{Tips} Cleaning Lego.....

I recently acquired this biscuit tin full of Lego on a treasure hunting expedition. It was tucked away in a cupboard, so hot tip people it pays to look in cupboards when out about and thrifting.......you never know what might be there. I nabbed it immediately knowing both the Big V and Master V would be utterly thrilled. Only trouble was that the Lego was rather grubby and dusty, so I went in search of some tips and hints for cleaning Lego. I then formulated my own plan of attack from various things I read.

So very easily and quiet simply, I put a scoop of laundry powder in the laundry basin and let it dissolve in warm water and let the Lego have a good old bath. I agitated it a bit to help loosen any dirt stuck on the underside on the bricks.

After a good old soak, I took an old pillow case and placed it all in there, ensuring I tied the pillowcase with a big tight knot, because it was going in the washing machine. With another scoop of powder I let the Lego run a cycle on a cool wash. When the load was done I placed the Lego in a strainer/colander to get rid of excess water being held and pooled in bricks. Then I was done and had cleaner, brighter Lego bricks, sure some bricks may still require extra attention with a tooth brush and cleaner for stubborn grime. But otherwise this was a great way to freshen up old Lego and to be honest I haven't bothered with a toothbrush and cleaner with stubborn bricks. Besides there is little you can do about permanent marker on them without destroying the block, time and wear are best for that I think.

Not vintage but certainly thrifty and kind.....

There was no op shopping, car booting or marketing on the weekend, it's ok though I had great week last week finding treasures. However we did spend the weekend helping our neighbours move. They've only moved a few streets away, but in the process of moving as you do you spring clean along the way.

 As a result of their move, we have acquired a ridiculous amount of goodies from them. Nothing I'm touting about is vintage but the thing about it all is, it's kind, generous and let's face it thrifty for us. A couple scores we are exchanging funds for, an iMac and a portable air conditioner. Our neighbours truly are ridiculous (in the nicest sense of the word) with the amount we are getting those for, it's highway robbery really but they won't have it any other way.

Then there are all manner of other odds and ends, which surprisingly are all things we have had on our list to replace or get, that they've just given us. Along with all of this is also the great desk exchange that is happening, theirs for ours (don't worry I'm not talking about my roll top) because it will fit, suit and be more functional for everyone if we do.

So now this week I have rearranging and sorting to do. As well as putting together an amazing housewarming gift for them. It's going to have to be amazing, because they are now insistent on taking us out to dinner as thanks for the help and running around we've done with the move.

If you have utterly mind blowing suggestions throw them my way please, perhaps I will have to do a huge housewarming basket to end all baskets. But lastly what is the nicest thing is to be shown and reminded of the generosity of some people, it's a nice feeling to be going into the start of the week with.

Flea Market Finds, fine, floral and fun....

I have had a brilliant run with finds this week, my most amazing find of the week is a vintage maxi in my favourite colour combo still with original tags. I have another dress find to share, but I'll save that for a Wednesday Style Collective post.

But here are just a few of my other sweet finds this week.

A perfectly lovely round table cloth, and even though it fits our table perfectly, I think I'm going to look at turning it into a wrap skirt from the pattern pictured that I picked up for fifty cents.

Vintage sheets are always hard to pass up and so are cheerful accessories. I'm rather smitten with the wooden pair of earrings, they've had a few outings already.

Have you had any special finds this week?

Some dresses deserve their own post......

This is another tale of my favourite oppie. Last Friday I didn't pop into my fav little spot to see what was on offer and have a cuppa tea with the volunteers, as I was treasure hunting in Brisbane. But I thought I'd pop in on Monday, and it's a good thing I did. After the usual chatter one of volunteers says that something came in the other day and they had all commented that it would be my cup of tea. At which time they walk me over to the racks and there it was, with original shop tags on, never worn.

I couldn't believe it, it's even my vintage 1978, the year I was born.

What's more, is that it is two of favourite colours green and orange. There are flowers and look at those sleeves?

It did go against my rules for vintage garments to fill my wardrobe at the moment and I'm not going to be able to breastfeed in this dress. But in my defence I just couldn't pass this up, I was in love with it as soon as I laid my hand upon her.

