The past week...

Has been all about the caravan. Cleaning it. Shopping for things for it. Building things.
My awesome hubby came up with the idea to make a box bed to replace the one in the van - so we could have storage under the bed.

I am very impressed!!

Now if you know me - you know I can't go without a coffee everyday. So I picked up a cheap coffee capsule machine for the van.

And some capsules to test out.

Probably should focus more on the serious stuff - like a mattress and a roadworthy. We've got an adapter coming which means we'll be able to plug the van into the house and see what internal things don't work in it. And we need to replace the broken lights on the outside too. Lots to do. I think today we're relaying carpet, and checking out the annexe.

Until I decide what to sew for the van, this is on my sewing list this week.

I'm going to make the dress version - when my fabric arrives. And a new wallet. Mine is falling apart!

So what are your plans for the new week? Anything fun?
Have a good one,

Kel xxx

This week

This week started off with an early birthday present. Her birthday isn't for a few weeks but I just couldn't help myself. She loves it!

And a little present for myself - another Bill book to add to my collection. He is probably my favourite celeb chef. I love his recipes.

Yesterday started off raining and continued into the night.

I was very happy to finish work and get home into my warm and dry bed.

Today, a delivery of some yummy fabrics. Wishing I'd ordered more of the Tsuru navy print. Would've made a pretty dress.

I've got a roast in the oven and thinking of cutting out a shirt. It's a great start to the weekend.
Have a good one, whatever you may be doing,

Kel xxx

This week

Kind of a dud week. I got nothing done.
But my sweet girl did. She made choc chip cookies. About 60 of them.

And we had to get some work done by Telstra - which meant I had to move my bags out of the way. So they got dumped on my sewing table. And you know what? They are still there. Told ya. Dud week.

But I did receive my new iphone case.

And make an apple & rhubarb crumble. Yum.

This week I need to get a list happening and start getting things done.

What are your plans this week?

Chilly

It was cold today. I'm all rugged up in trackpants and a hoodie and slippers - but unfortunately I have to go out and work in the cold tonight. Brrr.
So at lunchtime today I threw some delicious veges into a roasting pan so I could turn it into soup tonight.

And I did a little shopping - I pre ordered Heather Ross's new collection called Briar Rose. How darling is it?

You can see the rest of the collection on her site.
I so want to make that adorable quilt. I just love it!!

My juicer arrived today. So let me know - what are your favourite juice combinations?
I'm keen to try some out!

K xxx

A good day

This morning I had some leftover slices of bread from last nights dinner, so for breakfast, I toasted them up. Spread some delicious organic tahini over the top and sliced up some beautiful Food Connect Roma tomatoes, and finished with some cracked black pepper. SO delicious and satisfying.

Then I got sent a refund cheque from a bill I overpaid - which means a little fabric spending money.
And my nail polishes came. They are awesome.

Cannot wait to paint my nails tomorrow.

How was your day? What's making you happy?

K xxx

This week

Yesterday I finally received my parcels I ordered with my birthday money.
I got these two prints -

To make this dress

And this one

And in my other parcel were these fabrics

The bottom fabric is for a dress for my girl. The top seven are for some things I am making for my soon-to-be second great niece/nephew. He/She is due in June. And the mama isn't finding out the sex - so she has decided on yellow, orange & green for the nursery. I can't wait to start working on those things.

But this week I'm busy on something else. So the bubby stuff will have to wait.

Hope you are having a happy week -

K xxx

More goodies

 Well, the cake was yum. Hubby was happy with it. It's the only cake he ever requests. I just topped it with ganache and served it with some whipped cream & strawberries.

And some more mail today. A snap setting tool with adapters and some snaps.

So glad I ordered all my parcels before the postage increase kicks in. Yikes!
We are set for a rainy weekend so hopefully I'll get a little sewing done. I need to finally start clearing the rest of my to do list.
Whatever you are doing - have a great weekend!

Kel xxx

Retail therapy

So a few months backs I sold a bit of my scrapbooking stuff in the hope to get enough to buy a sewing table.
I recently picked one up and had change - so I got to splurge on some fabric and things. Here we go.
I bought the plastic insert for my sewing table. Although not sure that it fits correctly as I thought it would sit flush.

 Then a yummy pile of fabrics from here. In it were....

 Tula Pink Salt water - fat quarters

 Arrows from Deerfield by Adrienne Looman. (I think I still have some scrapbooking paper designed by her from years ago)

 Some more Chicopee by Denyse Schmidt. It's going to be the backing and binding for the paper pieced star quilt that I'll make this year. (Better get cracking on it)

 And some Free Spirit designer solid in Eggshell to be the background of the stars.

 Lizzy House. Mmmm. Addicted to her fabric right now. Got some Hello Pilgrim Jewels and the top two fabrics are from her Constellations collection.

 Some Tula Pink Saltwater yardage.

 And last but not least Sarah Watsons Luxe in Bloom.

Got a couple more things to arrive. But this was what I was waiting on the most.
Can't wait to start playing with fabric again.

But it'll have to wait another day coz today is my sweet hubby's birthday

 I made his cake yesterday all ready to go - it's his favourite chocolate orange flourless cake. I just have to make the chocolate ganache today.

Hope you have a great day,

Kel xxx

I love fabric mail

So happy to see things trickling in from the mail service.
First up some Lizzy House and some Essex white linen from Alice at Fresh Modern Fabrics.

 And today I got my Chicopee FQ bundle from Amanda at Westwood acres

I love Happy Mail

Starting the new year right

By receiving fabric:
Some pretty Lizzy House butterflies from her Hello Pilgrim line.

 And ordering fabric:
Chicopee by Denyse Schmidt. It's been so long. I haven't bought any fabric since the 25th September. I've decided to use this in Elizabeth's Lucky Stars Block of the month Club.

Pretty pretty. It's my birthday present to myself ;o) I bought it from Westwood Acres on etsy. I really wanted Saltwater by Tula Pink but it'll have to wait!
Only 3 days and it's my birthday. So not organised to do anything. It's just far too close to Christmas!!
Hopefully I can rustle up a cake on the day.

Have a Happy week!

Paper goodies

 My Simon Says Stamp order arrived today. I was so happy to see it. I was waiting on it to make my Christmas cards - and I usually have them sent on the 1st of December. Need to get started!
In the box was this kit that I ordered. I just loved the reindeer stamp!

 

 Hope to get some time over the weekend to get them done.

Are you making yours this year?

Delivery day

 I love when mail comes earlier than expected. I received my Christmas stuff today.

 I ordered some Cherry Christmas Charm packs to make a new table runner & placemats..

 along with some yardage for the backs.

 Some Field Study for a new bag for myself.

And some Michael Miller Hearts because I only just discovered them and I think they are so so sweet.

And from Pink Door Fabrics I got 2 new patterns

 I'm not sure what I want to start with.
What's on your to do list this week? Are you getting organised for Christmas?

Have a great week -

K xxx