Serendipity

The past ten days have simply flown by and tomorrow it's back to work, with a full-on nine hour shift.
I don't think I achieved as much as I hoped I would on my time off, but I did spend plenty of time relaxing and I suppose that's what a holiday is all about.
Today, I had the depressing job of outlaying exhorbitant amounts of money on bills - credit card, utilities, phone. I had to go to a bank that I don't usually frequent, and on the way, discovered a new homewares shop. This was an unexpected delight. I love browsing in this type of shop and getting inspired for new decorating ideas.
I couldn't resist purchasing a couple of completely unnecessary but very pretty items:

• Raspberry and Honey scented tea light candles pictured above.

• These antique-looking keys

• Bunches of artificial raspberries.

• This blue-green hued bottle.

I then visited a few op-shops which all seemed to be overflowing with harrassed looking mums and kids who clearly need to be back at school.

Struck it lucky in one op-shop where I found three Eloise Wilkin illustrated Little Golden Books to add to my collection.

Outside now, for a little more Vitamin D, some reading, and to enjoy the rest of the day.

Wandering

For my final sewing project for this year, I'm making a quilt cover for a summer, throw-on-the-grass-and-not -worry-about-it quilt. Having decided to make this in retro 1970's colours, I've been scouring the local op-shops for suitable material. The best source of fabric seems to be old pillow cases and tablecloths and I've managed to colllect quite a few of these over the last few weeks. There are five op shops within walking distance of home, but today I decided to venture to a neighbouring suburb.

Success in only one out of four op shops, but C and I still enjoyed our outing. She made several purchases in this lovely shop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We then had lunch in one of our favourite places. Delicious food and peaceful surroundings.