Le Tigre Papillon

Quote of the day...

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via Funkifolkart on Etsy

Quote of the day...

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source we heart it

52 Weeks 52 Lists: HALLOWEEN

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via Martha Stewart

Getting excited about celebrating Halloween this year. This seasonal holiday is not widely celebrated in Australia but I think it is a great excuse to have a party! So afternoon tea it is. Hopefully in the garden if the weather holds up.

To do:

Decide - butterfly mask or full costume
Grocery shopping
Make Halloween gingerbread house with my cousin
Cook and prepare goodies including mud cupcakes, vegan muffins and mixed sandwiches
Decorate the house

For more lists visit on the brink of something beautiful.

Softies for Mirabel 2011

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image via Meet me at Mike's

A group of friends and I had so much fun making softies for the Mirabel Foundation last year. Softies for Mirabel has now been running for five years which is fantastic! And it seems that the collection grows bigger and bigger every year.

Pip from Meet me at Mike's has posted about this year's collection and I am excited. It is time to start knitting, crocheting or sewing a softie which will be donated to the Mirabel Foundation who will pass the cuties onto an abandoned child. Are you thinking of making a softie too?

Temporary wings

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via tattoo socks

Do you like wearing fun stockings? Check out tattoo socks on Etsy.

Winged cakes

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via CakesbyChristi

These edible wafer paper butterflies take cake decorating to the next level! Amazing!

Now I just need an excuse to have a party to make a cake...

Quote of the day...

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via BookishCharm at Etsy

butterfly ink...

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via we heart it

52 Weeks 52 Lists: ways to stay creative

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Obviously, I have not been keeping up with my list making. I decided to participate in 52 Weeks 52 Lists in June but it appears that I have not had much time for blogging of late. So here is this week's list and my list making may or might not continue...

Quote of the day...

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via Tessyla on Etsy

Quote of the day...

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via 364 Quotes in 2011

Heatwave

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Forecasting 18 degrees today! Time for some outdoor activities!

via Pinterest from Embrace Australia

Quote of the day...

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via 364 Quotes in 2011

The font of life: signs

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cosy...

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via 16 House from La maison d'Anna G

Happy Monday...

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Our backyard is full of flowers and today is a new day.

Here are a few things that I have enjoyed

while I have been catching up on my blog reading.

I hope you enjoy them too...

Glamorized dust jackets for your bookshelf

Inspiring studio spaces

A colourful homemade piano

Made by Mosey, quilting for Africa

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via

Heard about this via Frankie. Madeleine of Made by Mosey is raffling a handmade vintage tea towel quilt to raise money for those that are suffering in East Africa. All you have to do is donate...

Windswept hair at the Junction

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The Junction Arts Festival has livened up Launceston since the 24th August. Many of you have also visited and I decided to snap some shots today, the last day of some arty fun.

The Inflatable Whale by artist Mark Cuthbertson has moved around the city. Delighting little kids and big kids alike.

I have been smiling all week as the Streets Alive Arts Trail: From Junky to Funky popped up around the hood. A few laughs this afternoon at Re-Made: Art Fashion for the 21st Century as some of the recycled and upcycled fashion were displayed. One described as being 'mad tight', a new term for the pool room.

And what crafter could forget to mention the Crocheted Chocolate installation at Nanna's Coffee and Vintage Cafe. The Launceston Brown Owls had a chocolate-y session, which unfortunately I had to miss. Loving the work.

Looking forward to next year's installment :)

Laa Laa Swap

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A little while ago, I signed up for LaaLaa's Magic Ball swap. The aim of the game was to put together a group of gifts, crafty things and sweets and roll them up in some yarn. You are assigned a swap partner who does the same and then you exchange.

I posted mine awhile back and didn't want to share it on the blog till it arrived. No time to spoil the surprise. This is what I put together for Cindarell@ who likes bright colours.

Very happy to report that I have received my magic ball in the mail - all the way from Holland. Thank you Cinderella!

