Lovin' the little things.....

1. I've got some great pieces of vintage fabric that I would love to use to make myself some clothes (that's one of my fourteen fabulous fun goals for 2014). I've been sorting through Mum's old patterns for inspiration.
2. Thrifted skirt love. $5. Thanks Mum!
3. Blackboard art.
4. Her face when she spotted these little capsicums in our patch was priceless. Amazement! Wonder! Excitement!
5. Baby legs of the cutest kind.
6. A selection of our art from the week. Collage, watercolours and a caterpillar we made at storytime at the library.
7. I'm working on two more dachshund softies. One for a lovely blog friend and one to stock up the gift cupboard.
8. Making savoury muffins for the wee one. Perfect for the freezer. Perfect for a quick snack.

I hope your week has been a lovely one. The weather has been ever so pleasant here this week, following a sweltering few days the week before.  If you're in the midst of a heat wave in your part of the world, stay cool friends!

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

 

Melinda x

2014 {you're looking grand}

For the past few years I've been compiling a list of goals that I would like to achieve over the year ahead. Nothing huge or overwhelming, just simple, fun goals to keep me motivated. 2014.....you're already looking grand and I can't wait to see what adventures you have in store for us.

 
Here are my fourteen fabulous fun goals for 2014.....
 
1. Rekindle my love of drawing.
2. Use some of my many dressmaking patterns to make clothes for Millie and myself.
3. Buy local and handmade where possible.
4. Write more letters and send more happy mail to friends and loved ones.
5. Go on more family adventures.
6. Start a journal for Millie containing her artwork and special letters/cards.
7. Make more handmade gifts.
8. Spend more time journalling.
9. Re-plant our vegie patch.
10. Experiment with some new recipes - inspired by a lovely vegetarian feast my Mum and little brother prepared on New Year's Day.
11. Design and make some new products for my Etsy shop. Explore some new avenues for selling my wares.
12. Grow and expand this little space.
13. Dance like no one is watching. Approach each new day with open arms. Laugh often. Love wholeheartedly.
14. Continue our search for our dream home.
 
Do you have any fun goals for 2014? I'm joining in with the delightful Sophie over at Her Library Adventures. Pop over and leave your link if you've shared your goals/hopes/dreams for 2014 on your blog.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

2013

On the 1st January 2011 we bought a dog (his name is Spud and he is crazy). On the 1st of January 2012 Blake awoke to me flashing a pregnancy test in front of his face. We were having a baby! On the 1st January 2013 we went to Masters Home Improvement and bought a mint plant. So.....if that's anything to go by, 2013 is going to be a big year!

I've never really been one for making strict new years resolutions but the lovely Sophie from Her Library Adventures put together a great list of goals for 2013 that inspired me to put down a few ideas of my own. Sophie's are much more fabulous than mine (there's fire twirling, hooping and ukulele action) but here goes.....

 

1. Live simply

2. Be creative and think creatively everyday

3. Be grateful for all that I have, everday

4. Give some lovin' to my Etsy shop

5. Blog regularly because I enjoy it

6. Choose happiness everday

7. Spend more time in the garden

8. Plan more family adventures, collect memories not things

9. Spend more time with family and friends, if the house doesn't get cleaned or the ironing doesn't get done, so be it. We will all live to see another day

10. Be the best Mum, Wife, Daughter and Friend I can be. Be present, be loving, be fun!

11. Dream BIG!

12. Participate in more handmade markets and bring Mum along for the ride

13. Be inspired, continue to fill my journal with ideas, things I love, my hopes and dreams

14. Be open to new things

15. Grow my own flowers so I can have fresh flowers in the house all year round

16. For gifts, buy handmade or locally produced or hand make myself, where possible

17. Take more photos

18. Smile more

19. Hug Blake more without him having to ask.....he'll love this

20. Take some time to smell the flowers.....and relax

 

I hope 2013 is a fabulous year for you.....may all your hopes and dreams come true! x