The pictures, even though I've played around with editing a little to enhance the pic don't quite show the loveliness of the green, either way it's close and I'm sure you get the idea.

Can you remember you first vintage find with original tags or are you still yet to have your first?

My Wednesday Style Collective.......

Today's style collective comes a little later in the day today; kids and doctors and all that jazz has delayed things and my time management. Anyways with Spring a mere days away things are warming up; singlets, light jackets and shorts are all on the edge make reappearances in my wardrobe. I'm a lover of winter, but my wardrobe and in particularly my vintage pieces lend themselves more to the warmer temperatures.

Jacket - op shopped
Leggings - retail
Stripped singlet - retailed recently as I was in desperate need of breastfeeding singlets or something that was breastfeeding friendly
Shoes - op shopped

The jacket has had very few outings since buying it as I have found it tricky to style, so I just thought damn it I'm going to give this outfit a try and I'm pretty pleased I must say. My neon toes are courtesy of my Little Vowers for my birthday. Come to think of it the jacket it is a little neon too and if you pay attention to trends at the moment......I may be on trend with the neon garb.

Now for the shorts comeback. These shorts were bought a while back but due to the cool weather haven't had an outing until now. They are light and fun and remind me of shorts and skirts like this I used to wear as a teenager.

Shorts - op shopped
Long Sleeve Tee - retail.......yes me and my tee's, it's kind of my thing I guess
Navy t-shirt weight vest - retail
Belt - op shopped
Shoes - hand me down from a friend

Yes sir-re bob I'm liking the warmer weather. What's your favourite season to dress for?

The birthday spoils.....

Yep another post about my birthday. But come on, a girl has got to share some special spoils doesn't she?

My dear sweet friend Caroline is one of my nearest and dearest, in fact she is Little V's godmother as well, and spoilt me rotten over the weekend just pasted. It's kind of become a thing with us showering each other with vintage and handmade goodie goodness for special occasions and for no reasons at all.

I am gobsmacked at how much time and effort she has put in with such sweet handmade items she has made herself and other carefully selected delights. She is my sweet and I wanted to show you all how lucky I am, but please, please pay Caroline a visit at her
"Things I Do"
Etsy and Ebay stores

If you're looking for a sweet something for someone special, there is plenty on offer and Caroline is always crafting up new plans and projects.

To you my sweet I know you read my blog regularly, thank you I truly am lucky to have you in my life, and not just my life, but a special member of our extended family.

X

A special event......

I am super excited to be posting this evening. If you live in South East Queensland or perhaps just over the boarder in New South Wales, here is a special event for you. If you're a lover of vintage, a wanna be styler of vintage or want to learn more about vintage fashion and styling, well just check out the event below.

I have been working behind the scenes with Celia and Sue to be able to put this event together. It will undoubtedly be a morning of utter fabulousness full of vintage fashion, styling and shopping. If you haven't visited these ladies at their store in the Gold Coast Hinterland at Mount Tamborine, we are giving you a great excuse.

Come join us in a morning of fun and frolicking. To purchase tickets please email Trudie at myvintagevow@bigpond.com

Empty handed, but inspired......

Wow Wee what a week last week was, and what a weekend just gone it has been indulging in birthday antics. There has been all sorts of celebrations to be had. Friday saw the Big V, Little V and myself head off on a much awaited treasure hunt in Brisbane. We visited both the Woolloongabba and Paddington Antique Centres, and what is SHOCKING is that I didn't make a single purchase. There were plenty of nice things I saw and caught my eye, and other things that conjured old memories. Here are some pics you may of seen a few if you follow me instagram.

But when it came down to it on Friday I just couldn't part with my money if I wasn't entirely convinced with size, style, cut, colour, shape and so on. It's a shame but it's the truth. Bedsides rebuilding my vintage wardrobe again is a little more testing this time requiring items that allow me to still breastfeed in. It's not all lost though because I'm more certain on the pieces that will work for me whilst I'm a breastfeeding mumma. So it's sixties and seventies skirts, button up shirts/blouses, button up dress as well as dresses the zip in the front. The dreams of a wiggle dress will have to wait for now.

