Thanks Ikea!

Some gorgeous textiles at Ikea - as always.

Had to update Little P's curtains, so I honoured the Japanese

style and made 3 panels.

Now honestly, if you have a choice, why would you live with blinds?

I haven't been inspired much lately as far as new textiles go,

but I really do need to get back to Ikea

and do a bit of a stock-pile!

spring in the city.

I don't think there's a prettier sight in the garden than

sweet peas growing!

These grew from seeds, and are so tall now.

I love the delicate, white flowers that form,

and then become a pea pod almost over night. I'm very much enjoying the garden at the moment.

It's the perfect time of year, we are all in need of a bit of rejuvenation!

It won't be long now before we have some

fat, ripe 'beetroop' (as Little P says) and tomatoes ready to eat.

I know it's a cliche, but things really do taste

better straight out of the ground, and it's so much

easier than going to the supermarket!

Rural retreat!

Big D and Little P designed a cubby house over the break.

It was so much fun watching them (well Big D) build it.

She's 'doing it up' now.

Stay tuned for some old style gingham curtains!