tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87631089517605895702024-03-13T14:54:05.325+11:00one denim birdone denim birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07149001927822266427noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763108951760589570.post-41285072036716928642014-01-26T16:47:00.000+11:002014-01-26T16:50:44.703+11:00Schools back - in 3 days!<div align="center">
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and then when things get tough my 10 year old son Teo</div>
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but that's ok</div>
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<em>(just a few creations over the silly season)</em></div>
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hope you are all getting into the swing of 2014</div>
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I know I am :-)</div>
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getting ready for Christmas</div>
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(op shopped net curtains around our Pergola)</div>
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a recent trip to the coast</div>
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the inside of my caravan</div>
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a new purchase</div>
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shorts for Grace</div>
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pretty maids all in a row</div>
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Don't mind me, I am up to my usual trickery of rare blog posting!!!<br />
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So I am doing a lazy post today ..... linking to fabulous bloggers that I have been hanging with of late who are switched on and consistent!!!<br />
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Meet "Maisie" the Globe Trotter 1950s Bondwood caravan!</div>
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Well hey there happy blogger's (long time no see - literally)</div>
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Round here things are always happening!</div>
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So much so, I don't know if I'm Arthur or Martha!</div>
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Firstly, the book work is taking up way more time than I had initially hoped and so most of my far more interesting and creative pursuits have taken a back seat of late.</div>
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I found these nana polyester fabrics in INSANE colours at a deceased</div>
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I came home with one rather large box filled with these crazy prints for a mere $2.</div>
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about what my possessions would look like once I'm dead and gone! Will my children be selling off hoards and hoards of colourful fabrics from my own collection? Will some young chicky babe with a flare for crafting and re-fashioning from vintage fabrics come by and feel like she's won the Lottery? Well I most certainly did.</div>
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I was also given this baby from my neighbour!</div>
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<em>Isn't the purple one fab!!!</em> </div>
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It was part of a set of three but I <em>literally</em> don't have the room so chose the middle size one!</div>
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It is now FABULARSE!</div>
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I seriously can't function in my sewing room unless it is organised and so I finally got around to installing a couple of cheap IKEA purchases</div>
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the "stash"</div>
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Happy Easter everyone</div>
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I'll be hiding in here all weekend :-)</div>
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with beautiful handles</div>
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knee-deep in paper work!</div>
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This was a walk in wardrobe in a previous life</div>
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<em>(notice anything? there is no window grrhhhh)</em></div>
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After an 18 month break, I am back to my old antics keeping the business end of our bike shop going! Paying bills, reconciling bank accounts, running errands, paying staff, doing the GST and general organisational shenanigans!</div>
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But my life is NEVER that organised so we will see.</div>
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As usual I promised I'd catch up on every ones blogs and in grand "Dee" style my plan flew out the window, so forgive me wont you.</div>
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I am hoping like hell my next post will be full of pictures of gorgeous dresses in a fest of floral delights to tantalize your eyes!</div>
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Dee xox</div>
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1. West coast black sand beaches = HOME</div>
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(you can just see snow capped Mount Taranaki in the background)</div>
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2. Black Angus with Pohutukawa in flower in the background!</div>
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4. Fitzroy beach fun with kids and cousins!</div>
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5. Christmas dinner - NZ style</div>
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10. Hanging lights over Poets Bridge - Pukekura Park</div>
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11. The Big Dig - Ngamotu Beach</div>
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Finally I seem to be able to upload photos onto my blog! As usual, most are scenes or the kids as I am the one manning the camera. All are taken in my home town of New Plymouth. I miss this place dearly and never realised just how much I'd like to live there again, and after spending 5 whole weeks in New Zealand the desire is stronger than ever. I miss this gorgeous view (above), there is something very special about it that gives me a sense of belonging. I miss the beaches, the fine black sand, the rugged coastline, the surf waves, the native trees, the beautiful people!</div>
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As always, all gifts are spectacular!</div>
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Mine and Nikita's new Christmas presents!</div>
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!</div>
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The kids and I landed safely back on the dry continent yesterday morning and are glad to be home</div>
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As usual the heat is sinful but our air-con is working wonders so I have been unpacking, washing, drying, catching up on all the mail and of course local news!</div>
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so when I figure it all out I will be back with some colourful happy snaps!</div>
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I have a lot planned for 2013</div>
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The kids and I are gunna take a ride on a big jet plane </div>
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to hang out with the maddening crowd!</div>
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Am I excited? Just a tad.</div>
