Flea Market Find

I've pulled out of my closest a dear and treasured flea market find from many years ago. I bought this at a vintage warehouse in Melbourne and pull it out every chance I get when winter descends. Whilst it's quite beady and certainly not to everyone's taste, I tone it down by wearing a black singlet or t-shirt underneath with black pants.

I've never been very good at explaining material or the style of clothes - in fact I'm absolutely hopeless. The best I can give you is that I think this is angora, lined with silk with a delicate beaded pattern. Those far more eloquent than I, feel free to embellish on this mediocre description! After all, its so luxurious to wear and I've by no means given it justice!

For more flea market finds head over to Sophie's.

Vintage Chic

Hello inspiration! I recently tripped over Robin Wallace's website and landed in heaven. She oozes charm and sophistication and does so with an extremely tight purse string. 

A single mum, brain tumour survivor, swing dancing, thrifty goddess. 

As she puts it so eloquently, "it's where economics, sustainability and expression meet style". 

How much would you expect to pay for this stylish good old fashioned work ethic? Just $24.75. 

For all things vintage and chic, check out her website: thriftyvintagechic.com

Flea Market Finds

Who doesn't love the old anodised aluminium travel cups? Just looking at them fills me with nostalgia of picnics on the side of the road, pulling over for a quick cuppa and sandwich on our way to see our cousins in Bodalla.

Still in fantastic condition and housed in this wonderfully worn leather case, I was very excited to find them at my local oppy. 

All of $5 was parted. Such a meager price for the memories its evoked. 

For more flea market finds, head over to Sophie's.

My creative space

Simple re-purposing exercise today. Didn't have the heart to throw out all the beautiful Christmas cards we received this year so I cut off the covers and re-purposed them as swing tag cards.

Have tucked them away to place on my presents next year.

For more creative spaces, head over here.

Where have you been all my life?

I'm loving my new camera. It has opened up a whole new world for me. Whilst the kids were playing in the backyard, a family of dragonflies descended on our garden.

 

Playing around with the speed shutter and telephoto lens, I managed to capture these images. 

 

 This camera makes any novice shot look great. Can't wait to take some photos of ordinary things down at the beach.

I'm grateful for...

I'm grateful for so many things, some of which I take for granted.

I'm grateful for the paradise I live in.

I'm grateful for friendships and those that have recently encouraged me to find my mojo.

I'm grateful for Andrew, the best soy latte Barista in the Bellarine. Every morning he hands me a hot steaming cup of pure heaven and I worship him for that!

I'm grateful for new camera that takes the most wonderful shots of my children in action.

I'm grateful for my family and send my love to our courageous Jan who is fighting an almighty fight. I'm praying for you.

Life my friends is too short and there are plenty of things to be grateful for. For more warm hearted gratefulness, head over here.

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Whenever you're ready

I have seriously lost my blogging mojo and I have no idea how on earth to get it back. I'm like an old car that's run out of juice, an elite athlete without EPO, a painter with no muse. You get my drift and I'm sure you've noticed I'm just filling in time.  

I've visited a few times but I just can't find the motivation to hurl myself back in and get comfy with all my blogging friends. It should be easy - I love to talk. But I just don't feel like I've got anything remotely interesting to share with anyone. I even have a new camera which takes the most stunning photos and yet, alas, I'm paralysed at the wrist (well apart from writing this entry perhaps!?).

I just imagined that when I finally got around to posting, many of you would have left but I see not one of you has booted off. That's nice. Thanks! I hope I can redeem myself shortly with some kind of inspiring, witty, and creative post. If not, I'm sure you'll be spoiled for choice with others!

I welcome any tips for getting the mojo back.

Trace x

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