My Creative Space...

In my creative space today is a book my Mother gave me, Vintage-Style Quilts. It is such a lovely book and I would be happy to have almost every piece from it in my house. I am particularly fond of Button Quilt. I love the simple vintage style and of course the buttons.

I thought of making it in a single bed size for Cohen, but I can just imagine him pulling the buttons off. I contemplated making it without the buttons, but I think they are a large part of my attraction to the quilt. So instead I will make a queen bed size quilt for the guest bedroom. I have started a little pile of fabrics and look forward to adding to them. It is one of those projects that I am excited about, but I'm also in no hurry for.

The hook has been at work too, on another ripple cot blanket and the beginnings of a bear.

The pattern is from the Kids Crochet book and is my first crochet toy. Wish me luck!

More Creative Spaces here.

Today...

The sun is out. The boys are weeding in the garden. There are clothes to be hung out on the line. There's music playing in the background.

There's a floor that wants cleaning. A new baby to be met. And books that need reading.

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I do love pottering-around-the-house days.

What are you doing today?

Mount Tamborine II...

We stopped in at two antique shops in Mount Tamborine, which you go straight past as you reach the top of the mountain. This would be by far my favorite antique store at the moment, Felicity's Vintage and Cafe (I cannot find a website). There is a funny little beer bar next door to drop the boys off at to give you time for a good wander.

The rooms of the house are used to display the collection of antiques, while the balcony is home to the cafe seating. There are so many lovely pieces here and if not to buy, then to admire. There were things that I recognised from my parents collections and others that I have at home, there were two jars half full of wooden spools and I picked out four reels to come home with me.

There were some lovely and pricier antiques in this store a couple of shops down the road. The front rooms of the house are filled with more serious antiques and then, strangely, the middle of the room is filled with shiny new handbags.

We drove home via Canungra and marveled at the views as we made our way back down the mountain.

All in all it was a lovely day in the mountains.

Mount Tamborine...

Rather than spend Labour day at the beach we decided to drive up Tamborine Mountain and take ourselves along the gallery walk. As luck would have it, at the top of the mountain we spotted signs for a craft fair and made our way there. Surely I was meant to go?!

We stopped for lunch nearby and I have to tell you, I was served a slice of salmonella in a wrap of undercooked chicken. I declined a replacement wrap and left $10 lighter, disappointed and still hungry.

Thank goodness for bakeries.

A lovely old cottage on top of the mountain.

The weather was beautiful and quite a crowd was gathered at the craft extravaganza. Dave was not very keen on looking at the craft and he and Cohen played in the leaves while I made my way into the hall.

There were teddies, sachets of lavender, pincushions and baskets, brooches, bags, beads and dolls, all with an old country feel. There were lovely older ladies ready to talk craft, children buying gifts for mothers day and men raising money for the rural fire brigade.

And lots of little tables displayed with handmade treasure.

From there we made our way to the antique shops. More photos to come.

A trip to the mountains...

We went exploring in the mountains again today.

We are about to snuggle up in front a movie, so I will share some more photos tomorrow. Hope your having a great Monday, where ever you are.

Flea Market Finds...

The sewing baskets have willingly stepped aside from their pride of place on the cabinet, in lu of an early century Bakelite vanity set once belonging to my paternal Grandmother.

Complete with hat pin stand, photo frame, brush, hand held mirror and trays.

A piece of history that I think deserves to be cherished for at least another hundred years.

More Flea Market Finds here.

Happy Weekend...

From Mr Bowl head and I.