next month and all my props on hand. Bring on July's challenge!

Have you been joining in the vignettes fun too?

Much Love

xxx

Everyday Moments - The Instagram Edition..

My Vintage Treasure Hunt stall all set up and ready to be explored..

Gorgeous farmers market roses, my favourite..

A childhood classic and much treasured book.. 

Vintage goodies ready for the mail..

Lazy Sunday morning pancakes, the perfect post market treat.. 

Seeing lovely local yarn bombing always makes me smile..

Much Love

xxx

It was one of those super busy and wonderful weeks and my 'real camera' barely made it off my desk.  Thank goodness for everyday moments captured on Instagram.

Joining the fun and inspiring images at The Shack hosted by the gorgeous Em.

Secondhand Maternity Style - 24 Weeks

 Dress: Thrifted (Vintage)  Jacket: Borrowed from my fabulous mum

Scarf & Tights: Target  Boots & Brooch: Vintage  Sunglasses: Wilde Asher

It's a bit of a special maternity style this week (and much closer to 25 weeks than 24), with a few shots snapped in a quiet moment of Saturday's Vintage Treasure Hunt.  Surrounded by my favourite collections, all lovingly fossicked over the years, with beautiful stories to tell, I was totally in my element.  Finding an outfit to suit this special day was a bit of fun.  I had actually thought of finding a new home for this dress, but for one reason or another I just couldn't part with it. I'm so glad it was still hanging in my wardrobe, not only because it still fits (although only for a few more weeks I suspect), but it's one of my very favourite vintage dresses and seemed quite appropriate for my first ever market. 

The day was just a joy and I had so much fun with some of my favourite vintage sellers and meeting so many fabulous people in 'real life'. As the gorgeous Trudie suspected, I've most certainly got myself a market addiction and I'm already dreaming up plans and ideas for my next adventure (which includes finding a prettier alternative to the broom handle I used to hang my hand stitched banner). A big thank you to the ever amazing Kim for organising the event, to my family for all their hard work to help my little dream come true and to everyone who popped in to say hi and enjoy the vintage treasures, for helping making the day such a wonderful success. 

I hope you're weekend has been a fabulous one too!  

Much Love

xxx