home life

 my latest reads. mezz and tazz's Hundreds and Thousands mag is onto it's third edition. you can purchase a copy here. I've also found this op-shopped copy all about bee keeping very interesting.

a new op-shopped Johnson plate ($1). another design to add to the collection. 

pretty Pyrex ($4) in a buttery shade.

floral sheets ($2) 

 little Mitten

banana and hazelnut cake. a couple of pieces for now and the rest packaged up in greaseproof paper and washi tape and popped in the freezer to see us through the week.

I tried this recipe for salted banana caramel mousse which was just delicious. it's refined sugar free, gluten free, dairy free and vegan.

 

a parcel filled with handmade goodies arrived in the mail this week from the lovely Tracy.

 

 

what loveliness has been filling your days of late?

happy mail. times 3

parcels in the mail, one of my very favourite things...

first up this delightful little envelope packed full of treasures from Lea of life, love and making stuff. this parcel is part of Lea's lovely little mail swap. (your parcel is on it's way to you).

next the sweetest little LGB to add to the collection all the way from the other side of the country. thank you Kylie.

and lastly this book by Frankie called Spaces. wow. it really is stunning. if you like mismatched furniture and décor, vintage mixed with modern, and unique homely homes then you'll love this book. it features a few of my favourite bloggers homes too. you can purchase a copy here.

have you received any happy mail lately?

stills: his birthday edition

1. & 2. my loves 24th birthday was celebrated this week. carrot cake was requested (the same as last year)
3. & 4. birthday gifts. wall hanging from my bearded pigeon and cockatoo print from studio cockatoo
5. a copy of 'local is lovely' arrived in the mail this week
6. more birthday gifts

around home: the last days of winter

with the final days of winter here it's a flurry of activity around the house and garden. it really is a lovely time of the year for getting outside in the sunshine and for freshening and rearranging indoors.

the beautifully composted bottom tray of the worm farm has been added to the vegie beds all ready for spring planting. and the garden beds are full of worms too, with the mushroom compost beautifully rich and sweet smelling. there's grand plans for pumpkin and watermelon vines clambering over fences and the shed roof. tomatoes and basil and beans too.

an egg a day from the chooks is a very welcome addition to the menu (though two of the chooks appear to be a bit more rooster than chook so there may be some returns when the early morning crowing begins).

on the food front, there's a bit of a health kick happening. cutting out the bread and just simply sticking to the wholefood, back-to-basics idea. fresh juices and smoothies here I come.

on the bedside table at the moment are super grains: eat your way to great health by Chrissy Freer and the good life: four glorious seasons in my country garden by Sarah O'Neil; both of which I am enjoying.

as for sewing and setting up shop it's slow and steady progress. not much sewing this past week though I plan on getting stuck into it shortly. the whole shop idea can be a bit overwhelming at times.

how are you spending these final days of winter?

x

stills: floral dress and fire king

1. started and finished a dress made from a floral sheet, now to go through the doily stash in search of the perfect lacey pocket
2. thrifted fire king jug, to match the little bowl ($1)
3. thrifted pastel Gayware canister (50c)
4. these two passed the library test and were this week added to the collection
5. this little chook, nicknamed lighty, with her pale speckled neck and yellow legs has taken a liking to the verandah
6. heavy frosts and minus 4 degree temps have been the norm this past week

x

 

 

my little birthday give-away closes on Wednesday, do pop on over and enter.

stills: painting, reading, freezing

1. trying my hand at a bit of watercolour painting
2. like grandma used to make. borrowed from the library and now added to my wish list
3. homemade bread rolls for mini burgers
4. the girls are growing
5. and they have discovered how tasty vegie seedlings are so the picket fence went up around the vegie beds
6. cool mornings here, frozen water dishes and all

joining in with Em.

stills:

this week I have:

1. admired the beautiful photos and simple styling tips in my newest book purchase: a place called home by Jason Grant
2. showed off a few snippets of my very vintage inspired home
3 & 4. op-shopped this still-in-the-packet west German made tablecloth for $1, & found the milk glass partner for the salt shaker
5. had a haircut
6. started the immunisation course for work
7. enjoyed my favourite herb on homemade pizzas: thyme
8. and most excitingly welcomed some new additions to the chook family: 3 light sussex girls

joining in with Em

vintage styling at home.

welcome to my home: filled to the brim with treasures of the vintage, collected, op-shopped and gifted variety (my favourites). i'm joining in with the retro/vintage inspired corner of my home hosted by Kylie of lucy violet vintage and Donna of hung up on retro, on this sunny autumn Saturday. & also a happy little coincidence that Kim of feather & nest has a second-hand styling link happening too.

so welcome... and come on in.

(tray: thrifted. pitchfork: thrifted)

 

(painting and easel: op-shopped)

the hall gallery...

(art: op-shop and garage sale)

reading material to your left.

(mostly op-shopped)

(pottery: op-shopped. shears: markets)

 

into the dining area. yes the milk glass collection is still growing.

(dresser: clearing sale. milk glass: op-shopped and gifted)

a teacup or two atop the LGB stash.

(tea cups: op-shopped. Johnson ware and LGB's: op-shopped and gifted)

(canisters, trivet and milk glass: op-shopped. measuring cup: the essential ingredient, Orange)

into the kitchen and I shall put the kettle on. the KitchenAid has been busy...condensed milk and chocolate muffins.

(Raspberry Ice Kitchen Aid: 21st birthday gift. bird t towel art: handmade)

 

sugar in your cuppa.

(placemats: handmade. silverware, sugar bowl and table: op-shopped)

 



make yourself at home.

(basket, blankets, lounge, patchwork quilt: op-shopped. t towel cushion: handmade from thrifted finds. cowhide rug: Lucknow skin and boot barn)

 

(foot stool: op-shopped. coffee table: gifted)

(grinder, crockery, milk glass and fan: op-shopped).

 

so there you have it. a few little corners of my home.

would love to see your vintage and retro inspired homes, the more the merrier I say.

x

 

retro & vintage inspired corner of my home

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second hand styling