Lazy Days and Packages from Around the World

Lazy days were spent at my Mum and Dad's house, with my two boys.
It was freezing down there (Tamworth) and I now realise we aren't quite equiped with the correct warm clothing which is needed.

Most days I slept the afternoon away! Yes, this babe growing is taking it out of me!

We had a lovely time in the park one morning with my sisters children also, I have worked out children must have very good circulation as they don't feel the cold. They know to keep moving....

I returned to packages. My gorgeous LillaLotta custom made tape arrived! What a great trade we did.

Now I have a little boy. What a cutie he is, with his big eyes and red striped top.

THANK YOU LILLA-LOTTA .... here is her shop http://www.lillalotta.etsy.com/

If you would like to see the pants I made for Anna's little girls, go have a look http://www.lillalotta-blog.blogspot.com/

Trip to Matilda's Market

Tanya & I went to Matilda's MArket today.
We wanted to see if our little business would fit in there.
(I.E Is the clothing we are making good enough?)
Good to know we think it could be. We have come back home inspired.
We where looking to see if we could come up with a niche market, I think we could.

Within minutes of walking through the doors we recieved comments on the skirts we were wearing, yes,
we had made them. We have learnt that we can be walking advertisments for our own label:)

I think this was the highlight of the day for both of us!

There were some beautiful childrens products there. We had a lovely day.

Big thanks to both husbands for taking the hands of the wee ones for the day.

I also found a great place to buy re-usable nappies, all made out of 100% organic Bamboo.

Must go do some sewing:)

HAPPY DAYS!

I've Been up too.....

I've been sick last week so haven't been very productive on the sewing front.

Did get a pair of Red & White stripe pants started & finished...which I really enjoyed making.

Also started & finished a top for my friend Kathie's daughter, Amber.  Hope she loves it.

Tonight at Brown Owls I also cut out my husbands corduroy pants he so wants badly...and another
dress is cut out ready to be sewed up for sale soon...I now have a lot of sewing to do!!! I have another number of sewing projects on the way as well:)

Now all I need to do is find my good scissors which wont hack at the fabric. I put them somewhere safe!

Tanya & I and another friend, Justine had a lovely Wednesday chatting, sewing and watching children all at the same time. So glad women can multi-task.

I must also get a new needle and cutting blades for my over-locker. Then I must send sewing machine & over-locker on a holiday to have a service. They need a little TLC, they have worked hard in the last year!

I will post some photo's soon:)

First 'BIG POLLEN' SOLD at The Story Tree.

Whoppieee, how excited am I!!!!

Massive thanks to Rachel for stocking them in her gorgeous shop.

Isn't it funny when I second guessed myself on fabric combinations, the first skirt sold is the one I
least thought anyone would love....I can't quite believe my little dream is becoming reality.

Some dresses will be arriving soon:)

Pollen Photo's-Clothes at THE STORY TREE, Boonah

All lined up in their similar, but one-of-a-kind pants.

Solomon, third from left, is wearing corduroys which Tanya is busy sewing more and should be for sale at THE STORY TREE very soon....

Hayley in Red Chandelier Apron Dress.

'Lets go for a Walk' tie waist skirt made from a heavier weight fabric, great for winter with boots.

Stripes and spots, what could be more fun!

Thanks to Sarah Ruthvern for tackling a photo shoot with children...

The skirt, Apron dress and boys pants are all available at The Story Tree, Boonah.


This is the only place where the OOAK 'POLLEN love.life.passion.' can be purchased.
Hand made with love.


We had so much fun doing this, the children were fantastic. The boys ran around for the whole time, stopping occasionally allowing Sarah to capture some great shots.

I wanted to be able to show how the clothes look on, and layering options available with different styles. Especially the Apron dress. Here we have the Apron Dress with a short sleeve, through winter a long skivvy & coat will keep your child warmer.  Little Eliza wears her Apron with jeans.
Yes, Tanya's skirt will also be coming soon....

Oh, I also dropped three new, adult sized skirts into the The Story Tree. So mums, aunts and grandma's now wont miss out either!!!

Neglectful Me....

I have neglected my cute little blog all week, I have been busy... sewing....

I have photo's to show of the photo shoot we had at The Story Tree, in Boonah...

I also received my Poppy Longstockings just now...will take photo & show...

Must go into Boonah, show off my new strippy stockings & try & find some flowers for this Sunday.... the cold weather has slowed the flowering on the farm, thus, can't just go & pick them...big sigh right here:)

Cutting out...

So many skirts, and a dress & I'm sure a few others under the pile.

I now have to seriously start putting head down, tail up and sew!!!!