On another positive note despite not making any purchases on Friday is that the Big V and I were able look at furniture and homewares and were able to get more defined and on the same page about some big ticket vintage purchases I/we'd like to make........of which I'm super excited about, but it's all about having the funds there and waiting and pouncing on the right pieces when they come up.

Overall I still had a great day feasting my eyes upon so many lovely things I had appreciation for. Truth be told I'm perhaps a tad sad I didn't come home with just a little something at all, but it's only a few weeks to the Vintage Fashion and Decor Fair I attended last year with Nelly. So I will keep my pennies warm in my purse ready for then, and maybe the odd eBay purchase.

I have more tidbits to share from my birthday week, but I shan't overload you now and share it with you all throughout the week.

Do you ever get deflated from not making a purchase from a much anticipated treasure hunting expedition or do you always come home with at least something?

{Import} You're Beautiful......

As many of you know now, up until recently I have been writing a second blog, it's the blog I started out with in this bloggers world. I've recently pulled back from posting there and am now concentrating efforts on bringing my two worlds together here more. So occasionally I'll be importing posts from my other blog, I hope you enjoy as it allows you to get to know and see more of me.
I was prompting to write this post I'm importing today when I was invited sometime ago to do a link post about a message I'd like to give my children. This post means a great deal to me and reading back over it again with my birthday earlier this week, it's a timely post to share.
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Today I was watching my Sarah (Little V) sitting in the bouncer looking at me. I know every mother thinks their baby is the most beautiful baby that ever there was. However it wasn't just the thought and feeling about her being such a little beauty that struck me. It was the fact that we created this beautiful little life in front of us, and not just her but Cohen (Master V) too. They are beautiful children and they come from us, what a beautiful thing that is and what beautiful people we are ourselves. When I say beautiful I am most definitely talking about the way one looks. But please don't laugh, this isn't an, I'm so up myself post, it's something much more then that.

You see as I child growing up my mother always put herself down, and has always made comments of herself being ugly and has never bothered to look after herself a day in her life. My mother looks weathered and worn well beyond her years. I used to plead with my mum even as a very young kid not to say things like that about herself, because it upset me, I would try and tell her she was beautiful. But obviously at such a young age I didn't know how to verbalise why it upset me, but as I have grown into a women and mother I know why it bothered me so much.

It all comes down to the fact that you're same sex parent is the biggest role model you will ever have in your life. Therefore the messages you hear them tell themselves are the messages you take on. I struggled for many years through my teens and into my early twenties to think I was beautiful or had any style or class. I have known for many years now that is not true and I have been able to look at myself accept the good and the bad and just get on with it, but above all else I've been able to look in the mirror and say "you're looking good"! In a world where so many worry about aging, I often look at myself in the mirror and think that my looks have gotten better with age and time. As for my body shape, it's always been slim, sure it's not as slim as I once was but I am still very slim. I have some stretch marks plus the ones that I noticed creeping up on my boobs and I have thousands of grey hairs. But what do you expect when your body grows and births such beautiful lives and then allows you to nourish those lives with your body. You know what nothing really looks like it once did, but it's still bloody beautiful.

Along with many other important messages I hope to pass on to my children, I hope they will see a mother who is positive and realistic about how she looks. Someone who makes the most of what she has and gets on with it and appreciates the vessel she has been given to live this life in regardless of what that package looks like. I know one thing for sure I never want to have my baby girl hear me say something negative about my body. I don't want her to internalise that conversation, and know she came from my body and I am now complaining about it. Our children see themselves in us, so I'm going to make sure my kids catch me talking to myself in the mirror about how damn great I am.......so they have the confidence to start a positive internal dialogue with themselves.

I know there will be battles as they get older and are bombarded by media and advertising sending them different messages, but hopefully if I start now while they are young they will know better.

{Ideas} A Vintage and Thrifted Baby Girl Gift Basket......

The baby boom continues with another friend giving birth last week and another another very dear friend ready to go at a moments notice. Did you catch my post for a baby boy vintage and thrifted inspired gift basket? Well it's time for some thoughts and ideas for packaging up a sweet basket for a baby girl.

Once again options are endless:

* You can't miss a pretty little vintage baby girls dress in a gift basket. Consider simple soft cotton dresses. If a dress has lace ensure it isn't around necklines where it may irritate etc.

