it's been a while

My friend Katie during her Lindy Charm School transformation

I've deliberated over this post for a few weeks now.  And really, it's just plain silly. I don't want to make excuses for my lack of blog presence over the past few weeks.  I just needed a hiatus. So you know what?  I'm not going to give any excuses.  
Instead, I'm going to bring you up to speed with what I've been up to since April.

• Celebrated Easter at my friend's place in St Kilda
• Moved house
• Got broken into while between houses
• Ate and drank lots
• Moved office at my day job
• Got glammed-up and learnt how to rock it 50's-style at Lindy Charm School. The photos at the top are of my dear friend Katie on the day before, during and after her transformation. Doesn't she look awesome!
• Made a fleecy turtle neck for my dog using a pattern from Spotty
• Spent a weekend with some old friends who came down from Brisbane for the weekend. We ate, drank, laughed, reminisced and shopped
• Made a bat-wing top from a vintage 70's pattern
• Sydney business trip
• Listened to the very inspiring Beci Orpin talk about her work at the Creative Women's Circle
• Discovered The Vintage Shed in Tyabb, a lovely little town near Mornington
• Finally found my ultimate red winter coat. And bought it from here
• Met some lovely crafty ladies at the Southside Brown Owls whilst doing a spot of embroidery
• Discovered Mollie Makes and subsequently fell in love with a new publication
• Found many treasures while op shopping
• Got rewarded at my day-job with a nice little performance bonus
• Pinned many lovely things on Pinterest... you can follow me here
• Starting planning the opening of my shop... eek! Surprise!
• Made 57 trips to Bunnings for supplies for the shop renovations

So my lovelies, have you done anything fun, interesting or new lately?


P.S. despite my lack of face-time on my blog, you can always find me on Twitter. So pop on by and say hi.


P.P.S. more on my shop bombshell in the coming months.