tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29733128510723591832024-03-18T20:50:53.237-07:00Jack and GeorgieJacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-31780314182457216692012-04-24T18:06:00.001-07:002012-04-24T18:06:56.320-07:00Sugar and spice...pretty bunting and wooden dolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Yes, bunting is the latest decorator item at the moment...and rightly so. It is so simple to make and instantly lifts any room.</div>
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I was recently asked to make some for a friend, to put in her girl's rooms.</div>
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I was given the brief...pink, white and maybe a splash of blue...</div>
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I couldn't help but try it out at home first...</div>
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As it was also their birthdays, I created two wooden peg dolls.</div>
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One for Lucy, one for Millie.</div>
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I placed each one on a stable wooden platform and gave them a little wooden pot, fit for a candle...perfect to balance on a birthday cake!</div>
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It's Sunday...house cleaning day...</div>
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So on my list was to pack away the Easter vignettes and decorations dotted around the place.</div>
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But what does the Easter bunny do for the rest of the year? How does he occupy himself with all that spare time up his burlap sleeves?</div>
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Which made me ask myself...he is so darn cute...can't he stay out for a little longer?</div>
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Along with those darling eggs Mum brought back for you from Canada?</div>
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EB just loves hanging around the kitchen too...</div>
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...and leaving little festive surprises everywhere...</div>
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I think we will enjoy the fruits of Easter around here for a little while longer...</div>
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xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-37211104644429817492012-03-11T00:44:00.000-08:002012-03-11T00:44:53.294-08:00Flotsam Studio...Shabby Beachside Oasis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were recently lucky enough on our travels down south to Tasmania, to stay at <a href="http://www.flotsamstudio.com.au/">Flotsam Studio</a>. Situated on the waterfront at historic fishing village Dunalley - forty minutes out of Hobart - it is a truly romantic and therapeutic seaside escape for anyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The studio is perfect for a couple wanting to escape the hustle and bustle.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just adore the window decorations...crystals off a vintage chandlier strung together on fine white ribbon. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our fridge came ready packed with fresh goods, including home made jams and fruit compotes. A completely self-contained kitchen meant simple evening meals with fresh vegies and herbs from the Flotsam garden...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then out to the verandah to dine alfresco...and yes, that is the beach you can see. Literally on the doorstep, past the casuarinas.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Step out of the door to take a stroll on the sand...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and capture the breathtaking evenings on aptly named 'Sunset Beach'.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also on the property is owner, Gai's, garden shed. On the weekends, this gorgeous garden shed opens up to the public as a shop, full of shabby chic treasures and trinkets imported directly from France. Of course I picked up a few bits and bobs whilst I was there.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much Gai for our stay, your hospitality, bunches of freshly picked French lavender and your stewed rhubarb! We can't wait to go back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flotsamstudio.com.au/">www.flotsamstudio.com.au</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-52011687109265460462011-12-24T16:07:00.000-08:002011-12-24T16:07:28.380-08:00Joyeaux Noel!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FRBb24L7j9Q/TvZpDpCzECI/AAAAAAAABw8/7c87eRT-cNo/s1600/christmas+birds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FRBb24L7j9Q/TvZpDpCzECI/AAAAAAAABw8/7c87eRT-cNo/s320/christmas+birds.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A very happy and joyful Christmas to you all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From Jacqueline, Jack and Georgie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-37040621510182202802011-12-14T13:47:00.000-08:002011-12-14T13:47:14.220-08:00Baby elephants and wise old owls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This holiday season saw quite a momentous occasion for me...the first time I was commissioned to make something! ...Actually two things! Yes, I was quite excited! