Monday Giveaway - Honeybunch Designs

Happy Monday!

Did you have a lovely weekend? Are you dreading today? I had a fall on Friday and injured my back, so I've been drugged up to my eyeballs all weekend in complete agony and whining at every opportunity and even I'm not sad about this Monday? Why? I have the cutest of cute giveaways for you. If this doesn't make you smile then I don't know what will!

Jaclyn from Honeybunch Designs creates the sweetest handmade toys. In addition to her beautiful little blog you can find her here on etsy where she sells her stunning little critters. An amazing gymnastics coach by day, the very talented Jac has been designing her soft toys for 2 years now and has only recently set up shop. It's about time! Once you check our her store you will know what I mean. No little child should be without a Honeybunch Designs softie.

Jaclyn has 10 nieces and nephews who gladly test out all of her designs, she hopes to one day sell her patterns so that other people can experience the fun of bringing these little critters to life like she does with the beautiful fabrics and notions she chooses. Jaclyn also accepts custom orders so if there is something special you have in mind then let her know and I know she will make a magical little softie for you.

This week's giveaway is a beautiful Mother & Baby Owl Set by Honeybunch Designs. Perfect for a little boy or a little girl, this adorable pair would make the ideal gift. The Tinker loves owls, she has been hoot hooting at Jaclyn's pictures as I typed this post! To win, all you need to do is check out Jaclyn's store here and leave me a comment below letting me know what you love about Honeybunch Designs. Easy! Good luck, as always the Tinker will pick the winner on Friday. Happy MOnday. x

Beautiful Baby Bonnets

I have mentioned before how much I love dressing my sweet Tinker in pretty little outfits. I love the 'old fashioned' things like smocked dresses and hand knitted cardigans. Another thing I love is the humble baby bonnet.

With my little lamb inheriting my milk white complexion, we need to keep her precious red head out of the sun so she always wears a hat when we leave the house. I love love love bonnets I think they are the sweetest little hats.

Here are some pictures of the Tinker and I in Perth last December. The first time she played in sand, she wasn't so sure about it but she certainly rocked her beautiful bonnet!

So I was very excited to get an Etsy email this morning featuring this gorgeous bonnet:

You can buy this pretty little number HERE at Ub2 A Modern Baby Bonnet, A postmodern twist on an heirloom classic. What a cute store, right up my alley. They say "ub2 Bonnets give a bit of postmodern flair to a classic design! With adjustable straps & truly substantial protection from the elements, they'll protect your little ones from the sun, stay put on their heads & add a bit of funky fashion flair to their wardrobes! For BOYS and GIRLS!"

I love how they make their bonny little bonnets for little boys as well. The fabrics are beautiful and they feature a really wide deep brim unlike some token bonnets you can find. Perfect!

Must. Get.One... Or two!

Something Sweet

As most of you know, I am a wannabe crafter. I buy all the gadgets and materials and then I either botch the projects or I just pack them away for when I suddenly acquire some talent and skill. Something I planned to do was frame some beautiful fabrics. As always I have not done this. I did start it, but I didn't finish. Ok so define 'start'?

Ok fine I didn't start it but I did prepare the project. I bought the fabric. Maybe one day.



I recently found Ish and Chi a fabulous Sydney based etsy store run by Viv the author of the gorgeous blog by the same name. She does wonderful things framing fabric so I thought I'd show you something really lovely from her Etsy store here:







You can buy this beauty HERE to hang on your wall for $25US I think it is a fantastic price for a really pretty piece of art. It isn't only something for Sydneysiders either, Ish & Chi ship internationally.

I am in love with peonies and had hoped to feature them in my wedding bouquets. Unfortunately they were not in season when I got married so ever since I have lusted after these beautiful flowers in any shape or form.

Have a great Friday folks, I'm off to prepare lunch. The Tinker and I have a lunch playdate today with my lovely friend Laura and her gorgeous girl Sophia.

xx

A Bird in the Hand...

Just sharing this lovely little bird with you.

He is a little grey Titmouse bird made entirely of 100% felt wool. All handmade and so so pretty.

I'd really love one for myself but we are on an economy drive right now so I thought I'd share this great gift idea here. So sweet, so delicate. Who doesn't need a tiny little birdy like this? You can buy this for $12 US from this very talented Etsy seller here:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_16&listing_id=23454701&ga_search_query=feather+bird&ga_search_type=tag_title&ga_page=5&min=&max=&order=

Little Black Dress

I have way too many, none in my current post-baby size but still, I can't justify another. So I'll post this gorgeous one here in case anyone else would love one!











This is a vintage dress from the 1950's you can get it for a steal on Etsy. The seller is VintageRoseClothing and she sells a lot of really lovely vintage dresses.

It is $40US, luxe black velvet and a size M, the measurements are on the Etsy ad for you. I think it would be a flattering cut for most body types and who can go past a gorgeous 50's dress?

You can find it here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20912416

One Stop Divorce Shop

My husband once told me that if I ever dared to decorate our home with any sort of Griffon-related art he'd be forced to divorce me!

Growing up with two dogs, a black Scottish Terrier and a white West Highland Terrier his mother filled their house with Scotty & Westie craft. Cross stitches, calendars, cushions, doormats, coatsers. you name it! So kitsch, so funny.

Anyway when we got our two little Griffon Bruxellois dogs (the cutest breed on earth. Go on I dare you to argue with me) I was enamoured with my little bearded canine children. I really wanted some Griffon things. So I had to settle for things I was banned from displaying in the house like an umbrella with Griffons on it, a mug that I took to work, a pair of PJs, a bumper sticker, a coaster that I hid in my study and the exception I was allowed to have on display only once a year? Christmas tree decorations. Shut up I can hear you all snickering through the computer.

My husband has been annoying me of late so I am really tempted to buy him this piece of "art" as his anniversary gift!!

It is only $35 on Etsy here:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_18&listing_id=22344892&ga_search_query=griffon&ga_search_type=tag_title&ga_page=&min=&max=&order==

We could hang it downstairs in the room known as 'the man cave'. It is meant to be our media room where he can mix tunes for his podcasts and watch football and yell at Hawthorn with the door shut. It would look so lovely on his desk there...

Alternatively I could get him this delightful apron. I can just see him with a Bitburger in one hand and some tongs in the other. Turning meat on the BBQ wearing this:

Available here for $18.99US http://gifts.cafepress.com/item/if-its-not-a-griffon-its-j-bbq-apron/49520690