There was no way that Mayo, one of the cats, was going to let me enjoy unwrapping the ball without his involvement!

I am feeling very lucky indeed. I especially love the dragonfly ribbon and the babushka. Now to think of some projects to use my goodies...

a sky for the dreamers...

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about an hour from home...

many things...

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via Libby Burrell on Pinterest

It seems that I have been a little bit busy.

Commitments at work. Writing for a conference.

Neglecting the blog. But I am always here.

Quote of the day...

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via Design Crush

Escaped the flood warning

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There was a flood warning in Launceston last night.

Luckily no harm came to our cultural collections at Inveresk.

ink with wings

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via Oh I Adore It

via Oh the lovely things

Quote of the day

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via pinterest from isabella.nina by sabrina ward harrison

Butterfly ink...

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via Tattoo Designs Picture Gallery

via Pinterest

Today

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Walked through the streets. Walked through the parks. My place is truly beautiful.

Dreaming of New York. Listening to Jazz and swinging in the breeze.

New York (1940's) via 16 House from Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection

Quote of the day...

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via My Cup of Te

52 Weeks 52 Lists: Spaces and Places

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For more lists visit on the brink of something beautiful

Happy Monday (camera inspired)

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My mind is on photography. Inspired to take photos after the road trip on Saturday.

Hoping that the weather will improve this week so that I can take the camera with me on adventures. What are you planning this week?

Here are a few camera inspired links to get me in the mood. Happy Monday! Ames xo

Camera peep hole sticker for the back of your door via Much Love
Body ink via Pinterest
Snazzy HappySnapz camera strap slipcovers
Lego styled snappy times via we heart it
Toy cat camera from Four Corner Store

Out on the open road...

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Set off on a road trip yesterday. Driving into the magical.

Roadkill. My heart skips a beat. I hope I never get desensitised.

The end of the day. The fog lifts. Drawing back the sheets.

Possibilities.

Ames

One Year!

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via 16 House

Happy Birthday Blog! To celebrate, I made some mini cupcakes and took them to work today to share.

Part of me is not sure where the past year went. A few achievements, a holiday overseas and a move interstate. Somewhere in there I have managed to blog for one year. I wasn't sure if I would keep it up but I am so happy, celebrating with balloons, that I did. I have enjoyed reading so many crafty, design and inspirational blogs. Also receiving your comments, meeting new friends and being able to participate in charitable causes. Here is to another year, Ames xo

Quote of the day...

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via Design Crush from design is mine

52 Weeks 52 Lists: things I am looking forward to

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Well, I have missed a couple of lists since starting the '52 Weeks 52 Lists' project. I suspected that would happen - I will catch up at some point. Anyway, here is this week's list and for more head over here. Ames :)

Butterflies

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via we heart it

We have all been there. What gives you butterflies in the stomach?

different but red

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via Fancilicious Fairylands

via escapade

via Everything Etsy

Quote of the day...

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via on the brink of something beautiful from dazeychic at Etsy

Happy Monday

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via Maxabella loves

Wouldn't mind finding a spot like this, to lean back and relax. Maybe on the weekend.

Till then, happy Monday and have a magical week xo Ames

Let's make making pom poms the new planking...

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There was a bit of a pom pom craft frenzy at our house last night. A great way to use those scraps of yarn that we all have. And the repetitive motion of yarn wrapping is somewhat relaxing. A few of these will be given to Team Textiles for Knit Lab.

We have also packaged some up for Pip at Meet Me at Mike's. These will be in the post to Melbourne tomorrow and we cannot wait to see the outcome of The Pom Pom Project!

A week of baking...

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A number of occasions this week have called for baking. I made chocolate butterfly and beetle cakes with chocolate icing earlier in the week for a birthday. Apparently they looked like wombats.

Mid week baking resulted in mini vanilla patty cakes with decorated pink frosting to celebrate the birth of a gorgeous baby girl. Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo of these. I must say, they were pretty cute.

Today, triple chocolate muffins to share amongst some crafty fun with the Brown Owls.

