New brush roll - my new love

I love all things pretty but practical. Brush rolls are the perfect combination of these two. I've already posted two I have made on the blog and I have now another I have just finished and thought you would enjoy seeing the latest one.

I'm thinking of a new version of the brush rolls and hope to make one soon. I have some more on the way and will post them soon for you to see. I am constantly in invention mode and thinking of new things to make. I love this process from thought to design construction to making the item and then sharing it with the online community. Will keep you posted.

Plum tree fruit ready to eat.

The plum tree has now fruited and the fruit are ripe and ready to eat. Blood plums are so rich in color and are so delicious. I have posted this tree when it was in bloom and the tree didn't disappoint, it is so full of fruit one of the branches was hanging so low it was ready to break. We had to help the branch with boxes under it just to hold up the branch.

My husband came home and commented on the beautiful shiny fruit and said "Where did you get them from, they look great". I replied, " these are your fruit from the plum tree outside" With a smile on his face, you could see he was quite proud of his plum tree. In a funny way our fruit trees have become part of the family. And at times he often comments " I hope you went and spoke to the trees and vegie patch today, My reply, "Yes dear."

It is funny how I wait so long to eat this beautiful and tasty fruit but this year is a bumper year and jam or sauces might have to be made. I'll see what I can turn this fruit into.I will as always, let you know. For now they turn up in everyone's breakfast and lunch meals. I'm sure I'll be sick of them by the time we finish eating them.

Fruit trees are great but sometimes it's too much of a good thing. I'm sure I'll be craving them again in June. Here are the pictures. Will keep you posted.

Once a upon a time - weight loss- plantar fasciitis

Just an up date on the foot injury which was keeping me from running the marathon.(lol) But honestly, off today I went to the physio to find out and get some treatment for this foot complaint which is so painful, mainly in the mornings, I could barely stand on it.

The technical name is plantar fasciitis. Now I'm no expert but I had heard of this before but I never believed it could cause so much pain. Well it does. Ouch. After chatting to the physio the look of yes I do know what this is came onto her face. As always my complaints seem to be common and most people suffer from my latest injury. I suppose that's better then hearing,"that's new,I've never seen that before."

So,she showed me some exercises (as usual) for the feet to be done twice a day and strapped the foot which I'm to keep on for about 24 hours. She then suggested some inner soles which I'm to get at the next appointment.

Again, back to more exercises to maintain this body, not in prime condition, but in just average condition. But that's Ok by me as long as I can move with minimal pain, I'll keep going. Exercise has now become my new best friend and enjoy getting my exercises done most days. Will keep you posted.

New layout photo for my Hostess apron

Hi everyone, have just changed some photos on my etsy site. This Hostess apron needed a plain background as the madagascar pattern by Dena Designs if full of colour and stunning pattern. Here is the background story and photos. I hope you enjoy this apron.

Background Story.
This striking material was bought to make an apron as a gift for a relative and I loved it so much I thought it would be great to make one for the etsy community as well. This relative loves the colour red and with its floral pattern it was the perfect choice. I love the floral design and the way it sways through the material and tomato colour red background.

Once a upon a time - weight loss -personnal trainer - session 2

Off I went this morning to my training session with the trainer, it sounds good, doesn't it. All geared up for another heavy training session. The young males with the fantastic bodies don't seem to bother me anymore, I have other things to worry about, in getting my training done and improving my fitness.

The trainer got me straight on to the X-trainer and I did about 5 minutes. It really does get every part of your body moving and warmed up. I went into my injury woes and and eating habits and with a understanding look, the trainer advised me it was about not eating to much and cut out the sweets. No real surprises but it was good to tell someone.

He showed me some new equipment and we did some repetitions. Sumo squats were the order of the day and I did quite a few of those. They really work the muscles on the top part of the legs and 6 months ago I was lucky to do 3. Today with other ball squats I did over 40. It was amazing what the body was able to do and withstand compared to 6 months ago.

What I have learnt is that the small goals achieved at the beginning, which really didn't seem like much, has enabled me to achieve these bigger goals now. Feeling alot more toned and the body shape is now coming back, that's good. However, I am not losing a great deal of weight but I have muscle I have never seen or had before. My legs feel much fitter and I can bend over to pick up the washing to put it on the clothes line. This should be an olympic event (lol). All in all a great session and I'm looking forward to the next one. Off to the gym tomorrrow, with my second personnal trainer, ME. Will keep you posted.

Once a upon a time - weight loss

I have learnt something about this weight loss journey. It's all about being on a wagon and the wagon is the weight loss journey. Yes, I can get off the wagon and stretch my legs ( the odd graving for cake and cream ) but I have to get back on the wagon and keep steering it.

It won't always go in a straight line and I will probably get off and stretch my legs quite a few times, but I know I always have to get back on, and I seem to be OK with that.

Of course, this week I have another injury, Of course I do, after all this is me and injury seems to be my second name, but I soldiered on and still went to the gym. The bike was the preferred equipment today as there was no weight put on my foot, which is very painful at the moment. Seeing the physio next week with that and will keep you posted.

Makeup pouch - contrasting colours

I have just completed a new makeup pouch for you to see. Blue polka dots with the contrasting colour of a lighter and more vibrant blue for the lining. I hope you like this one. Heres also a picture of a small pouch made, now listed on Etsy.com