Feb 28 part 2

I am so grateful to hear from James today! 

"Mum. So sorry. I'll get back to you soon okay!

Love ya!"

Feb 28

Love my new brooch. Very thankful to Curlypops and her beautiful creations! 

Feb 27

Grateful to be sewing today and making something for my mum.

Feb 26

I am so grateful for my wonderful mum.

This came in the mail today for my birthday. A gorgeous card with the most beautiful messages, a really cute owl glasses case and money to spend on my trip to Melbourne. She is the most generous, thoughtful, beautiful person in the world. And I love her so much.

Feb 25 part 2

Very grateful when Jack makes us something scrummy to eat (even if it's in the middle of the night!)

Feb 25

I am grateful for my love of sewing and making things. I enjoyed making this for a lovely friend of mine for her birthday and I really hope she likes it.

Feb 24

I am very grateful to my lovely blogging friend, Marina, for all her help and inspiration to making these fun little houses. Something I've wanted to do and a block I've loved for ages.

"Thought it might make more sense

It took me a few different combinations to work this way out, it works well for me 

Not sure if it's technically correct but if it works ...." Marina

"I have about 45 now I think

So much for just making a mini 4x4 lol"

Feb 23 (part 2)

I am grateful for DonateLife week and organ transplant awareness. 

Feb 23

I am grateful for delicious fruit that is so readily available to us. 

Feb 22

Very grateful for the chance to see these two gorgeous people today. They are off to the US to work and live.  Sad but exciting at the same time. 

Feb 21

Lovely inspiration and motivation from Marina today to make a start on my little houses. Very grateful for my special blogging friends. 

Feb 20 part 2

I am so grateful for these wonderful friends. I've had the most amazing 4 days and have so many lovely memories to take away with me. 

Feb 20

Grateful for natural beauty. 

Feb 19

I am grateful for friends, laughing and enjoying each other's company. 

Feb 18

So grateful for new projects and inspiration. 

Feb 17

I am so grateful to be in Warwick on retreat with friends. 

Feb 16

I am so grateful to be a part of this wonderful group - Sunday Stitchers. What an amazing, fun and lovely group of ladies. It was so good to be back together again, enjoying each other's company. 

Feb 15

I am grateful for healthy options. For delicious food that's good for you too. 

Enjoying my banana smoothie today! 

Feb 14 (part 2)

Always grateful for clever, artistic people who make beautiful handmade things. These handmade macaron soaps are too pretty to use! 

Feb 14

I am so grateful for these beautiful roses from Michael. 

Feb 13

I am very grateful for these delicious home made salted caramel macarons waiting for me when I got home from work. Thank you Tori!!! 

Feb 12 (part 2)

I am very grateful for farmers markets where we can buy such delicious, high quality home made food. 

Feb 12

I am so grateful for our wonderful Gallery of Modern Art. For the amazing exhibits we get to see and experience. 

Feb 11

I am grateful for this wonderful idea called "scatter love". Beautiful cards to post to friends and family to bring back the joy of receiving snail mail!!! They are just gorgeous! 

Feb 10

I am always grateful to hear from James. To receive a call, text or message or see a photo or status on FB. 

Feb 9

I am grateful for home cooked, delicious meals. Especially with lots of vegetables. It was nice to have the time today to cook chicken Kiev and lots of baked veges. 

Feb 8

I am grateful for all the bunya nuts we have from our tree. Our first year of fruit! Still learning how to cook and eat them! 

Feb 7

I am so grateful for these sweet little treasures that have been carefully made for my charm bracelet. The lovely Julie is also making me an extra little heart charm. 

Feb 6

I am always grateful to learn new things. This cute little heart coaster used reverse appliqué - something I've never done before. It's also wonderful to have these free patterns and ideas at our fingertips. 

Feb 5

I am so grateful for my sister and to get the chance to spend the day with her today. 

Feb 4 (part 2)

Grateful for childhood memories. I love these books and have had the larger ones since 1969 when I was 6. They bring back lots of wonderful memories. 

Feb 4

Grateful for the beauty of nature. A sweet little deserted nest. 

Feb 3

Grateful for that feeling when you finish a project. Especially one you've fallen in love with. So happy with the stitchery and the frame. 

Feb 2

I am grateful for the joy of starting a new project! 

Feb 1

I am grateful for mail. Happy mail especially. New projects, gorgeous threads and my favourite book. 

Day 31

I'm really sick - and I've spent the whole day in bed. This little furball hasn't left my side all day- even at feed time. It's like she senses something isn't right. I love her to pieces.