Brown Owls at Knit Lab

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Knit a pixel, make a vom pom or hand knit a poo.

Add some tea and cake. What do you have?

A Brown Owls crafternoon at Knit Lab.

Quote of the day...

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illustration print via ParadaCreations

52 Weeks 52 Lists: on a rainy day...

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For more lists click here

A guardian scarf...

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I have been feeling a little off this week. My second cold since being in Tassie, in as many months. But a dreadful cough did not stop me from enjoying my morning today. With two cats on my lap and a cup of chai, I watched the clouds roll in over the city. I also finished one of my current projects - a knitted scarf for Guardian Angels. It is bundled up and ready to post to my colleagues from my previous workplace in Melbourne. A lovely like minded group of crafters who like to make for others.

Ames xo

Jewellery display

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Interesting idea. A vintage cheese box drawer turned earring display.

Made by legalmisssunshine via Etsy.

different but blue

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Image via Fancy! New Zealand Design Blog

Image via MarthaStewart.com

Image via poppytalk

Image via apartment therapy

Love this: crochet cup holder

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What a cute idea - a crochet cup holder for your takeaway coffee!

Made by moon flower and available via made it.

Happy Mid Week

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I haven't done a Happy Monday post for a little while...

I have a few links to share so on a similar theme to Happy Monday, I hope you are all having a Happy Mid Week. Enjoy :)

image via 16 House

Interactive art installation by Slovakian artist Roman Ondák via 16 House. Participants are encouraged to record their height on the wall. From afar, dots in the wind. Up close, lives taking part.
Jennifer from Playing with Fire has an amazing portrait giveaway which ends this week. I particularly love her Twin Peaks portraits which are featured on the blog post. Why not enter and see if you can have your portrait stitched?
Sarah London's book will be released soon, entitled Granny Square Love. Looking forward to it.
A cute crochet watch band over at kootoyoo.
A tutorial for friendship bracelets via Bugs and Fishes by Lupin.

Quote of the day...

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via A Cup of Te

First Brown Owls

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My childhood fun stitch

I attended my first Brown Owls group this evening for a bit of craftiness. The venue changed but that did not change what is obviously a lovely monthly get together. The group is making a quilt which will be raffled at the end of the year to raise money for Kiva. I have been meaning to try quilting for years now so this looks like the perfect opportunity. Looking forward to our next Owly meeting in a couple of weeks time.

Happy crafting! Ames :)

52 Weeks 52 Lists: things to get rid of

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For more lists, head over to on the brink of something beautiful

Flea Market Finds

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I walked away with these two tins after stopping by a garage sale earlier today. The blue spirograph tin spoke to me - calling to be used for some crafty supplies. I love the patterns.

I thought the commemorate tin of the Royal wedding between Prince Charles and Lady Di from 1981 was timely since Quality Street have just released a commemorate tin for the wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton. This tin will join a collection in the kitchen.

For more thrifty finds, visit Her Library Adventures.

Have a lovely week everyone :)

International Yarnbombs

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London

Copenhagen

New York

All images via Bizarre Bytes

Knit Lab

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image via Team Textiles

We went to the opening of Knit Lab last night, an interactive exhibition at Sawtooth ARI. A creation by Team Textiles - three talented textile artists.

The exhibition runs from 8th to 30th July and will evolve over the duration as visitors are encouraged to participate by contributing to the knitty artworks. I am planning on knitting a square or two.

Ames :)

Winter crochet tutorials

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Two and a bit months have passed since I moved to Tasmania. Chilly is an understatement and I am surprised to have noticed an uncomfortable variation from the weather of Melbourne where I have spent the last eight years.

I am usually making some sort of craft year round but I think it is time to ramp up the knitting and crochet. Another lap blanket for the lounge in addition to this one which I made a little while back would be nice.

There are so many talented craftisans out there and I thought I would share some of the tutorials I have enjoyed reading, which would keep me warm head to toe.