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was asked by someone at school to make a pair of elephants for a colleague having a baby shower. I knew that her nursery was beige and white so I ran with that theme. The 'pair' wasn't specified, but I thought a mother and baby would be fitting...and cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The shape was one I copied off a clip art print and the tail bows and bottom hearts my own spare of the moment ideas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A peaceful mother...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and her alert little newcomer.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was also asked to make some more owls as a Christmas present for a workmate's daughters. The only requirement: blue and purple, to coordinate with their furnishings.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always love making these as they take on their own little personalities as they come to life! </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all, a <em>pretty </em>wise old bunch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-70738095695654428472011-12-11T18:52:00.000-08:002011-12-11T18:52:03.981-08:00Birthday cupcakes and Christmas treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was my birthday not that long ago and I am so lucky that a lovely parent in my class is quite the talented cake decorator. I was oh so surprised when her daughter came into class on the morning of my special day and presented me with this gorgeous box of delights!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How did she know that I would die for the filigree wrappers and white decorations? I wonder?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Too sweet to eat! I marvelled at the glittered rose buds and quilted icing that looked like a plush pillow!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, the cupcakes did taste as good as they looked. So much so that I happily accepted a leftover batch of hers that she was at a loose end with. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a BBQ to attend the next day and what better to take than a plate of her sweet treats. I had a go at decorating them myself...they were no glitter and filigree...more like 1980 Women's Weekly. However, they were still a hit, especially with the littlies!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't resist sharing this with you either. The same Mum made one of these lolly Santas for each of the kids in my class. She is toooo clever isn't she?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ho, ho, ho!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-84292580604434923252011-10-29T16:23:00.000-07:002011-10-29T16:23:46.136-07:00Save the best 'til last...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last instalment of my treasure hunt in the USA and Canada..Jacaranda Tree & Co. Another gem located on Mt Pleasant Ave, Toronto. It is no exaggeration when I say that this is my favourite shop on the planet. I am in love with everything about it...and in it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A modest establishment, it doesn't realise how beautiful it really is.</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">I am sure you can see why this hidden diamond is a 'MUST visit' on my list whenever I am in town. </div><div align="center">xx </div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-24792485228661743122011-09-25T03:43:00.000-07:002011-09-25T03:43:06.856-07:00Hilltop Interiors...Heaven in Muskoka<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so blessed to have extended family who own a piece of heaven...heaven also known as Rosseau, a quaint cottage town in Muskoka, Ontario. Whenever I visit, I count down the minutes to when I can pop into <a href="http://www.hilltopinteriors.com/">Hilltop Interiors</a>. Truly one of my favourite shops in the world and you can see why...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am sure all of you can relate to their motto, 'Comfortable home, comfortable life'.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make it past the gorgeous window boxes and garden trinkets, and you enter a world of true delight...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The colours are so beautiful and the displays simply dreamy...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't you just imagine curling up on this lounge with a good book...and a glass of wine?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was 'until next time' to Hilltop and over to the Rosseau General Store to have ice cream in the Summer sun. A good way to cool off after the excitement provided by Hilltop and lay down the bags of treaures you are sure to come out with!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't resist sharing this picture from my brother and sister-in-law's wedding. Us girls just had to sneak a snapshot outside the charming little shop on the way to the church.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After ice cream, it's off to the <a href="http://www.twbco.com/twb-rosseau">Teeny Weeny Bikini</a> Co for the ultimate in summer wears and retro accessories. I love the fence made out of oars!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then past the historic church (where my brother and sister-in-law got married)...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...through another antique shop...