Flea Market Find

I'm trapped in a sleep deprived state and the best I can offer are these two very modest Op shop finds this week. Whilst I'm sure I was surrounded by treasures just waiting for me to take them home, my discerning shopping approach for all things thrifty had booted off, leaving me stranded with a mind full of mush and eyelids straining to stay open. So, on that note, yawn yawn, I will love you and leave you with my modest little sugar bowl and tea tin. 

Enjoy your week everyone. 

For more Op Shop goodies, visit Sophie at Her Library Adventures

Where did my angel go?

It was inevitable...

I thought I had avoided it... 

I rejoiced too early... 

She is just shy of turning 3 and she's hitting me with both barrels. 

The devil has possessed my body, I am no longer able to be reasoned with, gutteral screaming has begun. 

If I could work out how to tape her screaming and add it to my blog I would - just so you can all say, "Trace, I'm hearing ya and I have one too"! Truly, it enters my eardrums and renders me deaf and mute! To the point that when it subsides I'm left with a dull ring in my ears equal to that of the after affects of a heavy metal concert. 

What's worse is she now looks at me with such disdain and fury that I have to channel the spirit of Buddha just so I can remain cool, calm and collected. 

She has the most amazing personality and is an absolute riot but being so extroverted could only mean that her tantrums would equal in measure. 

Give me strength because I'm about to sell her on e-bay!

Farm House with Sophistication

I just love this house. It's interiors look so simple but are very effective. I love this wicker basket and the lettering on the wall. Interestingly, throughout the house they have painted the floor boards in different designs and colours.

If I had a bed like this I doubt I'd ever make it to work!

I love the fabric on this couch - looks like it has a hesian texture to it. If anyone knows where I can find durable, earthy fabric like this, please let me know. I'm keen to recover my couch in something similar.

I love the light in this picture and the gorgeous table with the dried flower creation. Just goes to show, you don't need fresh flowers to make an impact.

Check floors really stand out. Love the prints on the wall and the simple arrangement of items on the table.

How unique is this coffee table? What a great design idea - have coffee table, will travel!

(images via Morning T via House & Garden)

Shadow Shot Sunday

Life's simple pleasures - my little toddler with a pin wheel.

Celebrating Motherhood

On this special day that celebrates mothers all over the world, I wanted to give thanks for having two beautiful children. It wasn't that long ago that I was pregnant with my second and whilst I certainly wasn't the poster girl for pregnancy, every moment of morning sickness was worth it. Life would be quite insignificant without the love of my children. My life is so enriched and fulfilling with them in it.

When I contemplate the idea of having a third, I remind myself with this image that my body was a trooper housing a 9.5 pounder second time around, so why tempt fate and the stretch marks again!

 Before

 

 After 

(check out the nurse's expression!)

(top image via Mary Ruffle)

Creative mojo

I've been absent for a while trying to re-kindle my creative mojo. I'm confident it's returned with zeal and with a new little spring in it's step. I think the white paint fumes may have dulled my creative senses but with a bit of good ol' hardy ocean air I appear to have cleansed my soul and my nostrils. Before launching into a frenzy of op shopping and re-decorating, I thought I'd ease myself into the day with some inspirational images. 

 

(via Honey suckle and hissy fits)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Anyone require doilie justification?

You can never have enough doilies in your life. 

Lisa Congdon from A Collection a Day, 2010 clearly agrees. 

Love her work!