I said brrrr it's cold in here!

It really truly is winter here in Australia now, the nights are unbearably cold, my toes and fingers are so difficult to warm up, I know I shouldn't complain...it's not like its snowing here! We have had glorious amounts of rain, and every ones lawns are back to lush and green, I love it.

The two things I enjoy so much about winter firstly is the comfort food, and secondly the interesting aromas outside.
I love the food we cook in winter, big hearty soups, casseroles, and piping hot meals. The desserts are awesome too, there is nothing better than warm puddings in winter, there are a few recipes I have taken a liking to and will be trying soon from Marie's blog 'Marie Cooks Britain'. The aromas outside are just so rich, the crisp smell of rain, and the homely cosy smell of our neighbours wood fires, oh the wafting smell of roasts, so good.

So stuck inside, and lacking the internet over the weekend, I got quite a bit of sewing done. I've been working on Mum's B'day tote bag, way overdue. Also I complete two hand embroidered felt cupcake magnets for a swap on Swap-bot. I hope my partners don't visit...I'm about to spoil the surprise! I took these photos before they were finished, they were neatened up around the edges!

I also recently sent off a polka dot swap....
Manda if you are reading this before you have received my package STOP! hehe

I made this matching kitty coin purse and compact mirror set for Manda, who loves all animals so much. I really enjoyed making this set, it was definitely hard to part with, but I know they were going to a very good loving home!

I have been super lucky recently, as I have won not one, but TWO blog giveaways! The first one I won was a buttonhead and sonnyboy bag from Jettas Nest, eee so cute! I love her style, and the little painted faces are just gorgeous, so much personality!

The second give away I won was via Lovely Little Dear - Bec interviewed Jody aka Applenoggin, who is an awesome crafter, very inspiring entrepreneur! Go check out her Etsy shop. I won this adorable little strawberry ice cream plushy brooch!

So the postman is going to begin to think I have the hots for him... as I'll be watching him eagerly as there is so many exciting things arriving soon! I'll let you in on a secret...I will be sporting a new wig soon... shhh! Oh and I finally ordered a cute new watch, nursing without a watch for the last 3 months hasn't been easy!!

Ok, that's it from me for now, hope you all have a lovely week! <3