tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29106256147294507032024-03-14T14:23:52.981+11:00B R I E R L E Y + C L O V E RBrierley + Cloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832830179767473757noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910625614729450703.post-61794671747999896582014-02-13T23:28:00.000+11:002014-02-13T23:42:55.871+11:00TAKING STOCK<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Joining in with the lovely Pip from <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/">Meet Me At Mikes</a> and taking stock.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Times New Roman', Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Making : A crocheted road for my baby boy.<br />Cooking : Andy's Fairfield Granola, a la <a href="http://www.notquitenigella.com/2007/12/23/home-made-granola/">Not Quite Nigella</a>.<br />Drinking : Irish breakfast.<br />Reading: Kinder newsletters.<br />Wanting: Clarity.<br />Looking: For a house to make my home.<br />Playing: Games, all sorts.<br />Deciding: Yoga or tai chi?<br />Wishing: I were more organised.<br />Enjoying: <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/moodys/">The Moodys</a>.<br />Waiting: For what, I ask?<br />Liking: Cooler weather.<br />Wondering: How <a href="http://love4jlk.org/?page_id=11">this</a> can possibly be?<br />Loving: <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/sarah_jane/wee_wander">Wee Wander</a>.<br />Pondering: Do I really need more fabric?<br />Considering: How to make an idea a reality.<br />Watching: Hercule. On a Saturday night. I'm officially old.<a href="http://www.branchshop.com/" style="-webkit-transition-delay: initial; -webkit-transition-duration: 0.25s; -webkit-transition-property: color; -webkit-transition-timing-function: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #f50a8f; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></a>Hoping: To make it happen.<br />Marvelling: At the strength of a family facing such terrible challenges.<br />Needing: To take better care of me.<br />Smelling: Toast. Reminds me of my Nan and Pa. I miss my Pa. I miss the home he built.<br />Wearing: A poor selection.<br />Following: <a href="http://treefalldesign.typepad.com/">Manda</a>. One of my all time favourite bloggers.<br />Noticing: How grown up my kinder girl seems to be.<br />Knowing: That opportunity must be taken.<br />Thinking: Perspective counts for much.<br />Feeling: Loved and very, very lucky.<br />Admiring: The <a href="http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/">CFA</a> and DEPI...and the tenacity of those who've suffered during the fires.<br />Sorting: Lots. So much stuff that's not needed.<br />Buying: Less.<br />Getting: Impatient.<br />Bookmarking: Ribbon suppliers.<br />Disliking: Cruelty online.<br />Opening: Up to opportunities<br />Giggling: At <a href="http://www.mocktheweek.tv/">Mock The Week</a>. Bloody brilliant.<br />Feeling: So lucky to have the love of my life.<br />Snacking: Nutella. Straight from the jar.<br />Coveting: New <a href="http://www.lazybones.com.au/at-home/wallpaper.html">Lazybones</a> wallpaper. Euphemia 3 ploise.<br />Wishing: My Nan a happy birthday.<br />Helping: Raise kind children. I'm very proud.<br />Hearing: <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/programs/melbourne_afternoons/">Richard Stubbs</a>. I cried today - he is awesome.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know, I couldn't quite believe it either. But epiphany it was. Enduring 774 ABC Melbourne's summer offerings (Dave O'Neill is the only saving grace), a Billy Joel song was played. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">It's most certainly that time of year..every year...that makes you question what you're ACTUALLY doing. Is this what I want? Am I making the most of things? Is my life making me happy? What do I want that I need to MAKE happen?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">2013 was a wonderful year for us.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">We welcomed our gorgeous baby daughter, Lulu Mabel Florence, into our family. Baby </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">number 3 (so incredibly lucky) - it feels like she's always been here.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">We made a very long awaited move to another country town to be nearer family and friends and to have the lifestyle we've craved.</span></div>
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We're getting ready to sell our house - it's funny that all those little things you've always meant to do, only get done when somebody else will reap the benefits. </div>
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Yes indeed, many moons between posts.</div>
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I just couldn't bear to leave these vintage lovelies behind. My first opshopping venture in many months - and what a lovely reintroduction it was!</div>
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On the left, is a vintage fabric and on the right, a Cath Kidston design from Christmas 2011. </div>
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To those who see something lovely and think it's ok to copy, please make it your own. Put your own twist on it. Use the colours and fabrics that make your heart sing. Use the inspiration to make something which shows who you really are. Copying isn't nice. Copying is most definitely not cool.</div>
