tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post5581496307991432836..comments2024-01-21T21:41:49.449+11:00Comments on Foxs Lane: Some solutions.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-4319082397386832632010-02-28T01:02:03.165+11:002010-02-28T01:02:03.165+11:00Oh my goodness. So many things to comment on. LOVE...Oh my goodness. So many things to comment on. LOVE your crochet! I don't know how to do that. I have a lot of ideas but cannot implement them! I like how you used it as sleeves on a dress. I also love how you painted the black board paint in an 'unfinished manner. I like how it turned out wonky. So cute! Okay off to another one of your posts.Sew Pretty Dresseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515218799156000710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-58445373283127031672010-02-22T14:56:34.121+11:002010-02-22T14:56:34.121+11:00Love the chalkboard. Love the resourceful husband...Love the chalkboard. Love the resourceful husband that just did it, no pfaffing about procrastinating (which is what my DH would do). Love the crochet sleeves but agree that a little crocket ruffle along the skirt edge would even it out. Agree about the water - I'm on a drink more water kick at the moment too.Ange Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06570883812741766857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-19997878736577951002010-02-20T10:17:54.800+11:002010-02-20T10:17:54.800+11:00Dont tell me you go to pilates as well as all the ...Dont tell me you go to pilates as well as all the rest of the stuff you get up to? <br />Gorgeous dresses youve been making. Must try that banana bread recipe soon.small foresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478463703970693640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-18834462417651865692010-02-20T08:09:59.876+11:002010-02-20T08:09:59.876+11:00That blackboard is pure genius!That blackboard is pure genius!Kat McNallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997968725871547805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-47472990463197908592010-02-19T09:08:09.853+11:002010-02-19T09:08:09.853+11:00Oh I love the impromptu chalk board, tres funky! I...Oh I love the impromptu chalk board, tres funky! I have been trying to cope by writing lists, and schedules, and menus, and more lists, and printing out calendar pages and pinning them up all over the house! Hope you settle into a routine soon xxGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904203848454803698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-56483233833322767852010-02-19T05:46:01.021+11:002010-02-19T05:46:01.021+11:00LOVE the chalkboard paint. It is very cool. We t...LOVE the chalkboard paint. It is very cool. We too have tried a message board center area near our front door. It works when I keep on top of it.....:-) <br /><br />And the crochet sleeves are simply beautiful. I am loving your delicate trims that you have been hookin' up.<br /><br />I too have the too-much-coffee fueled-craft-craziness problem. Have you seen my craft room??? <br /><br />http://eclecticchica.blogspot.com/2010/01/organize.html<br /><br />That might make you feel like "phew, my stuff isn't that bad!" or it might scare you from ever visiting my blog again! :-)<br /><br />We do what we can as mamas, wives, artists, crafters, gardeners, bakers, chefs......it can certainly be daunting some days. Sending you peaceful vibes!Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847883972920391799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-62449973690962155652010-02-18T17:10:46.973+11:002010-02-18T17:10:46.973+11:00hugs lovely lady, hope you have had a good week th...hugs lovely lady, hope you have had a good week thus far.<br />you are a fabulous mum no matter what happens. I can tell by the smiles on your gorgeous girls faces & the way you write about them.<br />♥Cathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907149329120730070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-50681980733527489552010-02-18T06:04:13.849+11:002010-02-18T06:04:13.849+11:00hello, what a gorgeous dress! The little sleeves a...hello, what a gorgeous dress! The little sleeves are lovely. And what a great idea with the blackboard paint too<br />: )picciolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008484787050565027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-7811490435138870002010-02-17T20:50:01.171+11:002010-02-17T20:50:01.171+11:00I think it's a mini miracle that any of us mum...I think it's a mini miracle that any of us mums can create anything, in the midst of all the chaos of our lives. I'm inspired by your blackboard and your dress is beautiful. Cathy xLittle Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12407653695969388496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-674372757750569572010-02-17T17:13:42.588+11:002010-02-17T17:13:42.588+11:00Kate, I think you are an absolute HERO! I wanted t...Kate, I think you are an absolute HERO! I wanted to apologise for not popping over sooner to say so but I have been swamped by life (as you will well understand) and I haven't quite managed to balance blogging and life yet. Yet another reason why you amaze and inspire me! I think the dresses with the crochet trims are so adorable. I would be the happiest little girl ever to wear such a dress. Truly, you should go easy on yourself, I bet your girls think you are the best mum ever.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015070241351570402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-48922812371917852892010-02-17T14:28:04.695+11:002010-02-17T14:28:04.695+11:00Wahooo Good MOVES!!! Stop and breathing is a good ...Wahooo Good MOVES!!! Stop and breathing is a good one to keep up your sleeve once in a while...lol xxLeonie Guldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787448815326799495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-62650159594004697922010-02-17T13:56:43.665+11:002010-02-17T13:56:43.665+11:00Oh yes water water water, just part of the routine...Oh yes water water water, just part of the routine. Sleeves also look great & i don't drink tea of coffee, so one less thing to monitor. Talk to the girls & explain how their helping & listening helps the family function, they'll take it on board. Black boards are sweet, good luck, chin up Kate, love Posieposie blogs Jennie McClellandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422068499429667636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-10605107541597595082010-02-17T07:39:19.366+11:002010-02-17T07:39:19.366+11:00Love it! both the dress and the sleeves, I