Park Discovery

When driving around Melbourne I like to drive along roads I haven't been down before. It's a great way of getting to know my way around and where all the roads connect. Yesterday, coming home from Chapel St, I took a street that I knew came out on to the main road that goes to our place. As we were driving along we spotted a fantastic park with lots of trees and playground equipment. 

The biggest tree there even has a platform built into it, like a treehouse. So much fun for the kids and the adults too!

I love trees, so a park that has lots of them, especially if they are beautiful, is definately a winner.

Comment Leaving Problem

Apparently there is a problem with leaving comments on my blog posts. I have tried to fix it and I'm not sure that I have as noone has let me know. I can leave a comment, so would you please try and leave one so I know if it's fixed or not. Most of my followers are either facebook friends or have my email anyway, so if there is still a problem would you be kind enough to let me know. If you know how to fix it, please let me know that too.

Cute Head Warmer

While browsing at the Queen Victoria Markets on Easter Sunday I found this cute little 1940's inspired beanie. It would be nice if it was an original vintage piece. I'll be keeping my eye out for similar hats made from good quality felt. If I'm lucky, I may even find an original in the right size and colour. If not, then maybe I can buy it anyway and begin a collection of items to start my own Etsy store. Food for thought anyway.

Such a shame my knitting skills aren't up to this standard, or I would be knitting up a few more in different colours and with matching scarves.( Now I've just inspired myself to try and find some knitting classes.)

What do you think? Cute, huh? You know you want one too!

I'm beginning to think the hat and beanie collection is going to grow somewhat this winter.

The Desk

This is my computer 'desk' at the moment. My daughter's toy kitchen. It's not an ideal desk, but it's doing the job for now.
I have begun looking for a desk to put in this corner of the loungeroom. My own little desk to put my computer on. I have been looking in vintage stores, op shops, second hand shops and even an antique shop. I found the perfect desk in the antique shop, but of course it was more than I was willing to pay.
Yes, I could probably find one in Ikea or one of the other furniture chain stores, but I have in mind the kind of desk I want. Something already used, with a bit of character. Something vintage. A wood desk or small table would be perfect.
When I find 'the one' I will show you. Until then I will have fun looking.

Silverback

Found this gorgeous guy while wandering around the zoo the other day. He is mesmerising. I would have to say the gorillas are my favourites(The orangatans come a close second.). I really could just watch them for hours. There is quite a deep emotion one feels when you see them for real. They are just a beautiful, beautiful animal! So gentle, yet so powerful! Just awesome!