let's go shopping

doily bath rug from squirrellicious

raw vegan pecan cracker from emma cathy

the music festival 3 fabric from gretchenmist

tidal infinity scarf from sugar knits

70s folk sweater boho baby from astral boutique

Just a few of the many Etsy treats I have my eye on this week, you can show off your virtual window shopping too, pop over here to play along.

my creative space

It's so nice to finally be working on some new products. Just finishing off the final details then all will be revealed at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market on Saturday followed by my little shop.

What's in your space today? You can show it off or check out some more creative spaces here.

Chicks in Pink Fundraiser

 Pink hand embroidered brooches - 100% of sale donated to Chicks in Pink

During the month of October, aka national breast cancer awareness month I'll be donating 100% of the sale from these sweet items to Chicks in Pink as part of the BrisStyle fundraiser.

Tissue cosy - 100% of sale donated to Chicks in Pink

Chicks in Pink is a charity organisation which aims to raise funds which have a positive, significant and real impact on people who are affected by breast cancer. Their funds also contribute to the better understanding and treatment of breast cancer through medical research. Today, chicks in pink supports Mater Private Hospital Brisbane, Mater Private Hospital Redland, Mater Adult Hospital and Mater Medical Research Institute.

 Lavender scented Christmas Bird decoration - 100% of sale donated to Chicks in Pink

There's more BrisStylers involved and more gorgeous handmade goodies you can purchase as part of the fundraiser over here. Perfect timing to pick up some pretty Christmas gifts too!

And if you're heading to the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child market on Saturday you can purchase them directly from my little stall at the co-op marquee.

my creative space...

It's happening again... I didn't think you would want any more but it seems you do... so I've been stitching away while my little home fills up with the smell of lavender.

The silly season is slowly creeping up as are the orders for little lavender birds, heading off into the world to make trees pretty. 

There's more creative stuff going on in more spaces over here ;)

And stay tuned, I have two (fingers crossed for supplies turning up in time) new products coming soon to be launched at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market next weekend!

eighth day of the week :: granny ripple crochet tutorial

If I were miraculously granted an eighth day to this week I'd use The Lazyhobbyhopper's granny ripple tutorial and make something fabulous. I can already granny square so I reckon it'd be pretty easy to follow. 

The only problem being that when my eighth day comes to an end it could quite possibly end up on the pile of half finished crochet in the corner of my sewing room... 

But maybe you'd like to have a crack at it? Here's some ripple inspiration to get you in the mood.

housing fairs in kokkola :: emma's design blog

yarn round hook :: off the hook :: baby ripple blanket

jatta78

alicia paulson crochet ripple blanket :: louche123

pdf crochet pattern ripple maxi skirt vintage retro :: past perfect patterns

And here's a few more tutorials and patterns you might like:

Neat Ripple Pattern

Double V Edging

Ravelry Granny Ripple Tote Bag 

Crochet Cushion Construction

If you know of any other crochet ripple-y yumminess or have been working on some of your own let us know in a comment below.

let's go shopping

Maroon Cowl Blouse with Plaid Flannel Pockets by Nicole's Threads

Cherry red and pale orange brooch, lace and mahogany series by Lesa Likes

Small pomegranate in delicious orange by Yoola

Marla ethnic cotton embroidered skirt from Luv Stone Vintage

Pomegranates No 4 by The Joy of Color

Lots of yummy Etsy treats this morning, I'm playing along with BrisStyle's blogging meme here, feel free to join in, it's open to anyone and everyone :)

let's go shopping

Merit badges for 'being birds of a feather and flocking together' from Lee Meszaros

Today Dress - Mustard yellow - made to order from Thimble and Acorn 

Crochet embellishment in blue and mustard x 4 from Annie Design

Squid linens - set of two teatowels - blue on yellow from Squid Kollective

Will II embroidered painting from Mary's Granddaughter

I'm playing along with BrisStyle's let's go shopping meme, you can check out more Etsy goodies or play along here.

my creative space...

I've been working away on my little macramé owl I started on Saturday at Brown Owls, I'll be posting the instructions and some YouTube links here soon if you'd like to make one too, they're very cute and can be made to any size :)

For more spaces or to share yours head here.

let's go shopping

tie dye necklacemix by ozetta

 

crochet square motif purse natural seaspray by smooch panda

pair of earth blue mugs by ant's pottery

wearable planter no 1 in black by colleen jordan

ships and seaside knitting pattern by tiny owls magic attic

I'm such an etsy addict so it's no surprise I'm playing along with BrisStyle's let's go shopping meme this week, to check out more or to play along go here.

i'm loving

goanna in the roof

spending weekends in the country where everything is so blissful and heavenly it makes me pass out (yes, literally... may have been too much country air for an over-worked city girl...);

 

finding out that Kylie's beautiful 3 sheets shop has re-opened and is stocked with the most heavenly triangle crochet cushions, love her love for geometric patterning;

petalplum

visual delicacies on instagram, it's been especially nice seeing what ellie from petalplum has been up to since her move from the big smoke :)

 

Lilla Jizo's healing shards and stones, I love the beach pottery owls, just looking at them makes me feel all zen.