So the amazing Dee over at Dee*Construction has started a revolution ~
a fashion revolution for boys.
I have to admit chubby, hairy, scratched little boy legs are divine.
So we are joining the revolution with short shorts.
Join the revolution here.
It's all about Christmas decorations around here at the moment.
I've been participating in Sew Funky's Kiwi Christmas Ornament Swap again this year.
Our Christmas tree is mostly decorated with handmade ornaments now.
I haven't had a chance to photograph my swaps, but check out some the lovely ones over on Sew Funky. Gabrielle, I think your garland is my most favourite and it's hanging across our fire place.
My contribution were some felt Babushka dolls with button fronts.
Charlie and Sadie have also been making decorations as part of Amy's Small Hands Christmas swap.
Sadie recieved a gorgeous snowflake from Finley with lots of glitter which she adores.
In return she made him a felt penguin. She chose the colours and I cut the pieces out for her. She then hand sewed the pieces together and glued the beak into place.
Hope all your Christmas preparations are going well. xx
It's been a busy start of the week and I'm a bit behind my blog postings. I've been helping Abbie with the New Rags Market blog, it's looking great. You can check it out here (but it's still work in progress). We had a fantastic market on Sunday. The stallholders are becoming like a big family and it's nice to catch up with everybody each month.
Oscar has been a good model for Mama and he had lots of fun being a super hero.
This set is available in my Felt shop.
It's wonderful seeing him run like a big boy.
Hope you are having a great week. xx
This beautiful garden lined with flowering cherry trees is a memorial marking the site of a riot that resulted in the deaths of 48 Japanese prisoners of war and one guard during World War II.
A plaque commemorates the site with a 17th-century haiku:
Behold the summer grass
All that remains of the
Dreams of warriors.
Inspired by Amy's annual family visits.
You can now visit this site by using my new domain name
www.heartfelt.co.nz
Also introducing my new little Heart Felt side kick ~ yet to be named (but inspired by Oscar)
Created by the very talented Dee. Thanks so much Dee we love him!
Anissa from Grow Mama has been hosting a lovely series called 'The Creative Mama Series'.
I have been honoured to be included along with Melissa of Tiny Happy, Helen of Ruby in the Dust and Georgia Leigh to name a few.
Check out my interview here and be in the chance to win a Heart Felt Hiawatha headband. xx
Pin Real Life Challenge via Dee-Construction
The pinspiration
I had plans to make mine from felt, but remembered had a bag of scrap leather I had collected from a local upholsterer.
The leather was lovely and soft, so it was easy to cut.
Would love to make one in red leather too.
More real life pin's here.
Sadie modeled some pretty spring dresses for Hope and Glory today.
The sun was shining and the blossom is in bloom.
These dresses are locally made and reversible ~ two dresses for the price of one.
For enquiries refer to Hope and Glory's blog or Facebook page.
Reminder too, just a few days left to be in the draw for a custom made asQ Design girls dress or boys shirt.
Hope and Glory have opened their doors in Main Street, Greytown.
I took my two little window shoppers in to check it out.
Vanya and Sam have made a wonderful job, with a little more work yet to do inside and out; but the shop still looked gorgeous.
They both understand the words 'look, but no touch'.....
But sometimes someone needs a little more reminding!
Hope & Glory is on the move ~ to Greytown ~ whoopee!
The new store is much bigger and has a series of rooms that will be zoned for different experiences. Vanya has an incredible eye for all things gorgeous, so expect lots vintage ware, jewellery, home ware and things for the little ones.
H&G will be sharing the space with The Toolbox Petone, who are opening a Greytown branch. The Toolbox is a guys paradise, a mix of vintage tools, hi-fi, coffee machines, watches etc and in the Greytown branch Sam is adding - retro furniture, lighting, glassware to name a few. It will be a great place to leave your chap happily engrossed while you have a lovely time in h&g without a bored man in tow!
The grand opeing is tomorrow. I popped my head in this afternoon, Vanya and Sam will be pulling a late nighter, but it will be worth it. The shop is looking amazing.
