Sweet books

Well last week at the local Sally's I found an amazing haul of gorgeous childrens books. Some that remind me of the books my parents had growing and some that were from when I was growing up. I have been quietly developing quite a good sized collection since Tessa arrived and this was an excellent boost to her little library.


The Childrens Bedside Book has lovely colour illustrated classic fairy tales. As does the Childrens Annual which also has games and sweet peoms too. Such as the following:

My Poor Tree
What happened to you, my poor tree,
You look so cold and bare!
And scattered round are all the leaves
That once you use to wear!
"I'm ready for a long, long sleep,
Through winter's snow and rain.
But I'll wake up again spring
And wear green leaves again!"

Inika Allock

I loved Dr Suess and the Spot books as a child, but Paddington is extra special because it reminds me of Grandmother who used love his stories.

But this was my favourite find. 'If mice could Fly' a book we used to love as children, I especially love the brilliant illustrations portraying how the mice can get the best of the cats who are forever trying to catch them.

The best craft book ever

Well one of the best, I treated myself when I was pregnant. Amy Butler's Little Stitches for Little Ones is well laid out with good instructions. There are projects for every type of sewer from beginner to the more experienced. Gorgeous photography illustrates the twenty baby related projects.

As you can see I have great plans of trying most of the projects. I have made the everything bag with an amazing amount pockets just perfect for a nappy back ( photo to come later) and plan to complete many more with a few works in progress.

Here is some detail from the book. Also her fabrics are to die for and this book shows a great selection. I wish there was a better availablity of her fabric here in New Zealand.

stuff happening here

From Meet Me At Mikes! from the ever-blogging, ever-tweeting Pip. How does she have the time?

Making: many things including for Tessa a knitted owl vest, Merino star sleep sak, Quilt for her new room, hemp bibs and things to put on my soon to be new shop on http://www.felt.co.nz
Cooking: Roasted vege couscous salad with feta cheese and balsamic vinegarette, handemade beef patties, gingerbread, and trying to make some babyfood that Tessa will like, so far the shop stuff is too popular
Drinking: healtheries lemon and ginger with an apple twist, also endless cups of bournvita
Reading: Just finished, in the middle of the night New Moon the sequel to Stephanie Meyer's Twilight. Just thinking about starting Queen of swords by Sara Donati the fifth in the Into the wilderness series which I have enjoyed immensely. Also lots of craft magazines especially World sweet world check put there blog http://www.worldsweetworld.wordpress.com
Wanting: A clean house and the time to get stuck into the vege garden
Looking: out the window at the garden that calls to me for attention but enjoying the spring flowers.
Playing: blowing raspberries on Tessa's tummy with lots of giggles
Wasting: Time on the internet when I need to get everything organised for the BBQ tonight.
Sewing: Summer clothes for myself and developing breastfeeding tops that are cooler to wear.
Wishing: For more hours in the day and motivation to use them wisely
Enjoying: Catching up with friends and family
Waiting: For the sun to come out
Liking: Blogtober so many new interesting blogs to follow!!!
Wondering: If Hubby might like a cuppa too
Loving: Being a mother, the best thing ever!!!
Hoping: to visit my grandfather next month to introduce him to his first great grandchild
Marvelling: At how Tessa has grown in her short six months of life
Needing: to get myself organised for christmas with my family
Smelling: the veges roasting for the above salad
Wearing: My favorite op shop wool cardi, print tee, comfy jeans and sloppy slippers (argh very fabulous, not)
Following: Lots of blogs
Noticing: the cat circling at my feet wanting to be fed
Knowing: I need to exercise more, a lot more
Thinking: How lucky we all are
Bookmarking: Many blogs to check out later
Opening: Lots cupboards trying to find my favourite cup
Giggling: at sweet Tessa as she screws her face up at pureed apples
Feeling: Content
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