[dailylike hits australia]

Introducing Dailylike! Originating in Korea, Dailylike is the go to site for gorgeous craft products such as fabric tapes, pretty papers and the most delicate "glass tape" range, just to name a few.

To kick start the wonderful year they have ahead of them, Dailylike hosted a number of New Beginnings DIY workshops around the country, creating beautiful personalised diaries, calendars and notebooks.  I was fortunate enough to attend the Brisbane workshop held last week.
It was a lovely morning, meeting creative folk and discovering delightful new products! Their range is completely overwhelming - I'll admit half my time at the workshop was devoted to rummaging through the pretty patterns and general indecisiveness!

(that's me in pink, concentrating on the task at hand!)

This was my little creation.

The last of their New Beginnings workshops is in Melbourne tomorrow! But don't despair if you can't make it. There are plans for more amazing workshops throughout the year so be sure to follow their blog and on Instagram @dailylikeau to keep up to date!

Happy crafting!
Jx

images via dailylike australia

[little abode update: sideboard & deer head]

Things have been a little hectic around here to say the least.

Today we hit the 3 week countdown til the wedding and with so many things still on the to-do list, my little blog has been somewhat neglected!

 

I had decided a while ago that I would really love to get ready for the wedding at our unit.

The little space that we have put oh so much time and effort into over the last 12 months is really beginning to take shape and has never felt more like home.

This has put the teeniest tiniest bit more pressure on us to get it looking schmick for the day but all and all I'm happy that it's getting done!

 

He's a few little updates...

Our vintage sideboard

My DIY deer head

 

Still a few more things to hang and style which I hope to have time to share with you before the day.

Best be off.

Hair and make-up trial today and then birthday dinner with Daniel San!

Jx 

[blue and white deer head]

Last Wednesday was Brisbane's show holiday.  I took the opportunity to indulge in some much needed craft time - oh so therapeutic!
This blue and white fabric adorned deer head is what I did...

I had started out with a plywood deer head.  I found this baby on eBay.

I had originally been admiring it on Matt Blatt but after being on the "notify when back in stock" waiting list for what seem like an age, I looked elsewhere.

I then purchased some gorgeous fabric from Peppermint Stitches in Toowong - possibly the most colourful eye-candy covered fabric store you'll ever come across.  Do yourself a favour crafty Brisbanites!

To adhere the fabric I used a spray glue and then carefully cut around the shapes.  The added thickness of the fabric did make assembling the pieces a little more laborious but we got there in the end.
Can't wait to show him off to you once he's hanging on our wall - but truth be told I couldn't wait!
Have a lovely week ahead everyone! Jx

Psst - eight weeks to go!

[the new grannies in town]

Here in Brizzy it's been somewhat miserable!
Good news for my newly planted and surprisingly surviving herb garden - not so good for my enthusiasm to venture out of the house.

So I decided to embrace the crappy weather and use it as an opportunity to remain in my pyjamas and uggs a little longer than usual, indulge in wintery comfort food and make some progress on the new granny rugs.

Here's a little of what I'm working on...

Sweet and colourful - fuchsia, yellow, lilac and mint

for my step-mum.

Delicious berry tones - Red, fuchsia, pale pink and green

for my soon to be mother-in-law.

Perfect distraction on a rainy winter's day.

I'll be starting a third soon too for my MUM mum - You can never have too many projects on the go at once!

Stay warm, dry and cosy everyone! Jx

[cute knitted pouf project]

Meet me at Mikes recommended I go and check out Pickles for the instructions on how to knit this incredibly cute pouf.

Don't you love?!

I'm très keen to give it a shot.

Let me know if you beat me.

Jx

Oh, and since I've already sent you on a blog treasure hunt, why not stop here at little green shed too and check out Lou's giveaway!

images via pickles

[granny rug the second - complete]

For the first time this year, Dan and I had nothing planned over an entire weekend.

I was truly looking forward to a couple of restful days.

That was until rest was forced upon me in the form of a niggling throat.

So I made the most recuperation time and decided to finish my granny rug.

I named this one Melody.

