A date with Mr sewing machine

It's been a really long time since me and my sewing machine have touched base. I thought it was about time we caught up. It was a Thursday evening, Brad was out and nothing appealed to me on tv and to my surprise I had a surge of creative motivation to sew. I had been saving all my projects for maternity leave but my sudden increase in energy shocked me into action.

I hope this creative surge continues, I have a few more projects pre baby.

I got this rocking chair from my Nan and Pop and it looks much better now i have covered the cushions in a friendly grey/blue fabric to give it a bit of a freshen up.

A tea towel my sis bought me back from London is now a colorful cushion.

Hibernation is over

Well well well...look who has come out of hiding! It's me. I have mustered up the motivation to get back into blogging. Life has eased off a lot and I feel ready to embark back into the world of 'Friendly Sparrow' Well If you're there - hello! I am now 32 weeks pregnant and I feel as I'll be home a lot more in the next little bit, on maternity leave (in 2 weeks) and then when bubs comes along, I thought the time perfect to be able to share news and inspiration with others.

I finish work in 2 weeks (Yes!) and then have a mega list of things to get done pre baby. So I am hoping my energy levels sustain me.

The' to be' nursery is a junk room and there is lots to be done but I am excited about the next 8 weeks of prep and anticipation before we welcome our little boy into the world.

Here is (not the best) pic of me at 30 weeks preg. I am pretending to read a pregnancy mag. My sister is doing a collage of my progress through pregnancy so I will post it when it is all complete. 

Not long to go now!

Have spent today spring cleaning ( In this horrid Autumn weather) time now to sit and have a cuppa.

E x 

Sometimes you just require it...

Brad and I took a week off and headed down to a spot along Lake Eildon for a fantastic and relaxing get away. Some times you just require a week away. It does the mind wonders to take a step back and see things from a new perspective. The weather has been magical and I'm so grateful for this week away.

Styling

Trying to organize my office and make chaotic books and paper work seem some what... stylish?

Christmas in July...delayed post.

Back in July, we hosted a Christmas in July festivity. I just stumbled across some of the pics I took of the night. It was so much fun and it really felt like Christmas. Looking at them makes me want Christmas to come around fast. I baked whilst listening to carols and we drunk mulled wine and egg nog. A must do every year I think!

Home made mince pies.

Delish table filled with food, with help from friends of coarse.

Some lovely friends...

Pink chair

I want this chair for my new study. Its from ikea and only $39.95. I think it would add the perfect something to my new study/sewing room. Don't you think?

A few must do's

I love thinking of new ways to be creative. I saw these few ideas a while ago and think I'll have to have a go soon.

Simply get some glass bottles/jars, put your fave colour paint inside, swirl around to coat, let dry and wala - beautiful vases!

Clump together or have individually.

Image: Lolalina

Love the idea of hanging these clip boards to the wall in the study to clip inspiring pics to or bills or what ever you fancy.

image: Ich and Chi

Must do soon!