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and another. This next one though is definitely worth a mention - <a href="http://www.cynthiacrawfordantiques.com/">Cynthia Crawford Antiques</a>.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We managed to catch Cynthia in the shop on this particular day and she is as charming as her store. I picked up the most gorgeous his and hers hand towels and Cynthia was telling us that Sarah Richardson from <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/sarahs-house">Sarah's House</a> is a frequent shopper. I am not at all surprised...it is a real treasure trove.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rosseau in Muskoka really is a piece of heaven on earth and I can't wait until my next stay. If I didn't live so far away, I would've been able to indulge my obsession a little more and filled up another suitcase or two...or truck! But hey, it's a good excuse to plan another visit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-15285721652636989422011-08-30T02:54:00.000-07:002011-08-30T02:54:21.906-07:00Wildbird on Mt Pleasant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the West Village, we hopped a plane and headed north to Toronto - my favourite city! A must-see strip for all things shabby and chic is Mt Pleasant Ave. First stop was Wildbird...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Decked out with treasures galore and a supplier of works created by local artists...got to love that! The lovely ladies behind the counter are so nice and helpful too and create the shop's warm, inviting atmosphere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Resident feline, Kismet, will guide you on a personal tour...xx</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After emptying our purses at Wildbird, we strolled back to our apartment along the Ave...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...past one of many flower shops...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...the Little Dollhouse Company...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and Mabel's Fables.</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">Until then...</div><div align="center">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-70422981332931703502011-07-31T02:22:00.000-07:002011-07-31T02:22:20.834-07:00Whimsical West Village<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When you see images of New York's iconic brownstone buildings, the first place to pop into mind is Manhattan's West Village. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you ever close your eyes and imagine that you could live the life of a Hollywood starlet in your favourite movie? Well, if you're like me, you do...a lot! And these is no better place to indulge your romantic dream than here...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You are Holly Golightly waltzing home, croissant and coffee in hand...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...or Meg Ryan perhaps in You've Got Mail (in this case it's my best travelling bud Sarsh - featured inset. Just as gorgeous xx)...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hop across the tree lined street...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and you're Diane Keaton in Annie Hall.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stop off for a treat at 'Once Upon a Tart' with your poochy pal (garden gnomes and all in the window display...does it get anymore charming?).</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're Kate Beckinsale anticipating a chance run in with John Cusack...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...or Barbara Streisand before she reunites with Hubble Gardener.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A cupcake stop at the 'Magnolia Bakery' means only one thing - you're Carrie Bradshaw catching up with your pal Miranda Hobbs - over red velvet delights of course!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glamourous Aussie, Sarsha caught a twinkle in her eye with the delicacies of this little kitchen.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are we Meryl Streep here, fur coat and stilettos, skipping across cobblestone streets?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or Meg Ryan once again, succumbing to the charm of Tom Hanks as we sip coffee and contemplate...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We musn't forget the beauty of Washington Square, where we pinch ourselves and realise New York is not just a place that exists in the movies. It is bigger, better and more beautiful than the screen can do justice.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close your eyes and let the sunshine, gentle strum of the bass, the seductive sound of the sax and the swish of the cymbals take you there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-86776115815897222412011-07-17T00:49:00.000-07:002011-07-17T00:49:46.430-07:00I'm back! Oh, New York, New York!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello dear friends! I have returned home. After a week back at work, I am suffering from post holiday blues. But alas, I deliberately took my EOS with intent to share my adventures with you. Over the next few posts, I will be reliving some shabby, pretty and very Jack and Georgie highlights with you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The adventure started in New York City. So allow me to take you on a walk first, through Central Park...