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It's my way of re-connecting, re-charging and relaxing!</div>
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I can't wait to see my old stomping ground</div>
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and hang out with people that I love and adore!</div>
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I am going to be in NZ for 5 whole weeks so you may not see me here again until the end of January!</div>
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I hope you all have a fabulous time over the festive/silly season with lots of thrifty finds in between a wee bit of indulgance!</div>
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I just don't have enough hours in my day to achieve all that I want!</div>
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mustard florals with pockets</div>
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Selina Lakes book "Homespun Style"</div>
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Have you seen it? The colours are amazing!</div>
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Her first big performance!</div>
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my latest score!</div>
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It's been a month since my last post and I really don't know where the time has gone!<br />
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It took me ALL day to fold these babies.</div>
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I have made several half hearted attempts at blogging these past few weeks but have abandoned them due to a lack of time and an overwhelming feeling of disorganisation!</div>
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Our tatty old and disgustingly vile carpet has been ripped up and dumped.<br />
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Our dated kitchen tiles have been jack-hammered to smithereens.<br />
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All but bare minimum has been removed.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Fifty Shades of Grey"</span></div>
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I made a wee cushion to remind us to chill a bit more often :-)</div>
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another lot of dresses currently on the production line<br />
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and are you loving these 70's men's ties???<br />
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<a href="http://www.iamnorma.com.au/iam.html"><span style="font-size: x-large;">i am norma</span></a></div>
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sewing my "one denim bird" applique onto A Line skirts for the spring markets ...</div>
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cutting out and sewing more dress pattern's with pretty fabrics</div>
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I have 3 fantastic dresses on the go at the moment for a very special lady.</div>
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I have little brother and sister-in-law and kids coming for a holiday from NZ in a week.</div>
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My house is an absolute shambles (but whats new???)</div>
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This weekend is the first in many I am staying at home with NO plans</div>
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hugs all round</div>
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it's been a crazy week</div>
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embark on yet another road trip South,</div>
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indulging in a spot of op shopping along the way</div>
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thanks again to my trusty bible</div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">(purchased from Illuminations book shop in Tauranga, NZ 1996)</span></em></div>
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I have been lugging this A4 size laminate around for 16 years.</div>
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I hope it does you too x</div>
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</div>one denim birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07149001927822266427noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763108951760589570.post-58305041103219945032012-07-19T22:29:00.002+10:002012-07-19T22:38:00.900+10:00A week in colour .....<div align="center">
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Despite the kids going back to school and attempting to settle back into our usual routine</div>
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Firstly I have to share the Faux fur coat I picked up at a local op shop</div>
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Anyway as the week progressed I managed to knock up a few cushion covers using my scraps and some of the lovely fabric samples our dear Carole over at </div>
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My lounge is already a rather colourful mish-mash <em>(or was that messy?)</em></div>
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I've also been working on a few little numbers for another lovely lass</div>
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almost there on this one!</div>
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I've started a wee production line of hip hugging</div>
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<em>(again using up what fabrics I could find in my archives)</em></div>
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and I received a parcel of joy from a certain Arty-Zombie who sent me these gorgeous fabrics </div>
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Me thinks a few more frock creations are in the pipeline!!</div>
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My best coffee chatting, craft inspiring girlfriend</div>
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Ain't it fab!!!</div>
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Who knows what tomorrow will bring </div>
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Hi Everyone!</div>
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This sensational woman purchased a made-to-order dress off me in this<br />
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she has commisioned moi to make her a few little numbers for her gorgeous collection<br />
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I found this gorgeous wiggle dress and matching bolero in one of my favourite Wangaratta op shops. I didn't see it at first as I usually make a bee line to the linen section in search of vintage floral but on this day as I was about to pay for a pile of sheets I heard (ever so quietly) the op shop vintage frock fairies whisper "Dee - look up"</div>
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here was the most stunning fabric I had ever laid my eyes on!</div>
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I lunged at the dress rack before anyone could claim it as theirs and swooned.</div>
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When I realised it was not only a dress but also a matching bolero as well my heart skipped a beat!</div>
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Handmade with metal teeth zipper on the side - I'm guessing 1950's era???</div>
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It is a size 2-4 which means I will NEVER fit it in a gazillion years even if I eat lettuce and exercise like a demon but hey</div>
