NIKKI-SHELL

woah!

What a fortnight!  Esme got sick with gastro, then it was Kev's turn.  Esme was better after a few days as was Kev then they both had it again.  Mia was next, on Sunday she chucked just before we headed out the door to the park for Esme's party.  Needless to say she headed home again not long after arriving which meant she and Kev missed the party :(  The rest of the day and all of Monday she slept.  I headed to bed on Sunday at 8pm with THE WORST HEADACHE i've had in a looooong time.  I spent Monday recovering only to have little Heidi ill later that night!  Oh yes!  There was an overnight trip to the hospital with her since she could not stop vomitting and wouldn't have any fluids.  Early Tuesday morning we headed home thinking everyone was on the mend. 
Tuesday afternoon i dropped Mia and Esme at Justine's while i took Heidi to the doctor for a check up only to be called to say Mia wasn't feeling too well.....again :(  More vomit.  The next morning we lazed in bed after Kev went to work and guess what!?  Esme decided it was her turn again!  I mean COME ON, WTF!!!!???
Now it seems that everyone is on the mend, oh except for poor Molly (and Mo and Xavier?). 

Who said us Presteds don't share?

V&A

I was recently interviewed for the V&A website.  Click here to read the whole interview and check out others that were interviewed including Jill Danyelle who inspired me to start Wardrobe Refashion.

3

Is it really 3 years since you were born?  You sure turned out different to your older sister.  You began you life clinging to me like a little koala bear, never far from me and very shy.  Now you have come out of your shell, happy to run off and play with the other kids and talk to people.  Yes, you love to talk, my ears ring some days from the constant chatter.  You are feisty, always wanting to try things yourself before asking for help.  You stand your ground and let everyone know if you are not happy.  You make us laugh every day and wear us out.  Don't change one bit.

We love you.xx

back online but......

My computer is still away hopefully being fixed but in the meantime we bought another.  So although i have a computer i'm still setting it up with programs and stuff and don't have any of my photos or work which is all still on the other computer.  If you're waiting for something from me or expecting a reply to an email, i'll get to it soon.
I've been busy this week with a sick husband, sick child (esme, who is now ok) and organising Esme's 3rd birthday party which is today.  If only my tummy would stop feeling queasy and those dark clouds would blow over i'd be a happy Mummy.
More later if i'm not getting aquainted with the toilet bowl. :(

sick computer

My computer is sick.  It is now at the computer hospital.  I'm having serious withdrawal symptoms.  My tv is also broken.  I'm having to find other things to do!  There's a lot of sewing being done, some yoga and.............other stuff :)

I hope to back online soon.  Thanks Jus for the loan of your computer for my fix.

Sisters' Market tomorrow

Mixtape zine will be at the Sisters' Market tomorrow.  Come visit us, say Hi, have a chat...........
and maybe pick up the newest issue???????!!!!!!
Oh yeah baby! We're on the ball with this issue and have it ready early. Those of you who have pre-ordered will find your copies arriving in your letter boxes sometime next week.

See you there?

Recycle mini challenge

Check it out over here :)

Blueprint for Change

My friends Mum Sandra has started this wonderful coaching service and i want to share it with you.

She offers individual coaching, group coaching and retreats.  I had the pleasure of taking part in a pilot group coaching session over the phone with some other mums last week and i highly recommend it.

You can check out her website here or email Sandra swatson20@hotmail.com for more information.

Mixtogether #3

On Saturday i got together with some lovely ladies at Amitie for our 3rd Mixtogether meet.  Unfortunately Jus was too unwell to attend so Fi stepped in to help out.  The gift theme for this meet was 'accessories', i made a crochet clutch with a matching fabric covered badge which went to Serena.

The clutch is lined with the same fabric as the badge and the beads are made form Tyvek.  I made a clutch just like this a few years ago which went to a new home in the US.
I was lucky enough to receive this beautiful gift from Jo.

A gratitude wrap, picnic placemat and a tote to carry it in.  I love the fabrics!  Thanks Jo:)
For something to do while we gossiped we made pincushions using Fi's tutorial.  Do you know until now i've not used a pincushion?  I have a bowl for my pins but no more, i'll be using my cute pincushion from now on.

Check out the Mixtape Zine blog for details about the next Mixtogether meet.

The heat is on

Yesterday was hot.  We payed Kev a visit at work, had lunch with him then spent the afternoon in the park while he worked some more. (poor Kev)

Sun hats and endless applications of sunscreen will now become daily rituals for us.  And even though we do this they still get pink cheeks, must be their English complexions.  I need a sun hat, any pattern recommendations?  Something simple.
Mr Whippy turned up, you should have seen the kids swarm, i think they were running before he reached the carpark!