strawberry

Ella has been a little concerned about her teacher standing out in the cold when on traffic duty.

So she asked me to knit her a hat.
Ella picked this nice chunky strawberry yarn and the cabled pattern herself.



The hat is quite cute I think...

but not as cute as my Button!

a little something red

There are lots of new little boys around at the moment.
This wee red hoodie is for Adam.

Another project that I managed to finish while in quarantine.
You can knit one too, go here for the pattern.

kissing chickens!

Oliver has been kissing chickens and caught the pox’s!
So we have been in quarantine for the last week.

But it hasn't been all bad, I have managed to finish some projects that have been sitting for a while.

This wee cardi is for one of Ollie's girl friends.
Another Ella, who has just turned three.
Her favorite colour is orange...

so this wee cardi should go down a treat!

And a very big thanks to my very beautiful model...

one for a little boy

A couple of years ago I decided to teach myself to crochet.
Mum showed me the basics and away I went.

I made a baby blanket for our friends first baby.
Now they have had baby number two, a wee boy.

So of course he needs a blanket of his own.

Something nice and colourful to snuggle into.

pink...

I am a very lucky lady...

he brought me pink gerberas.

baby knits

In between knitting the big sisters Razor Cami, I have been working away on this small project...



for a new lad Zack!



The sweater is a Sublime pattern called "Preppie".





The wee hat is "Aviatrix".



And "Christine's stay on booties".



What a nice warm bundle he will be!

new bling!

My friend (aka the "Knitting Queen") uses these lovely plastic bread bag holder thingies as stitch markers.



She is a great knitter and has consistently perfect tension.
Even if she puts her work down for a couple of days, you can never tell.


So I'm sure you will agree that beautiful knitting needs beautiful stitch markers.

Luckily for her that it happens to be her birthday.
So I made her these.

quick knits

I had been working on this Razor Cami for what feels like ages.
I say ages because I kept getting interrupted by other projects.

This is a very lovely pattern to knit.
Nice and simple, but gives a great effect.
I really enjoy knitting in the round, especally because there isn't as much sewing up to deal with at the end.



This one is for my big sister's birthday.
She is very tall and a disgustingly skinny, and because she has a touch of Maori blood is perfectly tanned all year round!
So this colour will look fabulous on her.



I am loving my Mum's little veggie patch at the moment too.



I like her eclectic randomness of planting.
My garden is to orderly and square, I might get Ella to plant some things.
She is a tad random just like her Nanna.



A very nice place to sit with a hot cup of tea.

done

Our little house has had a busy week.
The floor is done, yepee!

And in record time too.
Thankfully it only took two days to put down.
Which was great for us because all the white wear was in the middle of the lounge.

I love the new floor, especially how much bigger the kitchen looks.
And that it is so much easier to keep clean.
Even my little hoon can push the vac around and tidy up after himself.
Although he would much rather use the floor as a road for his cars.

Now all that's left is to replace the windows at the front of the house, and then get new carpet.
And our little house will almost be done.


Other things :
Sweet P has received her goodies from the giveaway now so I can show you too.

Tea of course, a wee tea bag tray, spoon (from Mt Maunganui), and a cup cake.
The cup cake pattern is available from here, if you would like to make one for yourself.

threes...

Well they say things happen in threes...

1. I slipped off the deck and thought I had broken my ankle.
Luckily it is only very badly sprained, and the size of a small pumpkin.

2. The car broke down on the way to school.
Luckily I was rescued by one of our local Firemen.

3. Our fridge completely gave up and rattled it's last cold breath.
Luckily Phil found another here in the village for only $300.

What a week, so on to better things...


Apologies for the lateness in drawing the giveaway, but it's been rather an eventful week.
So Button drew Sweet P's name out of the bag.
Congrats, the mystery treat above will be on its way to you very soon.


Tomorrow the flooring people are coming to lay new floor in our kitchen, dining, laundry and toilet.
Yeah!
I have only been waiting for new floor for three years now!

These nasty cork tiles were every where.



But when Phil lifted them we found a even bigger disaster...



We did have a go at getting the lino up, but what a mission.
So we are going to let the flooring chaps tackle that job.

But the hubby has been very busy this weekend pulling up the old carpet and removing all the carpet tacks.

Another job well done!

it's in the bag!

Today is my blogiversary.

One year all ready!
I nearly missed it, but then remembered that I have a little giveaway to celebrate.

So just because I think I'm oh so clever...

"What's in the bag?"



So all you need to do is answer this two part question :

"Where do we spend our Summer Holidays?"
and for the fun factor - "What is in the bag?"

You can e-mail me your answer (address link under 'Welcome' in my side bar), or just in the comments.
And lets say I will draw a winner in a weeks time.

Thanks to you all who take the time to drop by for a visit, I hope you enjoy sharing with our little family.



Note : sorry but the bag is a much loved one of Ella's so isn't part of the giveaway.

Mothers Day!

I hope all the Mums out there are having or had a wonderful Mothers Day.



This year our Mums were sent some lovely "Linden Leaves - Gold Shimmer Dust".

I think it is perfect to brighten you up on a cold and wet winters day.


And I was very spoiled with a beautiful new knitting book:

and a packet of seeds for the garden:

I am pretty sure the seeds were paid with my darling Buttons pocket money, so they are extra special.

And yes I have already got yarn to knit that sweater on the cover for Ella, and this vest for Oliver:



Thank you my Munchkins for a lovely day!

left with the lads!

Yesterday Button flew the coop with Auntie Toni and Nanna.



They have gone North for some warmer weather.
And are staying here with Miss May!

Button insisted she take something to thank Auntie May for looking after them all.

I think she did quite well selecting this nice 'Boots' Body Shimmer Compact.
I might just have to get one for myself!


So I have been left with these two:

I am gonna need loads of cups of tea to get through the week!

e & o in paint

Louisa has been painting again:

This time it is Ella and Oliver.
Love, love, love, just love!

Thank you my friend.