tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745732777967242722024-03-19T15:10:01.001+11:00Carmel's ClosetA place to store and share daydreams, ideas and creations.Carmel's Closethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496111373121294660noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674573277796724272.post-48649453097574650722013-02-22T13:18:00.000+11:002013-02-22T21:42:06.827+11:00Around these parts ...Have you heard of the <a href="http://www.thebay.com/eng/hbccollections-blankets-Multistripe_Point_Blanket-thebay/156989" target="_blank">Hudson's Bay Company Blanket</a>? I hadn't until I came across this <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2011/11/22/whits-knits-hudsons-bay-inspired-crib-blanket.html" target="_blank">post </a>on<a href="http://www.purlbee.com/" target="_blank"> Purl Bee</a>. Inspired by their version, but leaning back towards the original and working in crochet, I've started one for my boy. He wants a soft blanket to snuggle up under in winter. The history steeped in adventure, masculine vibe, colour scheme and overall simplicity of this blanket appeals to me completely. I'm working in a double treble stitch, so the finished fabric will be fluid and wrappable, which is a big departure from the original. I could have knitted it to achieve the fluidity I'm after, but I'm far too impatient and crochet is so much quicker.<br />
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I never met a bobble I didn't love, so when I came across this blanket on Rachele's <a href="http://www.nearsightedowl.com/2012/09/crochet-with-me-bobble-blanket.html" target="_blank">The Nearsighted Owl</a>, I knew I had to make it. For anyone who sees my instagram feed, I've been working on this for a few weeks now. I'm joining in her crochet-along ... bit late to the party, I know. Like Rachele, I've been using yarn from my stash, in a feeble attempt at reduction. I did cave and buy orange ... well, it was needed. My edging isn't as neat as Rachelle's but I'm in love with the texture. Would love to use this in a soft furnishing project in the round. If I work out a pattern, I'll post it. I'm probably about a third of the way through this WIP, so another couple of months to go and it will probably be finished off with chain tassels. Because I do lurve a tassel.<br />
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Thanks for the share Rachele.<br />
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I was invited as part of the Sydney ABCD (Artists + Bloggers + Crafters + Designers) meet up, organised by clever ladies Lisa from <a href="http://www.theredthreadblog.com/" target="_blank">The Red Thread</a> and Steph from <a href="http://blog.stephbond.com/p/abcd-meet-up.html" target="_blank">Bondville</a>. My media role was over-exaggerated by my badging and although it did allow me take photos with permission from the sellers, I was very aware of getting in the way of any business deals and was more than happy to soak up the surrounds. One of my favourite stall installations was Down to the Woods, with their canopy of pom poms, being the pom pom lover that I am ... up there with all things bobbly. There was all kinds of lovely everywhere. Thanks to Lisa and Steph for organising a great evening and it was super meeting other bloggers and crafters in an inspiring environment.<br />
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The first week of term 4 is down. Done. Only a week and I feel like I've run a marathon. As a a bit of a tonic I've been looking through the photos of the holidays only two weeks ago, when we a had a glimpse of summer and things to come.</div>
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Endless days of swimming and picnics, and evenings in the garden tending to new seedlings. Highly accessorised with ribbons and bows - of course.</div>
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Oh yes - and I've been playing with <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/">PicMonkey</a> again.</div>
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The weekend was a whirlwind. A mad whirlwind of piano exams, baseball games and a school fair.</div>
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The first of my close friends turned 50 and reminded me how close I am getting to that. Half a century - that can't be ME can it? My sailor boy went off to sea again, so Father's Day had an absentee in this house. I was given a secret mission by the fairy on the night before he left. So when I was sneaking out of bed in the middle of night it was because I had left the heater on, not to stash a top secret envelope in his ready for sea bag. A happy man called from the dockside on Saturday night after finding his special messages.</div>
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Our school puts on the best fair in the land.</div>
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You know you've had a great day when you can't speak at the end of it (and not a drop of drink has passed your lips). I ordered takeaway curry for dinner, which is strange as I was up at 6.30am making the biggest mofo pot of it for the curry stall.</div>
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It started on Friday by blowing the roof off my son's school. I got the call just as I was about to have my pre-Coles shop sushi moment (never shop hungry people). Off I went to collect him amidst a sea of police, fire engines and reporters, without my food shopping. So to top off a 'no food for dinner in the house' situation we had a power failure. Big excitement - HUGE. Friends with no food and no power came over and we ordered pizza eaten by candlelight. Stuff childhood is made off. A power cut isn't a power cut without murder in the dark and the sound of smashing things all over the house. </div>
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Have you heard of <a href="http://www.timcoulson.com/">Tim Coulson</a>?</div>
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I discovered him through blogland a couple of months ago and was captivated by his images.</div>
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There is something about Tim's photos that speaks from the heart.</div>
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If you are lucky enough to meet him you can see why.</div>
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Last week I wound my way down the coast to take part in Tim's first photo workshop</div>
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<a href="http://www.timcoulson.com/2012/03/nursery-people-photography-workshop.html">The Nursery</a>.</div>
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Tim and his beautiful wife Kesh opened their home</div>
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and hosted a wonderful day for a group of novices on how to take a good picture.</div>
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Those are mine above and obviously I've a long way to go,</div>
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but Tim has given me wings and now I feel inspired and unafraid to keep trying.</div>
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Tim is a special kind of guy.</div>
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He talked us through the emotional connection with his subjects and tips for bringing</div>
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that through into your photographs. This is his talent and gift I believe.</div>
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Tim was generous in his advice and tips for making this happen</div>
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and I felt very honoured and excited, well totally over excited actually, just to be listening.<br />
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I've always driven a manual car, because it makes me feel more in control.<br />
I've always taken pictures on auto, because I didn't have a clue how not to.<br />
I'm now on manual - thank you Tim! <br />
