Thanksgiving envy.

Well…. it’s the 4th Thursday in November. Thanksgiving Day in the USA

A day that encourages families and friends to reflect on the past.

A yearly reminder of a countries history.

A looking back at a working example of opposing cultures caring for each other.

A chance for  family and friends to be overtly thankful.

I am sure it’s not all turkey and corn cobs.

I am sure some do it begrudgingly rather than thankfully.

I would sure like to join in an all American thanksgiving celebration before I’m done.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

Photo from treehugger.

P.s Check out treehugger for a great story about the turkey who was too ugly to eat! …… I think it would make a great kids book.

Tuesday’s Top Timeless Tunes (5)

Today’s tune was inspired by the “International Singing Sensation” Mika.

Photo from the Australian Idol website.

As I was watching the Australian Idol finals, this guy (yes I thought Mika was a girls name too) was announced….. to much screaming!

Ouch…..ouch….. flashback……flashback….. this guy.

Adam Ant. (Yes! Adam is definitely a boys name). Turns out even Sunday’s heat couldn’t bring Mika to don the zinc. Shame.

Image from photobucket

So…… (drum roll) todays Timeless tune is Adam and the Ants “Ant music” Enjoy.

Over and out

Don’t panic! I am not about to leave the blogging world yet, although after this post some of you might wish I would.

Tonight was the final of Australian Idol 2009. Yes I have been watching. Yes I enjoyed it. Yes I was happy with the outcome, although I would have been happy either way.

Two very talented ‘youngsters’ behaving very adultly, but not in the usual way.  Not badly but honourably.

They both had a maturity and drive I wouldn’t have even desired at 17 or 18, let alone possess.

Photo from the Australian Idol website.

P.s. Well done Stan for repeatedly honouring God for his goodness and power to change lives.

Cool idea!

Apartment Therapy has become one of my favourite relaxation/inspiration sites of late.

What do you get when you combine lego and stationery?….no not heaven….. this.

image from Apartment therapy

Simple idea, but with endless possibilities.

I am going to show this idea to the girls and see where their imaginations take them.

Will I make it this Christmas?- More Upcycling

A lot of people find my blog searching for upcycled gifts…. so I thought I would share a few more.

Crowns any king (or princess) would love to wear. Image from Bitter Betty Blogs

Any girl under 6 ….and not a few boys…. would love one of these.

They look so delicate and authentic.

Like real filigree.

Would make a great wise man or King as well. Not difficult. See the tutorial here at Bitter Betty Blogs

Sooooo pretty .... Martha Stewart image source.

Odd pieces of china sell cheaply in op shops, and you can often find candles there too. Try these for family friends, teenage nieces or use them around the house for a delicate Christmas feel. Find the tutorial here.

Image from Needle Book. Coasters to make you smile.

I love this idea from Needle Book.

Children’s book illustrations are some of the best images around. Think Dr Suess……. but don’t stop there. Use quotes from your favourite people, favourite passages from books,  bible quotes or small pieces of your favourite fabric/paper.

Every gift needs a tag! Picture from Eco Etsy Street Team

These are a simple yet beautiful gift tag idea.

If you don’t have fabric lying around, use paper….or old Christmas cards one on another ….. and then stitch. Beautiful!

I am still keen to see what you have made or are making. Drop me an email and share, or leave a comment with a link to your magic.

Thanks for stopping by!

New t-shirt…… or not?

Ok, so I teased you with the back tag a couple of days ago. Now it’s time to reveal the front.

I am in two minds as to whether this is too ‘angry’ to join the harrysdesk collection.

Some have said that anything that has a button on it can’t possibly be angry, but I am looking for some more feedback.

If you like you can comment on the two options as well. Stitching on letters or not.

....well what's the verdict?..... (without letter stitching)

I have positioned the buttons carefully. Enough said.

with stitching on the letters.....

Tuesday’s Top Timeless Tunes (4)

The Style Council

Image from Wikipedia

Be sure to check out the mic Paul Weller is using….it must almost be time for these beauties to return to the world of all things cool!

In the post….

A bit of posting went on this week. Here are some of the things posted and delivered.

The Extremely wobbly owl T-shirt .... a special order.

Christmas broach

Little girls love these

Christmas broach heading OS

Upcycled name plates

.... and a tease. More T-shirts will be revealed soon.

Oh…yes…. I have a new tag! Well I never had an old tag, so technically I should say. I have a tag. Doesn’t really sound as good.

Will I make it this Christmas?-

Not if every week from now until then is like this one. More about this later.

How about you all find some things for me!?

Yes. That’s it. Off you go!

Leave a comment with a link and the one I like best will receive a harrysdesk Christmas tree.

One of these could be yours.

…..and please keep trying with this. I still don’t have a winner.

Fete Finds

Chinese buttons on elastics from the Craft Stall

Very interestingly pieced together felty fabricy scarf also from the craft stall

A gorgeously spotty/ denimy number for 3 year old. Not at all trash, treasure!