...ummmmm...this was a tuesday post...
...but you see i'm *home alone* with the bambinos this week...
...ritchie has flown the family coup & is in australia for the week...
{i don't know how he does it -3 days flying for 3 days of work!}
{i don't know how he does it -3 days flying for 3 days of work!}
...& thats why i'm posting *tuesdays* thoughts on *wednesday* morning...
...i ummm...fell asleep...
...well i didn't fall asleep & leave the kids *watching endless tele*...or anything...
...i fell asleep putting the littlest to bed, once i had the big 2 tucked up with their books...
...in their beds...
...i swear...
...so here goes, my thoughts from yesterday...
...is this a bit weird?...
...not to me...i have to say...
...i often find myself finishing today, conversations i started yesterday, with one of the kids...
...ok... maybe it is a bit odd...
...SO...
...yesterday i was thinking about our up & coming *escaping-the-endless-almost-spring-english-weather* holiday...
...to the *gorgeous- italian-inspired-heavenly-island* that is paxos..greece...
{yes it is sooo bleedingly obvious we need some SUN!}
...& i thought...
...i'd share with you the *easiest* & *simplest* way of making bunting...
...greek inspired, pretty, white bunting...
...if you are anything like me when you are *just popping* into a thrift shop...
...on the way to school pick-up...
...you will also have drawers of white linen...
...& if you don't have this on your *2nd hand what-i-really-need list*...
...then you better add it!...
...so back to the drawers of white linen...
...beautiful vintage white handkerchiefs seem to be a thing of the past...
...& something i come across soo regularly...
...i'm yet to find one that has actually been used...
...i think they were more a *fashion item* to poke from a lapel pocket..
...or to touch to your cheek on a warm day...
...so i have amounted quite a gorgeous freshly laundered lovely pile...
...so i have amounted quite a gorgeous freshly laundered lovely pile...
...& bunting seemed the perfect way to look at them everyday...
...so i used nothing more creative, or hard to come by, then white bias-binding...
...& after chosing the order in which they would hang- no two sizes next to each other the same...
...i simply folded the bias in half & pinned the handkerchiefs along it before sewing...
...it's soo fresh, always reminds me of summer & holdiays...
&
...cost virtually nothing...
...so you can see how, whilst thinking of white lace bunting...
...summer, holidays & greece..
...i just sort of dozed off...
...ok crashed asleep next to the sleeping gal...
...anyhow, i've managed to share these thoughts with you...
...stay awake...
...& put the washing on!...
...so the day is looking pretty good...
...only 3 days to go till he's home...
...& i can't wait...
...but, can i leave you with one last question...
...WHY is life a little less busy & complicated when you are home alone with the kids?...
xxx
Melissa, this is just gorgeous!!! I love it:) So creative and it looks so beautiful. Clever you! Hope the next few days go quickly for you and that you get to enjoy a wonderful weekend all together as a family:) Thanks for sharing your instructions for your gorgeous bunting. Big hugs to you ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteLovely! So fresh and sweet....and so sweet that you fell asleep with your little gal.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
:) Jen
...and, ahem, why does the house seem to stay a whole lot tidier???
ReplyDeleteLucky you. Lovely bunting AND Paxos.
This looks really sweet Melissa, and you're so right, we NEEEED sun. NOW !!
ReplyDeleteSharon
What a great idea. You're lucky you live in the land of antique lace. I live in the land of garish pottery and kokopellis. Not the same.
ReplyDeleteI love reading your posts they are always so funny..love the project it just gorgeous..I too have a stash of these handkerchiefs...think I'll put it on my 'to do' list...hope your hubby is home soon take care Kym X
ReplyDeleteOoohhh... I love this!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has sleepy mommy moments!
Oh you are just so clever Mel...I love how you make everything look so simple and doable...even though I know if I attempted this..I would totally screw it up..being a Major sewing Wally ; )
ReplyDeleteI have been putting my new machine to the test..and its been fun...getting a little more confident...Im actually attempting to sew non symetrical items now..lol x
Absence makes the heart grow fonder..so they say..and so Im sure there will be alot of love in the house when you are all together again :) x
Ahhh... I love having you in my life!
ReplyDeleteTeen xo
so so so pretty! hmmm, don't have an answer for your question! but I think you are right!
ReplyDeleteMelissa...I am LOVING this bunting. There is nothing like a fresh white linen hanky. I have some of my Grandmothers that I keep on my bedside table. You are so creative! And I agree completely...when Steve is traveling..my kids are in bed earlier..things are run more efficiently here at home. Not sure why. And GREECE! I'm green with envy!!
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you popped by my blog, as I have now found your's.
Totally agree about needing some sun here in good old blighty, but hey it's been shining where I live now for, wait for it...3 days WOW..!
Warmest Wishes Em x
I love it, you crafty thing! Greece...oh, how I pine for Greece! The food alone would be worth the trip. :)
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