Weekend walkabout...

This weekend we had some nice weather in Melbourne, so Mr Tara and I took a stroll in Jells Park which is one of our local parks.  We also visited the local Farmer's Market and were impressed by all the colourful veggies...

 I liked that this chap had framed all his price-tags.  Nice touch!

 Here is Jells Park...

Ducks being symmetrical for the photo...

 Then legging it once we got too close!  (is that a flash of purple feathers I see??)

 Some alone time...

 Feeling reflective... (!)

 A Pukeko!  Not sure what they call them here in Oz, but in New Zealand, that's a Pukeko...

 Nature is not often "neat".  I like this...

 Eucalyptus trees for miles...

 Another Pukeko...

 Green and Gold...

 The we saw this little fellow... one of the many odd insects residing in this land...

 Is it spring yet????

 Surely it must be....

Nice of you to pop by.  See you next time!

Tara

Crochet - yes please!

I know crochet has a fairly granny reputation.  But not in my book!  I love it.  I like that its a traditional craft and I like its lacy appearance.  I also like the fact that in crochet, its acceptable to use all the colours of the rainbow in one piece. 

I have an old crochet book which was published in 1972.  I love the old photos and can't help but have a giggle over the fashion of the day.  Some of its still cool today, but some, (ahem!) should probably stay back there in 1972.  Here's a selection...

 I think this little Miss would rather not be wearing the crochet jumpsuit...

 So cute...

 Mmmm.... I'd probably give it a go (wearing it, not making it!)...

 This one should stay in 1972!

 If we ever get a canal boat, I'm making this for Mr Tara... (good grief!)

Smart business attire...!  I also deem this one should stay in 1972... along with all other "business attire", but that's another story...

 These would look great in my house...

 For those just starting out, a handy crash course!

 No. 39.  My favourite - how serene and lovely she looks...

I just had to include this one.... did they really wear this back then?  Too many holes for my liking... I'm leaving it back there in 1972.

I still have some things which I made when I was a child (in the 1970's).  I made this bag around 1978 (when I was 8).  I now use it to store all my wool and crochet hooks (and knitting needles which I never really got the hang of)...

A granny square which I have displayed on a round table (also crocheted around 1978 - I was probably practising for the bag)...

 That table sits in this room, which I thought you might like to see...

My current crochet project - a blanket for our bed done in rows from a "how to" I found on the internet...  I have once again lost the crochet hook down the side of the sofa so currently work on this has stopped.  I'll dig it out some time this afternoon...

  A nice warm gigantic afghan square blanket which I love (made by my Auntie in NZ)...

Another piece I own - I can't imagine having the patience to ever achieve this kind of crochet status!!..

And just to bring you back to 2012... Mr Tara bought me this new ipad cover today - in lolly pink!  Thank you, I love it!!

I hope you are all enjoying this fine weekend...

Tara

Henna painting on friends...

Lately I've had a few friends pop by for henna tattoos.  This weekend we had friends visiting from the homeland (New Zealand) and so I got the Temptu paint out and Debbie rolled up her sleeve...

(work in progress photos courtesy of Stuart...)

Painting the design on with the tiniest of brushes...

 Then body glue and glitter is added

 Maybe I should have taken Debbie's watch off before I showered it in glitter...

 Me (on the left) and Debbie on the right... we've been friends since I was 10 years old!

 Debbie's finished tattoo

 Mine the next day outside with the grapefruit tree

And here is some I did the week before, for our friends' daughter.  She's only 5 but sat still for about an hour to get these two done.  I think the promise of all that glitter had her hooked!!

 what a sweetie...

The Temptu is proving to be very popular but I still like the traditional henna paste applied with a cone for that tribal feel.  Here's one I did in Bali in April - I seem to like being in foliage...

I can't wait for summer.... to sport hennaed feet and not cover up with cardigans...

Tara