WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE???

I can't believe it has been sooooo..long since I last did a post on my blog.

Like everyone else life has been crazy busy with the family.

It won't be long and we will have two more little ones joining the family.

My youngest son Michael and his wife Chantelle are expecting a baby 24th September, then 29th October my eldest daughter Melanie and her husband Aaron are expecting a baby.

I have been creating some more of my jewellery for a stall at The North Melbourne Market on 21st August. Check out their website it's a great market.

Last month I made a visit to The Vintage Shed to check out Tamarah Charters Shabby Vintage Junk space there. I also dropped into the Dromana Antique Centre.

These are the treasures I bought

I won this fabulous blackboard as Tamarah was having a giveaway on her blog



I also got the 2 little books at The Vintage Shed

Below is what I bought at the Dromana Antique Centre

 4 sweet little dolls, a beautiful glass pedestal plate, a little flower frog and a book



 The cover of this book really caught my eye

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I love this flower frog

Hope to catch up on a few blogs and see what I have been missing

SHABBY VINTAGE JUNK EXTRAVAGANZA

The Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza is nearly here. Check out Tamarah's Blog for the latest info

Friday 3rd June 1pm -6pm and Saturday 4th June 8am - 4pm at the Ashburton Scout Hall 337 High Street Ashburton, Vic.  $5 Entry fee. There are an amazing array of treasures to be found

I will be selling some of my handcrafted jewellery made with mainly vintage elements - cottons, mop buttons, glass buttons, beads, ribbons, laces, fabric & costume jewellery.

I love these bracelets made with vintage cottons & adorned with various bits and pieces

These gorgeous cuff bracelets are mainly hand sewn & hand dyed. They are made with vintage cotton fabric, laces & more



 Here is a pretty matching set - bracelet and necklace. They are adorned with vintage mother of pearl buttons

I adore this vintage cotton & beads creation. Looks so soft and pretty.

Hope to see some of you at the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza 3 & 4 June 337 High Street Ashburton, Vic. make sure you come and say 'Hi'

SHABBY VINTAGE JUNK EXTRAVAGANZA

Tamarah from Shabby Vintage Junk is hosting the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza - Vintage Furniture & Homewares Show....!Whether your vintage passion is for country, French provincial, industrial, Shabby Chic, granny or pretty vintage, the FIFTEEN hand picked Vendors participating in this AWESOME Vintage Show will be able to accommodate your EVERY vintage desire....!!!!!

I am a vendor at this amazing event and will be selling my handcrafted jewellery

These beautiful lace cuffs are created using all Vintage elements - laces, buttons & fabric

This beautiful piece is made from vintage cotton thread

 

This necklace uses vintage cotton thread, ribbon and beads

I love these pretty bracelets made with vintage cottons, ribbons & beads

SO PLEASE COME ALONG I'D LOVE TO SEE YOU

I am situated right in the front as you come in the door

Please come and say hello

When - Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June 2011

What Time - Friday:  12noon - 1pm (Early Birds ONLY - Bookings Essential)
                                       1pm - 6pm (General entry)
                      Saturday:   8am - 4pm (General entry)

Where   -  ASHBURTON SCOUT HALL, 337 High Street, Ashburton (Melways ref# 60 E10)

Parking - Ample FREE parking for our Customers is available adjacent to the Scout Hall.  There is also free parking available in the streets surrounding the hall.

Wheelchairs & Prams - The Scout Hall does not currently have ramp access however, the step into the hall is quite low & we will be able to assist anyone in a wheelchair wishing to visit....!!

Mums & Dads with prams are welcome however, due to the amount of people moving about the hall it is preferable (when possible) prams be 'parked' in the foyer while you're shopping.

Amenities - There are no public toilets available on the premises for our Customers.

Entry Fee - $5.00 General Entry (per person), $15.00 Early Bird Entry (per person).

Payment Options - This will vary from Vendor to Vendor so to be on the safe side, make sure you bring plenty of cash.  There are ATM's just down from the Scout Hall in High Street & Safeway is 300m up the road for EFT withdrawals.

