'Dreaming of Chanel Exhibition'

Silk with painted polka dots

This silk dress has hand painted polka dots on it. Made in 1951 in the style of Christian Dior's 'new look'.

The water colours of the actual dresses

The centre image is of the polka dot dress

I love the artists impressions of how the dresses may have been worn.

Hawthorne Pantry - Our new corner store

The sign and the doggy water dish

It is very exciting to have new shop within walking distance of our house.

Such a pretty shop

Another view

The main window

I bought some crackers and artichoke pate. Lots of lovely treat and gifts. Flowers also. Even simple things like bicarbonate of soda, along with very good milk etc. Feel I want to buy something each week so that they stay and prosper.

Ansett tea set

Ansett tea set

This tea set was bought at a disposal store in Cannon Hill. They stocked lots of merchandise that belonged to Ansett. These cups and saucers were obviously from 1st class. Fine bone china with dark blue and gold rims. Purchased for about $10. Really lovely to drink from as the china is so thin.

The new bird plate

I have a few new acquisitions in my home. Just small things but they are giving me much pleasure.

The lovely pattern on the plate

The plate looks lovely on my coffee table. I also found 2 little brown pottery pots that match the colour in the border. Even though the nasturtiums are suffering from the lack of rain, I found a few to to add the the right touch of cheery colour.

Love this sign

I didn't take this photo, but I just love it.

Cat lovers will get this

Watch out deaf cat about.

Lemon Sour Cream Cake

Made  two loaf pans

I have never made a sour cream cake before. I found the recipe in an old Women's Weekly cook book specialising in cakes. The recipe said a 27" round tin but I didn't have one. Did have 2 matching loaf tins though.

With greek yoghurt and passionfruit