* A vintage or retro style doll. Sure a newborn can't play without now, but it's a sweet accent to a nursery.

* A sweet old piggy bank need I say more.

* Mis-matched vintage floral cot she sets, you can make them out of thrifted larger sheets and mix things up to your hearts content.

* You can't forget a sweet little something that is knitted baby some booties or cardigan.

Keep thinking outside the box, what about ideas for nursery decorating:

Theses vintage collectible cards could be sweet with a few framed up in a shabby chic frame for a nursery.

* Old ballets shoes with pretty ribbon.

* A sweet old horse shoe, paint it and add sweet ribbon.

Many of the suggestions from the baby boy basket could also apply here too, old children's story books and tin toys. Keep your mind open and push the boundaries on what is considered the normal sort of gift to give these days. The more time and care you take piecing together a pretty basket with carefully chosen vintage pieces and any crafty additions the more meaningful and precious it will become.

{How to} My Wednesday Style Collective......

This weeks style collective goes a little how to.

It's all about the jeans this week and easy thrifted style.
So I'm going to keep it brief, as I better get back to making room in my wardrobe in preparations for Fridays birthday shopping expedition.

Both of these outfits are examples of the old jeans and white t-shirt garb and mixing up with some added extras. Perhaps if you've not tried vintage or thrifted style and have been wanting to, you can start with a timeless basics like jeans and a white T-shirt and then build and layer on that to give vintage and thrifted fashion a go.

First up with a retail basic long sleeve tee and jeans bought from a discount outlet, I have added a black, white, red and blue plaid check tunic that was thrifted years ago.

I've cuffed my jeans for a little something different, added a thrifted flower I've made into a brooch and popped on some red ballet flats

Again here with jeans and and basic long sleeve white tee, I've mixed it up by adding an old 80's Katie's label daisy print blouse. Popping on gifted and thrifted accessories in the way of the vintage necklace and oversized vintage sunglasses and ballet flats again.

Jeans and a white tee are classics and timeless and a great baby steps into vintage and thrifted fashion. That's the thing with vintage and thrifted fashion it's not all or nothing approach, so start with something you're confident with like vintage accessories with modern outfits and build your confidence in putting together unique looks gradually.

Happy Days, Celebration Days......

Well it's official, today I'm another year older, greater, better looking, wiser or whatever else you'd like to add in there. There isn't anything major on the agenda today. I decided this morning that with a jammed packed week as it is, a day at home with my Little Vowers would be nice. We will see what feelings take us during the day and what we end up doing.

First thing though will be road testing the kids present to me some neon polishes.

Perhaps later when a friend visits in the afternoon we might duck out to an old style diner that's opened up near by called Happy Days Diner........it's kind of calling to be investigated and a malt shake to be had, don't you think? Otherwise we will have afternoon tea at home, who knows we will see.

Either way I'm sure it will be an easy day and a happy day, best I conserve my energy for my birthday present from the Big V........shopping at some antique centres in Brisbane on Friday.

Wishing you all happy days.
What's going to make it special for you?

Flea Market Finds, I bagged it.....

Excuse me lateness with Flea Market Finds, to be honest I've been caught up in birthday led up celebrations and shenanigans over the last week, including the weekend. So it's been nice to give in to it and roll along. It's leaving me a little behind in everything and with another busy week ahead of fun and craziness so I'm likely to be a little sporadic.

But here is my Flea Market Finds I should of shared with you yesterday.
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Even though I'm working on my crafty things in crafty jars, I'm such a sucker for a bag of crafty odds and ends for the cost of some pocket change. Sometimes you spot something in a packaged up goodie bag and I think I see the glimpse of something utterly awesome in there. Of course the only way of finding out is forking a few bucks out and getting home and tearing into the packet when you get home. Lucky for me I did just that this week and amongst some sweet vintage trims came thirty one of these sweet vintage collectors cards. I'm still having trouble tracking down info on them and dating them, so if anyone can shed light I would be ever so appreciative. As of tomorrow I will be posting a pic a day from the collection on instagram. So if you'd like to see the full collection you can follow along there or on Twitter.
Both of my tags are my_vintage_vow.

