My sister said it best....

"you look like you are going to explode" - and well that's exactly how I'm feeling right about now.  34 weeks and 3 days today. Cannot wait for this little girl to arrive.

In the meantime, I've been buying a few more clothes.

Which of course means more washing. 

And I finally picked up her first album. This wasn't the one I wanted but it was the only pink one I could get at Spotlight.

We had a scan this week and everything is going well. She weighs about 2.5kg. If that means she's on track to weigh 3.5kg at birth, then I am a happy camper!
If only these last weeks would move a little quicker!

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

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

Mothers Day 2013

Yesterday I was woken by the smiling faces of my family, along with cuddles and pressies.

And my hubby cooked me some breakfast and then my daughter washed dishes.

Then we headed off to lunch with my mum. She made a delicious roast. It was so good. And my only job for the day was to bring dessert. So on Saturday I made a chocolate mousse cake to take.
It was the perfect ending to the meal.

And I did a little shopping for myself. I ordered a juicer.

 And some pretty nail polishes.

I'm hoping they'll get here this week.

Tomorrow is Food Connect Box delivery day - so I'll be back with a new menu for the week.
See you then,

Kel 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

Another week gone

Another week has flown by. I really need to get my rhythm back. So much to do.
Anyway - on Thursday I spent the morning hunting down some particular items for a project.
Need to get moving on it this week.

And yesterday I had a sick little kitty. She pretty much stayed on her pouf all day.

She seems a lot better today thankfully.

I had some browning bananas on the bench - so I made some banana bread.

And my pyjama pants fit. So comfy. (I'm wearing pants by me and slippers by my nan)

And last but not least - finally ordered our bed this week. Our bed broke in November - so I've been sleeping on the mattress - which is not very comfortable at all. But I have ordered an awesome bed. And it should be here by the end of February. Cannot wait to get a fabulous sleep! It's been a while.

And I'm excited to pull out my quilt for it. That reminds me - I better get to work on some pillowcases too!
Have a happy week!

K 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

New for me

I share an office with my hubby. So we each have limited space.
All my scrapping stuff takes up most of the room - so I only have a little corner of it to sew in.
I have wanted to get a massive horn table - but settled on getting a smaller one that I found on ebay yesterday.
First thing this morning I cleared out my corner and vacuumed all the loose threads on the floor.

 As soon as it got here I started shovelling things into it.

The little stool that came with it even has a bit of storage under the seat. So cute.
 Now I'm just waiting on my plastic insert to arrive and I'll be all set.
I am really happy with my purchase - especially since I had money leftover in the budget to do a bit of fabric shopping. Which took me all of 5 seconds to spend it.
Can't wait til it all arrives.

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!

Randomly

It seems the longer I stay away - the harder it is to get back here!
So lately:
A little accident. With a taxi. Totally her fault so my car was fixed. But it was inconvenient.

 Hot weather. Which means we don't feel like doing a whole lot.

 The kitties are always close by me. One will take the pouf and the other pinches hubby's chair.

 Loving the Christmas decorations that pop up. This is on the street that I go down everyday to drop the kids at school. I love it.

 Baking. Yummy blueberry tea cakes. So delicious.

And I am officially done with my Christmas shopping. Have a few little things to make. Just waiting on everything to arrive.

Slowly starting to receive it all.  I am so happy that I don't have to hit the shopping centers this December.
What about you: Done and dusted or Just beginning?