Ridge hat with brim via Stitch of Love

Round ripple blanket via Papillon Gold

slippers via Meet Me at Mikes

Quote of the day...

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via PosterPop at Etsy

cake called camera

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How cute is this?

via we heart it

52 Weeks, 52 Lists: books

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Happy. The topic for this week's list is books! A wish list of books or those that you already own.

As my wish list would go on and on and on, I have chosen a list of books that are at home. Waiting to be finished or started, waiting to be read.

Check out on the brink of something beautiful for more lists.

Butterfly inspiration...

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via we heart it

Love these: typewriter laptop bags

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Girly and cute. Typewriter laptop bags by Track and Field Designs from Etsy.

June, fly away...

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via Rodeo | Tattoologist

Quote of the day...

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via Easy makes me happy from The Intellectual Redneck Ninja Surfer

52 Weeks, 52 Lists: wish wish

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For more wish lists visit on the brink... of something beautiful.

Time to relax..

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Image via 16 House

The past couple of weeks have been very busy. Busy at work. Unwell with swollen cartilage in my chest from excessive coughing. Family staying. We also have more visitors arriving so the house has to be cleaned again.

I have missed my blog reading this week. Doing a quick catch up now. I look forward to a few moments of relaxation tomorrow and think I need a chair near our floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the view.

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend xo Ames xo

Quote of the day...

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via Her Library Adventures

Soft. Butterfly.

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Catching up on my blog reading this morning after a few cups of tea. I have just seen these lovely images by Gloria Marigo via Daydream Lily. To me, the softness of these photographs captures the true gentle nature of the butterfly.

Have a magical weekend xo

different but pink

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via automatism

via Roseland Greene

via Her Library Adventures

via poppytalk

via A Creative Mint

via Glamour This

My creative space...

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Guardian Pharmacy have been running the Guardian Angel Knitting Program for twelve years. They donate knitted and crocheted garments to a different charity each year. Last year, I crocheted a scarf. I have just started to knit a scarf to donate this year.

This year, the Guardian Angels garments and blankets will be donated to Variety, The Children's Charity. A lovely person from my old work will be collecting the knitted and crocheted goods from a group of us and will be donating them by the end of August.

Have you been making anything for charity lately? I find that it brings a sense of well-being, knowing that my handy work will bring a smile to someone's face. Someone that I will never meet.

Best wishes to everyone out there that needs help at the moment. Keep your spirits high.

For more creative spaces, head over here.

Cats: thanks to Wendy

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These cat blankies for Kemuri and Mayonaka were made by Wendy, who is a member of the Plain Tiger Butterflies craft group. She has posted them to me in Tasmania and continues the craft group in Melbourne. Thanks Wendy :)

Quote of the day...

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via 364 Quotes in 2011

Cats Galore

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via Solid Frog

Much Love (Happy) Monday

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I am inspired by two blogs today. I admire the sentiment of kit and nancy, which is dedicated to two Grandmothers. Much Love has a cheery love list each Monday, known as Much Love Monday. With sensibility, I thought I would merge ideas from both and make my usual Happy Monday post into a Much Love Monday post.

So today, I love Grandmothers. Of course, this post is dedicated to my two Grandmothers who have passed away in the last few years.

What are you loving today?

For more Much Love Monday - pop over here. To participate, all you have to do is include a photo of something with a heart in it and tell us what you are loving today.

two cushions, once owned by one of my Grandmothers

Have a lovely week everyone.

I hope you find something special to do, that warms your heart. Ames xo

Colour system tattoos

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via A Cup of Jo

These tattoos are amazing.

One an additive colour mixing system, the other subtractive.

Certainly different - and romantic.

Flea Market Finds

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I have been enjoying Sophie's Flea Market Finds posts for awhile now but have not had the time to rummage around at garage sales, op shops and markets. I have always enjoyed this and as a result have collections of cameras, tea sets, tins, books and general bric-a-brac.