I feel my skills have definitely improved since my first effort.  It took me a lot less time from start to finish as well.

Now Daniel San and I each have a blanket ready to go for when the cooler nights roll on in.
We have a little way to go yet though.
It's almost 9pm here and only just dropped to a pleasant (and still slightly muggy) 24°C.
Better start another while I'm waiting!
Jx

[vintage trunk find the third]

...and then there were three!  My vintage trunk family is complete with baby (who's even a little chubbier than the others)!

This is the little goodie I purchased yesterday at the antique centre.  Like father like son, I also purchased the first of my collection at the same place.  The second trunk however I picked up on our trip to Noosa last year.

He's a little rusty here and there and has a few loose stitches but I think his lovely blue colour allows you to look beyond these imperfections!

This is what I also bought... a selection of old knitting needles for my newly rekindled skill!

...and finally a drawer handle for when I get around to refurbishing the bedside table in the guest room.  I was immediately attracted to the watermelony/corally colour of the glass.

Just another project added to my never-ending list! 

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend!

Jx

[my happening saturday night]

As I mentioned here, we took a little trip up the coast over the weekend.
This is what I did, at the beach, on a Saturday night...

I can remember my nan taught me how to knit when I was a young, slightly gangly little girl in Albury.  What I didn't remember was how to actually knit.

So my step mum, on a muggy summer's night at the beach, taught me once again.

Just like riding a bike really.

By the morning I felt pretty confident... just as long as I didn't drop a stitch... then I'm stuffed.

I'm itching to go op-shopping now and begin an impressive knitting needle collection.

Hopefully one that looks like this...

image via here

Don't you love Wednesdays?

Almost the weekend again! Jx

[wee chair project]

This is the chair that derek found.
It was in good nick so no repairs were required, just a glossy lick of paint.

So far she's been sanded, undercoated, and the first coat of glossy colour applied.

I've gone for a pale pale blue - inspired by my mum's Nigella Lawson measuring cups - now affectionately known as "Nigella Blue".  It's turned out a little lighter than anticipated but hopefully once I get my act together and pop the second coat on it'll look a little more Nigella-ry!

In other news, I'm having a haircut this evening - it's been ten months. Whoops! Neglect!

Happy Friday!!! Jx

[make your own teabags]

How cute are these little DIY teabags!!!A teeny bit of a hassel for your daily morning cuppa but they would make the sweetest handmade gift!

 ... and this is the girl you want to know about... Elsie Larson and her blog A Beautiful Mess.

Find out how to make her little teabags here.
I'll let you know if I get around to making any.  One half of me is ethusiasticly saying "let's do it" but the other half is already on her way to T2 to just buy some.
Jx

[doily bon bons]

I struggled to find Bon Bons for Christmas day that fitted my "theme" for this year...
So I made my own....

They were oh so easy and a great deal cheaper than bought Bon Bons.

To make my little ones, all you need is...

Bon Bon Snaps (about $2 for 12)

Cardboard roll cut into desired lengths 

Brown paper cut to A4 size

Sticky tape

Little paper doilies cut in half 

Brown twine

Wrapped lollies

Short jokes written on paper (the more corny the better)

- Tape the snaps inside the rolls

- Roll the brown paper around, secure with tape in the middle

- Tie one end with string

- Fill the roll with lollies and the little joke

- Tie the other end

- Tape the half doily around the roll (as above)

... and this was my favourite joke:

Q. What do you call a sheep with no legs?

A. A cloud

Three more sleeps!

Jx

[très cute stool]

I'm busily trying to get the 2nd bedroom looking presentable and guest-ready and was looking for some decorative inspiration in my Real Living collection.I came across this cute-as-pie little stool (Slightly off task but what can I say - I'm easily distracted).

I'm really wanting to try something similar!

Happy hump day!

Jx 

images from Real Living Magazine

[gift wrap love]

When if comes to gifts, I'm a bit like that toddler at Christmas...way more interested in the wrapping than what's inside!  I had a little go at making spiral flowers out of old paper to adorn this prezzie for a bridal shower.

If you feel like having a go yourself I found a great little tutorial here.
Happy hump day! Jx