Whilst we're talking about bags I thought I should show you this beauty I "bagged" recently before Spring comes and sweeps winter away. This utterly awesome and over the top crochet bag, complete with retro print fabric lining.

Little V trying to work the pretty bag.

Did you bag anything special this past week?

Thrifting solo or with a buddy?

I've been looking forward to today all this week. I'm off for a pre-birthday op shopping warm up session. I usually head off for a spot of op shopping anyway on a Friday, but what is making today special and something I've been looking forward to, is the company I will have. A very dear friend of mine who I don't get to spend anywhere near enough time with is joining me.

The anticipation of spending some time with one of my dearest, whilst doing one of my favourite things has got me thinking. Do you like having an op shopping buddy, a partner in crime? Who is it for you a friend, mum, partner, the kids or do you like to fly solo?

My Wednesday Style Collective......

Let's get straight into it, this is yesterdays ensemble to get out the door to my girlfriends house for another play date and to have my hair done.

Leggings - retail
Denim shorts - gifted
Top - op shop
Vest - op shop
Shoes - retail
Tape Measure Brooch - made by me

As you see I'm sporting a bit of a new hair style, it's not fully there yet in regards to the style we're working on achieving. But we've got the starts towards developing a page boy style. At least for now this is a nice in between.

This morning I'm feeling mighty fine with the lovely new to me dress.

Dress - op shop
Long Sleeve Tee - retail
Belt - op shop
Boots - retail
Sunglasses - op shop

Ahhhhhh I'm so glad to of had my hair done, no wonder I'm feeling mighty fine.
How about you are you feeling mighty fine this morning?

Getting the do done.....

When your birthday is imminent, just around the corner like mine is, are you like me and start prepping and and preening yourself? Do you start treating yourself to a few extra beauty indulgences whether at a salon or at home to get yourself looking and feeling in the mood to celebrate. I don't know about you, but I do. I'm off to a dear friends house this morning for a play date. Thankfully for me my dear friend is also my hairdresser and I'm getting for excited this morning and getting a start on a new hair style for me.

I can't wait, I'm overdue for it, I need it, I need the pick me up.
Goodbye to this.

This cross of nothingness of a hair style that it has grown into, is bordering on a mullet through my efforts to get some length happening. Bring on a new me, the new me that is looking forward to slinking myself into and test driving some new vintage threads with my shopping spree with the Big V next week.

Do you have a pre-birthday pick me up routine?

{Ideas} A Vintage and Thrifted Baby Boy Gift Basket......

I've mentioned in recent posts that the Big V and I are amidst a baby boom with friends welcoming their first, second, third, fourth right up to even sixth additions to their families. What's also exciting is that there is a bit of a baby boy boom happening too. I always like looking at and piecing together unique gifts when I can. So I thought I'd share here my ideas for putting together a vintage and thrifted inspired baby boy gift basket.

The possibilities are endless really.
Here I've kept it fairly simple and put together:

* A lovely crocheted blanket, they are never is short supply at local op shops. Be sure though to selected one that hasn't seen its day and is felted from age or poor washing techniques.

* A thrifted Little Golden Book, honestly what baby hasn't had a Little Golden Book bought for them, so easily picked up for small change. But maybe you might get lucky and pick up and old fabric babies book like here, keep your eyes peeled. Don't be limited by just Little Golden Books.

* Vintage baby clothing, something a little different from what you see as regular mainstream clothing for babies. You can often pick up little tops like the one pictured for 50cents you just need to get in and have a rummage through the often jumbled racks of baby and children's clothing. Ensure you select pieces that are in good condition and free of stains.

* Vintage baby bibs are some of the sweetest pieces I pick up with hand embroidery, you can often find old and very sweetly designed baby bibs in you local op shops for small change too.

Other things ideas I've included are a retro children's picture for decorating the nursery and a vintage children's puzzle. I like to think beyond the newborn stage and include things for when the baby gets older, so that mum and dad can tuck things away. New parents often get overloaded with so many things for the baby at the newborn stage that don't get used.

Think outside the box for other inclusions like:
* Vintage toys that can be added to nursery displays, tin cars, old baseball mitts and balls, old wooden skittles. Think boys and their toys and keep an eye out for old well made wooden toys or retro toys you grew up playing with.

