Master G has arrived!

The ultrasound was correct (although we didn't look at the piece of paper until after his arrival) - it's a boy!

He arrived two weeks ahead of his due date and decided he wanted a dramatic entrance into the world.

Birth story to follow once I've got my brain back. Oh dear brain, please come back to me. Body, I'd like you back sometime soon too.

He has made me cry so much since he arrived - both tears of utter joy and and despair. Already I can't imagine life without him.

So, my darling man, welcome to the world. I'm so happy that you picked us xxx

Inspirational blog

I want to more people to become aware of a beautiful blog by a very talented lady, Jenny Stevning. I've never met Jenny but by chance she found her way to my poor attempt at a blog and left a lovely message. With curiosity, I ventured over to Jenny's blog and was moved. Her prose is beautiful and her illustrations gorgeous. I love reading her updates as they are always thought provoking and moving and her wonderful artwork sets off each entry fabulously. There is something soothing about her art too.

My only wish would be for Jenny to have her art work available to buy. I'd love a piece on of my walls!

So, if you're in need of a bit of inspiration, head on over to Jenny's blog and stay a while. You'll be glad you did.

Projects & Lists

My head is buzzing. It is full of lists of things I need to do and projects (mainly sewing) I want to start or finish and with only 12 days until d-day, I can't see many of these things getting done. Does a head full of things to do count as nesting?! Or do I need to clean at 3am to be considered in nesting mode?!

Project number 1; the nursery. This one can't be put off any longer! It will get the final touches as soon as I finish up at work. So far it has gone through quite a transformation - we've repaired walls, skirting, picture railing, windows, painted, replaced carpet etc (all this in one room, plus improvements to the rest of the house....and we're in a rental) - but there is much more to do!

I'm so excited about getting to meet Little Master or Miss G that there doesn't seem to be any fear about the process of baby making it's journey from the comfort (his or hers, certainly not mine!) of being 'indoors' to this crazy world.

I'm also feeling remarkably zen. Despite having a million things to do, barely being able to walk and being asked at least once a day if I'm sure I'm not having twins!

Puppy Love

Ok. So they are not really puppies but they are gorgeous and bring me such joy.

Isn't life grand?!

Below is the Countess & her Oliver posing part way through their end of winter clip. I particularly love the lioness paws.

Oh what fun

I was perusing the Pepperberry blog the other day where Sandra had written about this very cool website (by John, a self confessed library geek) which generates vintage library cards with whatever information you want.

Obviously, I've spent this week creating new cards and giggling away as I get the results.

As Sandra mentions, it would be great to organise all your favourite recipes but unfortunately, there isn't a lot of room for much text.

Anyone with a slight 'thing' for books or the library will be instantly addicted!

Desperately seeking

I came across this gorgeous Kokka fabric back at the start of the year. Having no real idea what i would do with it but thinking it too cute to resist I purchased 1mtr. Now though, I am desperately seeking many metres of it (to make nursery curtains and light shade with) but can't find it anywhere. How frustrating. Like a woman possessed, I trawl the 'net for hours each evening in search of it. Can the universe find me a fabric fairy with a solution, please.

Since May...

I have been busy. And not so busy. Spent a lot of time taking Nanna naps.
In between there has been a bit of making, lots of op-shopping, and plenty of day dreaming. 18 weeks to go and lots to do.