This
Waitangi Weekend, I've been sorting out Isla and Kyans' rooms. Have I been reading too Much
NZ House and Garden recently? I feel the need to rearrange a lot. Luckily my children don't seem to mind. And my husband? Well after 5yrs of marriage he's pretty used to it.
The china Kombi van that was the inspiration for
these, a Kookaburra toy from a friend
across the ditch ,shoes to be grown into, and on the wall, embroidery by Nana.
The
stripey quilt made by my Mum, on the feeding/rocking chair.
Shadow portrait of me pregnant with Kyan, done by my Dad and I.
I love Kyans' room, it's such a calming space.
Islas' room. Dolls quilt hand stitched by yours truly as I waited for her to arrive.
Some of Islas' treasures. Both of my children have a book which each month, I write a little spiel about what we've been up to, what they have learned, things that have happened in our family, and a photo. It's kind of like a life story for both children. Islas' one sits here on her pink shelf. I can't believe I've been doing it for nearly three years! The
Bunnykins moneybox was mine.
Art Deco dressing table rescued from a garage sale and restored. Embroidered cloths by
Nana
Crochet blanket made by Nana. What special handmade family treasures have you made or passed on to your children?
The china Kombi van that was the inspiration for these, a Kookaburra toy from a friend across the ditch ,shoes to be grown into, and on the wall, embroidery by Nana.
The stripey quilt made by my Mum, on the feeding/rocking chair.
Shadow portrait of me pregnant with Kyan, done by my Dad and I.
I love Kyans' room, it's such a calming space. 
Islas' room. Dolls quilt hand stitched by yours truly as I waited for her to arrive.
Some of Islas' treasures. Both of my children have a book which each month, I write a little spiel about what we've been up to, what they have learned, things that have happened in our family, and a photo. It's kind of like a life story for both children. Islas' one sits here on her pink shelf. I can't believe I've been doing it for nearly three years! The Bunnykins moneybox was mine.
Art Deco dressing table rescued from a garage sale and restored. Embroidered cloths by Nana
Crochet blanket made by Nana. What special handmade family treasures have you made or passed on to your children? 
What beautiful rooms, so light and airy, lovely. I'm such a hoarder, I have lots to give to my kids that I use to have when I was a kid. Are you a 80s kid? I have an entire Strawberry Shortcake collection to give to Sadie when she is old enough!
ReplyDeleteYeah baby! 1983 I was born. Strawberry Shortcake is awesome! I also adore Gremlins, Rainbow Brite, Jem and the Holograms and Care Bears...
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have "done" Isla's room...thankyou for inviting us in!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your lovely rooms. Love the mix of the modern & nostalgia!
ReplyDeleteLove these photos, very cool. I love the b&w image.
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