all the important things …
2009
Cosy, pretty rag rugs … I’m weaving a toothbrush rug for the spare bedroom so that when you come to stay, your toesies will be warm! Or at least, I was. ‘Til Toph ate the rug making tool in the above photo. Hmph. I have bought a very fine paintbrush from the hardware store with a similar size hole in the handle – I’m hoping to chop off the brush and carve the end into a nice replacement needle. That dog!
Knitting on the go … that take-along has come everywhere with me the last couple of weeks. It’s amazing how many more rows you can add to a snug shawl throughout the day.
Only two more rows and I’m ready to add the fringe. I cannot imagine a shawl without a fringe. I might try a knotted one this time. And it’s a lovely size – it will go down to my waist and wrap right around the front. Good thing – Julian says it has been cold and dismal in Melbourne this week. That’s Melbourne for you – middle of spring and still cool.
Finishing the art supply cupboard … I did try stencilling, but my skills at this technique are quite limited and there was too much bleeding. It looked sweet – but not good enough – I’ll practice a bit more before stencilling furniture again :-) So I’ve repainted the side panels of the cupboard and cut “stencils” out of pretty wrapping paper from Coming up Roses.
But no matter how busy we are, preparing for our very imminent move, there’s always time for birthday cake for Old Nanny – Happy Birthday Dear Nanny!
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I’ve always wanted to do a rag rug. Is it difficult?
HOW do you do it all? The cabinet is precious! And happy birthday to Nanny!
Happy Birthday nanny!!!!
I was just reading through posts I’ve missed in the past week. It’s high school next year for my baby girl too. How’d it happen? Last time I looked she was in Kindy. I’m sure of it.
Happy Birthday to Nanny!
Love the cupboard – so cute!
so many sweet projects! love it. so it IS spring where you are! I was wondering… I have been wanting to make myself a shawl, I have so many holiday projects going right now… xo m
OK, this post just blew me away. What an amazing group of projects that you are creating. That cabinet is just stunning!
Love the moose! Can’t wait to see him on the side of your cabinet!
What a wonderful peak into a beautiful life of creative joy! thanks so very much for sharing:)
Happy Birthday to Nanny! You are so busy now!!!! The cupboard looks so lovely now!
Your rug is coming along…very pretty colors!! I hope your dog doesn’t get indigestion from eating your weaving tool! =) Good job with your makeshift one! Hope it works out for yah!
Happy Birthday to Nanny!!! That cupboard has to be one of the most charming things that I have seen in a while. Not much going on here except tending many children. I can’t bear to think of the coming winter, I would like to go South for my winter. I want Australian summer!! Have a lovely day!
So beutiful! I think that cupboard couldn’t look any better, the wrapping paper cut outs are lovely!
Hello!
I love the cupboard! The bunny and birdie branches are darling. Your new home looks lovely as well, I would LIVE on that porch – - it’s perfect and your yellow quilt is so happy and cheerful it just made me smile.
I’m visiting from the stocking stuffer exchange and love finding new bloggy friends. Your blog (and your life) is so lovely and inspiring — what a special treat to have found you.
Fondly,
pink and green mama
MaryLea