back in the fast lane

and so another school year begins. i can't quite believe my eldest is a Senior this year, and my baby is in Middle School! the holidays are long gone, and Term One is well under way.

working between 2 schools is well and truly keeping me out of mischief, and the days and flying by.

i've only been into the odd op shop here and there lately, but found this sweet retro mirror

(with my dream chair on it!)

and this cool topiary style holder of some sort. it's now holding succulents (the only plants i can keep alive) outside!

i have managed to score some fab linen as well- finding a $4 king sized white doona cover and a $4 king sized white sheet! love a great linen find!!

we had a long weekend to celebrate Australia Day a couple of weeks ago. Usually a weekend perfect for a beach getaway or at least a BBQ outdoors with friends, but instead we were hit with cyclonic winds and torrents of rain for 3 days straight!

we battened down the hatches, and only left the safety of our home for the essentials- food and wine lol!

the dark dreary weather bought wine o'clock around earlier than usual. yep still in my PJ's at 5pm!!

boredom eventaully set in, which saw me making clay tags for next Christmas (what the?!)

painting up a blackboard, vignetting with jugs and cutlery,

and generally foofing about the house. 

it was so great to get the sunshine back!!

i'm beginning to get withdrawals from lack of furniture painting, so hope to find a good chunk of time to get a piece done up soon! until then, i'd love you to come visit me on instagram ;)

have a happy week!

Kate x

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blackboard placemats

happy Wednesday to everyone!
i have a fun and inexpensive project to share with you today.

if you love browsing the op shops like me, i'm sure you
have come across more than a few daggy sets of placemats.
well next time you do, how about buying a set and having a go at this!

i found these for $2.

i gave them i light sand

Kace was keen to help, so she did the 1st coat of Blackboard paint.
she'd had enough after that, so i finished them off!

such a simple and thoughtful gift for someone wrapped up
with roughly cut sheer fabric.

or use them yourself!

our table is all set for tonight.

i think these would be great for b'day parties. they could
then be sent home as a party favour.
or fabulous at a wedding!

picked this rusty old beauty up last week too.

i have other sets that are for sale. email if you are interested :)
Kate x
very merry vintage style
a beach cottage
house of grace
funky junk interiors

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matching blackboards

i had a request from a friend for 2 scrolly blackboards for her sisters
for Christmas.
and the very next day i found what she was after!

it was a student free day yesterday, so i spent the whole morning painting them up.
the edging of each is so pretty.

more teacups waiting to be turned into teacup candles

they are both a great size.
what a great gift idea :)

my crystal napkin ring collection.
found 2 more last week to add in.

close up of the scrolled detail.

before....

Kate x
linked up with
A Stroll Thru Life
Homemaker on a Dime
Very Merry Vintage style
Beach Cottage

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blackboards & messages

i always keep an eye out for old vintage frames and
paintings, because they make the best blackboards.

when it comes to using a blackboard, you are only limited by
your imagination.
they are great in the kitchen for shopping lists and menus,

for leaving messages for loved ones,

or keeping those never ending "TO DO" lists.

each one got a different colour

before....

you can see some of my other blackboard creations in these posts
here and
here.

Kate
x

linked up with a stroll thru life
homemaker on a dime
house of grace
a beach cottage

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