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's amazing, that in a park in the middle of the world's busiest city, you feel as though you are in the English countryside. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remind you of any of your favourite films...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No traffic noise and hustle bustle as you embark on 'The Ramble'. Just peace and tranquility.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay posted for our next stop: Manhattan's West Village. With more to come from Canada... I am saving the very best 'til last!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose some pretty fabric of course and I had some satin quilting leftover from another project. I freehanded my own pattern and cut out the pieces needed.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also added some lace for a bit of trimming.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything was then secured - right sides together - and the lace needed to be tucked inwards. The elastic to go around the head is also tucked in there somewhere and pinned to each side.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once sewn and turned inside out, I finished off the mask with some zigzag stitch.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made two - one for me and one for the gal pal I will be galavanting with. I allowed the lace on mine to be more exposed and frillier and hers a little less so. A lover of all things girly, my friend is perhaps a little more streamlined and sophisticated, so I tucked the lace in a little further. I also chose the swallows for my friend as she is a flight attendant and flutters around the globe constantly...what a life!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And when we return from our trip, the eyes masks are pretty enough to keep on a bedside...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...or bedpost.</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">It is late, so I am off to rest my tired eyes now. Sweet dreams.</div><div align="center">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-75655047060050861562011-06-04T23:05:00.000-07:002011-06-04T23:05:24.365-07:00Shabby schoolyard style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have noticed around the town, people carrying their laptops in fabric bags - all types of bags! Pyjama bags, shoe bags, recycled shopping bags, etc, etc. It seems that the padded satchel just isn't always that appropriate...or stylish. It got me thinking that there could be a market for a prettier version of these...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I stitched one together for my workmate and fellow blogger Mrs Tiff - of <a href="http://www.mrstifflivingcreatively.blogspot.com/">Mrs Tiff Living Creatively</a> fame. I really wanted to give her something that would show how much I have appreciate her support and encouragment. She was the one who introduced me to blogger after all...and she landed the job of being my report proofreading buddy (poor Tiff!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know that Mrs Tiff loves fabric yo-yos, so I just had to embellish it with a few. I matched the yo-yo fabric with a ruffled bag that I knew she had made for herself. The checkered fabric is vintage and I picked the apricot roses up from a fabulous shop of treasures - <a href="http://retallacks.com.au/">Retallack's Creative Sewing</a> in Port Macquarie.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If your laptop did need to be packed away for safe keeping in its proper satchel...the sack could always be used to house important documents and letters.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The same week that I gifted the laptop sack to Mrs Tiff, she handed my reports back to me in a plastic sleeve. It wasn't until I got home to make the ammendments, that I found she had inserted a gorgeous and mysterious little parcel inside...almost too pretty to open!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, when I did, what a heavenly surprise! A lanyard to hold my classroom keys and whistle. I just love, love, love it and feel so special every time I put it on and waltz out into the playground.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love placing it on my desk when I'm not using it, somewhere in clear view, as it puts a smile on my face. Takes me briefly to another place of whimsy, birdcages, cotton tape, amazing blogs and creativity! Thank you so much Tiff. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mum and I have been treating ourselves to their heavenly delights since it was a teeny tiny hole in the wall twelve years ago. Now extremely popular and having to expand their premises, it has still retained all of its charm and appeal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">Not only do they serve the best coffee on the coast, it provides loads of interior inspiration...with its photo wallpaper and lace paper chandeliers...</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">...a perfect private room for you and the girls! Did I mention that it is always stocked to the brim with fresh flowers..?</div><br />
