Paint Me White , Annie Sloan Workshop

On Saturday I attended a Workshop at

Paint Me White 

learning to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

It was held at the new premises of Paint Me White at Mudgeeraba 

Sandy also has a store at the Woolloongabba Antique Centre

Here we all are , a lovely group of ladies.

I brought in this lovely ornate frame 

Look , no sanding , no primer required 

Straight into painting , no paint smell , gotta love that !!

I choose ' Louis Blue ' to Paint the frame.

I have a special spot at home for this which I will reveal another day !!

It was hard not to get distracted surrounded by all the interesting pieces in the store.

The 3 hours went so fast . We stopped to have a delicious morning tea that had been made by Sandys daughter Paige. Wish I had taken a photo of the delightful stand holding the yummiest egg sandwiches & the best caramel slice I have ever had ! ( I may have to pop back soon just to get the recipie )

  

I came home with two colours to start off with 

Paris Grey & Pure White ( of course ) 

Lots of great colours & different effects can be done with them.

Sandys Gold Coast store " Paint Me White " had its opening on Sunday

( I forgot to take a picture of the sign outside )

Which can be found at Mudgeeraba Village Shopping Centre , Swan Lane.

or online at www.paintmewhite.com

Karyn x

First Tooth Out !

Moments after my 6 year olds tooth fell out biting into a pear

Much excitement !!

Which lead to the question that night............

How do you present the ' first tooth ' to the tooth fairy when you are a boy ?

 I have had lots of experience with my daughter , she has a special pink fairy door on the wall complete with gold key that the fairy enters at night takes the tooth , 

while leaving a magical trail of fairy glitter dust & a gold coin.

Once she came a night late ( oh dear ) & left a little note explaining what a extra busy night she had & couldnt collect all the teeth before morning.

Was he going to be expecting a door too ?

As this tooth had fallen out a bit sooner then I thought , I wasnt prepared.

Then I remembered purchasing this book from the ABC Store 6 months ago.

We read together ' Why do our teeth fall out ? '

( see his little tooth sitting on the book )

It basically explains the life of a tooth 

( makes a great reader for young learners )

The last page even shows how to make a Tooth fairy basket !

Which was not required ..........

Boys are so much easier ( at times )

He simply wanted to leave it on his new desk in his bedroom.

Not under the pillow , he said " the tooth fairy wont be able to find it there "

He is very practical !

He went to sleep & woke up to a generous $5 in gold coins.

One very happy little boy.

Karyn x

Do you have any stories to share , I would love to hear them.....

The Perfect Rug

Kids Bedroom Rugs

Ive been on the hunt for a few pieces to finish styling my sons room.

I had given up finding the perfect rug !

Until I stumbled on these beauties , I may of given up again when I discovered they were from the American company Pottery Barn Kids ( you know the freight costs )

But........

Pottery Barn is opening in Sydney very soon , just a few weeks away I hear ,

fingers crossed they are stocking these Perfect Rugs.

It will be interesting to see if they are the same price here in OZ.

This chenille herring bone is my favorite !

But there is a couple of other rugs in the running

This lighter color may work better in a small bedroom

I like this deep wool pile rug too 

Heres the girls version of the chenille rug

A pretty wool rug

I have been looking for 6 months now , whats another few weeks of waiting ?

Karyn x

Images 

www.potterybarnkids.com

Vintage Baby Throws

 Baby Kanthas 

  

Girly Pinks  

Beachy Blues

Little Boy Blues

Bright 

Loving these Vintage Baby Kanthas

The colors are devine !

They are handstitched , reversable & made with 100% super soft cotton.

I was looking for a gift for a friend expecting a baby & found these at 

www.sallycampbell.com.au

Read her blog while your there. 

Perfect Gift ! 

Now to choose which color mmmm......

Images

 Sally Campbells Blog

Kids Bed Love

 Tuesday 9th April

Love this fun kids bed !

Searching for items for my sons bedroom I came across this unique style bed

from  www.Hardwickandcesko.com.au

Would love to see it with blue rope too for the boys.

Karyn x

Gratitude comes in all forms......

The kids & I have been writing in a gratitude journal for the last couple of weeks.

I choose for my daughter a Kikki K 365 days journal as it had a day number at the top

& a whole blank page to write , draw or add a photo to her daily gratitude.

Initally my 6 year old son didnt want to do it but after a few days of seeing his sister & mum 

sitting together writing in our journals he was ready. 

So he decided to use his big Smiggle Jotter.

  

My journal is a gratitude journal from Kikki K 

given to me by my daughter for Christmas (off my wish list )

Everyday I am grateful when I pick it up &

feel the beautiful textured fabric it is covered in.

This is one of my favourite quote pages in the journal.

Words I am trying to live by.

I am amazed at what it difference it makes to our days.
My daughter is so more aware of " the little things "
she actually comments on them during the day.
While little one dosent write in it everyday he will say things he is grateful for
& is more aware of right from wrong.
And me , well it brings a peace to my heart & makes my day easier.
Funny though , you might catch me in another world , as a beautiful cloud has caught my eye
or a cool breeze has me mesmerized. 

Sometimes she writes 3 lengthy sentences of what she is grateful for

Here is this mornings happy & simple reflection

" I am grateful for waking up to a beautiful morning "

Ditto my darling

Karyn x

Welcome 2013 , Ive been waiting for you !

As I reflect on the year nearly behind us

a very turbulent year 

and look ahead with hope & excitement.

I had to stop trying to understand why the people closest to us when we needed them most turned their backs & I had to try to understand that some people just cant cope with helping people close to them ,  just in need of a hug , company or even a kind word of encouragement. 

I will never understand but I can let go & move forward.

If you have family that are close to you & are loving , caring & kind hold onto them tight & never take it for granted that they are there & give the same affection back to them.

2012 wasnt all disheartening. 

Why........

Because my two beautiful children were in it & they had some amazing positive experiences

My handsome sons first year at school we learnt what a bright boy he is , made lots of new friends & equally lots of parties to attend !

 My beautiful daughter's creativity continues & love of dancing. 

I have to thank God they had good times as well.

As I look forward , it will be with a positive energy .

I wish you all a wonderful year ahead full of all your hopes & dreams.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Karyn x