[family and the weekend]

Friday night we stayed with my aunty and uncle.

It wasn't the happiest of circumstances that took us to Melbourne.

But at least we were surrounded by the warmth of family.

We'll be back there soon.

Next time on happier terms.

Jx

[glass cloche curios]

A couple of weekends ago I was out and about shopping for a warm top for the chillier months ahead.
As per every shopping expedition, I gravitated towards homewares.
Glass bell jars or cloches were going for a steal.

via decor8

via Completely Coastal

via indulgy

via pinterest

via decor8

How could I resist!

Now I just need to play around with what little curios I'd like to display.

Happy Monday everyone!

Jx

[a spot of weekend thrifting]

A few weeks ago I stumbled upon a sidewalk market nearby full of thrifty goodness and picked up this happy little piece...

Oh, and a few more doilies.

I'm pretty sure you can never have too many.

(Daniel San would probably disagree)

Have a happy weekend everyone!

Jx

[new love: white horse home]

Yesterday was not half bad - for a wednesday at least.

A light shower on my morning walk.
Homemade bircher for brekky.
....work....
Then off to see Mary Poppins with Mum.

Oh, and Real Living came in the mail... (which makes my heart race opening the plastic wrap!)
I didn't manage to make it past the editor's letter before googling a label new to my eyes...

White Horse Home

I'm in love with a shuttlecock cushion!

I'll be definitely keeping my eye on their wares.

For now though, I'll wait.

I think Dan would have a heart attack if I bought another cushion.

They just don't understand!

Jx

images via white horse home

[bunny brooch]

My sweet little bunny brooch arrived in the mail this week and he is particularly cute!

As I mentioned back here, I came across Brisbane based Each to Own on Etsy and fell in love with Kirsten's pieces.

I chose this is the little guy to add to the beginnings of my collection.

I thought he looked lovely swinging off a string of my Nan's fake-as-fake champagne pearls.

For a family lunch on Saturday, me and my little brooch set off here...

Comfort at My Table in Milton.

If you're a Brisbanite and haven't yet been, you don't know what you're missing!

You could take your very own brooch on an outing there (and order the Blackberry and Cinnamon smoothie - just sayin')

To have a look at Kirsten's other sweet creations, find her on Etsy, Made It, and good ol' Facebook.

Happy Sunday!

Jx

[brizzy made brooches]

Looky what I stumbled upon on Etsy!

The shop is Each To Own by Kirsten Devitt and she's Brizzy girl - love a local talent find!

As well as cute-as-pie brooches, she also has a collection of rings and earrings that are very sweet!

Cute much?!

Whilst writing this post I was purchasing my own little piece - my very first Etsy investment.

Up until now I was a virtual window shopper but since my first wooden brooch purchase last year, I've developed a bit of a weakness.

Looking forward to the postie visiting this week, provided he doesn't also have a bill for me! Jx

[my painting love]

Last weekend, while visiting the folks,  my eye was drawn to the sideboard.  My guess is that they had done a little rearranging whilst cleaning and I'd just never cared to look.  A few of Gran's hand-painted china pieces were on display.

She's been painting these soft roses ever since I can remember - it's her trademark style.

I'm quite sure I have her to thank for my own love of painting and creating! 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

[fancy a smile with your morning cuppa?]

While scouting for a prezzie at DJs for a friend's birthday, I came across these lovely mugs by Rob Ryan.  I feel it would be good for my soul to read "Believe in People" every morning while I ate my multigrain Weet-bix and banana.

...and these His & Her mugs are lovely too!

You can check out his range here as well!

Jx

[big spending at vinnies]

Oh how I love op-shopping! I found these little decorative finds at the Vinnies down from work for 50c each.  Thought they'd go nicely together on the bedside table in the guest room.

Not sure whether to paint some cute little watercolour pieces to go in the frame or print some soft, possibly instagrammed pics or some edgy black and white pics. Hmmmm... decisions decisions.

After work today I'll be hitting the road for a little camping weekend away.  Daniel San had the day off so he's headed down early which means:
a) I'll be driving by myself (sadface) but
b) the tent will have already been set up by the time I arrive (mega happyface)!

Looking forward to unwinding with a glass of wine... and maybe a little cheese.
Happy Friday everyone!
Jx

[my little weekend purchase]

This is what I bought on my outing to the The Finders Keepers market yesterday - a lovely brooch by Red Revival.

Isn't it deer?

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

[handmade gifts... this takes the cake!]

She's a clever chook she is!  This is the beautiful necklace that my friend Katie Green made for me for my birthday... that's right... made!  She's been dabbling in jewellery making for years and only just partook in a gold and silversmithing course.  Clearly she's a natural!

It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you all Fat Duck Road Designs.

Could not be more excited about this gift.  It's so me!  I can't wait to see what she dreams up next!
Jx

images via katie green

[flying wall ducks]

I've been thinking, much to Dan's dismay, that some flying wall ducks would look really cute on our freshly painted walls.

 via this very sweet vintage blog

 via this lovely shop on etsy

 via ebay, and sadly sold

 via ebay and happily available

via here at etsy

...and the three little ducks that have made my wishlist. Currently available at Domayne.  I've also been given the tick of approval with this set! V. happy with my little find!

Have a lovely weekend everyone.  I'm off to another Hen's tonight because all our friends have decided to get married all at the same time. Yay for me, my wallet and my liver!
Jx