tulips

     Over my holidays I found myself getting a little bit bored but was still too lazy to actually leave the the house. I came across a website with origami instructions and decided to make some flowers. I had some old books that a friend of mine had dropped off at my place and I pulled one of these apart to use as paper. The result was gorgeous. I twisted up some wire from old coat hangers and stuck it in a cute bottle I found and attached my tulips. I was quite pleased with the finished product. The instructions for the tulip are here http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-traditional-tulip.html I also did some made out of some maps that James didn't want any more and they turned out rather cute.

Op-shop goodies

I enjoy spending my time in dusty old shops rummaging through trinkets and knick knacks. One of my greatest pleasures in life is finding a gorgeous little something for next to nothing. From vintage furniture and crockery to home made clothing and linens I have picked up some great treasures for next to nothing. Here is just a sample of some of the things I love

I love the pineapple motif and wooden handles on this bag.

My brother’s Fiance bought these from an op-shop in the Gold Coast and wrapped them up for me for Christmas. Best present ever.

This is ashtray fish. Ashtray fish lives on a pattered tile in my bathroom with beads in his his mouth.