10 random things about me

Lets appreciate this photo peeps. I had to write it backwards.

1. I'm one of those annoying people who get on really well with their mother- in- law. Lady is a godsend.

2. I have spent years trying to curb my swearing. This has been quite hard as I did have a mouth, but I have managed to improve. Instead of  saying a swear word I now say "Kaiser Soze!!" Hey, it works for me.

3. I enjoy a glass of wine ( I live in a wine region) or a scotch on the rocks.

4. I like Poko.

5. My favourite colour is red. Always has been.

6. I always feel on the outer. An insecurity I've carried with me for a long time. Mind you, dressing like a peacock in a small town hardly helps matters.

7. My relationship with my husband is the most important thing in my life. My children are a product of the love that we share and I want it to keep going strong, like King Kong.

8. I'm not the perfect mother however I think I'm doing a damn fine job at it. Understanding my mistakes and learning from them is what keeps me going. Apologizing to them when you've been wrong is a huge eye/heart opener too. God love them. I adore my babies :)

9. When I'm down, I cruise you tube for songs from my youth. Last night it was Def Leppard

10. At the moment my kitchen is full of flies. I'm cooking Roast chicken and the smell sends them in. I'm not too deterred as Geppetto hunts them down and eats them. Totally gross but true.

So there you go folks. 10 completely random things about yours truly. I'd love to know more about all of you....

Alisa x

In the studio and other shenanigans

Well, today I've been mighty busy. The best thing about having my own shop is having to "man" it. This gives me time to work on new projects. Here is a snippet of what I've been up to....

Lots of Dolly pics. I'm starting to think that my love for her is bordering on "weird".

Man, you should see what I've done with this. Pics soon I promise. It's looking divine!

Playing with paint and teabags :)

I've finally cracked open the oils. Haven't used this medium in yonkers. The smell is intoxicating!

On a sadder note, Miss Charlene has been a bit crook. Infact she's looking a wee bit more like Madge in her last scene, bless her. This morning was spent drenching both the sheep and giving Charlene a penicillin shot.

Note to self: DO NOT dolly up before attempting this endeavor. It will only end with your toosh in a pile of sheep excrement and a broken nail.

LEASON LEARNED.......I'm such a city chick.

Alisa x

Time to laugh peeps ** WARNING : fart joke up ahead.

I've witnessed alot of grumpiness today, so I'm thinking a good ole fart joke is in order....

If that didn't work then I'm sure this will....(an oldie but a goodie!)

There. Now isn't that better? 

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods,

Alisa x

Gotta love photo booth.

So I'm sitting at my kitchen table after just making myself a cuppa. I've got the computer on and I'm looking forward to catching up on my blogs. All is well until Miss Haidee comes in, grabs a can of condensed milk and asks if I could open it for her pronto....... Ah no, it ain't happening. 

I can see that this is going to turn into a Veruca Salt type melt down so I quickly put on photo booth and start playing with it. You can't see her in the first shot. She was sulking near the water stand. It didn't last long though....

A little giggle then she hops up.

There are so many more however I need not bore you with them all. My girls just love photo booth and laugh at mummy looking "swirly" or "boxy".

I tell her to grab an apple and go build me a *gianificent castle out of lego. So off she toddles to the playroom. 

Phew, crises averted. Now back to my (now cold) tea. Cheers!

Alisa x

* Gianificent is a word that one of Amelia's friends made up. I think it's super.

Etta James

I had her playing today and then hubby came home and told me that she had passed away.

What a woman.

This calls for some more of her music and some fine wine.

R.I.P Miss James x

Bugger! No wine....Having a scotch instead x

Tea time

These sweet tea party sets are sewn by my mother in law Liz. Aren't they beautiful? I'm so pleased that I managed to get a photo of them this morning because I sold the pink tea cup and teapot soon after. They are designed by Cynthia Martin and make a perfect gift for someone who has everything. They'd also look great in a little girls room. Ooooh, that's got me thinking.....teacup and saucer baby mobiles, now that would be cute!

Enjoy your evening folks!

Alisa x

My facebook page

I've done it peeps. I'm back on facebook with a page only. After being away for so long I'm finding it a bit difficult to navigate so any tips would be most appreciated. You can see my page here.

Go on and like me. I know you do :)  she says channelling Sally Field.

Oh and the clip I discovered via a twitter friend this morning. Kind of sums up why I don't have a personal profile on there.

Have a lovely day all,

Alisa x