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<div align="center">It gets better...a sweets display to tempt you...if the cakes haven't already.</div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVdjonQ0L9asZNrsWCGS7aVqyi5qeT6YOQlaoZQCqRzk-WWMwgB58x2cDDy2qltTJaLlMvTyHUYSXSRmME9gJdA28kzN6xf-6tXxYzJ8EkoITqMnSDM_BVuVr3jOSXPi3okH1zuM3AeiC/s1600/bumbles+3.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVdjonQ0L9asZNrsWCGS7aVqyi5qeT6YOQlaoZQCqRzk-WWMwgB58x2cDDy2qltTJaLlMvTyHUYSXSRmME9gJdA28kzN6xf-6tXxYzJ8EkoITqMnSDM_BVuVr3jOSXPi3okH1zuM3AeiC/s1600/bumbles+3.bmp" t8="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Image found <a href="http://www.beanhunter.com/">here</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">My gorgeous Mum sitting amongst floating crysanthemum blooms and tealights.</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">From inside you can take in its magical location. You would never believe you are footsteps away from the bustling glitter strip.</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">Mum and I tucked in a cosy corner...notice the antique birdcages hanging from the eaves outside...I told you it was charming.</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">And when you think you can't girly it up anymore...you can drag yourself and your smiling belly into <a href="http://www.sugasuga.com.au/">Suga Suga</a> - a to die for gift and interiors emporium. </div><br />
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<div align="center">The girls in here are always there to greet you with a warm smile and a chat. </div><div align="center">Yes, right up our alley...white, white and more white!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-27174763871913356272011-05-21T19:38:00.000-07:002011-05-21T19:38:07.884-07:00Grandma's teacups and Grandfather's clock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No matter what I do, it's something I can't help. It's in my blood - an undying love of fine china and tableware. My dear Grandma was a manager for Royal Doulton for decades and my gorgeous Mum is still a manager for Waterford Wedgwood after many, many years in the business. So a love for this stuff has been passed down through the generations and we can't get enough! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I fondly remember days at Grandma's house when she would pull out her cups and saucers and we would play tea parties. And I always remember looking in amazement at her collection of 'crazy' sets laid out on an antique butler's trolley. I was so lucky so inherit a few of these and I knew you would all love their beauty as much as I do...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This pattern, 'Dainty Blue' by Royal Albert has always been my favourite since I was a little girl. Grandma gave me her entire tea set for my twenty-first birthday. The ivy and the daisies are so delicate and 'dainty'.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always wanted my bedroom to look like this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tea cup to this set sadly broke, but I still love admiring the stunning pattern on the plates.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Part of a tea set, 'Posy' by Royal Crown Derby. To me, the pink rose painted on this is perfection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have also been lucky enough to inherit this Grandfather clock. A piece like no other I have seen before. It is one of the more imposing pieces of furniture that we have, yet it is by far the most charming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You see, on the hour it does't just chime...it plays sweet melodies through a music box behind the clock face.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWUrOSAP1f9n-fmh02vTGNtcQm6im30-Yls9c0RSGF3Bn3c2W-60v4Fkvz5FqEukgv-fuG8s4s2izDBGkMY12i3x2TPrAsHwcvPK6RGaouxbAQko29jnRya7m_LLsakiqDWpv6kRJIRRs/s1600/IMG_2596_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWUrOSAP1f9n-fmh02vTGNtcQm6im30-Yls9c0RSGF3Bn3c2W-60v4Fkvz5FqEukgv-fuG8s4s2izDBGkMY12i3x2TPrAsHwcvPK6RGaouxbAQko29jnRya7m_LLsakiqDWpv6kRJIRRs/s320/IMG_2596_edited-1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are enough records to suit every mood...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope this post has inspired you to admire a treasure that you may have from someone passed and evoke feelings of nostalgia and fond memories.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-7505589912194531142011-05-15T01:45:00.000-07:002011-05-15T01:45:33.751-07:00Powder Blue Tealights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As it's the accent colour in our living room, I am alway on the lookout for bits and pieces that are that 'just right' powdery blue. I couldn't believe my luck when I waltzed into a clearance shop on a whim yesterday and found these little beauties.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did I mention they were under $5 a piece?</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">The perfect backdrop for writing school reports and sipping a cosmopolitan on the lounge.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-35139610937944314882011-05-06T23:07:00.000-07:002011-05-06T23:07:05.425-07:00Creative wrapping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other day whilst wrapping a gift, I thought I might take a leaf out of <a href="http://misssewandso.blogspot.com/">Miss Sew & So's</a> book and bring a little doilie into my life! I had some silver doilies lying around for just such a thing and put them to good use.