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Best Doctor ever, yes? We're still in Rose territory but unfortunately, Martha is looming on the horizon. Worst companion ever, no? I just can't warm to her - too besotted, too whiny and not enough oomph. Perhaps ABC2 could just skip Martha and bring on the ultimate companion, Donna Noble. Best companion ever, yes?</div>
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Little Clover is a big fan of pavlova, donuts, cupcakes and whoopie pies...</div>
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She likes to blow out the birthday candles - then enjoy a slice with a lovely cup of tea...</div>
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Splendidly soft, very vintage and jolly good!</div>
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<br />Brierley + Cloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832830179767473757noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910625614729450703.post-6434537554818034892012-01-13T16:08:00.000+11:002012-01-13T16:09:23.971+11:00VINTAGE LINENS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Like many other blogging crafters (such as <a href="http://teaforevie.blogspot.com/">Tea For Evie</a>), I've coveted a much loved collection of vintage linens. I love, love, love the hunt for these - the quickening of my heart when I spot a corner of turquoise, a blousy rose or trellisy (it's a word in B+C land!) goodness. Unfortunately, it's becoming harder and harder to find breakfast cloths and vintage fabric but I'm sure they're still out there. Of course, garage sales, church fairs and op shops are the main sources - I can't help but wonder how many linen presses belonging to little old ladies are bursting with the type of vintage beauty I love. So for your enjoyment (and because they're so lovely, the creases don't matter...do they?), a hint of my collection awaits.</div>
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My Little Clover has lots of handmade goodness in her room - some from my fair hands, some from others.<br />
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Santa recently added to our collection of knitted and crocheted food - with today's 40 degree heat, there were tea parties aplenty in the B+C household!<br />
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Miniature toy kitchen handmade by Little Clover's great grandfather, donut, lamington & pumpkin courtesy of <a href="http://www.larkmade.com.au/">Lark</a>, the other toys are from a local craft shop. I especially love the vegemite and cheese sandwich!</div>
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Little Clover wore the red dress on Christmas Day - it's by <a href="http://www.minihaha.com.au/">Minihaha</a>. The reversible apple dress was a gift and is handmade but there's no tag (a good reminder to always include woven labels!)</div>
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My much loved drawers!</div>
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Again, some handmade lovelies without tags.</div>
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A repurposed Brierley + Clover Easter basket.</div>
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One of my favourite Kokka Trefle fabrics.</div>
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Brierley + Clover pennant bunting. </div>
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The bird cushion was a magazine freebie giveaway - a tea towel by <a href="http://www.mozi.com.au/">Mozi</a></div>
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My Little Clover's big girl bed.</div>
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I'm in the midst of decorating my Little Brierley's room - boy rooms are a bit more of a challenge but I'm well underway (thank goodness for Spoonflower, nice boy fabrics are few and far between). I can't wait to share some photos once it's complete!</div>
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<br />Brierley + Cloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832830179767473757noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910625614729450703.post-82093789065965589452012-01-01T16:37:00.001+11:002012-01-01T16:37:24.973+11:00New Year, long time, back here.While Dear Blog doesn't quite have the same ring as Dear Diary, in these modern times, I'm guessing there are many fair weather bloggers who return to the fold at the bloom of a new year. I've been here before (and perhaps you have too) - many moons ago (well, almost 3 years worth of moons to more precise). There's something utterly delicious about the blank canvas a new year holds...the hopes and determination that this will be the year that counts. <br />
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Here at Brierley + Clover, I'm hoping it's the year of making it happen, of just doing it, of reconnecting, of simplicity, of valuing all that truly matters, of shedding shackles and of happiness. <br />
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I have so many dreams for Brierley + Clover - above all, I want those dreams to become reality. Welcome 2012 - I just know you're the one.Brierley + Cloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832830179767473757noreply@blogger.com3