Slipcover..My first attempt!

I've always admired all the lovely slipcovered furniture on your beautiful blogs, so I thought I'd give it a go.

My neighbour had put out an old brown velvet lounge and ottoman out on the kerb,so I sent my boys to do a roadside rescue.

I didn't take a before,but trust me, it was UGLY..

I checked out youtube and found an easy tutorial and away I went.

I used a french blue toille quilt to make the cover.

I reversed the quilt for the top section.

I added some pretty trim to cover the seams.

For my first attempt I'm quite happy.

Add a french tray and some pretty roses and I'm a happy girl..

French Armoire

Before

Today I finally finished a project that has been sitting in my family room for waaaayyyy too long.

This armoire was graciously given to me by my fathers friend, who's mother had passed away.

I've painted it a very pale french grey.

Papered the shelves with scrolly black and white  birthday wrapping paper.

Added crystal handles and a tassle on the old key.

Inside I am displaying my birdcage candle holders,sweet topiaries and glazed birds.

It's the finishing touch to my loungeroom....I love it!!

Mothers Day

Sunday is Mothers Day down here in OZ.
A day when all us mum's can relax and get a little spoilt.
My mum is jetting off to Europe tomorrow morning for 2 months.
She's 74 years young and I hope I'm as wild as she is at that age.
So I'm sending her my love as she lives it up on her european adventure.
To all you other mum's celebrating on Sunday, 
enjoy the day because we seriously have the hardest job in the world.

Sunday Morning

                                            All is quiet in the house.

                      It's early Sunday morning in gorgeous sunny Sydney.

         My little furry Winston is snuggled beside me and I'm enjoying a lovely cup of tea.

                            The perfect time to visit all the great blogs out there.

                                    Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend.

                                                     More tea please!

Thanks Diggers

Thanks

To all those that have served our great country and to those who still are, we say, "Thank you"..

Freedom is ours because of all of you..

Hero's really do exist..

I will remember you..

A safe Easter to all..xx

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter break..

Be safe..

Be happy..

Be rejoicful..

Be thankful..

Be together..

It's a great day to be Irish!!

Today is St Patricks Day..

A day to celebrate your irish heritage..

I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland,43 years ago..

I'm proud to be Irish and yes I have the gift of the gab!!

I tell my boys they're Ausish-Half Australian and half Irish..

Whereever you are in the world on this fine green day,may the luck of the Irish be with you..

Dance a little jig and may your lucky leprachaun be shining..

Go mbeannai Dia duit

(may God bless you)..