Better pull my finger out....

Hi all,

The rain and my work out of the home have been my main excuses for slacking off in the studio cleanup this past week, but no more!!

I managed to have most of the weekend to catchup with all of my jobs, and finally checking out the condition of my trees and haven down the back...

Well, apart from a few rather large branches, piles of wet,soggy leaves, and alot of possom poop, not too bad.

I managed to find the little culprit who leaves these smelly little pellets everywhere...

He doesnt look too worried does he, mmm, I think he felt I had disturbed his sleep! Dont let those gorgeous eyes, and fluffy fur fool you, they are pesky, territorial, and stinky! But cute....

So, now I just need to replace the doors, and build a new awning, yes, $$$$!

Then I can revamp the inside. I always like to freshen it each Spring, let the fresh air in, move old out, new in, and shake it all about! I havent had a sale since May, so Im looking forward to getting back into them, and lets hope the weather is kinder this time!

Thankyou for all who have purchased on the website, and received your 10% off, and you still have a few more days. If you would like an extra 5% off, become a follower, or friend on facebook, too easy!

I have one last thing Im to tackle today, and I have avoided it all weekend, even now Im blogging instead of doing it, but it is spread all over the table, so it has to be done....TAX,argh!!

Well, hopefully I will get some back, that's my incentive,haha!

My time has run out until next Sunday, so the studio will have to wait...time is my worst enemy at the moment.

I'll be back then to show you the updates, and a few new additions...hopefully!

Have a good week!

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Im ready for a big cleanout, a stock turnover of sorts...(click on images)

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Over the next couple of weeks, I will be adding lots of new items, especially clothing,shoes and furniture.

Furniture and furnishings

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Clothing and accessories

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Handcrafts and original creations

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Back to reality....

Hi all, 

Ive been home for just a few days, and cant seem to get it all together, my life that is! Im feeling a bit lost, and still struggling with sleep , germs, and reality!

Vegas

LA

My trip to the US was unbelievable, words can not describe...

Grand Canyon

We went with a group of around 25 people for the first week, and hit the streets of Vegas and LA,and the Grand Canyon, then we separated, our adult kids went home, reluctantly, and hubby and I hired a car, and travelled the coast to San Fransisco.

golden gate bridge,San Fransisco

Our original plans were to work our way over to New York, but we soon realized this country is too big, and with only a few weeks up our sleeve, we'd be better to stay close to the west coast. As disappointed as I am, it means we will have to go again to do the east coast another time!

Death Valley desert

So with no real set plans, we pulled out a map each night, and sketched out a rough trek...

yosemite mountains

yosemite National park

We met some great people along the way, a few guided us to the most amazing places we wouldnt have stopped at , so we are so grateful!

Hollywood Hills

Overall, we laughed, destressed, and shared some wonderful memories together. I might add, no cooking, no cleaning, and just a bit of washing made the holiday so much more of a holiday!

Whats more, we came home to a reasonably clean home, all intact,lol! Almost three weeks coping on their own, the kids made us proud!

Santa Barbara marina at sunset

Initially, I had intentions of buying up some great junk along the way! I couldnt wait to rummage through some great thrift shops and hit some garage sales. I knew I had to be strong, and pick just a few specials as I had limited space, but if I should see something spectacular, it would have to come home regardless!

So, we found a few GSales, but nothing,

 then we went to some antique stores, but nothing,

 I found a great thrift store with a great name, and thought this is the one, but nothing.

Our last night...

Our last few days were spent back in Santa Monica, and we found the garage sale of all sales! In fact I walked straight past, but hubby called ,shocked that I had missed it.When I looked back, I think I started to run....

All I could think was,how am I going to fit these in our luggage, Ill have to organise shipping, I dont care how much it costs, it will be worth it, how will I carry it all, Ill organise a truck....

Well, all those thoughts were short lived....he wasnt selling, he was cleaning out his garage!!

After the embarrassment, we laughed so hard, I realized it wasnt meant to be! 

I gave up looking for those special pieces, afterall I was on holidays, and we had some fun looking!

So now weve come back to our winter, the winds have picked up, and my studio is getting somewhat of a beating with branches falling and leaves piling up. I started back at my day job yesterday, so it may take me some time to get back into Junkstudio. Im looking forward to visiting everyone once again, it feels like it has been a lifetime! Hope you have enjoyed our little trip and the pics I have shared, but if you want to see more, you can visit my facebook page, catcha!

And so it begins....

STUDIO SPRINGCLEAN #1

Im starting from the outside and working my way in!

As you saw from this post, I really couldnt get in the doors without cleaning up the mess winter had left me...

So a good sweep, tighten the gatelock latch, replace the door locks, and the addition of some plants...

Its not just about the studio and deck, as this little garden area is for everyone to see, so I have had to up the anti, and feed the grass, mulch the garden, and add more interest with junk, of course!

January 2010      September 2010

As you can see, the grass is needing repairs.

This ladder has finally collapsed, so lucky I have a few spare!

 I love the birdcages, they help the climbers to hang on,and I think they look cute too!

It seems the kookaburras have been having a feast on my fish, there are none to be seen, so I need to buy more, and place the screen on top!

I'll be back with more soon,come see what's inside the studio!

*Five weeks to go, till the big Spring sale...*

Downsizing my mag collection...

Yes reluctantly, some of them have to go, it is getting out of hand!! So for all of you interested including the 'closet 'magazine collectors out there....Check out my ebay store! I have Country Sampler, Country crafts, Australian Country threads, Australian Country Home, Country Marketplace, oh the list goes on and on!!