Two New Ellies

Meet Libby & Phoebe my latest two li'l elephants.

They're made from a felted type of mohair.

.  I sponged them with coffee but in this pic they don't look quite as grungy as they are.  Might go back & dirty them up a bit more.  I do like the old vintage style look!

Hope you're all having a great week so far!

Today's Flea Market Finds

Oops today I slept in!  Was meant to get up at 5.30am but instead slept in until 8am (was trying to beat the heat here in Queensland).  Never mind I still managed to find a few treasures....

I love the little tins, one still has curry powder inside.  I also bought an old street directory as well as these old English text books from the 1950's.

I have a few ideas of what I'm going to use them for now I just need to find the time!

China Pretties From Todays Yard Sale

These are some of the pretties that I found at a local yard sale today.  One of the cups & saucers is the same as one I had as a child.  I think they came with an Easter Egg in them.  I love the silver teaspoons & sugar tongs.  There was also some mother of pearl pate knives & a wee fork.  

I'm going to be selling at Collectorama at Nambour next Saturday so some of these will be going as I don't have the room to keep it all.  Besides I need to make some money for our next trip!

Having a Ball in Hoi An!

After spending 8 days in Indonesia my husband & I flew to Hanoi.  Unfortunately I didn't realise it was still winter there & we arrived in summer gear!  Had to quickly buy long pants, jacket & scarf.  We travelled out to Halong Bay on Wednesday which was totally wonderful.  Was really saddened to hear the news yesterday though of a boat that had sunk & 12 people drowned.  Not a lot of safety requirements over here!

We travelled here to Hoi An yesterday & have been having a lovely time exploring the town.  Of course shopping up a storm is all part of the deal!  Hoi An has a lovely old world rustic charm to it & is especially pretty when it's all lit up at night. 

Sorry I can't add photos at this time as I'm just on a computer at the hotel.

Ok hope you are all doing well.  We  will be back home next Tuesday morning & I'm looking forward to catching up on all my blog reading!

Julie x

Finally I've Finished Them........Another Wabbit & A Li'l Elephant

Happy Australia Day!

These are my latest creations, sooo cute!  I might have to do something with Miss Ellie's ear though cos she looks like she's about to take off!  They're both made from mohair which I've grubbied up to give them a bit of an aged look.

(Jan could you please contact me so we can finalise the Auction.  If I don't hear from you by Friday I will have to award the Auction win to the next highest bidder, thank you). 

Elephant Auction Ends Soon.....

Only 2 1/2 hours to go so if you haven't bid yet there's not much time left.  Auction ends at 9am this morning. 

Thanks to everyone for taking part.

PS  Don't forget whoever wins to send me your email address.

Premier's Flood Appeal... Li'l Elephant Auction

Isn't it wonderful 240 bloggers have so far raised about $45,000 towards the appeal.

This little elephant is up for auction on my previous post.