Not too much in control at the moment, but having fun.</div>
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We all had a fun time running around the trees taking pictures.</div>
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Tim took us on his weekly 'Belly' shoot of the lovely Kesh,</div>
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who is expecting their first child in two weeks.</div>
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What a great group of people.</div>
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Uber Cool and interesting</div>
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Click on Beth at <a href="http://www.baby-mac.com/">Baby Mac</a></div>
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who does a much better write up</div>
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(and photos) than me.</div>
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Tim and Kesh have decided to run The Nursery around the country once</div>
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they are settled after the arrival of Baby Coulson.</div>
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If you get the chance, jump in and book a place</div>
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before they all go.</div>
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Watch his <a href="http://www.timcoulson.com/">website</a> for details.</div>
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If I had to sum the experience in a word?</div>
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* JOYFUL *</div>
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The Fairy has been home from school running a temperature.</div>
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Today she is on the mend and a bit restless.</div>
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We set to in the kitchen to rustle up some Easter yumminess.</div>
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If you are afraid of chocolate - look away now ...</div>
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For those interested in making some Easter Nests,</div>
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Here's a How To ...</div>
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3 x Shredded Wheat biscuits</div>
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375g Chocolate Buttons </div>
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from the baking section of supermarket</div>
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Bag of mini coated chocolate eggs (Big W)</div>
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line a cake tin with about 16 paper patty pans</div>
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I happened to have a fairy on hand today,</div>
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not letting the water touch the bowl</div>
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Stir until all melted</div>
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Scrunch up (can't think of better word)</div>
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the shredded wheats until completely broken up</div>
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forming a nest shape</div>
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While the chocolate is still wet, pop a few mini eggs into each nest.</div>
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The Fairy did this as she went along, and the eggs are firmly stuck in</div>
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the nest now the chocolate is set.</div>
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Ours were set in an hour out of the fridge in Sydney.</div>
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Leave in easy to spot place</div>
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for admiring Oooos and Aaaaahs</div>
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I'm a Great Godmother!</div>
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Little Lily has arrived in the world</div>
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and now I feel very old, but very excited.</div>
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My God Daughter was backpacking a couple of years ago</div>
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and guess what?! ...</div>
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Met a true blue Aussie in Noosa and hasn't left.</div>
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Happens to the best of us!</div>
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Even though this little pram blanket won't get too much use up there</div>
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in Queensland, it will be handy for chillier evening or early morning pram walks.</div>
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For the first time ever, I have planned this one.</div>
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I'd forgotten how much I love colouring in,</div>
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taking advantage of The Fairy's extensive felt tip collection.</div>
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For the last <a href="http://carmel-carmelscloset.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/my-creative-space.html">baby blanket</a> I used the <a href="http://www.biscuitsandjam.com/stripe_maker.php">Random Strip Generator</a>,</div>
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which was most excellent,</div>
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but ended up changing a few things as I went along.</div>
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On this one, I don't want the brown side by side with the plum, </div>
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which will be the least used colour.</div>
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Hoping to get cracking on some little singlets for Lily too.</div>
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Sharing <a href="http://ourcreativespaces.blogspot.com.au/">here</a>.</div>
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The Fairy needed a new music bag to take to piano class.</div>
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On a thrift mission, I rifled through existing stocks of</div>
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The Fairy is delighted with the result</div>
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and can't wait to show her piano teacher next week.</div>
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Meet Bruce and Boris</div>
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Mr T has been a reptile licence holder for some years now,</div>
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I honestly thought the lure had left him, </div>
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A thrifted stool has been covered (not yet painted white)</div>
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I struggled with the colours on this one,</div>
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The stool cover usually gets worn by one child or another at the kitchen</div>
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to the AAA Christmas Tree Farm.</div>
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Such choice!</div>
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The final decision made, Man O' Mine</div>
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donned his tree cutting and carrying shirt</div>
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and set to with saw and muscles</div>
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to bring home the perfect tree.</div>
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This is one of our traditions.</div>
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I try to embrace it, even though driving for over an hour</div>
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to look for a Christmas tree is totally against my practical self.</div>
