Floral Array Adoration

This was at "The Lawson Grove Shop" in South Yarra. We had rhubarb muffins and chai. I loved the vases, and I loved the flowers, loved the ambience, loved the lights, loved the everything!
So, when can I move in?

bike-love

Whilst in Melbourne, I also stumbled across this hand-painted bicycle. I've been wanting to paint mine, but I wasn't sure how brush painting it would go. But, it worked out very very well on this, and I think I shall do mine cream with a peppermint/teal coloured pinstripe or two along the step-through bar.

Alfred Park

As well as buying two "Le Louvre" shirts, and a rhapsody in blue LP, I found these treats at the op-shop in Alfred Park, and thought they were too charming to not come home with me immediately! One is an old biscuit tin (which shall become my letter tin) and the others are blank, old, giant, thick postcards from England.


I took their photos using the free "moreLomo" iPhone app, which I absolutely adore. I highly recommend it! I also like "Instagram", which gives you more filters, and lets you share your mini-masterpieces. Again, a freebie.

Pillows and Cushions and Shams, Oh My!

I was in IKEA again today, buying more fairy-lights, when I saw these very pretty cushions. I just loved each of the patterns. The last one, in truth, is a bed linen set - one of my friends has it - and I love it to bits!
The cushions were sized 40cm x 50cm, with a 2cm overhang to cover the zipper. When I get the sewing maching out again, I'll have a go at making one out of the fabric we have lying around here.