Thursday, October 25, 2012

Moving Forward.




l passed on your kind and caring messages to Mum through the week and they really helped her feel better, she wanted me to say thank you and  to let you know that she's going ok.... and there's a bit of a story along with that.
 For a couple of years now Mum's had eye problems, a dryness and irritation so persistant that it's been almost impossible for her to do the fine craft work she'd previously enjoyed so much.... putting it down to the chemo she recieved about 3 years ago... and her age, she's even had two new pairs of prescription glasses in two years....but... a couple of days after Fergus died she said her eyes were feeling SO much better..... and now a week and a half later she's back to crocheting, fine stitching and reading small print again,...she said even if she'd known he was causing an allergy she wouldn't have done anything differently.... but now says she feels like she's been REBORN... and has already knitted a couple of scarves and crocheted a doyley for her Sister.... and is now knitting a bag... WHEW!!!... Amazing.

 
l hoped you might like to see the armwarmers l made a couple of months ago, of course it's coming up Summer here so with any luck l won't need them for a while:-)) but maybe for those of you going into Winter the idea might be useful.... The sleeves were cut from an old jumper and as the cuffs weren't too tight they became the upper arm end. The "new" (raw)  wrist ends were overlocked and decorated with various pieces of lace and ribbon, as well as the ruffles l pulled from an old cushion cover...After all the bits were sewn on, the sleeves were reshaped and sewn. They were to match this lace top which also got a bit of  a revamp with the ruffle and ribbon treatment.
 
 
This beautifully hand worked tablecloth came from the market..... all ribbon embroidered onto a type of hessian which has been joined together with crochet... just $25.00 (new) all that work...l didn't even try and haggle.. 





Last week l finally took away the old black screen from the brick wall in the garden room and replaced it with the white one...nice and light now....since everything got a bit of a clean as l went l thought l may as well take some pics.


Found a few of my floral cups and saucers...lots of single pieces l've accumulated.
The cherry tree l showed last post had a few rogue branches so l  pruned them and used the blossom to pretty up the room.






 l know we shouldn't wish our lives away (and l'm not really) .... but our daughter who lives (interstate) about 2 thousand kilometres from us, is travelling to Melbourne this weekend....which means we'll be able to catch up in person for the first time since last Christmas....so you can imagine.....I'm a wee bit excited!!!

Take care and have a wonderful weekend, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy days and lives to stop by.

Til next time,

Bron.
 
 

17 comments:

  1. Boy Bron, you always have such great ideas! I really like the arm warmers. I am so happy for your mum. Its great to hear that she can craft again. Your sunroom is as beautiful as ever. Enjoy your weekend. India and I are heading to an annual church sale, hope there is heaps of goodies. Take care, Tam x

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  2. Oh, I hope you and your daughter have a wonderful time!!!!!!

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    1. Thanks Tam...l'm glad you like the armwarmers, its surprising the difference they make when it's real cold...hope you and India have wonderful time at the church sale and pick lots of bargains.

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  3. amazing for your mum ! A happiness after sadness : the good way to recover from. love your pictures and your finds. Here in France we have a nice indian fall !
    xoxo from PARIS

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    1. Thanks so much Joelle..thanks for your lovely kind words. How fantastic to be enjoying all that beautiful weather in Paris.

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  4. Bron I really like your photos:) Arm warmers are lovely!!!Have fantastic time with your daughter!!! Hugs Ala

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    1. Thanks Alice....yes it's been lovely to see my girl again, and l'm so happy you enjoyed the pics.

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  5. Wow Bron, what an amazing post. The screen in your garden room looks so spectacular ... it is perfect and your tablescape of flowers and pretty cups and saucers look so, soooo beautiful!!! A feast for my eyes!

    I wish you a wonderful weekend. x

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    1. Thanks Shel...l'm so happy you like the screen in it's new home, it certainly beats nasty brick wall and lightens up the room lots.

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  6. Hi dear friend!!
    Beautiful post-beautiful photos and beautiful things!!!Porcelain is perfect-LOVE!!
    Have a nice day!!!
    xoxo...by Vicky

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    1. Thanks for your lovely words Michaela...hope youre having a fantastic week.

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  7. Glad your mum is on the mend and crocheting once again! Your space is amazing. Wanting to be there to sit with you and chat over tea! Thank you for your kind words about my mercury glass garland and bling posts. Have a wonderful weekend relaxing in your beautiful space!

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    1. Thanks Cindy...yes it's lovely that Mum can enjoy her stitching once again...l often think how nice it'd be to meet blog friends and spend time chatting over tea and cake.

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  8. That's good news about your mum's eyesight & I hope you have a loely time catching up with your daughter!

    Melissah
    Love the cherry blossom ...so pretty!

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    1. Melissah thanks for your kind words...it's been wonderful catching up with my girl.

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  9. So glad to hear your Mum is feeling better and back to her Creative endeavors with a flourish! Also that you and your Family will be able to have time with your Daughter during the Holidays and catch up! Your Home, as always, just takes my breath away! I'm eyeballing your Fab Gypsy Pillows with the Pom-Poms and Fringe... and that gorgeous East Indian White Room Divider!!! *Swooning* Thank you for stopping by for a Blog Visit & wishing me well on my new Showroom, glad you liked the Gypsy Curtains I Created... they began their life as a Shower Curtain and I couldn't help but embellish and customize that gorgeous Paisley Print and make Showroom Curtains out of them instead. *Winks*

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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    1. Dawn thank you for your lovely comment...it's been a busy but lovely couple of days catching up with my girl...l'm so glad you enjoyed the pics of the garden room... l can't believe those gorgeous curtains were shower curtains, it's amazing what can be done with a sewing machine and some inspiration...hope all is fantastic there in the Arizona desert.

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