random act of lovely

i saw this picture on the meet me at mikes blog (i think) a few weeks ago...

and was inspired to start my own collection of little golden books (i figure im already collecting baby clothes and wooden toys so why not just go all the way)!!

it has been slowly growing...

...and then yesterday i got the loveliest little parcel in my mailbox from Allana!

it was a gorgeous birthday surprise!!! there were two little golden books inside (that i didnt have in my collection). she must be a mind reader!!!

thank you so much Allana for making this girls day! your thoughtfulness is truly inspiring!!

pop over and visit if you arent already a follower... her blog is just as lovely as her!

this week on ebay...

check out these and more over here xx

p.s - dont forget to enter my giveaway

share the love... (a giveaway)!

a giveaway to thank you all for being so fabulous... as promised!! sorry that this has taken so long... hopefully your patience will be rewarded :)!

included in this giveaway is one of my handmade owl softies made with eco felt and vintage fabric PLUS some handmade envelopes and a few vintage goodies (shown in the bottom image is a vintage teatowel and pillowcase). some of the things will be kept a surprise for the winner :)

TO ENTER:

- be a follower of this blog and leave a comment on this post!

- for an extra entry blog about this giveaway

please leave your email address when you comment so i can contact the winner easily

this giveaway will close at midnight on the 20th of September and the winner will be announced on the 21st

GOOD LUCK!

Thanks so much for the love you show my little blog - it is muchly appreciated!!!

p.s - two of my favourite blogs are having giveaways aswell - here and here

do yourself a favour...

...and go and see this movie.

it is amazing!

birthday love

september has come to be fondly known as 'the crazy birthday month'. most of my closest friends have their birthdays in september as well as my dad and sister! smack bang in the middle of this is my birthday (coming up next week)...! i'll be 25. eek.


i made a grand discovery last night - look at this book!!!! it has all the op shops in brisbane listed in here.. oh my! could it be any more perfect? i am posting this as a not so subtle hint to some of my friends who perhaps read my blog... pretty please?? also if you live in brisbane and love op shopping then this is the book for you. check out more over here

i am also currently having a love affair with vintage (or handmade) wooden toys! i don't know what it is about them but i love the idea that they have been made by hand and loved before. i have no children and no immediate plans to do so but i figure it is never too early to start a wooden toy collection. right? check out some of my favourites here and here...

scenes from the weekend

saturday afternoon bushwalks, sunshine, fathers day and a little bit of crafting :)

happy mail and op shopping

thanks so much for all your lovely comments after my mini breakdown! haha! i still have not accomplished much, but im feeling better about everything. just one step at a time...

here are some of the lovely things that have been making me smile over the last week :)

some pretty mail from the lovely Jess... i cant wait to try some of that tea!! I'll be popping something in the postbox for you before the end of the week Jess :)!

some french mailing labels and gorgeous gift cards from stephanie as a thank you for a couple of aussie mags i posted over to her last month.

some LOVELY vintage fat quarters to add to my collection that i won in a fabulous giveaway over here :) i really cant wait to get crafting!

and a few op shop treasures that i picked up a few weeks ago but havent had a chance to post about them yet!

have a happy thursday xxx kel