Playing with brooches

I do actually like some aspects of winter - not the rain, or the cold. But then, without that, we would not get to wear comfy cozy jackets and scarves. Sometimes though it does get a bit dull and bland, thank goodness for accessories! :) So I have been playing around with materials and ribbons and made some brooches to liven up the dreariness of winter.. Here are some I have made already.

What do you guys think? 

These are just the start, there are many more ideas floating around my head. So stand by for more... :)

Yummy oats and honey take 3

I know, I know. This post is a bit late. But here is the third installment of the photo shoot I helped The Pretty Blog with. As you know, they did a photo shoot for Kellogg's Special K Oats and Honey. Go have a look at all the photos and winter inspiration here.

Photos from The Pretty Blog, taken by Yolande Marx. Thanks again for all the fun girls! I just love these photos!! :)

Not Another Fecking Market

For those of you that are loving vintage at the moment, like me.. Here is an event not to be missed! I have seen most of the products being sold, and they are awesome. And I am SO looking forward to going to see the others! Don't forget, there are yummy cakes and pancakes too!!

For this weekend's Not Another Fecking Market at Ragazzi Live Bar - Lemon Meringue Pie has organised a little giveaway.. So mosey on over to her Facebook page here for all the details. 

And you can go look at some of the Facebook pages mentioned on the poster:

Baa Baa Accessories

Vintage Lover

Pedro's Bitchin' Eyewear

I Heart Vintage

Vintage Junkies

Sammi Cakes

Baby shower pressie

This past weekend a friend of mine had a baby shower to attend, so she asked me to make a little something. Criteria: it is a little boy, the crib is cream with cream and brown checked cushioning. So keep it natural.. I ended up making a little pillow for the crib, as well as a 'spoeg-lappie' (an old fashioned cloth diaper mommies use to wipe off the drool..). 

A little zoomed in so you can see the green stitching. 

These little pillows measure 20cm by 40cm, and apparently work well when you are feeding the baby. And they look so cute in the cot! They are also quite portable as they are so small - so you can have baby comfortable where ever you go. Since babies can be messy, I made this pillow with an envelope back, so the cover can be taken off to be washed.

And for the 'spoeg-lappie' I found this adorable farm-y material. I just couldn't resist! One side is the material, and the other side is the towel-y side. 

Throw pillows

This year La Feta Vij turned 1 year old! And as a birthday pressie, I made some foodie pillows for Anneke (the owner). Here are a couple of zoomed in pictures. (Without the final stitching.)

And here is the finished product. 100% handmade and hand stitched. So each one is special in its own way!

Go have a look at the menu at La Feta Vij here. And remember, Anneke always has fresh yummy cakes and treats too! I am still craving after the red velvet she had last time!

Yummy oats and honey take 2

As some of you know, I was fortunate enough to help the folks over at The Pretty Blog with a photo shoot recently. Kellogg's Special K has a yummy new edition to their family - Oats and Honey. And The Pretty Blog did a great piece on a wedding breakfast, as opposed to a traditional wedding reception. Go have a look at the yummy post here, for some great inspiration for a winter wedding!



And over on Kellogg's Special K's Facebook page, you can go have a look at some scrumptious recipes and ideas for your Oats and Honey in the morning!

Photos from The Pretty Blog, taken by Yolande Marx. Thanks again for the fun girls - I absolutely love the photos!

Yay for bunting

So, for the bunting for La Feta Vij, I chose these colors. Here is a preview of what the bunting looked like before being assembled. 

And here is what it looks like after being put together. I just love the way bunting brightens up any occasion and room it is in! Even these little trees seemed happier with their decoration..

And some previous bunting I made. I do apologise for the bad quality photos...! Unfortunately my phone's quality is not so great! Meh.