HOW TIME FLIES

I can't believe it has been 5 weeks since I last did a post

Like everyone else my life has been so busy - think we all need to find the time to relax

As always lots has been happening with my ever expanding family

We spend a lot of time together - I am so lucky to have my family sharing their lives with me



 My eldest daughter Melanie had a 'Surprise Wedding' at her and Aaron's Engagement party on 16th April A quick change of clothes, grabbing the hidden bouquets and on her fathers arm the wedding began

It was a lovely wedding with only 8 of us knowing it was to happen. melanie's children Lachlan and Chloe were so excited when they were told about the wedding.

I have been having lots of fun with the grandchildren

I helped Lachlan and Chloe make their Easter Hats for the Easter Parade at school

Riley was having fun 'playing with the pegs' and Holly wanted to help him

As of 6th June when daughter Amy goes back to work I will be looking after these two little treasures 2 days a week.



Here is little Miss Evie smiling away at her Grandad

I have been finding some time to create a few pieces of jewellery

 I really enjoy this, especially when they are created using all vintage cottons, ribbons, beads and buttons

 The neckalces look so pretty especially with the combo of vintage buttons and beads

We have also been spending some time in Melbourne by the Yarra River

We have had some amazing Autumn Days

Max and I enjoyed our stay at Daylesford at the Cherry Tree Cottage B&B

 Just look at the size of this delicious breakfast we were served.

No need for another meal that day!

Hope to find some time to catch up on all the latest on your blogs 

Time to smell the roses and Whiteport

Time for a night away from home

Time to smell the roses

Tomorrow we go to Daylesford and are staying the night at Cherry Tree Cottage B & B in their Garden Spa Apartment



When we come back I will let you know what the B & B is like

We plan on leaving early morning so as we can check out the local shops before we check into the B & B

There are supposed to be a lot of lovely places to visit in Daylesford

WHITEPORT WINNER

I was lucky enough to be the winner of 3 beautiful white tea towels on Lesley's blog Life at Number 10

Look at the beautiful bag that Jennifer from Whiteport sent the 3 tea towels in

Don't you just love the design - way to pretty use



Check out the Whiteport website and see all their amazing products

Michael and Chantelle's Wedding

Saturday 19th March 2011

The big day finally arrived.

I took the cakes to The Mornington Country Golf Club where the Wedding Reception was held

I was so pleased with the way they looked.

All that hard work had paid off

Such a pretty spot to be - this was when the room was being set up

Here are the boys waiting for the bride and her maids

Left to right - Groomsmen David, Dale then my sons Michael the groom and Daniel the Best Man

Ah, ha...he spots his gorgeous bride



Chantelle was such a radiant bride walking on the arm of her father David

Laughter as Michael puts the ring on Chantelle

Now it is Chantelle's turn

Finally - you may kiss the bride

This photo was taken after they signed the paperwork -Daniel Michael Chantelle and Holly

Unfortunately I don't have a photo with the other 2 bridesmaids Chloe and Brooke (Chantelle's sisters)

It was a beautiful day, perfect weather and such a fabulous occasion.

At the reception it was announced that they have a little one on the way, so lots more excitement is heading our way

EDITED (1.12pm) TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF PAY IT FORWARD - Irene from Irene's - Re-Vintaged and Pam from Bayside Rose so girls if you can email me your addresses that would be great

CAN'T BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN A WEEK

LUNCH WITH THE GIRLS

I can't believe it has been a week since Kirstie, Mandii and Gail came for lunch

It was a beautiful day with lots of chatter and laughter

A light lunch and drinks

This spinach avocado and peach salad was so yummy.



Just look at these cupcakes that Mandii brought for us to eat - mmmmmm......delish!!!

Thanks for coming girls it was fun - there are some amazing girls out there in Blogland and these 3 were such great company

Don't forget to enter my Pay it Forward giveaway in the post below, winners to be selected on Monday.

Tomorrow my son Michael marries his sweetheart Chantelle so next week I am sure to have some wedding pics. for you to see