saw ear...Love it! both the dress and the sleeves, I saw earlier posts and I love your little one's comment on why not to wear the dresses that you are making for her ;) I have trouble making my two wear anything anymore for photos too ;) <br /><br />and mm... now I am craving banana bread!Diana Jiron Graffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094548363950769564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-61913969677719454962010-02-17T07:29:18.568+11:002010-02-17T07:29:18.568+11:00I love the sleeves, that's fantastic. I missed...I love the sleeves, that's fantastic. I missed your monday post so scrolled down to read it. It sounds like you are amazingly busy. Do look after yourself, you know the old adage... if mama not happy, nobody happy! By the way have you tried chai latte instead of coffee?? so good for your bones too and actually is delicous. (that's from me who is the only person on the planet who doesn't like hot chocolate!!) We've started making the mix, I can send you the link if you want to try it.Deb Robertson Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765205075437689979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-57156936363560215432010-02-17T07:01:59.095+11:002010-02-17T07:01:59.095+11:00Great solutions all round. It sounds like you hav...Great solutions all round. It sounds like you have created a little order from the chaos. Bren's idea of the blackboard by the door looks fabulous. Who'd think of that! The crochet cap sleeves are perfect. I agree that a little crochet near the ruffle would finish it off nicely.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-45454848980411854942010-02-17T05:49:05.796+11:002010-02-17T05:49:05.796+11:00Yes ! Sleeves ! I knew it ! looks lovely xxxYes ! Sleeves ! I knew it ! looks lovely xxxLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12429020441760104006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-83166559342857047942010-02-17T02:17:01.815+11:002010-02-17T02:17:01.815+11:00did you know every single one of us is cringingly ...did you know every single one of us is cringingly green with envy that your slap-a-dash chalk board wall looks likes you had an interior designer sketch it out prior to ;p It's gorgeous! and such a great place for it! AND WOOT FOR WATER (altho I also am easily side tracked my beautiful men.. and um, I meant coffee, yes, we are talking about too much coffee).crzyladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096667449818067044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-62607488785266723222010-02-16T23:40:04.335+11:002010-02-16T23:40:04.335+11:00EEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKK!
(The sound of my own br...EEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKK!<br />(The sound of my own brakes screeching to a halt).<br /><br />Things are sounding identical (well, ish) around here, only I have never mentioned calisthenics to my girls in case I'd be sewing sequins on costumes for months on end. Evilry, I know. Borne from memories of my own poor mother slaving in to wee small hours. <br /><br />I'm so glad to hear things are brighter now it's Tuesday. Here's to a week of growing zen.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520680195281725886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-41986462020095964502010-02-16T22:28:40.794+11:002010-02-16T22:28:40.794+11:00How cool is your blackboard, it looks so great! N...How cool is your blackboard, it looks so great! Nothing bets the smell of baking in the house, love it and need to do it more often!!<br />Drink water,yes!! I'm trying to be aware to drink more each day - trying I am :)life and the memoirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108517959190493986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-57963834786979182882010-02-16T22:19:04.442+11:002010-02-16T22:19:04.442+11:00i love the sleeves on the dress - what a clever us...i love the sleeves on the dress - what a clever use!<br />i try to only have one cup of coffee a day - at one stage i was drinking way too much. <br />i love the chalk board idea i wish we could do something similar, but alas, the landlord would probably have a fit :(<br />enjoy your week<br />l<br />xLevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167382670215032422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-23580435195263279552010-02-16T22:04:04.515+11:002010-02-16T22:04:04.515+11:00Yes!
I knew it was destined to be sleeves!
You a...Yes!<br /><br />I knew it was destined to be sleeves!<br /><br />You are amazing Kate, were you aware? An inspiration you are, with your sewing & baking & wisdom... you shine so bright my eyes hurt. ;)<br /><br />Maybe I should bake... or just go to the bakery. Mmmmm bakery. Chocolate cake. Chocolate. Don't mind if I do. *wanders off*Vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036114016276478304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-41331885738615488692010-02-16T22:02:34.999+11:002010-02-16T22:02:34.999+11:00A novel solution to keeping track of everyone - no...A novel solution to keeping track of everyone - not that blackboards are new, but applying paint directly to the wall near the front door is new to me and so downright sensible.<br /><br />BTW, I love the owl on the tee-shirt you sent Knitter Sue for Isabelle.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-53010469047955217952010-02-16T22:02:18.413+11:002010-02-16T22:02:18.413+11:00I love those sleeves!!! And I love your take on my...I love those sleeves!!! And I love your take on my comment!!! So true! :)Fruitful Fusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242283924268422324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-59436101625416044582010-02-16T21:50:23.949+11:002010-02-16T21:50:23.949+11:00You have the best solution Kate... a soul mate. Su...You have the best solution Kate... a soul mate. Sure, they can't solve all the problems but knowing they're there sure does help.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921667979758743998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-76499615029608636602010-02-16T21:24:22.908+11:002010-02-16T21:24:22.908+11:00Hey Kate, Im loving your posts they are so real an...Hey Kate, Im loving your posts they are so real and make me feel normal...Your boy sounds like a real sweetie love the black board idea and the dress is beautiful, I think your right about something above the ruffle what about some ribbon, velvet ribbon even?<br />Im going to have to bake some bread too, looks delish.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808487251553327114noreply@blogger.com