Bits and Bobs...Christmas

It has been such a long time since I have done a Bits and Bobs post - so here one is!

This theme is obviously Christmas decorations. I really enjoyed unpacking my deccies this year - I always seem to forget what I have and it's also nice to see my favourites again.

Above we have a new little felt hedgehog by Natasha from The Snow Queen's Garden, a couple of vintage style glass birds (the owl is new for this year - I love it), perspex by Dick and Dora, a red felt one made by me a few years ago, the spotty one which is actually a place name holder, a green bell, an old soldier from my parent's tree and the cupid which I brought back from the Tower of London in 1996 for Mum.

I'll be back with some more piccies of the tree and so on, as well as a Molly update.

Only 2 more days of work for me! So excited and really happy that I am actually organised! Unheard of for me, but that's great. I did want to write cards for a heap of people, but that just hasn't happened. I'm not going to worry and hope they/you don't either.

xx

Easter treats - edible and cute

Happy Easter friends.

I hope you are in the middle of a relaxing, peaceful and fun time.

We have been having fun painting the weatherboards on the house, but I did manage a bit of Easter cooking.

Anyone fancy a cheescake filled chocolate egg, complete with passionfruit flavoured yolk?

I found the recipe on the beautiful Raspberri Cupcakes blog and had to try them.

I added a bit of Easteryness to the table with my bunny and some eggs which are in fact lovely soaps. Don't tell anyone :)

Oh, who's this you ask? It's Mr Rabbit!

Isn't he beautiful? Another sweet handstitched creation by Natasha of the Snow Queen's Garden.

Natasha has an etsy store and you can find her on Facebook too :)

Who could resist that sweet face?

xx
Edit: we ate some of the choc cheesecake eggs at dinner last night and they were very yummy :)

More Snow Queen's Garden

I had to share my latest acquisitions from Natasha at the Snow Queen's Garden.

Look at his beautiful Matryoshka doll. She (along with the others) is made from felt that is in fact recycled plastic.

A beautiful little bird and below, a snowy owl.

I acquired these at the last Market at the Masonic Temple back in December but didn't post them as they were being sent out as gifts.

Natasha has started a blog and I have heard whispers of an online store. I'll let you guys know when she does.

I just can't believe it's Monday already and I have to go back to work on Wednesday. Not impressed.

It's a blustery old day so I plan on staying inside and doing some sewing (if my pesky machine will behave). I can't wait to show you my newly sewn cushions, I'm so happy with them, but I want to finish the last two before I reveal.

Have a great week bloggies!

xx

Visit to the Snow Queen's Garden

Hello friends, firstly I want to thank you all for your lovely messages after my sad time lately. I really appreciate every single one of them. What a truly compassionate bunch you are. Thank you :)

On more cheery news, I was very lucky to visit Natasha of The Snow Queen's Garden at her home recently. I have blogged about her beautiful work before.

I was after a couple of her gorgeous deccys to give to Mum and Natasha kindly allowed me to drop by her home.

After a tour of her lovely garden I was able to get a peek at all the work she has been creating for the Deloraine Craft Fair (on this weekend). Boy, had she been busy.

I then adopted the above owl and birdy for Mum.

I might have also come home with this little guy for me :)

Aren't they amazing?

Really hard to photograph too when they want to spin in circles and try to fly away.

Mum absolutely adores hers. I knew she would. I'm looking forward to Christmas when mine can hang on the tree.

Natasha was so kind, I left with a bunch of rhubarb and a posy of beautiful roses. Spoilt!

xx

ps, gosh, only a week until my market debut. I'm almost ready so will show you guys some preview pics soon :)