Finished one skirt, half way through another with Tanya having to find the third thisafternoon for me....

I went to show her the fabrics I had choosen for the skirts...couldn't find one for nothing!!!

Tan, bless her, found it in the draw which I can now remember throwing it into.

I really need to get some order into my little sewing knook.

I have taken 4 days (more like one day) after returning from holidays to get some serious piles and mess happening. Mind you, my folding, ironing (am i kiding myself!), washing, stacking of clothes is all in there as well.

I think tomorrow a few hours are going to be put aside for some re-arranging:)

Off I go to make a coffee, sorry, tea... and think about how I will re-arrange my little fabric corner....

Much goodness to you all...

BIG POLLEN! (for adults)

Ok everyone, Tanya & I have got together & are now busy making adult clothes....

I must admit it is all whilst looking after children, shopping for yet more fabric, cleaning,cooking, feeding animals, blogging, shopping on etsy, etc. etc.

We did do a trip today to a fabric shop Tanya knew about, & I didn't, Tanya has opened up a whole new world of fabric shopping locally to me:)

What will my husband say?!!!

So, Tanya & I have been putting together fabric combinations & choosing what to make with what.....
very hard when all fabric is just so yummy & we don't know where to start!!!

Soon we will have some skirts ready for adults to go to The Story Tree.

Then we are also making some pants for the men in our lives, we might even get some into The Story Tree as well....

Better go & get ready for Brown Owls in at my favorite place (yes, The Story Tree).

Visiting Grandma's House

Ohhhhh.....what a wonderful lunch I just had....

With my Grandma, Poppy and my husband and two little boys.

I love visiting my Grandma, I use to just about live there when I was growing up.

My sister and I filled our days mainly horse riding, but also cooking, sewing, and playing.

My Grandma taught me to knit, whilst at a very low point in my life.

I so love and respact my Grandma and Poppy.

Today was only a few hours spent with Grandma, but ohhhh what treasures she gave me:)

From old magazines, buttons, cotton thread and fabric. My Grandma knows my heart. So much vintage

goodness. This is my Grandma who hasn't thrown out anything! It might just have a use some day...

She even gave me a quick lesson in crocheting.

I LOVE MY GRANDMA...

HAPPY:)

Ok...I think I could be getting the hang of blogging...

Yes, I fixed my header, & the overall look of my log all by myself. This is a huge
leap for me in the world of blogging.

Blogs are blogging me down

I can not get my header to line up properly:(

I might have to take it into Shannyn when I go to Brown Owls on Thrusday....

So Shannyn if you read this I'll do a batter- I'll put pockets on your apron dress if you centre my blog!!!!???

Shannyn Apron Dress for MADDIE

Here is a sneek peek of the Apron Dress I am making for Maddie...

Has that got you thinking?

My favourite thing at the moment is dressing the girls in at THE STORY TREE-Boonah.

And, I'm glad to hear Sally loved her Shannyn Apron Dress...

MY BOYS, and little birdie....

They are so precious....

My two little boys....

Even the pusst cat was in for a snuggle this morning.

When they sleep in with us they have to get as close as possible...mummy was in Eric's bed, Daddy had arisen for the day. They had each other.....

This little birdie flew into our balcony window, became very disorientated. They are so fragile, we placed him in the tree where all the little neighbourhood birdies live.

BUSY,BUSY,BUSY.

Mother's Day yesterday.

I had a wonderful day...

I received a mug full of lollies (which my boys loved eating...I'm not much of a lolly eater!)

A bath bomb (which my boys loved having a strawberry flavoured bath last night!)

Some body wash (which I did get to use:)

I also received a devine French book...'FRENCH ESSENCE...ambience, beauty & style in provence"

By Vickie Archer ohhh lala......

I am spoilt...

I also was able to quite a bit of sewing...

Fabric choosen!

Ann-Marie's Skirt....finally made it for her...

I even added a pocket!

With vintage button from Grandma's button tin.

I am so very tempted to keep this for myself...but I promised to make her one")

I Loved making this skirt...

Also, made this little OOAK skirt. It is  for that little girl who adores a good tea party:)

I decided to add a vintage button to the pocket..

Listing!!!

Finally......

I have listed something else at my etsy store.
http://www.mandiknit.etsy.com/

My etsy store doesn't come under the name of 'POLLEN love.life.passion.'
for a very good reason!

I can't remember the password! Before everyone starts telling me to just reset it, don't waste your time....
I can't remember the email address where the reset password has been sent to!!!!

So, for those who live far away from me, here is where you can purchase a little bit (or a lot) of POLLEN.

I hope you enjoy:)

Don't forget I love doing custom clothing.

My Apricot/Pink pile....one of many!