have your cake

Yesterday was ice the cake day.
I didn't buy enough fondant icing so I improvised
and decorated with polka dots from the scraps of icing that were left over.

I really didn't waste a bit and I actually love the way it turned out. Doesn't it look pretty?

That was until this happened. That cheeky little sweet tooth of mine got to it. Grrr.

And I thoughtlessly left the cake on the buffet,
well in Woo's mind it could be regarded as 'kindly left it on the buffet' as she went back for more
and it now has 4 very large chunks out of it.
I can assure you that she is one child who has her cake and eats it too!

Have great day!

E x

favourite things - inviteL

Okay, so this is a goodie.

Carly from The Simple Things manages to find the coolest of simple things. 

A while back she showed this gorgeous notebook, A 1000 kinds of stories, on her lovely blog and I just had to have it.   

I love it.  It's the book where I note all the hilarious, cheeky and plain whacky things that my funny children say.  Including today's at the shops, whilst trapped in the queue at the checkout (ie nowhere to hide). 

Woo full volume, dancing around me. 

Woo: "Mummy I'm thirsty, please can we have a bottle of that water?" 

Me:"In a minute we'll go to the cafe and get some" "Okay.  Mummy, do we need some chippies?" "No honey we don't right now" 

Woo: "Oh, not fair.  Mummy do I get diahorrea?"

Me: "Oh look the lady's ready for us."

People laughing their heads off all around me! Oh well at least they thought it was funny!

You might remember I made a bag organiser some time ago.  And I said it was a one-off and that there were plenty of places you could find them professionally made.  Well if you'd like to own one you can find it here.  They come in three sizes and an array of gorgeous colours.  Sure to set you off well in the New Year.

High on my wish list! Anyone?

These stunningly simple photobooks are also on my wish list - anyone? 

I love the colour palate, especially the three on the left.  Anyone?

inviteL is a fabulous Korean stationery company.  I just adore their products. And they offer free shipping worldwide - even better.

Anyway ... Carly is hosting a biggest and best giveaway ever.  If you hop over to her blog you can find out how to enter into the running for some of their wonderful products.  And even if you don't you can use the special promo code also at The Simple Things  to receive a surprise gift with purchase. 

Hint:  It's at the bottom of her post.

Happy shopping :)

E x

hi-ho, hi-ho

Having had a very successful market last week I was delighted to be invited to join the Bayside Style Group for a two day boutique shopping event.

YAY.

So there's more stress  creative energy  and mess creative activity at my place! 

I do hope you can pop your head in and say hello. 

Ex

my little stall

Nerve-wracking!

Stressful!

Exhausting!

Exhilarating!

Done, E x

snowballs

Black and white Snowflakes transferred onto hemp fabric, with shimmery silver-on-linen backs. The raw edges will soften as they are handled over the years.

 

The illustrations are of actual frozen snow crystals from an early encyclopedia. A bit primitive looking, but so fun!

 

It's often hard to think of Christmas decorations that work well with summer.  I think these are perfect.

Gentle, crisp, nostalgic and calm.

They are packaged in their own calico bag to ensure they stay together and dust free. My hope is that they become heirloom decorations, to be enjoyed for years to come.

They'll be heading to market tomorrow night, but if you can't make it, and would like some let me know (Australia only at this stage).

They'll be selling for a teeny $18.

Christmas

Nite Market

Friday November 18  7:30pm onwards

St Anthony’s Parish Hall

Cnr Neerim & Grange Roads Glenhuntly

Come and shop in style!

Have some fun and get a start on your Christmas shopping.

Precious Touch Jewellery, Metalicus Clothing, Little Shop Of, Bespoke Janik and lots lots more………. including Tiggy Twinkle!

Entry is $7 and includes a light refreshment and ticket in our

raffle with loads of fabulous prizes to be won!

Enquiries to 0400 301 042 or

email stanightmarket@gmail.com

another moment

I found myself alone again this afternoon.

The house was still and warm and quiet. So I sat, still and warm and quiet for some time.

And I enjoyed it.

Yesterday Flossy and I went with children and puppies to the local farmer's market and filled our basket with delicious local produce. Cavallo Nero, seasons first cherries, Manzanilla olives, Philippa's breads and heavenly good goat cheeses - blue and scrumptious Gruyere. Yum!

So I made myself (another) little platter and ate peacefully.
Slowly.
Savouring the flavours unimpeded by my beautiful children's constant interruptions.

I shared my time with some friendly plastic snakes before the lights of my life blasted back into my space.

And I was happy!

I wish you a wonderful week.

E x