Dusty Plum

Friday, July 1, 2011

Bicycles are Cool

Oh yes they are. They are one of the only forms of excercise I engage in with absolute pleasure, l love to ride alone, but a family bike ride on a sunny afternoon is to me, the ultimate relaxation. We're lucky that where we live here in the Inner North of Melbourne there are plenty of great bike tracks and great destinations which are 'do-able' with our kids. Gman rides on the back of his Dad's bike, the girls ride like little maniacs and even I can ride at a decent pace for a decent distance!

We love to ride down to the Yarra which is nearby, search for River Rats, spy local celebrities riding by, and hang out in the grass.

Asha is our bike rider extraordinaire .. she can go for miles and miles.

In honour of our love of bike riding I'd like to give away two pairs of my lovely Japanese linen bicycle earrings, one in red and one in navy blue. I've really enjoyed using this gorgeous fabric and I have hair ties in my Etsy store which use the same fabric. They are for pierced ears and are on 19mm buttons. Simply be the first to comment on this post saying Red or Blue and I'll contact you for your mailing address.
**** EDITED TO ADD **** congrats to Kath and Nicole for winning the giveaway, I have one pair of the blue bicycle earrings left in my Etsy store here.

And last but not least a lovely creepy pretty song from a girl on a bike. Happy Friday everyone. XX

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Welcome Back My Pretties!

I finally received a new supply of the super soft and pretty 'Sarah's Secret Garden' by Liberty of London. It was challenging to find but such a popular and attractive fabric, I wasn't ready to stop making them and move on quite yet!

The large single (28mm) comes on a large and super strong metal free snagless elastic. $5

The medium pair (23mm) come on pretty pale pink metal free snagless elastics. $8

The mini pair (19mm) come on soft pink metal free snagless elastics. $6

Last but not least, edited this post to include this gorgeous photo of Melissa's gorgeous Blythe, with Dusty Plum hair, dress and hair accessory!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

For the Love of Pho

We are back from a head spinning trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. What an amazing week it has been. While I float gently back to earth I thought I'd share one of the most important parts of our journey with you, the FOOD! The Beef Pho in particular.

The Five Star Hotel version, bean sprouts neatly trimmed, served in Thai celadon pottery, tasty and fresh.

The 'Real Thing' we went across town to eat the Traditional version, Chinese Bread, lots of chilli and lots of greens, SO yummy. Two huge serves with two huge beers = $6.

Back in Melbourne and keen to show the kids, Pho Hung in High Street Preston, Matt and I had the Beef Pho .. AGAIN .. mmmm .. delish!

Lulu chose the Pork and Prawn Version .. and loved it.

The Saigon Market Find which makes me smile.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Saigon Surprise!

I have the most amazing news, my husband and I are leaving on Sunday for Saigon .. yes indeedy a whirlwind (business trip for him) visit to Ho Chi Minh City!

Four days in Vietnam .. then back to reality .. but nonetheless, four days, CHILD FREE (thank you Grandparents!). We have not travelled nor been alone like this for at least nine years, so you can imagine we are well excited (and a little nervous!).
Last minute visas obtained - we've even written wills (bit of a Debbie Downer really, but a necessity!), and now we just need to pack and go.

To celebrate and because I'll be closing my Etsy store for a few days from Sunday I wanted to offer everyone 20% off all items in my online shop until Saturday night, please use the code SAIGON at checkout if you'd like to take advantage.

Wish us well, and I'd love to hear any travellers tales or advice about travel in Vietnam and of course Ho Chi Minh City in particular!!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Babies Wearing Stripes

There has been a bit of a buzz in the blog world lately about STRIPES and the realisation that there is a connection between those who blog, and those who wear stripes! I am absolutely one of those people who do both!

I've also always dressed my children in stripes, I think it's the curse of the '80s Mum ... well a mum who spent her identity building teen years in the '80s!