Everyone needs some time out occasionally and what better way to get it than an outing with the girlfriends. This afternoon two of my gal pals, Vikki and Anne picked me up and took me for a wonderful afternoon in trendy Armadale. First stop was the delightful Rock Paper Scissors which is a very upmarket scrapbook shop full to overflowing with exotic papers, embellishments and inspirational projects. Unfortunately the proprietor wouldn't let us take any photos but I will show you the gorgeous papers I purchases in another post.
Next we secured a sidewalk table at a street cafe where we watched the world go by. What a perfect afternoon we had sipping our lattes, chatting and laughing.
This is Vikki on the left and Anne on the right. Both girls are very accomplished sewers and quilters as well as painters. We have a great time together talking about all things crafty, swapping ideas and sharing our knowledge.
Vikki has just started her own blog and is in the process of producing her own pattern packet range for her beautiful original sewing projects. She is definitely a talented designer to keep an eye on. Please pay her a visit at Sew Useful Designs and welcome her to blogland.
Another newcomer to blogland is Anna at Anna Rosa Designs. Anna is a folk and decorative artist who has just recently discovered the joys of patchwork and is enjoying this new medium. Anna is very new to blogging so I'm sure she too would enjoy some friendly visitors.
Did the earth move for you?
Today's talk around Melbourne was the 4.6 on the Richter Scale Earthquake that rocked Victoria last night. Millions of Victorians felt the quake just after 9pm, with many waking to cracked walls and broken windows this morning. My children both in different parts of the house at the time, felt it but I somehow missed it. Clearly, the earth did not move for me!!! There were a lot of frightened people today and any wonder - in recent times our state has endured drought, heatwave, tragic bush fires and now an earthquake. Mother nature can be pretty scary some times. Hopefully the remainder of the year will be uneventful....LOL
Have a great weekend.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