We visited a couple of garage sales yesterday and I am pleased with our finds. I found a couple of succulent plants and pebbles which will look great on the balcony once I have re-potted them. Also a couple of things for the kitchen including a pretty plate.

I hope you found the time for a little second hand shopping this weekend. Did you find anything exciting?

Have a lovely Sunday! Ames xo

52 Weeks, 52 Lists: bridges of Australia

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Ross Bridge

I was in Ross a few days ago and visited the Ross Bridge. It made me think about the bridges I have visited, walked or driven over, or traveled under over the years. My list this week highlights a few.

Ross Bridge over the Macquarie River (Ross, Tasmania)
Princes Bridge over the Yarra River (Melbourne, Victoria)
Church Street Bridge over the Yarra River (Melbourne, Victoria)
Bolte Bridge over the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour (Melbourne, Victoria)
Sydney Harbour Bridge over Sydney Harbour (Sydney, New South Wales)
Pyrmont Bridge over Cockle Bay in Darling Harbour (Sydney, New South Wales)
Victoria Bridge over the Brisbane River (Brisbane, Queensland)
Story Bridge over the Brisbane River (Brisbane, Queensland)
Chevron Island Bridge over the Nerang River (Gold Coast, Queensland)
Cusack Lane Bridge over the Logan River (Jimboomba, Queensland)

For more lists visit the flickr group or on the brink of something beautiful blog.

World Wide Knit in Public Day

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Pulled out my knitting needles in honour of 'World Wide Knit in Public Day'. I have also heard this referred to as 'International Knitting Day' or 'International Yarn Bombing Day'.

For more information, pop over here. Have you done any knitting today?

Ames :)

Follow up: squares for Papillon Gold

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You may recall my previous posts about squares that a group of us from the Plain Tiger Butterflies craft group made and sent off to contribute to a blanket for Knit4Charities. Well, Jane from Papillon Gold has finished the blanket and has forwarded it to Busy Hands Warm Hearts. It looks amazing! Pop over to Papillon Gold to check out the other wonderful blankets Jane has made for charity. What a generous soul for making for others.

via Papillon Gold

South Australian Culture

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We went to Adelaide last year to visit family and had an enjoyable time visiting the gallery, museum and library. There were some moving exhibits and we loved the heritage buildings. Wouldn't mind visiting them again.

I left it at the library...

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via Her Library Adventures

Quote of the day...

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via operation beautiful

Inspired work spaces with light

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Images via 16 House

Loving these images via 16 House this week.

Having a space at home to create is so important.

stitchy camera

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via Feeling Stitchy from ktburr's photostream

How cute is this?! I would like one for my wall.

52 Weeks, 52 Lists: favourite cupcakes

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I am a day late. However I have signed up for 52 Weeks, 52 Lists which I found out about this evening via The Crafty Librarian. Kellie from on the brink... of something beautiful has started a group project from an idea that she had to collate and share lists over the year. Visit her blog for the inspiration and details if you would like to join in.

I will endeavour to post a list every Sunday for the next 52 Weeks. This week it is all about cupcakes. I did some baking last week and when I bake I tend to make cupcakes (otherwise known as patty cakes to those of us that love old fashioned things).

My favourite flavours of cupcakes are:

Green tea
Chocolate
Red velvet
Pistachio and vanilla
White chocolate
Sugar and spice
Sticky gingerbread
Black forest
Carrot and walnut
Lamington

Now I just have to find the time and occasions to make them all!

Ames :)

Happy Monday

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via pink wallpaper

Time to share some posts and links that I have enjoyed during the past week...

Funky caravan interiors over at Heart Handmade UK

Gorgeous wood burning accessories over at bird ahoy

Fantastic book smelling project by Rachael Morrison via Her Library Adventures

Truly amazing scratching art by Alexandre Farto via The Apple Tea

Hope you all have a magnificent week lovelies xo

Congratulations on a new house!

