Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
A New Pattern for a Dolphin called Sifiso and a Giveaway
I had some time this morning to take out my knitting needles and knit a new pattern I've been thinking about. Richard took the boys to visit their sisters at a scout camp that they are attending for... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
Creative Friday
Welcome to Creative Friday, Thank you so much to everyone who visits this space! Please feel free to post your links to anything you have created and would like to share, it can be a recipe,... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
Spinning and How Much Drama can Just One Day Hold?
I have finished my wool and tussah silk hand spun, I am very happy with it and it's going to be a Winter scarf. I really love wearing scarves in Autumn and Winter and the fact that they are hand... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
Simplifying, the General Idea
This is our pantry in my kitchen. It looks quite disorganised, I know. This is my plan. I really am dedicated to moving towards a simpler lifestyle for my family, I want to walk that road, it is... Continue reading »
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Us
It has been a busy weekend, Richard returned home after being away on a mountain bike race for 5 days at the Sani2 Sea Adventure. He had an amazing time, we missed him and were all so happy to see... Continue reading »
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Creative Friday
Welcome to Creative Friday, Thank you so much to everyone who visits this space! Please feel free to post your links to anything you have created and would like to share, it can be a recipe,... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
Asparagus Soup Recipe
Lately I have been trying to cut down on the amount of meat we eat each week. I have started making soups with items we have in our fridge and grocery cupboard. I am also trying not to run out to the... Continue reading »
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WIP Wednesday
I have been working on a few flower patterns, this one is for a Poppy, the pattern will be ready soon. My Circumnavigate cowl is coming along nicely. Can't wait to wear it!! My little Hippo is almost... Continue reading »
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The Weekend and Today via Instagram
I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday. I had a special day, I love these cards my little one's made for me ... I have discovered Instagram, what a fantastic App for your phone! I am... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
Sponsor Giveaway from The Natural Kids Team
Today I would like to introduce you to a wonderful group of artisans called the Natural Kids Team. They are such an amazing group of creative people and they are offering a spectacular giveaway from... Continue reading »
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Creative Friday
Some handspun Teeswater fibre... http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-72Yz6oa_dMo/T5E1yzjkJWI/AAAAAAAAG2c/Z5X_k6q0ZfQ/s1600/index.png" title="Natural Suburbia" alt="Natural Suburbia" /><div... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
WIP Wednesday
I chose a new roving to spin up today from my stash, this is a Merino and Tussah Silk roving from the lovely Juno Fibre Arts. Her colours are so intense and rich and the added silk makes the spinning... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
Planting, Dyeing, Baking, Knitting etc...
This little flower pot used to be filled with spinach and various bulbs, I thought a change would be nice so we planted the pot with two different varieties of lavender, I think Charlie approves...... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
Sponsor Giveaway and Tutorial from Armadillo Dreams
Today I am bringing you a lovely post and giveaway from our wonderful sponsor Armadillo Dreams. Dustin is going to share the steps of his creative process with us. He is going to show us how he... Continue reading »
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Creative Friday
I am busy working on a new African animal pattern, a camel, I haven't decided on a name for him yet, any suggestions? &<SPAN style="BACKGROUND: yellow"... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
WIP Wednesday and Yarn Along
I have been enjoying knitting this Circumnavigate Cowl that I saw on Ginny's blog last week. It is a beautiful pattern and I'm knitting it in a Camel Silk yarn, a roving that I bought on Etsy. I spun... Continue reading »
Natural Suburbia in crafts-diy
Pretoria Botanical Gardens
Today we went on a quick road trip to the Pretoria Botanical Gardens. This is a Waterfall we passed on the way up the 'koppie', I used Instagram to take the shot. It took us about 45 minutes to drive... Continue reading »
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May Sponsors
Wonderful May Sponsors: Our Featured Sponsor: Waldorf Essentials. In Melisa's words: We started almost six years ago with our first book, A Journey Through Waldorf Homeschooling, Kindergarten. Today... Continue reading »
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Natural Dyeing with Onion Skins
I have really been enjoying all the knitting that has been going on around here and felt I really wanted to knit a cowl with naturally dyed wool with an autumn theme. I have been saving onions skins... Continue reading »
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An African Photo Safari Game Review
Today I would like to tell you about a wonderful game that has been designed and handmade by Beccijo from The Enchanted Cupboard. It is called the African Photo Safari Game. This really is the... Continue reading »
