Artists

Leiny and Duane pictured with Des O Sullivan at the opening of their exhibition "Space in Converse" last weekend. They presented Des with an oak tree after he completed the official opening on Sunday on the second floor of Shamrock Plaza, Carlow during the Eigse festival.

Their work was well received by everyone who joined them on the day. My friend Ana from Bola De Berlin was there with her husband Thomas and their little boy James (who came along to appreciate the art too).

Earlier the same day we attended another opening of Elsie Nolan's work on the first floor.

I was enchanted by Elsie's collection "Fragile Roots" and in particular this painting "In to the Light". She is a true inspiration to all who know and meet her.

Click on each of their names above and visit their websites and blogs. Both exhibitions continue until next Saturday.

I am very proud of Leiny's achievements.

Giveaway coming soon.

Big Hugs,

Margie

Nursery preparations

Mr. Margie made a cute shelf for the Nursery (and some corner shelves), Mel found pretty hooks in Laura Ashley for the shelf that fit in well with the vintage theme. The bags are packed and ready for the great event.



Mel has all the linens, shelves, accessories, mirror,blankets, quilts, clothes, toys unpacked ( i even tried my hand at making bunting), waiting for the vintage style Mamas and Papas Nursery furniture to arrive next week.

I am knitting and sewing in between work and gardening. We have had some really lovely sunshine in the last few days and the garden is thriving.

I hope wherever you are in the world that you are having a good day.


Big hugs,

Margie

Its Pimms time

The Anya Hindmarch shop has relocated in Kildare Village I went along for the official opening last Thursday evening and partook of a glass of pimms, filled with summer loveliness. Nothing says summer is here quite like a pimms brimming with strawberries, cucumber and mint. The bags looked splendid in their new home as did the staff who were very helpful and welcoming. The shop is now located next to Molton Brown whose staff were also present offering visitors a hand massage.

Big hugs,

Margie

More Baby Crafts

I have been busy creating a cot quilt, bumper and pram quilt, bunting and dolls in ready for the arrival of baby. I love this work and have a wish to do it full time.

I based all the designs on the heart favors I made last year for Mel and Chris's wedding.

Leiny and Rommeij baked 100's of cupcakes and these tiny little cakes for our Easter party.

I am in Henley on Thames helping to get the Nursery ready this week, so more news soon.

Big Hugs,

Margie

Thinking Pink and some red

I am so happy to finally get a chance to post some of my recent knitting projects. As many of you are aware, I have no computer access since last October and have been using Leiny's, her charger had to be replaced recently, this left me without weekend access too. As a result I did get a lot of knitting done over the last few weeks.

In preparation for my little grand daughter due on July 4th I filled two little cases with little dresses, two knitted jumpers and a knitted all in one with little pink ears on the hood.

I love working with Debbie Bliss Baby Casmerino, so soft and shiny, and as we are all cat lovers I choose this pattern from Zoe Mellor's book Nursery Knits.

The week before Easter I finally got the Kitchen Aid I have been lusting for and Leiny and Rommeij made over one hundred and fifty cup cakes for our Easter gathering.

The living room sofa is now sporting this bed quilt in cheery red and green.

I have not been able to leave comments on all your blogs but I have managed to take a look at many of you and I am amazed at the beautiful work, ideas and creativity you share. You always inspire me. Thank you very much.

Big hugs,

Margie

Easter Fever

I am still enjoying the spring time even though it is raining. The wreaths are all hung up, the feather boas and chicken decorations out and I even had time to visit Easter bunny to discuss the Egg hunt for this year....



Leiny and I have been enjoying long Sunday breakfasts (and Mr. Margie joins us when he is not cycling) and are looking forward to Mel and Chris joining us for Easter weekend.



Meanwhile the hens are working overtime and providing us with beautiful eggs each day. I have been spring cleaning and crafting for the last few weekends, but more about that in my next post.


Big Hugs

Margie

Easter eggs, hens and feathers

I just love eggs, feathers and chickens.






At this time of year the chickens are laying




it is a joy to collect the eggs each morning.





I hope you enjoy this selection of the 'best of' egg photos from my home and garden.

Join in on My Romantic Home blog for Show and Tell Friday


Big Hugs,

Margie