A Garden Tea Party

Here are photos from the Garden Tea Party for Angel. It's amazing how much effort goes into a simple party. It was mostly fun preparing for it. I woke up VERY early that morning and my mind was racing with all the things I still needed to do to get everything ready by that afternoon. I knew I wasn't going to go back to sleep, so I just got up and started doing things. It's rather nice being the only one up in a quiet house, while it's still dark outside. Very peaceful indeed.

So, shall I give you the tour?

Bubbles and nail polish for the young ladies to enjoy during the festivities.

They all loved having their toenails polished. We didn't do fingernails because they aren't allowed to wear it to school, so it was kind of pointless.

Afternoon tea set out for the girls to choose what they'd like to eat.

I bought this at the op shop. It's a bit yuk on the inside and is not salvagable to use for tea. I started out putting roses in it, but it leaks, so I put a pot plant in it instead and it now lives out in the garden.

We HAD to have roses for the tea party. You simply can't have a garden tea party without roses.

Marshmallow teacups. Yum! And so simple to make. They were a big hit!

I wish I had made more paper flowers, but I ran out of paper and time.

Of course, you can't have a birthday party without Cheezels. One on each finger.

Very special 'tea'.

The trampoline was a big hit with the girls. They jumped and twirled and threw around their feather boas. There were feathers EVERYWHERE!!! So colourful and so fun.

I made some bunting with fabric napkins that I sourced from op shops. It was my first time making it. Who knew it was so easy.

I put out Angels dollhouse for the girls to play with too. Those two playing with it in the picture had so much fun and stayed there for ages.

Oh, I must add that my darling hubby threw together this child height table last week after work. It was perfect for them to all sit around. It's WONDERFUL having such a handy husband. Thank you darling!

This was the only game they played...pass the parcel. There wasn't time to play any others as they were having fun eating, trampolining, doll housing, nail polishing and present opening.

She chose this birthday cake for me to make for her. I know you'll love it, but I'm not happy with how it turned out. I was in a rush and didn't do it properly. She loved it though, and that's all that matters!

Pressie time!

She LOVES opening presents.

Who doesn't???

My Angel, my Princess. All dolled up for a tea party.

She had a great time, which to me makes the party a huge success!

She's 6! Can you believe it? Where has the time gone???

~ Ky x

Preparations for a Tea Party

My Angel is turning 6 on Thursday and to celebrate I am throwing her a garden tea party next weekend. I'm having a bit of fun preparing for it. I have the vision in my head how I want it to all look.

This morning we went to the Camberwell Markets with the intention of sourcing supplies for the party. I'd already bought a few things from op shops on Friday.

We found these feather boas in a box for 50 cents each.

These serviettes and doilies will be turned into bunting. It will be my first time making bunting, but I've been given instructions from the ever clever Georgina on how to make it.

The boas and feather head pieces.

We found a lot of beads for the girls to wear during the party.

One stall holder gave Angel the crown for her to wear for the party. So sweet of her.

This tea set will of course be used. I bought it at the Chapel St Bazaar on Friday.

It's made in Japan, so of course it wasn't expensive.

I'm just throwing this photo in to show you the head piece and little jacket I got for 50 cents a piece. They are such great dress ups box additions. She loves them and has worn them a lot today. She's wearing them right now in fact.

So, stay tuned for more tea party preparations and then photos after the event.

Of course, and you already know this, this party is actually mine, not hers. Lol!

~ Ky x

Photo Fun

I was just looking through some of my photos and came across this one that I took in the Degraves laneway in Melbourne a few days before christmas.

I really like it and thought I'd share it.



Workers and shoppers pass in a hurry, seeking out somewhere to throw down some food in the restricted time they have, while a lone cellist plays the most beautiful music in not so beautiful surroundings.

Such a contrast in art forms.

I'm linking this to Becky at Farmgirl Paints who is doing a photography course at the moment and each Tuesday tells us about a new thing she has learned then asks us to link up a photo for her photo comp.

This week it's about thirds.

Catchya soon!

~ Ky x

Graffit Art- Melbourne City

There are paintings along the whole length of this alley way.

I had no idea that mythical creatures smoke.

Nothing appears to escape the spray can's touch.

~ Ky x

Graffiti Art - Brunswick

Some graffiti art we walked past in an alley off Sydney Rd, Brunswick, this afternoon.

There's so much of this kind of art around Melbourne. It really is very cool!

You will see some more here in the future.

~ Ky x

Oh Christmas Tree

This is what happens when you give a 3 and 5 year old complete control over decorating the christmas tree.

I left the room while they went to work.

Yes, I know, it's such a HUGE tree...not. I'm actually not a fan of fake christmas trees. Mum and Dad NEVER had one. We had a real tree every year. I miss that.  I think that I will buy a real tree next year. Maybe a potted one so it can slowly grow over the years like the kids. Anyway, back to the decorating...

I was going to redo it after they went to bed, but I kinda like it all messy and lopsided, so I'm going to leave it.

Normally it would have the tinsel evenly wound around the tree with all the baubles hanging in evenly spaced distances. When I decorate the tree, I'm very particular about how everything is arranged.

Having children is teaching me to let go and just let it be.

After all, it really doesn't matter and they have done something special for the christmas season and have been creative in the process.

~ Ky x

Painting

Notice what they are doing that they aren't supposed to be doing?

~ Ky x

Canon EOS Photo5 2010 Finalists

 These three images are the photos I entered into the Canon EOS photo comp. I did not make it as a finalist and can tell you why in each of these photos. Even I can see the flaws in them. I won't bore you with going through each one though.

 When it comes to photos, I like perfection and these are nowhere near that. NOWHERE NEAR!

 I have, however, voted in each brief for the photo I like the best out of the finalists.

If you are interested in having a look and voting too then just click here.

It's open to the public for voting and you could win a camera for yourself.

The finalists photos are just awesome!

Makes me wish I could take a photo.

~ Ky x

Flowers, Jars and a Snail

Yesterday I shouted myself a bunch of these. Sorry about the blurry photo. My camera was on the manual setting by mistake and I was shooting away like it was on auto.

Ranunculas are such a beautifully, unusual flower.

This is the arrangement I have on my table now. Recognize the runner?

Mum bought this for me at an op shop when she was here last time. It didn't have a cork and I haven't been able to find one for it yet. It had been hiding in the back of a cupboard for a few weeks and then I had the bright idea to use it as a serviette holder. They fit in perfectly!

This large vase was bought from Ikea a few years ago to be used as a fish bowl. The fish died. It wasn't well when we bought it.

I haven't used this vase since as I just didn't know what to do with it. Now it is our fruit bowl.

This morning, I notice these bright red blooms amongst the weeds in the side garden. I believe they are poppies. Or at least they are a very good imitation.

This is the plant they were picked from. There are more buds on it. Is it a poppy plant? How on earth did it get there amongst my weeds? I was going to pull all the weeds out of this garden in the past week, but never got around to it. I'm glad I didn't now. I shall do it this week and leave this plant.

This little guy was near the lemon tree. The sand is there because of the Monkey.

I do like snails. Maybe because they are a little weird.

What I don't like about them is that they eat my herb plants! They absolutely aren't allowed to do that and if they get caught then the penalty is death.

Sorry snails. You are cute and weird, but you aren't allowed to eat my plants!

~ Ky x