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I struggle with Christmas preparations when it's hot enough to wear </div>
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a bikini and drink icy cocktails,</div>
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and not be wearing a woollie pully,</div>
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wrapped up in a scarf, sipping cocoa.</div>
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I go for the Nutcracker, meets the sea</div>
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and manic crafter tree theme.</div>
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Each year new bought and handmade ornaments are added to the tree.</div>
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This year The Fairy decorated the tree with her Da early on Sunday morning.</div>
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and lit up like, well, a Christmas tree?</div>
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We are truly the Griswalds.</div>
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I've almost finished this sleep over bag for The Fairy.</div>
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I had crocheted a strap to put over it, </div>
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I'm leaning heavily towards making it a back pack.</div>
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The pattern is based on</div>
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Lucy's crochet bag from</div>
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There was another bag before this one.</div>
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It is eNORmous.</div>
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For this one I used a smaller hook and less rows in the round before I started</div>
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decreasing the stitches.</div>
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I have put a drawstring with pom poms through the top.</div>
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It is super cute, even if I do say so myself.</div>
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Two back pack straps will just finish it off,</div>
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keeping the super cute intact, me thinks.</div>
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Busy sewing up a Halloween costume for The Fairy.</div>
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One of my favourite autumn celebrations</div>
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(northern hemisphere)</div>
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It's still very odd for me to go trick or treating</div>
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in the light, wearing little more than shorts and t-shirt.</div>
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The Fairy has been invited to a friend's for a party</div>
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followed by trick or treating.</div>
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I won't be joining her this year, as it clashes with Spanish lessons.</div>
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I didn't think the 14 year old in the house would be interested.</div>
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He put in an order for a Zorro costume last night.</div>
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Too Late!</div>
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Zorro was reaching $50 at the fancy dress shop.</div>
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I could have put a spectacular something together for him</div>
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Off to sort out a something or other for the Fairy head.</div>
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I got a brand new pair of rollerskates ...</div>
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(Well not me, The Fairy)</div>
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The birthday money from relatives has been spent.</div>
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Couldn't wait for Father Christmas.</div>
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I rather fancy a pair myself.</div>
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I always wanted some as a child.</div>
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We shared a 3rd hand bike between 3 of us,</div>
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so skates were never going to happen.</div>
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The Fairy was practicing around the house for an evening.</div>
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The next day we had a skate to the park.</div>
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She made it all the way back too.</div>
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Lots of fun.</div>
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We are off to see Mary Poppins tomorrow.</div>
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The Fairy and I.</div>
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We gave her tickets for her birthday.</div>
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We are both as excited as each other.</div>
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She picked out her outfit before going to bed last night.</div>
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We will have lunch in the city</div>
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and a mooch around Zara beforehand.</div>
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What are you up to for the weekend?</div>
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Happy Monday!</div>
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from our driveway flower stall.</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This little package arrived yesterday from</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leah of</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://whydidntanyonetellme.blogspot.com/">Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I won the giveaway</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yoo Hoo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have rarely won anything in my life, so this was an exciting moment for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The peanut slab has already been devoured</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the Fairy has her eye on the little flax bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The photo does not do justice to the pendant,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's truly a beautiful piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks Leah!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The Fairy insisted on writing out all 20 of her birthday invitations herself.</div>
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Just beautiful.</div>
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Being migraine bound since Friday the cake was not what I had planned.</div>
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At the time I thought how simple and lovely.</div>
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Bringing lots of Ooooos and Aaaahhhs from the party crowd.</div>
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Has it truly been one whole year since the last one.</div>
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Presents are wrapped.</div>
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A HUGE weekend in store.</div>
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Oh to be 7 turning 8.</div>
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A pillow case for Da.</div>
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A day of preparations.</div>
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Fathers' Day tomorrow.</div>
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Busy busy busy.</div>
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