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Bring a little doilie into your life!</div><div align="center">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-42268136402888350502011-05-02T01:04:00.000-07:002011-05-02T01:04:35.636-07:00Union Jack'ed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you remember that union jack wall hanging I spotted on the Shabby Chic website a while ago..? And do you remember that I said it was next on my project list..? Well, mission: accomplished!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I will be the first to admit that my eyes were bigger than my sewing machine. Nevertheless, it was a labour of love and I am thrilled with my hours of sweat and tears.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used some scrap fabrics as well as some prints I bought to make up the remainder. I chose some florals for the diagonal lines and hemmed them in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then secured them onto the pale blue backing one by one. It was a little tricky trying not to get the backing fabric puckered, but my perseverance paid off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All done...to Jack's liking!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The flag panel was then hemmed in...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and sewn onto a white backing sheet. I went with a white calico that was a little thicker than the normal one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was also hemmed in...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used some scraps from one of the floral fabrics to create hooks for hanging...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and ta da! The perfect piece to cover up a blank wall (that is until I get my dream china cabinet...hehe)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought it was quite fitting that I finished this in the lead up to the royal wedding!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-6165019053328078282011-04-24T15:09:00.000-07:002011-04-24T15:09:51.174-07:00Easter table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We had some friends over for a casual Easter supper over the weekend. We said it would be casual so I promised myself not to go overboard...but I couldn't help going to a teensy little bit of effort. Easter decorations are so cute and whimsical after all.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I took the opportunity to bring out the silver, inherited from one of my Grandmas. This year was the first that I was also able to use these gorgeous eggs that Mum brought back from a recent trip to Canada, purchased from Pottery Barn.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIFPGaXajURfet5F7iDosQ5sKqyzxynSY_lro9XqHyHwKxplLGZGebyGs3aU4t-1mqY12bbFoiHQ0xa3vrg-jwwraAXH8mEq-wP_r_hVM-WtOiCXXCcwaxEdKk05IqAjloijP3iEE4CRl/s1600/IMG_2368_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIFPGaXajURfet5F7iDosQ5sKqyzxynSY_lro9XqHyHwKxplLGZGebyGs3aU4t-1mqY12bbFoiHQ0xa3vrg-jwwraAXH8mEq-wP_r_hVM-WtOiCXXCcwaxEdKk05IqAjloijP3iEE4CRl/s320/IMG_2368_edited-1.jpg" width="213" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrhhZDJCLiWW6Ht3bPjUlCN_yKuw0FElnNaxMfLExpV-IOtrZYZ-70M-p6TQzXg0o3lk5MOYi6uINR-ei5OeZ-x5sfV9g81q24l0-i3JZq3VwQH0cQaKO2NQO6dbMYO02xzKDbmXQTTWR/s1600/IMG_2362_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigrhhZDJCLiWW6Ht3bPjUlCN_yKuw0FElnNaxMfLExpV-IOtrZYZ-70M-p6TQzXg0o3lk5MOYi6uINR-ei5OeZ-x5sfV9g81q24l0-i3JZq3VwQH0cQaKO2NQO6dbMYO02xzKDbmXQTTWR/s320/IMG_2362_edited-1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The wooden bunny was a present from Mum this year, from the Villeroy & Boch range for Easter 2011. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-12390802293272978112011-04-23T14:32:00.000-07:002011-04-23T14:32:31.461-07:00Happy Easter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmHqq9ldlJCZMRMvKpTgkXr5u-ktJLucreG095FAqeod24g2AuzcSg4goZq60npuPrwKbTCL6l7l-JqQmc3boHZ3vWKj8w0PyTbN7xT9bJDEiFZ3oPIcPqJy0WgY65UwvJ-qj9DEPczJT/s1600/1bun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmHqq9ldlJCZMRMvKpTgkXr5u-ktJLucreG095FAqeod24g2AuzcSg4goZq60npuPrwKbTCL6l7l-JqQmc3boHZ3vWKj8w0PyTbN7xT9bJDEiFZ3oPIcPqJy0WgY65UwvJ-qj9DEPczJT/s320/1bun.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">Happy Easter everybody! I hope the Easter Bunny hops your way!</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-438975033175291192011-04-22T14:11:00.000-07:002011-04-22T14:11:16.972-07:00You're a Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congratulations Melissa from <a href="http://misssewandso.blogspot.com/">Miss Sew & So</a> - you are the winner of my market tote giveaway! (Check out her blog...fabulous!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Thank you for your lovely comment and for visiting Jack and Georgie. Your bag is wrapped and ready to be on its way to a new home.</div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12KRJjW_XYqFxGvVL5VSwZvYbUZVUs2WCiiUkKJ2tcUygVpVdR6Sehhh5xokPY06UT0m-720rWWZl_wkTc9aizLHj4NwRCTV7oYUXpf4sl4k6prcXUo9PpWi-uX_KsdEqItbNQD4F_6wB/s1600/IMG_2345_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12KRJjW_XYqFxGvVL5VSwZvYbUZVUs2WCiiUkKJ2tcUygVpVdR6Sehhh5xokPY06UT0m-720rWWZl_wkTc9aizLHj4NwRCTV7oYUXpf4sl4k6prcXUo9PpWi-uX_KsdEqItbNQD4F_6wB/s320/IMG_2345_edited-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Thank you to everyone who entered and for your warm and kind comments. Stay posted for more giveaways soon!