sun, veg and bubs

What happened to the week?! All of a sudden it's Friday again. I don't know how that happens. Today, I managed to get outside and do a bit of gardening in the sun. I've planted some herbs, cucumber and zuchini so far. Not much room for it, but we will see how it goes. Isabella spent some time under the umbrella and she managed to help me weed a bit too.

and the cuffs go to...

Well, you made it easy on me. Four cuffs to give away and four people in need of them. Nikki, Helen, Kimberlie and Ali! Just give me an email with your address and I will post them next week.



Last week, Isabella had slept through the night for about 5 days in a row. This was amazing to say the least. I felt...almost....normal. Being the first good nights sleep that I'd had in about a year, I woke Matt up at 6 am to tell him. I remember walking around the house that day, feeling like I could break into song at any moment, like they do in musicals. What a different week this ones been! She doesn't want to sleep. Not day, not night, not at all! Oh well, at least I had that brief moment of sanity. And I guess she can get away with it cause she's so damn cute!

charity and music

I had time (wow!time!) to search around for some new blogs and found this one that everyone should have a look at. It's things like this that really make me want to get out there and do more for the community and people in need. Lucky I had just done a big clean out of my jewellery supplies. Now I know what to do with all these extra beads, clasps, etc.

At the moment, I am listening to a burrowed Flip Grater cd. This is my first listen and I am really liking it. Some of it reminds me of PJ Harvey. So if you like that kind of music, I suggest checking her myspace page out. She has got a good vegan cookbook as well!

I must go. I can hear wee Isa talking to herself in her cot. I think she is trying to omit her morning naps.

give aways

This is a quilt that I started for little Isa. I am hoping to finish it buy Christmas. We will see. At the moment, she is lying next to me on the floor playing with her elephant and making some serious gurgling noises.

I am doing a big clean out and am sorting through the craft and jewellery stash. I have found so many half finished projects. I think with most of them I'll have to take them apart and start over. But I found a lot of finished things just lying around, not being worn by anyone. So, since they didn't sell on Etsy and I can't be bothered spending the time to re post them up there, I've decided to give my knitted cuffs away. If anyone is interested, just leave a comment with your name and the colour you like and I'll announce the winners on Friday.

four season scarf

I sent my sister a parcel for her and the kids birthdays in July. I necklace for Oona, a school bag for Aiden and a 4 season scarf for my sis. I embroidered 4 sections of the scarf with different flowers keeping the season theme in mind. I don't know why, but I enjoy embroidering. I guess it's because it's fiddly, intricate and takes forever to finish.

To be honest, I wish I had kept this scarf for myself. I think I unconsciously made it with myself in mind, not my sister. I know it's not really her style, but I hope she still enjoys it.

I went on an early morning (7:30) walk with the dog and Isabella. It's pretty cloudy but not too cold. I would love to role out of bed and have the motivation to do this every morning, we will see.

birthdays

It was my birthday yesterday.I had a lot of surprises in store. One of them being a little party with some close friends. I enjoyed the good company, afternoon champagne and watching the children playing outside in the 'rain' with their umbrellas.


A few months ago I had seen this blue guitar in a shop window and had mentioned that I would learn how to play if I owned that guitar. The last thing I expected was for my hubby to get it for me for my birthday! But what a lovely surprise. Now I have to hold up my end of the deal and learn how to play.


I also got some really lovely gifts from my lovely friends. These flowers have reminded me that Spring is my favorite season. I think flowers can change the whole atmosphere of a room. I'm going to try and have fresh flowers in the house over the next few months.


Yesterday has restored my faith in birthdays. I haven't really had a good one for a few years. After being pregnant for last years, I had come to terms with the fact that it will most likely just end up being another day. But it was more then that thanks to Matt and good friends.

stars and crescent moons

Isabella has finally learned how to sleep. Well, really, I finally learned how to tell when she needs to sleep. This means that I get a few hours in the day to myself. I know, you're all saying 'sleep!' but I do get a good nights sleep and a rest during the day. So, I had time and the motivation to make something. I made this stars and crescent moon thingy to hang over Isabella's cot. And she loves to stare at it as she drifts off to slumber. All the sleep she has been doing lately has her and I in a much better mood. She is such a happy baby now the she's not over tired all the time. Who knew babies her age are only supposed to be up for an hour or so at a time? Not me.