Clever chickies


Don't you love it when star quality runs in the family!


this one was a pressie for me from the wee girl...I had a market hangover you see, very thoughtful indeed, thank you ♥

the sweet smelling lavender bags hanging on the kids beds... hopefully soothing them to sleep


I may have to use my sweet smelling eye pillow soon as I have been to the dentist and the anaesthetic is wearing off.


On a different topic, The biggest morning tea is approaching and I'm in the middle of arranging an afternoon tea on the 12th of June*.

More details soon, I'd love it if you could come, a wonderful lady is opening up her studio for us to meet, chat, sip tea, eat and raise some money.

Let me know if you are interested.

I better go help prep dinner, lentil dahl tonight...yum! 

Happy day to you lovely friends, hope you've had a day full of wonderful ♥

*12th of June is the Queens birthday long weekend so it will be changed to the 19th of June
✗ ♡

Comments

  1. Sarah4 May 2011 at 00:03

    Fabric markers + creative kids = totally scrumptious little goodies. I might just send this post in the direction of my husband. I wonder if he could organise our littlies to design some lovely fabric for me to sew with? Wouldn't that be nice? I really love the chook, and those beautiful eyes.

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  2. Amanda4 May 2011 at 00:09

    Love the eye pillow and your idea of lavendar bags hanging off beds... will have to make one for Grace's room.

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  3. Carmel's Closet4 May 2011 at 00:10

    They are uber cute. Well done kiddos.
    Carmel
    x

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  4. Nikki4 May 2011 at 01:02

    Absolutely gorgeous photos, Cathie!!! My wee girl will be THRILLED when she sees them!!

    Looking forward to the afternoon tea. Shall chat soon.... xx

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  5. Jennie4 May 2011 at 01:40

    oooh loving those eyes!!
    Hope you're starting to feel better after the dentist visit!XXX

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  6. Martina4 May 2011 at 01:57

    Such pretty little things - you are a creative family indeed!

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  7. Tanya4 May 2011 at 02:24

    lovely lovely loveliness x

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  8. TK4 May 2011 at 03:01

    very clever chickies indeed!!! I would so love to attend your morning/afternoon tea but I know I won't be in Melbourne any time soon, thats such a pity, TK xx

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  9. CurlyPops4 May 2011 at 03:52

    What sweet goodies! I was lucky enough to get a little handmade wee girl pressie for my birthday.
    Just waiting to be home in daylight to take photos!
    Hope the market was lovely...

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  10. Tamara | One Craftee Mumma4 May 2011 at 04:07

    gorgeous photos!

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  11. Cat from Raspberry Rainbow4 May 2011 at 04:53

    Your Aidan is just GORGEOUS! What lovely, thoughtful gifts too.

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  12. Finki4 May 2011 at 16:25

    Afternoon tea sounds lovely. Hubby works on Sundays though, so I may have to bring the kids.Are kids invited. xx

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  13. Pinecone Camp4 May 2011 at 17:31

    Now those are presents! I love the relaxing eye mask ;) I could use one of those!
    I hope all is well....it looks like it is!

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  14. emma @ frog, goose and bear4 May 2011 at 18:21

    How adorable are those lavender bags!! Hope you're not in too much pain from the dentist :(

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  15. nunu4 May 2011 at 22:57

    mmmm... we had lentil dal here for dinner too! that boy of yours is so cute. i love the warmth in all of your shots cathie. i love your style.

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  16. Little Pinwheel5 May 2011 at 03:01

    such a beautiful creative family! I would love afternoon tea... just need to jump on a jet plane... xx

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  17. Melissa5 May 2011 at 03:28

    oh my gosh - i ADORE these Cathie...

    how gorgeous- the lavender bags are lovely...
    the eye mask is FANTASTIC...
    i want my kiddos home with a pile of fabric markers to create...

    this is an idea for the weekend...thanks.... :)
    hope your dentist visit hasn't scared you too much...that eye mask has to make you smile!

    almost the weekend...melissa xx

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  18. tea with lucy5 May 2011 at 04:44

    lavender bags. brilliant idea. i'm prepared to give anything and everything a go, if it means the chance of a good nights sleep. xo

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  19. Sarah5 May 2011 at 11:57

    So utterly brilliant are the creations of young artists! Such lovely gifts! I'd love to come over for afternoon tea but alas it is a bit too far methinks! Boo! x

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  20. Kelly Casanova5 May 2011 at 14:53

    Looks like you picked up a lot of cute pieces!
    Thanks for your messages, regarding the gourmet traveller mags I haven't ever read one! My magazine budget is usually whatever I can pick up at the library but I love to read craft, cooking, gardening and country lifestyle mags. Are they good? If they have good recipes I'm definitely interested :)

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  21. Cath @ chunkychooky5 May 2011 at 17:35

    I just got out the fabric markers for the fisrt time - we made teatowels to send to the grand parents in Christchurch. Family portraits by Busy. Funny!!! I am wanting to get some lavender for her to make these lavender bags!
    it goes without saying that I love the chook. Love it.

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  22. posie blogs Jennie McClelland6 May 2011 at 00:21

    Oh such cute designs & sewing skills there. Hope your toothies are all ok, last time i needed a needle, i stuck my tongue in the way & spoke like i'd had a stroke at the dentist!! Ooppss, love Posie

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  23. Cindy6 May 2011 at 03:45

    What treasures. Perfect.

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  24. Alisa6 May 2011 at 19:44

    Oh no!! I can't believe I missed the market!! : ( How did that happen?!
    Hope it went wonderfully well Cathie.
    Working with little chicken drawings is such a great idea. Super sweet!

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