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I HAD to have her.</div>
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and I can't even get her over my smallest of dress mannequins!</div>
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BUT, she is pinned to the said mannequin and has pride of place in my living area at present.</div>
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She has most certainly been a great source of inspiration this week!</div>
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I have christened her</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">in honour of my Nana who always looked sensational and was a very stylish lady with Champagne tastes and a weakness for shopping. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My mum said she can remember Nan wearing dresses similar to this as a young woman.</span></div>
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Thank you op shop vintage frock fairies<br />
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thank you Nana Maisie</div>
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for passing on some (not many - but some) of your genes!</div>
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Maisie in the paisley (that kind of rhymes)</div>
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with all her sisters circa 1970s</div>
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I'd have loved to have seen a colour version of this photo. Bet those prints were gorgeous!</div>
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Hi Peeps!</div>
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I too was a part of the majestic "Faith Hope and Charity"</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Carole</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">I am always blown away by the generosity of bloggers</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">and Carole if you are reading this blog post</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">This parcel of joy was brimming with love ...</span></span></span></div>
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our <strong><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://cazabella33.blogspot.com.au/">Carole</a></span></strong></div>
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find them and include them in her Jubilee Swap</div>
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I know you can't see me but I am grinning like a Cheshire Cat!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">Gorgeous vintage fabric samples,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">handstiched tea towels and hand towels,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">A gorgeous handstitched vintage caravan with matching bunting!</span></div>
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Dee x</div>one denim birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07149001927822266427noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763108951760589570.post-18455832978937487582012-06-26T22:05:00.000+10:002012-06-26T22:09:53.847+10:00weekend happenings ...<div align="center">
So it seems I turned another year older last Friday.</div>
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Little Nikita was sure it was her birthday all over again</div>
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<em>(it's only been 3 months)</em></div>
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We spent the weekend in Melbourne with family.</div>
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Ate paella for dinner and then a surprise black forest cake!</div>
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We strolled along the Esplanade in St Kilda on Saturday morning</div>
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My jaw was sore from smiling and laughing.</div>
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I had forgotten how much fun roller skating is</div>
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I had a terrible sleep last night .....</div>
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I don't usually suffer from <strike>amnesia</strike> insomnia but my mind just would not shut down.</div>
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<em>(You have no idea how long I've been trying to figure that one out - next time I'll just ask all you savvy bloggers!)</em></div>
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And then, I remembered I had a 1970's shirt dress pattern waiting patiently for me at home.</div>
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I have been imagining myself wearing this dress whilst sipping G & T's in the summer sun! </div>
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So, I bit the bullet today and cut her out</div>
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in anticipation of warm breezy evenings ....</div>
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I draped her over my handy Miss Manny (the mannequiness)</div>
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so I can visualise that summery picture more clearly!<br />
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I think she'll be quite the head-turner!<br />
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And she's for keeps!</div>
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Absolutely delighted with my op shopped red vinyl suitcase...</div>
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I have been on the lookout for a RED storage vessel for a while<br />
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it's very large, is lined in satin and will house a LOT of vintage sheets,</div>
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it will also come in handy for holidays overseas!</div>
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two little blue wrens</div>
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and finally a clean folded pile of vintage sheets ..</div>
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<em>(last weeks haul to add to the ever growing collection)</em></div>
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Also, weekend baking by my 8 year old son Teo</div>
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I very rarely buy sweet biscuits in our house so if you want a sweet hit you have to bake it!</div>
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He's pretty damn good in the kitchen, and as you can see they don't last long in our house!</div>
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Not bad eh!</div>
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I managed a spot of sewing too,</div>
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a pretty twirly swirly dress for an equally pretty girl.</div>
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<em>(a parcel of joy is heading her way as we speak)</em></div>
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Linking up with:</div>
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<a href="http://faithhopeandcharityshopping.blogspot.com.au/">Tah Dah Tuesday</a></div>
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and</div>
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<a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/flea-market-finds.html">Her Library Adventures</a></div>
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All in all it's been very relaxing and I am ready to conquer this week with renewed enthusiasm.</div>
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Hope you all had a fab one too,</div>
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Dee x</div>
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