* Vintage cot sheet sets, even mis-matched but complementary sets can add some charm to a babies room and gift basket.

* Knitted booties and cardigans, they are always such an easy thing to find at op shops.

* Tattered old baby and children's books maybe be handy for projects for an added handmade gift in your basket, like a Little Golden Book bunting as seen above and here.

Really as I said the possibilities are endless and these are just a few suggestions for a baby boy. Keep an eye out for my upcoming post on a vintage inspired thrifted baby girls basket.

What other inclusions would you put in a vintage baby boys inspired gift basket?

Flea Market Finds, oh so lovely.....

I have been stockpiling some lovely pieces lately, just adoring and swooning over them in my own little world. But it's always more fun to share right?

Perfect retro floral napkin set of six....yes please thank you very much.

Daffodils and vintage sheets, bringing two loves together.

Still on the search for the perfect Nelly Ware but how about a bit of Kristaware, I think most homes in their day had some Kristaware didn't they?

Oh and did you see my book haul from my peace making efforts on Friday.

Linking up with Her Library Adventures.

Lemonade Scones......

If you're looking to play peacemaker this weekend give these Lemonade Scones a go, I'm sure they'll do the trick over a cup of tea.

1 cup lemonade

1 cup cream

4 cups self raising flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix lemonade and cream together and then slowly add flour and salt to the lemonade and cream mix.

Pop out mix onto a floured board or bench top, using a kitchen cutter (I use a glass) pop out your scones from the dough. Pop on a slightly greased or lined baking tray and cook until they're getting a slight colour.

Serve with jam, cream and love.

Happy peace making.

X

Project peacemaker......

I was up at the crack of dawn this morning, heck I'm up at the crack of dawn every morning due to my little Vowers. I did a fair bit of prep last night so I would be organised for getting Master V off to family day care and so I could get some scones in the oven for "Project Peacemaker", if you read last Fridays post you will know the incident I'm referring to.
I went for the trusty lemonade scone recipe and went all out with jam and cream. Later on I remembered, I no longer have an electric beater, so I had to adapt and give it a go in the food processor to get the whipped cream done. I needn't of worried about last weeks incident and it's impact, but nonetheless it was nice to take in some morning tea to some of my favourite volunteers this morning. The scones were a resounding success and we all enjoyed a few together with tea and coffee.

It was also a great morning for nabbing some book bargains. Two Pollyanna books a 1937 and 1938 print. They were both covered in brown paper, so it's very fortunate they were because for 75 year old or so books they are in great condition. I was also utterly delighted to score this whole pile of first readers books - PM Listening Skillbuilders, PM Instant Reader and A PM Country Reader books. I remember these were still in use when I was in year one, nearly thirty odd years ago. There are some awesome titles and subjects covered, I can't wait to share these with Master V.

Have you been on any peace making missions this week? Perhaps you should try some scones! I'll pop back later tonight with the recipe if you like?

See up there ^ I've added a store.....

I've been busy plotting and planning and working on projects. So I thought I'd share with you the news that I've added a shop tab up the top there under my header. I'm currently focusing on things over at eBay now that I've been properly underway again for a few weeks. I have loads to list and once I'm sorted I will get back on track with my handmade goodies over at Etsy.

So if you're interested in popping over and having a look here is the link to my current eBay listings or pop up to the tab above occasionally and see what's going on. As we speak I have some vintage baby and children's pieces listed as well as women's vintage pieces from the 70's with a few pieces in larger sizes.

Thanks for letting me share my plans and projects with you. Hope you're all having a fab day. I hope to report in tomorrow with an update on the peace making process after last Friday's thrifting fall out.

My Wednesday Style Collective......

I'm staying strong my friends (hanging for my birthday shopping trip for treasures and pretties) and I'm surprising myself with another two outfit combinations that I haven't had a run before. But I will say bring on the birthday shopping trip, me and my wardrobe need you........yes I know I'm making it sound dramatic.

