The Wedding - Part 4 - The Cake and Dessert Buffet

Here is my older sister's (The Baker) dessert buffet and wedding cake. It was spectacular and the best bit was everything was delicious. The Baker sourced the ever so cute cake topper from Megan from Melabo a lovely crafter on etsy.

The Wedding - Part 3 - The Table Decorations and Bridesmaids

The little birds were all handmade by my nieces, the bride and myself. They were so cute and people took them as keepsakes. The kitty bridesmaids outfits were designed by the bride. She's a clever one and made sure all the kitties behaved themselves.

The Wedding - Part 2 - The Invite

My little sister 'The Mogul' got married on Sunday. Here are the invites I did for her. They came in a pink envelope with a black wax seal. As you will see pink is her colour de jour. Her wedding was absolutely beautiful and so was she.

More Scoop Bags

Here are some scoop bags I've been making lately. I love them. I haven't decided what patchy combo to make for myself. Lots of people turned up for The Olive Tree Market this weekend, despite it raining from 11am through to 2pm and being a long weekend. Thank you everyone who showed up to support the handmade loveliness on offer.

I was discussing with one of my crafty mates how lovely it is when people tell you the stories behind items they have purchased off us. Some of the stories are funny, sad, happy, but always heartwarming stories about how much they love our stuff. Although it feels like I'm chained to the sewing machine and print table it is the joy that my items bring to people that makes my crazy crafting all worthwhile. My most special story is of a woman who bought her daughter a handmade doll from me. When she visited her grandma, who had dementia, her daughter took the doll with her. Her grandma loved the doll so much the woman came back the next month to buy her a doll. She told me her grandmother was a seamstress when she was young and she just loved the heavily patterned doll and cradled the doll like it was a child. It gave the woman alot of comfort knowing her grandma treasured and loved the doll.

Suburban Dreams

Suburban Dreams 2010 D. Jones
I must admit I'm equally fascinated and horrified by suburbia. I grew up on a couple of acres with goats, chooks, ducks, dogs, cats, horses and lots of siblings. We had room to move, but it was quite isolated in terms of things to do when you became a teenager. Hence, as soon as you turned 13, you called it a 'hole'. The 'hole' was hard to get out of as there was limited transport and limited community facilities which included; a petrol station, tennis court and a chip shop. Only recently 'the hole' acquired their first public toilet. My parents rang me to inform me of the 'hole's' progress and reminded me to drop in when I visited next. Hmmm, pretty sure 'Getaway' (Travel Show) won't be visiting anytime soon. They also got their first supermarket recently and it truly is a sight to be seen. Lit up in the middle of the night by fluorescent lighting, it looks like a ufo landing as it is completely surrounded by bush. Naturally the supermarket/landmark/attraction is the main topic of conversation in the town. The prices of 'the ufo supermarket products' compared to the mainland supermarket products are scrutinised in an uneasy obsessive fashion for bargains and ripoffs. My dad can spin a tale regarding the price differences of beans per 100grams for at least half an hour. See both fascinating and horrifying.

Spanexican Invite

The Baker's birthday is coming up. My other sister, 'The mogul' told us about 'The Birthdee Bitch' day she plays out with her mate each year on their birthdays. The rules for the 'Birthdee Bitch' are as follows. Friend/Slave for the day must fulfill all requests of the 'Birthdee Bitch' all day. God help 'The mogul's' little mate. I'm very suspect 'The mogul' turns very bridezilla when it comes to her 'Birthdee Bitch' day. The 'Birthdee Bitch' can drag you around town doing all sorts of activities and you must participate in all activities displaying a sunny disposition all day. All bad behaviour from 'Birthdee Bitch' is tolerated all day. The Baker and I think it is quite hysterical and might start implementing this practice on our spesh day. So far the Baker hasn't displayed any 'Birthdee Bitch' signs, although she did request (or maybe that was a demand) a flamenco dancer holding tacos for her invite. Her birthday bash is going to be fabulous. She is throwing a Spanish/Mexican Fiesta. The invite I'm knocking up for her will be a mini bunting that you can hang on your fridge. The little flowers will be made out of crepe paper.

The Baker does Macarons

My sister, the baker, has perfected the macaron over the last couple of months. It has turned into a mild obsession and I'm enjoying the benefits. My favourite macaron so far has been the salted caramel. Flavours on offer next month at the Olive Tree Market includes: cherry cheesecake, rhubarb and custard, chocolate and strawberry. I think? I've tried the ones at Laurent in Melbourne and the Lindt cafe and so far, the baker has outcooked those suckers. Can't wait to try the Laduree ones to compare.

Spring Skirts

A little miss I know celebrated her first birthday recently. I whipped up this skirt and bought these cutie patootie shoes to go with it. I've rejigged this skirt for market and have positioned the pockets at the side rather than front. In wedding news, the future brother-in-law and I have been building, building, building. Many pics to come.