The First Day of Christmas & A Winner

Our pinterest inspired advent calender, made from glassine bags, number stickers, washi tape and a doily stamp.
Simple, fun and child-craft friendly.

It's been a wonderful first day of Christmas in these parts. Brunch on the beach, treasure hunting, advent calender crafting, tree decorating and dinner out together. A wonderful and special day indeed.

On top of which, I am pleased to announce the winner of the Handmade Christmas Giveaway. Thank you so much to everyone who entered and all the beautiful, inspiring comments you left, for the makers who donated their wares, and everyone who has supported them, and me.

So, thanks to Random.org, the winner is - Mamatribe!

All thirteen gifts will be on their way to you shortly.

I heart mail

These wonderful handmade goodies arrived in the mail this week as part of the Happiness Is... Giveaway I won over at 1000 Homes of Happiness. A cushion cover from frank and dolly's, a dress, shorts and hair ties from 5 star baby and a framed artwork by Kellie. (Unfortunately the glass didn't survive the posting.)

I am feeling happy indeed!

Loved

There was a parcel in my letter box yesterday. The fist part of my 1000 Homes of Happiness giveaway win. Inside, wrapped beautifully, was a lovely crochet necklace made by the talented Mel at Loved Handmade. There were also little extra gifts, for Emerson and Cohen. Isn't Mel a bit naughty? Given that the little miss Emerson already has some beautiful bunting in her room, (and as she spends most nights in our bed) I've stolen borrowed this sweet vintage fabric bunting. It's like a big smile above our bed. Cohen loves his gift, which features a plane on one side and a helicopter on the other. He is such a boy that one. Planes, trucks, dinosaurs. He loves them all. And his favourite colour is blue. It's hanging on his bedroom door now and he keeps admiring it.

Feeling loved indeed.

Thanks so much Mel and Kellie!

'Gretchenmist' Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations...

Stefanie Selter!

Many thanks again to Belinda and to everyone who entered.

'Yardage Design' Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations!

Roslyn@Sew Delicious

Many thanks again to the lovely Nic from 'Yardage Design' and to everyone who entered.

Stay tuned for another giveaway next week.

Giveaway winner!

With the electronic help of random.org, the winner of the *bespoke* zine giveaway is - Tania! Congratulations Tania!
Thanks once again to all who entered. 

Shabby Apple Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations Zaranne Handmade!
Enjoy your gorgeous Shabby Apple dress!

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My sweet boys got it all oh so right this Mother's Day. 

Sleep in. Hand drawn card. Breakfast in bed. Craft markets in the mountains. Handmade treats. Italian restaurant. Afternoon nap. I was throughly spoilt all day.

Feeling loved indeed.

I hope your Mother's Day was just as lovely. 

Especially yours Mum!

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The winner of the giveaway was Tracey! Many thanks to everyone who entered.

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Thanks also to Kylie and Cam for sharing their new pieces of jewellery. Such sweethearts!

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Things that please...

Surmounting my fear of stitch holders.

A bowl of gifted pears to which Cohen has been helping himself.

Unusual apricot coloured  bougainvillea.

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Thanks to all those who entered the giveaway and for CSN for providing the gift voucher. 

Random.org has once again been called upon to draw a number from it's virtual hat. 

Congratulations to the lovely Won of Mount Custard!

Giveaway winner...

My thanks to all of you who left sweet comments on the giveaway. I've been feeling a little under the weather of late and they've been helping brighten my day.

'Home Sweet Home' Earrings

I enlisted the help of Random.org to pick a winner. The name drawn from the technological hat was
gretchenmist!


Thanks again! There will be another little giveaway just for my Canadian and American readers soon!