Well Red Treasury

Here is a treasury I curated last night. First one in ages.

"FlowerPower for my Book" Treasury

My green cinnabar bookmark is in an Etsy Treasury. Lots of lovely bookmarks.

Thanks to KumiTwist for featuring me.

This week at Under the Shade of a Bonsai Tree:

Reading: Grasshopper by Barbara Vine

Listening to: Abnormally Attracted to Sin by Tori Amos

Doing: Recovering from Sydney Fabulousness

Eating: Coles brand food - I enlisted as a 'tester' and now have loads of products to try. They actually aren't too bad!

Watching: Star Trek - not my kind of film really but was okaaay.

Cooking: Banana Choc-Chip muffins for Liam's lunchbox

Looking Forward to: long weekend in Melbourne next week

Buying: mini Moo cards, robot cards by Moonmum, lovely lucite cabachons.

Wishlist Wednesday

Tea and Crumpets Fingerless Mitts by whiletheyplay

Emerald Isles Hand-Sewn Cathedral Windows Pillow Cover by

warmnfuzzies

Emerald Bakelite Wall Clock by chronology

Green Ranunculus on Brown Headband by motleyhandmade

Fabulousness in Sydney

Last weekend was spent in Sydney for my brothers wedding. We had a wonderful time catching up with family, revelling in the wedding celebrations and enjoying a bit of sightseeing. Liam was the page boy and looked adorable in his little suit and he partied on until midnight. He was adored by all. The wedding was at St Marys cathedral and reception at the Sebel Pier One (transport via stretch limo!) - it had a magnificent view, right under the bridge and across from the vibrant lights of Luna Park.

Under a Red Sun

I just found one of my necklaces in this beautiful treasury.

Thanks to Juntei (check out her gorgeous shop!)

Wishlist Wednesday

This gorgeous floral collage. Beautiful shades of green and so many lovely patterns.






This cute babyhead planter. Fun.




This beautiful cushion would look great on our couch.


This fabulous doily clock

Bloody Good Mail Day

Today I recievd some gorgeous GayeAbandon armwarmers which I won in a Frankie mag comp. I've been coveting items from this shop for ages so this was a wonderful surprise. Wheee! Love them. Bring on Winter!


I also recieved a beautiful olive green runner which I'd purchased from margotbianca. Happy indeed.



Plus some really nice beads I'd bought - can't wait to get creating with these.

And! Something else to collect from the post office!

Artistic Mother

This is one of my mother's latest works of art. It's a picture of my brother's girlfriend Erica (who also does the modelling for my Etsy shop). I think it's a wonderful depiction and has my mother's usual colourful detail - a bit Klimt-ish.
Here is Mum's Flickr page.
Here is Mum's RedBubble page.

This week at Under the Shade of a Bonsai Tree:

Listening to: The Bird and the Bee - I got both of their albums and am loving them. Very mellow and has a poppy 70s feel.

Reading: Grasshopper by Barbara Vine - not as engrossing so far as the other books I've read of hers.

Doing: Listing stock on Etsy

Eating: Bacci, Kahlua and Baileys chocolates which I got for Mothers Day

Watching: Twin Peaks

Cooking: Will make a ginger crunch slice tonight. The recipe is by Donna Hay and was in The Mercury last weekend.

Looking Forward to: my brothers wedding in Sydney next weekend.

Buying: PickalaPoopa envelopes (30 in red,black and brown) and some more gorgeous cards by Moonmum

Shop is full to the brim!

I didn't realise how much I actually had to list.
It's fuller than it has ever been (although hopefully not for long!)

New Items in Etsy Shop

Finally got round to listing some stock on Etsy. I have a few more bits and pieces (lucite jewellery) to list in the next couple of days.
I'll have an ad on CraftCult so am hoping that will generate some interest.

My Etsy LINK

Wishlist Wednesday

Today I love:

* The French Connection Bib Dress by sewmoe
* Polymer Clay Doll Sculpture by cristinastreasures
* A little BIRDie and Flowers by emiliefriday
* Village Pillows by Rachael Cole

A VERY Happy Mothers Day Indeed!

* Breakfast in bed
* A lovely handmade card from Liam and drawings from Alex and Lukas
* A packet of my favourite chocolates from each boy (Baileys, Kahlua and Bacci)
* A Cuddlee and Nicola Cerini Placemats (12) and Coasters (12) (see pic) - ordered online and not arrived in time.


* A Lush bath bomb bath
* A wonderful bushwalk through Myrtle Forest near Collinsvale (an area I've never explored before) - beautiful rainforest and waterfalls. Picnic Lunch.



* Dad came over and my husband made us all waffles (using a special German recipe with quark) for a late afternoon tea/early dinner. (with cream/icecream and sour cherries) - divine.




* A gorgeous cyclamind and card from Dad.
* Batida de Coco and cherry juice

Spoilt or what?!

Flowers and Pie

I made the oh so easy yet delish apple pie from this month's Frankie mag.
And I picked some roses from the garden.

Treats for the senses.

New Music

Over the last week or so I have been listening to awesome albums by:

The Grates
Pj Harvey & John Parish
Fever Ray
Lady of the Sunshine

Wishlist Wednesday

A bit of a mixed bunch today but aren't they fantastic?!

1. Pippi Longstocking Shadow Puppet by IsabellasArt
2. Red and Blue Matching Quitled Pot Holders and Dishtowel Set by megrnc
3. Handsoap Set by foliage
4. 'automne 2' Print by aliette

PickalaPoopa Packaging

Just popping on to have a bit of a rave about my packaging supplier!
I get a lot of comments from friends and customers about the gorgeous padded envelopes I use. They come from Etsy seller PickalaPoopa. Very smart handmade envelopes in different colours and lovely stitching. She's also super-nice!

To Market, To Market...

Twas a wonderful day at the market. today. I'm so very tired now but had a lot of fun and made some pretty pennies too. I met lots of lovely people and was bombarded with compliments about my work - such a fabulous boost to the esteem. Looking forward to the next one I can participate in...