Love Always

Love always, 

be generous

Believe in yourself, 

take chances 

try your best

Offer to help

FORGIVE

Put others first

No whining

Available here

xx

You are the Spring in my Step

Good morning all

Look what has just arrived in store

To check out the range of wall art I have available just click on the link HERE.

Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!

xx

Keep Calm and Carry On

Theses goodies have been sitting in various spots around the house for the last couple of weeks waiting for me to take some photos and add them to the store.

It's funny but this last week I often catch a glimpse of the red and I'll read the quote and I will "Keep Calm" and I do "Carry on". 

It has been an interesting week, no major problems just trying to take it easy, not panic over every little twinge or ache and trying not to think negatively. Finding a balance between being aware of your body and picking up on anything that could be a sign of early labour without overreacting is tricky but I will just keep praying through it and continue to be thankful for each day that our precious bub stays put.

Anyway, enough whining, I really wanted to share my new goodies with you.

These coasters are a gorgeous colour and are $11.95 for a set of four. Get them here.

This sign is a fabulous size 60 x 80 cm and is only $49.95. You can buy it here.

I love the clock, cute and practical, only $22.95 from here.

and lastly a vintage take on burlap, 30 x 60 cm, $29.95 and available here.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

xx

Spring Cleaning via the Organised Housewife

Somehow today I came across the Organised Housewife Blog and I was inspired to get organised and join in her "20 days to organise and clean your home challenge".

I confess that the last few months once morning sickness and the pregnancy tiredness kicked in my motivation disappeared and everything suffered. I got out of routine and it was just so easy for the day to slip away and I didn't really achieve a lot.

Now that my energy has returned and the morning sickness has disappeared and Spring has sprung I am motivated to get organised and get my house back in order.

I am a week behind in the 20 day challenge but that's ok, I will still get it all done (I hope) and it is a great way to get me back on track.

Today I tackled the kitchen, I have no before and after shots because I really don't think you would notice much difference, it really is all the small stuff, greasy build up and small marks here and there. 

Now it is all done and know that it is, I think that's the best thing when you clean, the satisfaction of knowing it's done.

Is anyone else doing the Challenge? How is your spring cleaning going? Are you an organised cleaner or do you just clean as you get the chance? 

I would love to hear how you tackle your house work.

xx

Inspire Series - Canvas Wall Art

I've just listed these gorgeous canvas prints in store

Each Print is 15 cm x 15 cm and is mounted on MDF ready to to hang

The prints all feature inspiring quotes and there are 12 in the set.

The best thing is they are only $7.95 each and you can find them here

They make great little gifts for encouraging the special people in your life.

I am off to Sydney in the morning, taking Nicholas to the State Athletics Carnival at Homebush

I am so proud of him, this is the second year in a row that he has made it 

I am going to stay the night and catch up with my sister, brother in law, niece and nephew while I am there

I am looking forward to it

Enjoy the rest of your week

xx

Blue & Green Art - Giveaway

Last night I was experimenting with some paper doilies and paint in preparation for a photo shoot that I am styling soon (very exciting!!!)

So I got through painting  the yellow doilies

Then as I was mixing the turquoise paint I got a little distracted

I just loved the colour, 

it was so pretty, 

so I grabbed some canvas and painted it, 

as you do :-)

I liked the streaks in the paint showing the different shades of colour so I left the canvas just like that and went back to my original job, 

Unfortunately I was a little distracted and tried to rush my doily painting and left the doily on the paper in the same spot I painted it so most of them have stuck to the newspaper and I will have to start again, doh! 

That'll teach me for getting distracted.

The yellow ones are ok, 

probably because I hadn't gotten distracted yet :-)

Anyway, back to last night. 

After I rushed through the turquoise doilies I grabbed some of this

Mixed in a little of the paint and grabbed some more of these

and ended up with this

I am really happy with how they turned out and I just love the colour. 

The thing is I have no where to put them. 

So I want one of my lovely friends to have them. 

Each canvas measures 15 x 15cm 

and you can have the set of three.

Just leave a comment on this post and I will announce the new owner of an original "McCarthy Design" 

:-)

on Monday.

Oh and one last thing, I usually try and spend my weekend computer free for the most part but I have so many gorgeous pics and some great quotes that I find during the week that I would love to share. So I think that I will make Saturday my "Favourite Pic of the Week" day and Sunday can be my "Wise Words of the Week" day.

What do you think?

Have a great weekend and for those of you lucky enough to have a long one. Enjoy!

xx


PS. Giveaway is open to anyone, just leave a comment and make sure I have a way to contact you.

Happy Hump Day

Just wanted to share a few lovely things I have that are new in store

Dad and Me apron gift boxed apron set 

 Organic Apron Flower Design

Organic Tea Towel Flower Design 

 Retro Apron

 

Jane Austen Quote on Canvas

Set of three Cushions

Live What You Love Canvas Wall Art

Keep Calm and Carry On Canvas Wall Art

Aussie Beaches Canvas Wall Art

If you want to find out more about these items or see what what else is new pop over to my store

McCarthy Designs & Occasions

xx