Saffrons Blog

On repeat for me this week has been the Loins Roar by sister duet the First Aid Kit.

They are coming out to Oz on their world wide tour.. I bought my tickets. Some little birdy told me Frankie magazine is helping to bring them out.

• • Rebecca Nicholson wrote there's an undertow to its sun-kissed demeanour; listen closely and the lyrics are shot through with darkness and gloom. "Now the pale morning sings of forgotten things…" begins the title track and opener, setting a mournful, nostalgic tone from the off.
    

Valentine's day is only a week away and to get you into the lovin' spirit here's a wallpaper you can download and put on your phone, iPad or computer.

Download this image by right-clicking on the size and "save as":

 1920x1280px  |  1280x800 |  iPad (or other table) | iPhone (or other smart phone)

You can click here to email a download link to your iPhone (or other smart phone)

Tell me if you like it please.

Johanna Baker-Dowdell commented on 01-Feb-2012 05:43 PM

Saffron this is gorgeous! Downloading right now.

Just like that the school year has started. Sequoia has gone into the first grade. The same uniform and shoes as last year.

 I love this drawing she did this morning. Thought you might to?. It's quiet here. How is it with you?

I stumbled upon Missy Mao on my Facebook page this week and I wanted to share her creations with you. I love her style and how she has given my fabrics the wonderful vintage feel. Its very encouraging for me.

 

On her blog she writes "Just to make you feel like the perfect princess, housewife come super woman. Bake your day away in this lovely Missy Mao Mao apron." So true!

The pictures are just so charming, so pop over to Missy Mao's blog and have a look.

Also spotted this week was a blog post on my new Magical Lands range on Bondville. Steph is a great buddy of mine, we share so much in common.  I feel very luck to know such a creative people. So ogle her blog if you have a moment.

Salley Govey commented on 29-Jan-2012 08:09 PM

You must get quite excited to see your "babies" come to life in others hands. These are gorgeous.

I was thrilled with the performance of Beth Orton at the Sydney Festival on Tuesday. Honestly she was funny, charming and so breathtaking, what a voice and songwriter. She was joined on stage for a few songs by Sam Amidon and what a talent. He is playing tonight at the Spiegletent, then goes to Perth. 

All week I have been listening to his album, I see the sign. It's only $8 through his website. The album features the amazing Beth Orton on a few songs. Summertime folksy guitar music, seabreaze and salty skin from surfing is certainly very me at the moment.

I also wanted to share a tune from Beth off her website. Beth played some new songs at the gig and did mention she has just finished recording a new album, I can't wait for that to be released, as the songs were fab.

What music has made your summer playlist so far?

When I was designing the Dandelion Kisses fabric I had the feeling of girls and summer in mind.

Lovely Rachel of Four Wise Monkeys shared with me her latest sewing success on her blog. I thought you might enjoy it as well. Pop over and read about how she made it. 

This also got me to thinking about similarities and that we too have a guinea pig who looks so very similar and don't say they all do.. Cause they don't! :)

Our George is now really the size of a small dog. I haven't shown him since he was six weeks old and he is now a much loved pet. 

Even if my daughter's attention span for him is only for 5 minutes a day at present...Though today it was ten minutes as he'd lost a tooth. "Look mummy, George is the same age as me, he's losing his teeth!". Thankfully they grow back in case you're wondering...

Big thanks to Rachel for sharing, a $20 gift voucher is on its way for taking such lovely photos and writing in.

I'd love to hear about and see your creations.

Rachel Measham-Pywell commented on 01-Feb-2012 04:27 PM

Thanks Saffron! George does look just like Princess, Maya's guinea pig

Six of us including children went to see Holly Throsby in the Spiegeltent as part of the Sydney festival.

This song was a hit with the crowd, especially with me, I was shaking my hips for sure. If you have little ones in your life this music will make you feel sane. Sorry to all the other kids bands out there...

KathyT commented on 15-Jan-2012 09:18 PM

What an amazing concert it was! I am a massive Holly Throsby fan, and my 16month old daughter grooved and clapped along!

Ana commented on 17-Jan-2012 12:48 AM

A lovely song - my 10 month old was mesmerised. And when I clicked on Play, an ad came up offering to make me look 10 years younger - how appropriate!

On my return from our break I discovered to my delight that my Imaginary Flowers quilt has been published in the current Australian Patchwork and Quilting magazine. It's the showcase special Volume 21 No 1 with an eagle quilt on the cover.

It's the quilt I sleep under each night, a large queen sized quilt, so that's very exciting. Of course I've got a kit so you can make one too.

I made some cushions using a few different ranges including the Infinity Flowers to coordinate with the quilt for a modern bed setting. 

The Australian Patchwork and Quilting magazine is available now in most newsagents, though that said I did buy the very last copy at my local one!

Buy the queen size kit here for $199.00. With free Australia post.

We had many an adventure, the time away has helped me to feel alive and refreshed.

A section of the Cape to Cape walk. 

Figs growing on the tree outside our Bed and Breakfast. 

Figs picked and eaten.

Huge stingrays let us run our fingers down their satin backs, returning again and again tickling my toes.

This one was nearly 3 meters wide with eyes the size of an orange. 

 The stingrays were such a highlight for me. Next up for me is to go diving with them.

This is the Bed and breakfast we stayed in. If you are heading down to Margaret River I  thoroughly recommend it as it is just perfect. Email the host Yvette and she will get back to you.

Benji - The Margaret River Guide commented on 31-Jan-2012 06:58 PM

They are huge sting rays, must have been Hamelin Bay. Thanks for sharing your Margaret River Bed and Breakfast with us, this is one of a handful of stunning places to stay, I have just met with Jo and James from llewellins guest house and Jane and Keith
from Rosewood Guest House, both very nice but very different. Something for everyone in Margaret River.