Lovin' the little things.....

1. A 'Nana Made' crochet daisy chain for Millie's 'big girl' room. She used the pattern kindly provided by the lovely Sophie over on the 'Her Library Adventures' blog. I've seen so many beautiful crochet projects of late, I really need to find the time to teach myself. A new goal perhaps?
2. Beautiful roses at Sunday lunch.
3. Belated Easter treats. Homemade Marshmallows and White Chocolate Rocky Road.
4. & 5. A new to me thrifted cardigan. One of my Mum's lucky finds.
6. My little brother made homemade Turkish Delight. He's a mega talent in the kitchen and whipped up a Middle Eastern feast for the whole family today.

I hope your weekend has been a lovely one.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. Homemade marshmallows. I've been making these marshmallows for years using my Grandma's recipe. They are my Dad's favourite. I posted the recipe over here some time ago if you'd like to give them a go.
2. Sponge painting.
3. Rock painting. Millie was somewhat confused by this activity at first. Painting rocks. Say what??!!
4. Homegrown tomatoes. The tag said 'cherry tomatoes', somehow I don't think they are.
5. Millie and I made Anzac biscuits on Anzac day. It seemed only fitting.

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

{the Easter edition}

After some minor surgery to remove a cyst from one of my ovaries last week our long Easter weekend ended up being a relatively quiet one (for me anyway). For us, Easter is all about spending time with family, sharing a lovely long lunch home cooked by my Mum and brother. While I wasn't quite up to it this year, Blake and Millie enjoyed the festivities and my beloved Mum delivered my meal to our door - bless her heart. It was delicious, and just what the doctor ordered.

1. A little DIY table centrepiece. Foam eggs covered in washi tape. It doesn't get much easier than that.
2. I made Millie a linen bunny for Easter. I used the floral fabric in the photo to make a gathered skirt and a thrifted doily to make a lace collar. If you follow me on instagram you would have seen a photo of the finished product (@mooseandbird).
3. Part of my 'home delivered' Easter Sunday lunch. Eton Mess with Rhubarb, Strawberries, Raspberry Coulis and Toasted Almonds. The main meal was Lemon Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato Wedges and a Pea, Bacon & Haloumi Warm Salad. It was the best lunch I've had in a long time.
4. Roses from our garden, a welcome addition to our kitchen bench.
5. My Mum made Millie this crochet Daisy Chain Necklace for Easter. She used the pattern kindly shared over on the Her Library Adventures blog. Handmade gifts are by far the best gifts of all.
6. Cute Easter packaging!

I trust your Easter was filled with sweet treats and loved ones.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. Collage essentials. She now knows that the word 'glue' means collage. Off she trots to collect her basket of papery off cuts and her trusty bottle of clag.
2. Baby legs. Getting longer by the day.
3. A lovely new vintage floral from a very sweet girl whom we're very blessed to know.
4. Painting. A bath was required after this little venture.
5. Park freedom.
6. We're looking forward to fresh homegrown cherry tomatoes.

What's been happening in your part of the world? I'd love to know.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. The smell of fresh pineapples. Homegrown by my Grandad.
2. My sweet girl.
3. Rose petal confetti.
4. Playing with trims.
5. Making a home for her animals.

I hope your week has been a lovely one. I'm a bit late with my stills this week, I'm afraid I've been using my blogging time as resting time to fight a yucky cold.

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. A homemade valentine.
2. White Chocolate Blondies. Dry and a tad burnt but he still loved them (so he said!).
3. In the afternoon sun.
4. Baby legs.....one of my favourite things.
5. Everyone who has visited us in the last week has left with a bag of limes and a bunch of roses. A petal or two made it into the lime bags too (a little something from Millie).
6. Vanilla & Sour Cherry Cake. My contribution to Friday nights dessert night with the ladies.
7. Our rose bush is out of control (in a really good way).
8. Picking flowers.
9. Homegrown lettuce.

I hope your week has been a lovely one dear friends. Thank you for following my collection of stills each Sunday.

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Him & I

How will you be celebrating Valentine's Day tomorrow? We'll be exchanging handmade cards and eating homemade White Chocolate Blondies. Nothing fancy, just a little something to say 'I love you' and 'I appreciate you'.

I thought I would share a little bit of our story.....the story of him & I.

• We met in English class when we were 16 - so I guess that makes us 'highschool sweethearts'. We've been together since we were 17.
• He got down on bended knee and asked me to be his wife at Kondalilla National Park. We were 21.
• We got married at 22. May 27 is our anniversary. We'll be celebrating 8 years of married togetherness this year.
• He's the realist. I'm the dreamer.
• Our proudest moment to date - the birth of our little girl in the winter of 2012.
• The worst present he has ever bought me: an alarm clock. I've never forgotten it, and neither has he.
• I clean the bathrooms. He vacuums and mops. I cook. He does the dishes. I do the grocery shopping. He mows the lawn. We work well together, him & I.
• The thing I love most about him: the fact that he tries so hard to understand me and my creative ways of thinking! His parental skills are pretty awesome too!

May you feel the love tomorrow too, however you choose to celebrate!

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Grateful {01}

gratefulˈgreɪtfʊl,-f(ə)l/ adjective: grateful feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received. synonyms: thankful, filled with gratitude, appreciative;

Today I am grateful for.....the space we have to grow our own fruit/vegetables and herbs. A raised garden bed built by my Dad filled with herbs, salad greens and cherry tomatoes. A lemon and lime tree laden with fruit. Homegrown produce.

What are you grateful for today?

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. Making homemade Valentine's Day cards. Watercolour paint and washi tape.

2. Exploring at Nana & Grandad's.

3. Our rose bush is flowering.

4. Admiring our Emba & Scouty garland. Crochet perfection!

5. A favourite corner of our home.

6. A very special gift. A lovely lady (who is a customer at my work) made this handmade doll for Millie. We're so blessed to be surrounded by such kind people.

 

I hope your weekend has been a lovely one. Our days have been rather uneventful and I'm not complaining. Taking it easy and enjoying the company of friends and family.

 

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

 

Happy days to you!

 

Melinda x 

Lovin' the little things.....

1. After somewhat of a drought, I came home with lots of lovely vintage florals this week. Perfect for all of the new creations I'm working on for my shop.
2. We painted butterfly seed pods to soothe the teething baby blues. I think I'll string them into a garland to decorate the wall above her art table.
3. The first addition to our recently cleared vegie patch. Chives. Next up.....lettuce.
4. Two near complete mini dachshund softies. Mulling over life's big decisions. Doily neck scarves, floral neck scarves, embroidered neck scarves???
5. I framed one of my watercolour prints from last week.
6. Watering the vegie patch with my little assistant.

I hope your week has been loved up and full of sunshine!

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy Australia Day dear friends.

Melinda x