Secondhand Maternity Style - 21 Weeks

 Dress: Thifted (Vintage) Shoes: Rivers

Brooch: Sconnie and Jam  Caravan: 1974 Franklin 

Mother's Day was the perfect occasion to potter up through the Sunshine Coast hinterland to visit Ben's parents for lovely lunch and catch up with our darling caravan Asher.  And of course while we were there, I couldn't resist taking a few photos to capture this special Mother's Day occasion with my most favourite of vintage accessories.  I'm so delighted that many of my vintage dresses are still fitting my ever growing bump and it was such a treat to match my favourite Sconnie and Jam brooch with my dress and the caravan.   We are so looking forward to being a little closer to Ben's parents after we move and can't wait to spend a few lovely weekends working on Asher's long overdue makeover (that is Ben will be working and I'll be giving orders and choosing pretty colours).  

How delightful, the beauty of the weekend is upon us again. And what a fun filled weekend I have in store.  Tomorrow the gorgeous Steph and I are off on a fabulous Saturday adventure and I just can't wait! Sunday brings my lovely sister in law's baby shower (we are due only eight weeks apart) and no doubt much discussion about all kinds of bubba goodness.  What do you have planned this weekend?

Much Love

xxx

Finding Inspiration..

Inspiration found me today in the form a of wondrous little maple tree down the street.  I had long given up on catching a glimpse of this perfect Autumn splendour which I so dearly missed.  And there it was all this time, just a few houses away, bursting with enchanting golden leaves, with so many stories to tell. 

The little maple whispered to my soul to make a cup of tea and nestle down with my journal... To revel in this fleeting moment just a little longer.  As the old grey clouds engulfed the sky, its calling could no longer be ignored. 

Leaves were gathered, patterns admired, pages torn, tea sipped and quiet moments embraced.

An Autumn recipe here, an inspiring quote there, finished with a map of my birthplace, a little tape and a gentle leaf pressed within the much loved pages.  

 Thank you for the inspiration little maple tree, it was wonderful to make your acquaintance.  Your leaves will be greatly treasured as a reminder of the changing seasons, fleeting moments and precious afternoons. 

Where has inspiration found you of late?

Much Love

xxx

Do What You Can..

This morning I had one of those mornings.  I'm not quite sure how it began, I have a feeling it might of had something to do with reading the news about the new Budget or perhaps it was just pregnancy hormones. Whatever the case, I had got myself in a right flap.  Sometimes I'm a can be an emotional little Cancerian soul and over the years have found ways to move quickly through my teary, crabby moments.  Listening to a fabulous song, watering the garden, having a cup of tea or even spending a few moments on Pinterest can usually do the trick, but this morning the bee was firmly stuck in my bonnet.  

 All of a sudden I felt totally overwhelmed and unprepared for the arrival of our little bubba, even though I have a few good months up my sleeve.  We're not moving into our new nest until next month and as I began to think of all the things I wanted to do, needed to gather and dreamed of creating for our new space, my nesting nature went into overdrive and the state of limbo I'd been experiencing, engulfed my thoughts.   

I sat down at the computer to try and take my mind off things and it only seemed to make matters worse.  Pinterest was flooded with beautiful homes and nurseries, lovely things to make and buy, leaving me feeling even more upset, like somehow I wasn't doing enough for my little adventurer.  As I exited Pinterest in a huff, I remembered this quote. 

The most lovely and humbling reminder, to do what you can, for right now.  So, with a newfound sense of enthusiasm and inspired by my gorgeous friend Gabby, I retrieved my yarn stash and found a lovely and simple baby blanket pattern to begin making.   

I thought I'd share my 'little bee in my bonnet story' with you, in case you've had one of those 'feeling overwhelmed' moments lately too.  I love being reminded by a simple few words, to see a frustrating situation from a new perspective. 

Wishing you a lovely and inspiring Wednesday.

Much Love

xxx

Everyday Moments..

Twenty-one weeks and three days, enjoying Mother's Day and visiting our darling caravan

Mother's Day baking ... Apple tea cake in the making

On the table, ready for afternoon tea

Gorgeous native bouquet from the markets 

Currently reading...

Letter writing adventures.. for my dear friend Tara

Much Love

xxx

Joining the fun and inspiring images at The Shack hosted by the gorgeous Em.