European Inspired Boy's Room for Will

Good morning!
Now that baby B is well and truly on the way we're starting to think about turning the study into Will's new big boy bedroom which we plan to do over Christmas.

So I've created a little moodboard to show you. I'm going to buy a white timber single bed and I've already bought the Esprit Star Galaxy  single bed set and he's already got the big Personalised Canvas World Map. Have I shown you the newest print in my range? It's a french inspired print that reads 'Our Little Man' with a cute little moustache. So I'll do one of them for his room.

The solder skittle set and hot air balloon are both from my lovely stockist Ministyle (I'm yet to order).
And the Jnr Replica Eames DSW chair and the red replica Componibili side table I will get from Matt Blatt.

I think it creates a European, little World Traveler feel.
What do you think? Do you like it?
I think it's a good toddler - young boy style room don't you think?

I'll probably add little extras like a retro clock and I've got to do up the cabinet which will stay in his room.

I'm quite excited about it!

Next up I have to decide what/how much of Will's current room I'll change for the new bubby boy.

Have a great Friday and I'd love to know your thoughts on the moodboard.

IT'S A..........

BOY!!!!!!

There was no doubt about it if you get my drift :)
YAY, we're really excited, two little rascal to run around together.

I just can't wait to meet the little man now!
Have a great day!

From a very proud and excited Mummy-to-be-again,

I wonder what it will be...?

We have the 19wk ultrasound tomorrow!

And hopefully Baby B will be in the right position for us to find out the sex... I wonder what it will be?!?!?!

I really don't mind either way, but it is so exciting having all this anticipation for finding out.

A little brother for Will would be lovely, but it would also be nice to have one of each.

What do you think? Boy or girl? 

Just today the lady at our local gelato shop said she thinks it's another boy from the way I'm carrying but who knows!

I'll keep you posted!

Have a great day,

The big 40th party

I've put together a little collage to share pics from Glen & Simon's combined 40th Birthday Party.

The 80s themed party was on Saturday at our house and was SO much fun.

Everyone came in the most ridiculous outfits and we danced and sang to the jukebox till the early hours.

Our very talented friend Oli made the amazing cassette tape cake which didn't just look great but was a chocolate mud cake and was DEEEEELLIIIISSSHHH!

I did a black, silver and bright blue theme and just kept it simple. We got catering from The Finger Food Company which was great, they served and cleaned up so there wasn't too much to do.

It was a fantastic night and one we will remember for years. The boys are already talking about their combined 80th :)

New Print

 

A week or two ago I gave a sneak peek of a new print, I designed one that now hangs in our entrance way. But I've how put them up on my www.MySweetPrints.com.au shop.

Like my Home Sweet Home print, I was inspired by folk art/paper cut art when designing this print.

 There are three lines and you can customise the wording to read whatever you like...

It could be a family print 'The Baker Family'

A new born/child's print 'Jessica 14.06.2011'

Two love birds print 'Janette loves Glen'

or your favourite short saying like 'Love Lives Here' or 'Live Laugh Love'

...basically anything that will fit within the three lines.

  

Here are some more colour options but I'm happy to make custom colours too.

What do you think? Do you like it? 

I think it would make a nice valentine's day gift for next year.

I've just started my Christmas shopping yesterday, have you??

Press: Shop till you Drop Magazine

 The new issue of Shop till you Drop mag came out yesterday and one of my newest prints was featured in the mag. 

BTW, I'm not a fan of Kim Kardashian, never seen her show or anything but it is nice to see a cover model with decent curves for a change don't you think?

Here is the black and white slogan art feature and my 'If you can dream it, you can do it' print circled above.

You can find the  print on my website here: http://www.mysweetprints.com.au/#!__shop/productsstackergallery0=77

 

It comes in a rainbow version

And the black and white.

I hope you're having a great week so far!

Press: Will's 2nd Birthday party featured on Ohdeedoh today!

Yay, I was excited to get an email from the editor of Ohdeedoh.com this morning saying that they are featuring Will's Owl themed 2nd Birthday party on their amazing website today!

Click HERE to see the post

Have a lovely day everyone,

I think I'm having a mini meltdown...

This morning I've woken to the feeling that I'm falling down a rabbit hole.

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Do you know the feeling?

So I thought I'd blog about it, get it off my chest and hopefully feel back in control - lets see how it goes...

So I think the reason for my mini meltdown is:

• It's Glen's combined 40th Birthday party on Sat night - preparations, planning, cleaning...
• Our toilet waterline has started creeping up so I've got to get a plumber out to fix it asap (before we have 50 party-goers trying to use our one little pink toilet)
• Christmas orders seem have started coming in, I'm REALLY busy with MSP
• Will has started toilet training this week. He is doing SOOOOO well! He's doing 1's and 2's in the potty (well mostly makes the potty, yesterday afternoon it made the white bath mat) but I'm just so proud of him. I think I'm just not in the mind frame to be dealing with it today.
• This heat is getting to me - my pregnancy thermostat makes me feel like it's 5degrees hotter

Ok so there is my little whinge, I'm starting to feel better already :)

Thanks for listening... and here comes a storm to bring in the cool change - yay!!!!!

Free printable chevron Christmas tags

I have designed an A4 sheet of chevron Christmas tags which you can download and print for free from my website! Just click here http://www.mysweetprints.com.au/#!free-christmas-printable-tags

 

See all the colours when you download the sheet

I might add some more designs in a week or two, I'll keep you posted.

Print them on 200gsm (or thicker) matt paper stock. Print as many times as you'd like then just cut out and hole punch. I think they would look great tied with a pretty ribbon  and attached to a simple brown paper present :)

Enjoy and feel free to pass on too.

Have a lovely day,

Little swimmer off to the pools!

Pimp my bookshelf

 

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I love the look of pattern backed shelving! Whether it be wallpaper or fabric behind a bookcase and I think I have just the item for this makeover....

It lives in the study and was my Grandpa's old book shelf. We use it to store so much but the study will become Will's room early next year so I'm thinking of ideas to pretty it up. What do you think about painting it white then putting a pattern behind the shelves which would match his room colour? Something very similar to the above picture.

As you can see it is literally over flowing with books and things at the moment but I picture the shelves with a few of Will's favourite books and toys displayed nicely. What do you think? Would I regret painting it?

Here is some more inspiration...

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Has anyone got any other 'pimp my bookshelf' ideas??

Have a great day everyone,

Melbourne Cup

One of my favourite days of the year! 

Well, more so for all those years I was working in the city and we'd dress up and enter the office sweep stakes, take a long lunch and then and stop for nibblies and bubbly while watching the big race.

 

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What has everyone got planned for Melbourne Cup?

I think this is the most low key Melb Cup I've ever had - absolutely no plans :( 

I'll have to stick a fascinator in my hair before I switch on the TV to watch the big race.