Oct 24, 2011

random happenings

First question of the day - why when we are expecting children do we feel compelled to undertake major renovation of our dwellings?  Or is it just dumb luck that these things seem to collide?  We've been planning this renovation of our home for 2 years - since we purchased the property.  How is it that now, 7 weeks before B-day (baby day), here I am counting the minutes until the kitchen can be measured and then made, wardrobes installed, carpet laid, laundry finished -etc etc etc.  We are currently kitchen-less, laundry-less, the toilet is still operational but I'm not holding my breath to see how long that will last.  We have a bathroom and our bedroom and little Guy's bedroom are the only rooms really that will undergo no renovation - but they are currently also stacked full of boxes of stuff from the rest of the house!  Anyway, I am actually much calmer about the whole situation than I (and Hubby Guy) thought I would be.  Here is a sample of the destruction/construction.


Aunty came back from Europe the other day and brought me these cute stitch markers from Loop - a yarn shop popular with Mollie Makes.


Then Mum, Aunty and I went to the Quilt & Craft show on Saturday.  It was really heartening to see that the show has actually grown in size and popluarity.  Although my stamina unfortunatly did not keep pace - I was wrecked by the end and didn't even take any photos of all the amazing quilts on show.  Picked up some cute, tiny crochet hooks - 2.5, 3 & 3.5mm.  And this cute santa ornament kit.  Pointed out a few things for Mum to buy me for my birthday too.




Found this cool shop.



And this lovely, local yarn shop.

Ok well that's enough rambling from me for a few days.  Might try and have a nap now!

 

3 comments:

Jess @ Scrappy n Happy said...

We were undergoing major reno's when I was pregnant too, and 3 years later they are still going. ;(
Didn't No Chintz have some beautiful fabric?! I went yesterday and also forgot to take photos, but there was some great inspiration happening!

Jilly said...

Perhaps the pregnancy nesting instinct makes us push a little harder for those renos to get done before the baby comes along and takes up all our time . .. good luck - hope everything is finished in time.

Doreen said...

Renos will be good for sure...I put my stitch markers to good use today. Not the most practical stitch markers I have to say...but they sure look pretty!!

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