tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post2767018687547033768..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Homespun Things....Inspiration and Imitation...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-90691731910024419642018-08-08T08:21:41.934+10:002018-08-08T08:21:41.934+10:00Hi Sonia. How lovely to see you! The first pic is ...Hi Sonia. How lovely to see you! The first pic is the inspiration we found on Pinterest. The second one is Daughters Glampavan. Everything was thrifted or from the remnant bin. I made the gigantic turquoise elephant print cushions (and how much do you love that print!!), and even made the tassels myself. The bolster, fur throw, curtains and blankets all came from my fabric stash or the remnant bin and charity shop (washed in my home made wool wash and dried in the sunshine of course), and the sheets and quilt cover were the only new items...from IKEA. The whole project worked out at under $100 and a few hours of our time. Lots of fun and such a great result! Yes our drought situation is heartbreaking. Praying hard for rain here too. I hope you are well. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-25487248601188537102018-08-06T19:43:10.486+10:002018-08-06T19:43:10.486+10:00Mimi, I haven't posted in a really long time b...Mimi, I haven't posted in a really long time but the clamping van and the bed sheets and spread I'm so envious of !! Did you just find the material for the bed spread and sheets or did you make them ? We must all continue to pray for rain the worst drought in Australia in 120 years. They need steady soaking rain ! Love soniaSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755978836374275623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-68326215576643359702018-08-06T16:32:41.562+10:002018-08-06T16:32:41.562+10:00Jane, I am so pleased. That really is a valuable l...Jane, I am so pleased. That really is a valuable lesson for us all I think. When you see the price of the simplest things, packaged beautifully, it really spurs you on. I think you mean Furoshiki? I laughed at the looking like you're swearing...lol! Well done you, Jane. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-22189511219678232112018-08-06T16:31:36.575+10:002018-08-06T16:31:36.575+10:00Thankyou so much Gaila! You all inspire me to do m...Thankyou so much Gaila! You all inspire me to do more and be better. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-80746572804832035302018-08-06T16:31:04.948+10:002018-08-06T16:31:04.948+10:00Dear Bevo, thanks so much. The Glampavan was a ver...Dear Bevo, thanks so much. The Glampavan was a very rewarding project and really, not difficult at all. I'm really touched that my blog brings a smile to your face. Thankyou. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-28958477327260243812018-08-06T16:30:05.394+10:002018-08-06T16:30:05.394+10:00Janie, this paper sounds divine! I love the possib...Janie, this paper sounds divine! I love the possibilities in such a simple thing. My brain just goes into overdrive! Christmas is coming for sure, and it will be upon us before we know it. Time to get cracking! I'm glad the Limocello was enjoyed. Such a fun and easy thing for such a great result. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-7018053818888930972018-08-06T16:28:31.051+10:002018-08-06T16:28:31.051+10:00Thanks Debby! Mimi xxxThanks Debby! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-16684283410451107152018-08-06T16:28:19.380+10:002018-08-06T16:28:19.380+10:00Dear Stephanie, what a kind and lovely thing to sa...Dear Stephanie, what a kind and lovely thing to say. I love that feeling of accomplishment. That feeling of 'I made that' far exceeds anything that I'd hand money over for. Yes my chai latte was fab! Thankyou. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-2574298861528324542018-08-06T16:27:29.747+10:002018-08-06T16:27:29.747+10:00Dear Penpen, yes she is one lucky girl! I love the...Dear Penpen, yes she is one lucky girl! I love the bed cover too. It's just so girly and pretty! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-39366283109261557002018-08-06T16:26:58.228+10:002018-08-06T16:26:58.228+10:00Thankyou Fiona. You are so sweet. Mimi xxxThankyou Fiona. You are so sweet. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-55189088522447154832018-08-06T16:26:44.076+10:002018-08-06T16:26:44.076+10:00Hi Clare. Yes you're right. It sometimes is &#...Hi Clare. Yes you're right. It sometimes is 'the essence' of a thing that is so appealing. Finding that 'essence' is key to feeling you have a fruitful and fulfilling life I think. Don't be too disappointed. With experience, you'll get a better handle on what makes you happy. And I bet it's not the wants that are foisted upon us by retailers. Onward and upward Clare...xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-70092600408168466002018-08-06T16:25:26.786+10:002018-08-06T16:25:26.786+10:00Thankyou Chel. You're pretty darned clever you...Thankyou Chel. You're pretty darned clever yourself. Honestly, presentation makes such a difference. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-57922092070543592002018-08-06T09:31:29.915+10:002018-08-06T09:31:29.915+10:00Mimi. from you I have learned that a simple gift, ...Mimi. from you I have learned that a simple gift, beautifully presented, looks very lavish. I like to give gifts that are practical and more than a single use item. I recently wrapped a kitchen gift in a tea towel using the Japanese wrapping method. Starts with 'f' but everytime I try to write it it looks like I am swearing. Oops. The parcel looked fabulous and was a bit of a pass the parcel unwrap. It was a simple useful gift, well wrapped and well received.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-70447370689912223522018-08-04T11:21:15.212+10:002018-08-04T11:21:15.212+10:00This is why I Love your blog!! You and Annabel ins...This is why I Love your blog!! You and Annabel inspire us all to be more creative ! Thank you both for the inspiring posts!!! Happy crafting! Gailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972025825370280143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-70444305515999614132018-08-04T09:52:39.115+10:002018-08-04T09:52:39.115+10:00Great post Mimi,
Love what youve done with the gl...Great post Mimi, <br />Love what youve done with the glampervan and looking good in gingham and beads.<br />My mum used to say imitation is the si cerest form of flattery, and it does inspire us to see all your wonderful work, just letting you know we appreciate your blog enormously and it makes me look at the everyday things with an eye to make them beautiful, thankyou<br />Cheers, Bevo xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-13801000000342504302018-08-03T22:37:01.134+10:002018-08-03T22:37:01.134+10:00I love a good recap! I still have not made up the ...I love a good recap! I still have not made up the chocolate wrapping but plans are well underway. Recently I found a ream of about 90gsm buff paper in a local opportunity store. It was in a box labelled 'Hollywood Store' and the paper size is the old Quarto rather than A4 which was in use many years ago in Australia and a lot more recently in the US. Anyway, even though it's only paper, I feel like I have a little piece of Hollywood glamour in my cupboard..lol. This will be the used for the chocolate wrapper printing to go on. I do hope you are not holding your breath waiting for me to get to that bit but I promise you I will. As we all know Christmas is coming and you have inspired me to create wrapping for the chocolate I am going to gift this year. One year, I found over a period of months, some lovely little bottles that I filled with your home made limoncello recipe. It was very well received and fun create as well so I promise you I do complete the task. Love Janiebabe xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-41702751259944460672018-08-02T10:36:12.717+10:002018-08-02T10:36:12.717+10:00Awesome stuff! Love the cake! Awesome stuff! Love the cake! Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-87745237160491888332018-08-02T01:22:11.657+10:002018-08-02T01:22:11.657+10:00Such lovely pictures! I like all of your creations...Such lovely pictures! I like all of your creations just as much as- and most of the time, MORE THAN- the expensive store-bought stuff. You and Annabel are certainly creative! And there's such a feeling of accomplishment when we're able to make such lovely gifts for a fraction of the cost. I hope you enjoyed that delicious looking chai latte, because you've certainly earned it! Stephaniehttp://stephaniegetsitdone.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-21360276147944520852018-08-02T00:14:53.363+10:002018-08-02T00:14:53.363+10:00Oh this post is so full of goodness! Your daughter...Oh this post is so full of goodness! Your daughter's van is cool; I've always wanted to travel like that in a cool van. I love your new $6 bed cover.... SCORE! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful creations.Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-87790512643537500832018-08-01T18:49:40.429+10:002018-08-01T18:49:40.429+10:00You and Annabel are my gurus! FiYou and Annabel are my gurus! FiFionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-43663341495013007192018-08-01T15:30:55.600+10:002018-08-01T15:30:55.600+10:00Hello Mimi, you are so creative, everything looks ...Hello Mimi, you are so creative, everything looks so beautiful. Sometimes it's the essence of the thing we want isn't it. I find it hard to keep the wants at bay sometimes. I am disappointed in myself today, I have just added up my July fgures and went way over budget in several areas. Back to cash in hand for me for a while. ClareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-56002911906884495132018-08-01T12:38:13.976+10:002018-08-01T12:38:13.976+10:00Wow Mimi, you are so creative as is our Annabel. I...Wow Mimi, you are so creative as is our Annabel. I would love to have everything looking so pretty but not much chance of that here unfortunately. I will just have to take in all the prettiness on your blog. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.com