Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, August 6, 2010
My interview with Kellie Christie!
*Doing Happy Dance!* I was interviewed by the gorgeous Kellie Christie for her blog recently and today my interview was published!
You can read it on Kellies blog HERE
Thank you Kellie!
PS: We are giving away a pair of my limited edition leather, crystal and pearl chandeleir earrings in classic ivory and crystal in the photo above! To enter the giveaway please read Kellies blog for the details.
Much love to Everyone!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Things my Grandma taught Me.
I am loving the current Handmade revolution that is taking over the world, Even Cleo magazine has an article on handmade (It's not a mag that I buy often, it had a free lippy stuck to the cover - I love freebie's on magazines!)
Surrounded by all this handmade goodness brings fond memories of my early childhood when I spent more time with my grandparents than my parents and memories of my grandma are still a huge influence.
She was a feisty, Scottish lass, born in 1911 and lived through two depressions which developed habits she never lost. Everything was recycled long before it became trendy to do so, I learnt how to strike cutting and grow seedlings in food tins, How to knit and crochet scarves and beanies from recycled woollen jumpers which would then be donated to the returned soldiers home, I learnt how to sew on the old treadle machine making worn sheets into pillowcases and then dusters when the pillowcases in turn became worn, Towels became hand towels and face washers. She would even wash and reuse plastic bread bags, The paper from the butchers was turned into shopping lists and my drawing paper.
The garden always had more veggies than flowers, Jam was made from the fruit trees and excess veggies were blanched and frozen or traded with the neighbours.
We used to tease Grandma about her habit of running everywhere, well it was more of a ladylike trot - She just didn't have time to walk, every minute of her day was devoted to caring for her family, home and charitable works in typical Scottish fashion... never spending a cent unless it was absolutely unavoidable!
This is why I struggle to throw anything away, I'm always thinking that I can repurpose, reuse and recycle, at least I'm fashionable now!
Hope you all have a lovely day,
Love and blessings
Nita.
Surrounded by all this handmade goodness brings fond memories of my early childhood when I spent more time with my grandparents than my parents and memories of my grandma are still a huge influence.
She was a feisty, Scottish lass, born in 1911 and lived through two depressions which developed habits she never lost. Everything was recycled long before it became trendy to do so, I learnt how to strike cutting and grow seedlings in food tins, How to knit and crochet scarves and beanies from recycled woollen jumpers which would then be donated to the returned soldiers home, I learnt how to sew on the old treadle machine making worn sheets into pillowcases and then dusters when the pillowcases in turn became worn, Towels became hand towels and face washers. She would even wash and reuse plastic bread bags, The paper from the butchers was turned into shopping lists and my drawing paper.
The garden always had more veggies than flowers, Jam was made from the fruit trees and excess veggies were blanched and frozen or traded with the neighbours.
We used to tease Grandma about her habit of running everywhere, well it was more of a ladylike trot - She just didn't have time to walk, every minute of her day was devoted to caring for her family, home and charitable works in typical Scottish fashion... never spending a cent unless it was absolutely unavoidable!
This is why I struggle to throw anything away, I'm always thinking that I can repurpose, reuse and recycle, at least I'm fashionable now!
Hope you all have a lovely day,
Love and blessings
Nita.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Good Morning Everyone!
It's a chilly day here on yorkes, I was chatting to one of our "old timers" a few days ago and he told me that he is unable to recall such a consistantly cold winter as this one has been, day after day of only 15 degrees!
Roll on summer!
why the bracelet photo?... I'm still learning how to drive this blogger!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Maggie Beer and Kellie Christie's necklace
Facebook is buzzing this morning about my friend, Kellie Christies stunning black and white flat button necklace worn by the one and only, Maggie Beer on Masterchef last night! Congratulations Kellie!
I actually missed the show last night, I had a young fellows 11th birthday party to attend... But I have seen all the photo's on facebook today!
Here's a couple of snapshots of Maggie wearing Kellies necklaces and here is a link to kellies etsy shop if you would like to see more of this talented artisans designs http://www.etsy.com/shop/kelliechristie
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Sunday mornings
I love lazy sunday mornings!
Coffee, John lee Hooker crooning his blues, Bacon and eggs for breakfast and a wander through Etsy.
Now if I could figure out how to add links, I will show you the perfume I just found and added to my wish list... lets see if I can get it to work!
I'm not seeing anything in the preview but I'll publish anyway and see what happens!
Coffee, John lee Hooker crooning his blues, Bacon and eggs for breakfast and a wander through Etsy.
Now if I could figure out how to add links, I will show you the perfume I just found and added to my wish list... lets see if I can get it to work!
I'm not seeing anything in the preview but I'll publish anyway and see what happens!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Seeking inspiration!
Hey my friend!
It's a quite saturday here, the cats are snoozing all over the funiture, The caveman is off doing caveman stuff and I thought it would be a lovely afternoon to do some home blessing, you know, just the simple stuff, straighten the bookcases, water the plants, toss out some clutter. But first some inspiration is needed.
You know how it is.. we see so many wonderful things scattered across the interwebbynet, Amazing jewellery, cute and quirky crafts, stunning houses and gardens.
So many delights on view but you know what I always forget to do... SAVE A LINK!!!
Guess this domestic goddess will just have to make it up as she goes along!
Love and blessings
Nita.
It's a quite saturday here, the cats are snoozing all over the funiture, The caveman is off doing caveman stuff and I thought it would be a lovely afternoon to do some home blessing, you know, just the simple stuff, straighten the bookcases, water the plants, toss out some clutter. But first some inspiration is needed.
You know how it is.. we see so many wonderful things scattered across the interwebbynet, Amazing jewellery, cute and quirky crafts, stunning houses and gardens.
So many delights on view but you know what I always forget to do... SAVE A LINK!!!
Guess this domestic goddess will just have to make it up as she goes along!
Love and blessings
Nita.
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