</div><div align="center">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-29280243310763557552011-04-16T17:12:00.000-07:002011-04-16T17:12:57.598-07:00Market tote giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's right...my latest creation, this market tote, could be yours!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All you have to do is become a follower (if you aren't already) and leave a comment on this post or my previous post, 'Off to Market'. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You have until Thursday 21 April and I will announce the winner on Good Friday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a relaxing market day Sunday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-24345203960111067142011-04-16T04:48:00.000-07:002011-04-16T04:48:44.450-07:00Off to market...<div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An overcast and cloudy day today provided good enough reason to hop on the machine and tick some more projects off the list. I have seen so many market tote projects in blog land and they are something I have always wanted to have a go at.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First step was to cut a piece of fabric for the main case. I used one long piece that I would only have to sew up the sides. I also chose a piece of coordinating material for a decorative trim.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I fixed the trim first and used a zigzag stitch as a cute feature.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cut long strips for the handles...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and attached them to each side.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every market bag needs a little dressing up before leaving the house...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here she is, ready to step out!</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">I really enjoyed creating this little gem as it was so easy and a great way to use up some excess pieces of material - not to mention great for the environment. I had a friend in mind whilst making this bag who loves to scout out local markets and I can't wait to pass it on to a good home. I'm now busting to make some more!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Happy shopping xx </div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-32811555460884463322011-04-10T17:02:00.000-07:002011-04-10T17:02:18.439-07:00Easter spoilings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One thing about my job, is that you certainly get spoiled come Easter and Christmas time. This year I was overwhelmed by all of my lovely gifts, but especially those that weren't chocolate and eggs - those that were handpicked with thought and love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One was this gorgeous paperweight...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It shows a different image from each angle and looks perfect on top of some old books my Mum and Dad kept from their younger days which I now own. The weight came wrapped up in this handmade gift bag. I thought it was worth sharing as it's such an easy and pretty project to dress up an ordinary brown bag.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I was also given this fresh bunch of oriental lilies. Their frangrance can be detected from every room in the entire house. They are one of my favourite flowers.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I also spoiled myself on Saturday with a trip to Bed Bath and Table at Robina Town Centre. They are hands down unbeatable for Easter trimmings. I picked up these adorable little bunnies and birdhouse.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Mmmm, are they the hot cross buns I can smell in the oven? Better go and check on them! Have a happy lead up to Easter!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973312851072359183.post-76500098070522955162011-04-09T18:54:00.000-07:002011-04-10T01:22:12.259-07:00The Butterfly Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love fresh Easter mornings...especially when I am getting up early to check out the <a href="http://www.thebutterflytree.com.au/">Butterfly Tree</a> markets with Mum at the Gold Coast Arts Centre. We picked up some gorgeous handmade goodies for my beautiful nephew and I came across some little gems for myself...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favourite store today was <a href="http://www.rubyju.com.au/index2.php#/home/">Rubyju</a>. Some very talented ladies...who I will be contacting for my next party! I picked up some vintage floral wrap from them and these to-die-for paper plates.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know what you're thinking...they don't look like paper??? Well, they are! And there are three designs in a pack of twelve for $7.95!!! All I need to do now is plan a ladies lunch or tea to put them to good use...</div><br />
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</div><div align="center">Thanks for a great morning Butterfly Tree. I will certainly be catching you next time!</div><div align="center">xx</div>Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236583763341574672noreply@blogger.com3