A Return to Simplicity.

I love checking out Pinterest or Instagram for decorating ideas and trends and I have noticed a lot of open shelves in kitchens, and other places as well. I live in a dusty area and would have to clean and dust quite often to keep everything looking sparkling and clean! I love the idea of books and utensils within easy reach and the everyday staples like flour and grains sitting there not only looking pretty but ready for use. It would be very easy to check requirements prior to shopping as it's all there to see. Or someplace for a little farm house decorating. Again it looks delightful  to see vintage alongside modern and know that you can have what you need within easy reach.........or is it just for decorating and not for use? This has to be my favorite as it has the blue elements and everyone knows how much I love blue and white. What do others think of this type of decorating. I am in love with the idea, but it's just not practical ...

Do you ever see something on Pinterest or Instagram and think......I want one? Well I do (all the time) and sometimes there are numerous things preventing you from finding it, and buying it! I saw this lovely post in Instagram and immediately fell in love with this bunny! Now I know that I could look around and find something similar but I WANT this one! So I decided the best thing was to make it myself. Lucky hubby has every conceivable power tool in the shed and I borrowed his jig-saw and sander and some spare timber. I have to tell the truth.....bunnies were killed and maimed during this process! One lost his head and one lost his back legs, and one had a bite out of his back.......poor bunnies, sad bunnies! Dead bunny bin! Will have a proper service later. Anyway these couple survived the jig-saw massacre with some minor non life-threatening injuries. This one has a bite out of his but! And this one lost his head, but thanks to a tube of liq...

I always love to have a stitching project (actually it's more like 3 or 4)  on the go to pick up or put down as I feel. Currently in my basket there are a couple of Elefantz projects. A small book marker is slowly evolving into a finished project. Another project, My Little Sampler is nearly there with the stitching but I am waiting on a delivery of some Tilda fabric from NSW to arrive to finish off completely.  Australia Post is definitely SLOW as it was sent  9 days ago and still not here! With the weekend almost here I'm looking forward to a little more time in the craft room to get a few  more projects completed. What's on your list for this weekend? Keep stitching.