So first thing first don't strike me down for the tights getting another run, I've been having a bit of a funk recently with them being a go to, as part of an outfit when days a rough. But this outfit was put together, in the throws of me fighting mastitis, now if you have breastfed and have experienced the agony you will know what I mean. Despite the pain, shivers, aches, and altogether crappiness (to put it politely) life still rolls on around here and things have to get done and errands run. So I put this together, to "try" and raise the spirits.

Tights - retail

Pink Coral Shirt - op shopped

Denim Jacket - op shopped

Scarf - op shopped

Shoes - retail

Cameo necklace - gifted

I shall not repeat excuses, so I will cut to the chase and this combo purely came together because sometimes I like to mix a cartoon and comical tee into and outfit or unexpected combo. I think I'm challenging some sort of pseudo Olive, in this get up.

Skirt - retail

Shirt - op shopped

Cardie - gifted/inherited

Shoes - retail

Flower Brooch - made by me

Ohhhh how I can't stop thinking about my birthday spree coming up and my hair getting a freshen up too. I'm probably going to become unbearably annoying with anticipation. Can you handle it?

Crafty plans with crafty jars......

Just the other week I boasted about having tidied up my garage workspace. During that process I got to thinking about some ideas to utilise crafty odds and ends. Now the ideas and plans I came up with aren't necessarily for a crafty project for me necessarily. But hopefully my little plan will work nicely towards raising funds towards bigger projects I'm working on.

So I've crafted up the idea of "My Little Jars of Bits", using up all upcycled, recycled, scrap, thrifted and vintage bits and pieces and jars. There are and will be combinations of all sorts of things. 

* A jar of fabric yo-yo's, for all sorts of crafty projects from shoe clips to decorating a top
* A jar of vintage sheet gift wrapping tie
* A jar of vintage button hair ties
* A jar of bits of crafty odds and ends, trims, laces, doilies, small embroidery scraps, sweet appliqués, odd clip on earrings, yo-yo's, brooch backs and all manner of other surprises.....so many little quick projects lie within, it's all down to your imagination.

That's just a few that I'm putting together, and more are currently underway, with all sorts of crafty wonderfulness in them. Complete in a reusable, up-cycled and ever so useful decorative storage jar. So in all everything is useable.

I often do well selling off crafty bits and pieces at carboot sales and markets, so here goes trying these out around the traps and other locations for some pocket money.

Busy weekend, but always time for market action......

I hope you've all had fabulous weekends. We're you kept busy? What did you get up to?

Our Friday night saw us head out for a long overdue night out at a restaurant with the Little Vowers. Ribs were eaten, wine was drunk, desserts were had and smiles and laughs were aplenty.

Fridays late night saw me back up with an early start to head off to an ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association) workshop for counsellors, group leaders, trainees and community educators. I attended mostly to meet others as I am about to embark on my studies to become a Breastfeeding Counsellor for the association, my paperwork was sent off this morning. I'm glad I attending it, was an amazing and inspiring day.

Saturday evening mirrored Friday night somewhat in there were wines and dessert had once the little Vowers were bed, and then I turned in for an early night shattered from a long day.

But then came Sunday and a weekend is not a weekend without a bit of marketing, car booting, rummaging or something of that nature in my world. So we headed off to the Mount Tambourine School Markets. Anddddd you guessed it, food was had, treats we're scoffed, fun was had, treasures were sought.

Master V decided his treat would be a pony ride.
I love his Granny knitted best.

Sunday afternoon and everything turned woe is me, with that horrible feeling of mastitis setting in. So it's been rest, rest, rest, rest, and reading back on the weekend events I think I need it. Hoping to back on deck and conquering the to do list and draft posts I have to finish off.
I hope all is well in your world today. Tell me though what was you favourite moment in your weekend?

Flea Market Finds, are a little pretty.....

I don't know what I'm channelling at the moment with a lot of my scores lately but many are baby or children related. Perhaps it's the half a dozen or so friends that have just had another baby or about to, or perhaps it's the Big V and my rarely waning cluckiness.

Anyway Little V has scored a little pretty and I've also nabbed some sweet nursery and bedroom linens. Here is a little peak.

Such a lovely, knitted dress for Little V
A sweet little appliqué pillowcase of ducks on waves
Another sweet lavender coloured embroided rose pillowcase.

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