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For our friends who get the keys for their new house... thinking of you xo

via Gingerlily Flowers

Walls for the wind, a roof for the rain,
and drinks beside the fire.
Laughter to cheer you and those you love near you,
and all that your heart may desire!

via Housewarming Poems and Quotes

Typewriters

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via Tea for Joy

Thinking about authors who used to compose their text on typewriters rather than the contemporary computer. A day when there was more pressure to get it right the first time. I wonder how much the change in technology has altered the overall style of writing these days? Not to mention a time when everything was written by hand....

via Meet me at Mikes from Yellow Heart Art

Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend, Ames xo

Creating the studio...

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via Kit and Nancy

Image via Heather McClure (Pinterest) via weheartit

We are hoping to start arranging the downstairs area of our new house this weekend. This includes the studio which will hopefully be an inspiring place for creativity and time out.

My creative space

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I must admit, I have not been very crafty this week. Too many other things happening. However, I did bake some patty cakes earlier in the week for a new friend who is having her first baby. The pending arrival of a little girl called for girly pinks and purples and the vanilla/chocolate yummies went down a treat :)

For more creative spaces... click here...

Quote of the day...

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via 364 Quotes in 2011

Love this: butterfly necklace

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I seldom wear necklaces - more of a brooch person. But if I did, I would consider buying this butterfly necklace from AlteredEras on Etsy. The wooden base has been decorated with paper, vintage watch parts and chain. Quite special.

via Etsy

Happy Monday...

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The seasons are changing and the weeks are flying by.
I cannot believe that May is nearly over!

I have a lot of things to look forward to this week - what about you? It is my birthday!
Lots of smiles around my place. Here are a few links to make you smile too...

A stylish display of used light bulbs over at Design Crush

A laughable cartoon over at A Cup of Jo

Happy tea pot works by Lauren Carney

Lovely artwork by Pop Pop Portraits

Dreamy bedrooms over at Poppy Talk

A rose for...

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a Mum that means the world to me.

This rose is from a bush growing over an arbour in our garden.

Love this: vintage tray chalk board

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via Etsy

What a great idea.
A vintage tray re-purposed as a chalk board available at The Vintage Parlor.

The world around us

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via Love.Me.My from Unruly Things

The globe

can be transformed into something magnificent like this chandelier

or displayed simply, still making a statement.

via Capital A

My creative space

2011-05-26T07:00:00.010+10:00

Finally planning on making some 'we have moved house' cards to send people with our new contact details. I am cutting some corners by using pre-made cards and double sided tape, however we were lucky to stumble across this perfectly suited paper.

For more fantastic creative spaces

this week click here.

Quote of the day...

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via A Cup of Te

Love these: Luna Moth designer pillows

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via Etsy

Floorartetc uses custom printed fabric to make these moth and dragonfly pillows.

They are certainly different and would add interest to any home.

Happy Monday

2011-05-23T08:00:00.010+10:00

Image via 16 House

I am thinking about reclaimed spaces this week.

I love the idea of converted buildings floating in a cloud of history.

Have a great week everyone, I hope something special comes your way.

Here are a few links that have made me smile today :)
Lovely spaces at a converted Old Mill via 16 House
Oh Happy Day photo booth props
Amazing crayon sculptures by Diem Chau via Automatism

Fantastic DIY projects

2011-05-22T13:00:00.007+10:00

Do you follow the Poppytalk blog? Jan and Earl regularly share DIY projects that are out of this world. Like this vintage suitcase medicine cabinet.

via Poppytalk

I also love this expanding file which has been covered with a vintage book cover.

via Poppytalk

While you are checking out DIY projects, have a look at Going Home to Roost.

These hanging mason jars are lovely.

Family Ties

2011-05-21T16:08:00.000+10:00

A change in direction this weekend. An unexpected addition to the family.

We have had our handsome cat Kemuri for years now and love him dearly.

He is sensitive and very shy.

We have now added another kitty to the pack by bringing home Mayonaka.

He seems a little rambunctious.

Muri is cautious. Mayo is an explorer.

Hopefully their personalities will balance out our family ties.