A Gorgeous Bag For A Gorgeous Girl

Last week Kati and I took the two littlies to see the wonderful Peppa Pig puppet show that was on at the Arts Centre. Both love Peppa and George so when I heard about the show I was desperate to get tickets, as was every other parent in Melbourne. The pre-sale tickets sold out almost straight away. I was then lucky enough to snare 4 when they were fully released the following week. 

I'd decided it would make a great birthday present for Miss E's 2nd birthday in September. However as the time drew closer I was concerned that it may be a bit disappointing for a two year old to receive a couple of bits of cardboard. 

So the weekend before whilst doing my daily perusing of Pinterest I saw Kati had pinned these gorgeous crocheted bags. Given I was in the midst of my new found love of crochet I decided that's what was going to be the rest of her present. There wasn't much info or a link on what Kati had pinned, but I could make out a little picture that said 'made with love Vendulka'. So off googling I went, and I struck gold!! This woman is amazing with what she creates. I purchased the pattern on her etsy store and then got to work with the wool I had available. 

It didn't turn out exactly as my perfectionist self wanted, but I was pretty proud of what I had achieved in under a week. And I'm sure Miss E was much happier to receive her tickets in a bag, rather than by themselves. 

A

xoxo

Husbands And Gifts Do Not Mix!

On Christmas Eve of 2008 my (then) boyfriend proposed to me. He chose this date as I have grown up believing that Christmas is a special time and this just added to it!

So this time last year we (finally!!) got married! It was a day I will never forget! Everyone worked so hard and we were, and still are, so grateful! It was better than we had ever imagined!

Having said that, this is where my problem started. What do you get for your husband on your first wedding anniversary? It is traditionally paper. A really nice card? Hmmm...

Cam and I are very different when it comes to things like this. I have to admit that I am an emotional hoarder, I keep EVERYTHING! Whereas Cam is completely the opposite. 

He sees no problems with throwing things away, whereas I have kept any cards or little love notes he has ever given me. So getting him a nice and heartfelt card I have learnt isn't really the way to go.

We did go away to Healesville for a few days (we had our honeymoon there) which was very special and we both loved the peace and quiet! He had purchased an Oroton necklace for me that I had shown him months ago, and he had hidden it since then as a surprise for me.

So when he gave that to me a felt like I had ripped him off as I had only purchased a small trinket for him, a handmade keying...

Sadly it didn't arrive until we arrived home from our travels. BUT I really wanted to MAKE something special for US. Something to keep and I wanted it made with paper...

When I think back over our relationship and our wedding day, the one thing that stands out is music!

Throughout our relationship music seems to have "played" a special part in our lives. 

We met through a mutual friend (who happened to have been a DJ) and back then Karaoke was what all the "cool kids" were doing, so we would go out with friends and listen to them sing (all the good and oh so bad!). We have also both grown up with a love of music. I am very eclectic, loving everything from bubblegum pop to classics to rock to I guess metal even? Whereas Cam is into the heavier, more alternative music. Though through our relationship with have both grown to tolerate, maybe even like each other's musical taste... But there will always be a few non-negotiables!

Then comes his parents. His mum is a former opera singer and music teacher, his father is a VERY accomplished pianist. 

The music throughout our wedding ceremony was of songs his father had recorded as unfortunately he was unable to play on the day and most of the music at the reception is all a blur... That is apart from our first dance song. I had left all the music choices up to Cam, so when I first heard the song he had chosen I was in tears! He had said it was the perfect song to explain how he feels about me. The song is "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds and my favourite line from the song is ...

So, I charged my iPad and sat for hours trying to get inspiration.... Now I am a BIG fan of Pinterest! But this is the first time I have been a little disappointed! Why is it that when it comes to anything with the word 'wedding' in it, it's either over the top or just plan ugly. After combining both Music and Christmas I struck gold! What better gift to give him than the lyrics of our first dance song in a Christmas bauble? And a photo frame with the lyrics and sheet music of our first dance song with our wedding date...

I'm not too sure that he loves them, but he did appreciate the thought and that I made something special for us both to remember our special day and our first anniversary.

Now I wonder what next year will be like, I might need to start planning now?!

K