Hello

So here I am! Again... Returning to this little space.  I know I said last time that I was returning, but gosh it is so hard to find the time to make it here ( I always get stuck reading everyone else's and think I will never have anything interesting to share!).
It is one of my new years resolutions for 2013, to write consistently on my blog. Over the years, I've started then neglected and then deleted, I think this is why this blog is different. It is a blog that has been hanging here for a little while now, that I know I can always come back to.
The real reason I want to start a blog is to write, and share what I am up to, to appreciate the little things in life and I hope (oh so hope) that I can stick to my plan here and make the time to post a little something exciting that pops into my life.

Below I have posted some little pictures :) a few of the little moments in my life at the moment.

1. A lovely thrifting adventure

2. Some ducks down by the junction of the Murray and darling rivers

3. A delightfully innocent story of an imaginary friend who lost his owner ( and some beautiful dried lavender from a road side store)

4. A beautiful bunch of fresh roses that smell just divine ( also from a roadside stall)

Xx wishing you lovely adventures too!

P.S You can always follow me on Instagram for my daily adventures (@gabriellacorrigan)  :) xx

The Return

Hello!

I have returned to this treasured little space on this big wide world of cyber space.

To say it has been a little while would of course be an understatement.

Recently I have been just floating along looking for inspiration and myself in every space possible. So, sitting here in the airport terminal seemed an appropriate time to adventure back into my online space.

Over the last few months I have been reading and viewing, really defining my style and where I am going. My passion for uniqueness has thrived through my sewing creation of clothes and I am forever on the lookout for the perfect piece of material or the little quirky accessory to tie into an outfit.

I hope I get to use this space more as I feel a more creative me come to fruition.

Stay safe and speak soon.

Bits and Bobs

Good evening! How has your day been? I hope it has been splendid and filled with super smiles and great conversations to begin the working week.

My day was a little on the stressful side... and so I bring you todays post about some little things that make days a little bit sweeter.

Coming from Northern NSW I have always had the pleasure of waking up (when I got up early enough) to see the sunrise over the ocean. During the easter break this year Mark and I ventured down to Adelaide where we camped and had the pleasure to see the sun set over the ocean. This is one of my favourite photos from 2012. 

This one I am sharing with you from my teenage years in 2005 (15ish). It was such a beautiful moment to have a butterfly simply land on my finger (and being teenagers we had the camera at the ready); Simple beauty.

Last snap for the night is this man here. Gosh, he makes the worse days the best days by him simply just being around. This is us in New Zealand 2010. 

It has been a long and big day and whilst I had other things I wanted to share with you... A little flash back makes sleep come easier. Take time to enjoy your memories.

Take care, sweet dreams and see you tomorrow

xx

Gabs

Little Red Riding Hood.

Hello :) How are you? I hope your weekend has been splendid. I have had a wonderful weekend filled with delicious home made food, wine, coffee and spending a some time catching up with my beautiful boy.

Yesterday we did some errands around Mildura. We made a trip to Bunnings to get some boxes for our move (Yipiee - we are moving to Buronga, which is closer to Mildura!). I ventured into spotlight on a mission for a new skirt, we bought a new grinder for our coffee machine, did the groceries and picked up some bits and bobs from Kmart. What did you get up to?

So I guess the main idea of this post is to share my creative skills with you! Whilst in Spotlight I managed to locate a skirt pattern ( I was after an A line skirt pattern, but ended up with a high wasted pattern). I then located the sweetest of sweet Little Riding Hood material. Little Red Riding Hood is one of my favourite stories and I know where I can get the cutest brooch, earrings or even hair clips to match my creation.

Red Riding Hood Brooch set from Made by White @ www.madebywhite.com.au (Free shipping in Australia!!!)



So I spent last night cutting out my skirt pattern and material, pinning the darts and getting ready to get start sewing this morning.

Here is the material...

Super Cute!

And of course the finished product (and me!)

xx Gabs

Morning!

Hello, how are you? Saturday morning is here and it cannot get any sweeter. I was up and about at 7.30 this morning - hanging washing and cleaning. Now I am snuggled up in bed with the curtains opened wide, Angus Stone playing and a pile of marking to complete...

I made myself a coffee and porridge and shall begin - only after I say hello to you. What are your plans for today? Perhaps you are having breakfast in bed, or are planning a holiday. Whatever it is that you up to I would love to know. Enjoy

xxx Gabs

Thoughts?

Wowza...what a week is has been. I was unable to post the last few days due to being at the snow.  I am back now safe and sound -  a few bruises and minimal sleep but I had a ball which is the main point right?

I am fighting to stay awake instead of sleeping all day so that I don't become a night owl tonight. I have some gorgeous smelling green curry in the slow cooker and the washing is airing in the washing machine. 

A while back I bought a dresser from a little (well its actually quite big) place in Mildura called Round Again. Around again is attached to the tip and collect furniture and goods that can be recycled instead of being thrown out. Having moved down to Wentworth with no furniture I had been looking around for the perfect dresser for months! 

I found one - I am not ready to put a photo up of it yet and I am thinking I might do it when I've finished my creation.

This afternoon I am on the hunt for some little draw handles for my little dresser! I would love some sweet little glass ones, but will settle for plastic (if they are super cute). I am still unsure what colour I am going to paint it either (I was originally thinking a nice bright orange... but the pastels are enticing me at the moment (but could that be a little bland?)

I've made a board on Pintrest for my finds so far! Let me know what you think!!!
I've attached a link to my pintrest below!

Pintrest Handle Hunt


love love xxx

A Little journey!

Monday is here and it is filled with adventure for me in my own little part of the world- today I am on the way to the snow ( on a bus with about 50 school kids). As we travel a few hundred Kms I am pretty excited to see the beautiful white fields tomorrow!

How has your day been?
Xxx