op-shopped: linens and a little camera

the op-shops are starting to fill their shelves with plenty of fresh stock now after the christmas/new year lull.
i've found a couple of floral sheets, some still in their original packaging which is always a bonus plus some pretty tea towels, table cloths and hand stitched linens.
the little Hanimex camera caught my eye for 50c. I will have to look into getting some film for it and trying it out.
the English-made fish moulds intrigued me. not sure what to do with them as yet.

have you had any luck at your local oppies of late? 

I also picked the recipient of my doily dream catcher give-away and the winner is Leisa of vintage bird girl. if you like op-shopped treasures and vintage fashion you will love Leisa's stylish blog.
I hope to share another tutorial (and give-away) next month too.

stills: porridge weather

1. with a couple of lovely cool mornings this week, porridge has been the breakfast of choice. for both us and the chooks
2. two op-shopped tablecloths
3. a little walk around town
4. a beautiful calendar in the mail from Jonai farms
5. tomato seedlings and basil in the garden

weekly still time at the beetle shack.

tea towel skirt

a lunch date with my love at a little local café today.
wearing...
top: from the wardrobe
skirt: handmade by me from calendar tea towels
satchel: down that little lane

doily dream catcher tutorial + give-away

this year I hope to share a few little crafty tuturiols with you. first up is a doily dream catcher. a lovely summer-y craft with sunshine hues of yellow and orange.

 

what you'll need:

an embroidery hoop (I often find these while op-shopping)

a doily (just big enough to stretch inside your chosen hoop)

embellishments.. strips of vintage sheets, ric-rac, lace, twine, ribbon

take the embroidery hoop apart.

starting with the larger of the two (the one with the twist closure at the top) begin attaching your embellishments. simply loop through or knot in place. keep adding until you're happy with it.

with the smaller hoop lay the doily atop it, centring it.
gently place the larger, embellished hoop over the smaller one making the doily taught. tighten the twist closure and you're done. simply hang where you please.

I hope this little tutorial was helpful and do let me know if you try making one yourself,
now for a little give-away.. would you like to win this doily dream catcher?
simply leave a comment telling me a tutorial/diy that you'd like to see.
best of luck. I shall pick a winner at the end of the month.
x

stills: colour

 

1. nest box herbs
2. it's been a cool-from-the-fridge rockmelon eating week
3. bathroom colour- lime green, navy and pink
4. i've been crafty. expect a little give-away this week
5. recycled plastic drinking straw rug for the back verandah

joining in with the weekly stills at the beetle shack.

bright pink wearing.

in keeping with my fashion pledge for 2014 I'm sharing another outfit with you lovelies. all that I'm wearing is ethically produced, op-shopped or is an existing piece from my wardrobe.

this dress is a new favourite. a purchase from little tienda. their beautiful dresses and tops are handcrafted in Mexico supporting rural artisans.
worn with a newly op-shopped leather belt ($1). deadwood creative bracelet crafted from an old skateboard. satchel handbag also op-shopped ($5). and jelly bean sandals.

i wore this little outfit today for a picnic lunch at the park in the shade, trying to escape the scorching temps.

hope you are keeping cool. x

stills: garden tendrils

morning cuppa in my current favourite Fire King mug
the front garden is buzzing with bees
little curling tendrils in the veg garden
linens drying in the sunshine
afternoon egg collecting
new sandals and a cute kitty cat

weekly still time at the beetle shack