So I am thinking about getting braces...

I think I want to correct my wonky smile!! I think that the invisalign system is what I want to go for, but it is SO incredibly expensive. I had better start saving the pennies. Have you had invisalign, or do you know someone who has?? I would love to hear what you think.

Bec x

recycled timber wall art D.I.Y

I have been lugging this piece of wood around for years. Its things like this that make people suspect I am a bit mad, but I always new I would make something with it eventually. Its perfect patina and weathered charm SPOKE to me. It did.

For this project all you need is a packet of alphabet stickers (I found mine at typo) AND an old piece of timber. Keep an eye out on the side of the road or take a visit to your local tip. There are ALWAYS good things at the tip... Go on, you know you want to...

FYI - The sentiment is not my own, I think I remember seeing it in a magazine somewhere?? But I can not remember for the life of me, so if you think I need to be giving credit for that somewhere please let me know and I will be happy to do so...

Easy! five minutes including sticking on the wall with some 3M wall adhesive tabs...

If you make one I would love for you to show me!

Bec x

we are home...

Good evening beautiful friends. I hope this Saturday night finds you well and happy.

We have returned from our trip to Perth. It was so nice to see my family, but it was way too busy! Trying to fit in everything and everyone I had hoped for was a little bit exhausting and we are in need of recovery. It has also proven to be a catalyst to bring on a few life changes and hard decisions. This is a very personal and emotional time so I have decided to delay re-opening the shop for another week. 

I have a little D.I.Y prepared for tomorrow morning that I can't wait to share with you, but until then - I think I need some sleep!

Bec x

I must have over indulged in the dark chocolate last night, because I hardly slept on account of a buzzing brain. I was up  at 3.37 am, an hour and a half earlier than I needed to be, partaking in a little coffee drinking and blog reading before I hit the road to Karratha to catch our 9am flight.

We are packed. We are packing light, to make room for a few new goodies I plan to bring home with me. Last minute preparations included washing dolly and uploading new tunes to the ipod.

The out-of-office response has been switched on and the car is packed. Woohoo! Of we go!

Bec x

P.s - don't forget to follow me on instagram, where I am sure I will be documenting many a thrifty find and happy moment along the way...

just for fun...

the packaging process...

shipped!

and with less than 24 hours till we get on that plane to Perth, I better go pack!

Bec x

3 sleeps to go...

Well it's only three days till we leave for Perth. I am beyond excited and my head is swimming with day dreams about what I might get up to while I am there. I will of course be visiting every op-shop I know and hopefully stumble across a few new ones.  I am looking forward to pints with friends and cuddles with my family.

Before I leave I still have a huge day and night of sewing/photographing/wrapping/shipping a stack of orders. I am still confident that I will get all orders shipped, but this weekend I have achieved much less than I had hoped due to this lurgy that is hanging around our home.

I have been on instagram. I have been using it to snap photo's for ages but I am only just realising its full potential. Making new acquaintances and finding awesome talent. It is the perfect behaviour for laying on the couch feeling sorry for yourself - guaranteed to make you feel better.

I have other exciting news - I have just invested in my first DSLR. I am having it delivered to my mum's house, and hopefully it will be there by the time I get to town. I can't promise that my photo's will be instantly amazing, but I plan to spend the time I am away getting mighty friendly with my new piece of equipment...

I have just downed an evening coffee - that means it's time to get down to business and finish these dresses.

Have a fabulous evening.

Bec x