tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45369889768326505892024-03-06T19:10:50.045+11:00miette handmadeJoannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-27402025628409910952012-02-15T21:47:00.000+11:002012-02-15T21:47:02.072+11:00come on over...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-8195399844385140022012-01-31T12:37:00.000+11:002012-01-31T12:37:47.600+11:00Farewell and hello...Well I mentioned that there's a bit going on here and one of those things is an online move!<br />
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So "Three and a View" is coming to an end, and in its place is a new blog for all things quilty, creative and toddlery...<br />
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There's an updated <a href="http://www.miettehandmade.com/">website</a> and a new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/miettehandmade">etsy shop</a> (slowly being added to!) and more exciting things to be announced soon.<br />
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Thank you for visiting this place over the last 18 months or so... it has been a lovely little world to join and be a part of and I genuinely appreciate the comments and emails and feedback.<br />
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I have no idea where I found this idea - online I think but no more clues than that (apologies if it's your website and I'm not crediting it). Then a friend mentioned that she tried it. Banana icecream! Made using ONLY BANANAS. </div>
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Just peel them, pop them in the freezer for a bit and then chuck 'em in the food processor and whiz until they turn creamy. Amazing. And yum. Good for littlies and biggies too. Give it a try...</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-1320421675623753992012-01-13T09:42:00.000+11:002012-01-13T09:42:03.714+11:00made to play!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've tried to keep plastic and mass produced toys and playthings to a minimum here in Chez Leo. Much of what he has is handmade, or handed down or handcrafted in natural materials. I don't want to be too precious about it but I know that he, I and the world benefits from reducing waste and packaging and plastic crappiness and increasing simple, creative and lovingly made things for him to interact with.<br />
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My sister gave us this amazing book for Leo's birthday (I say 'us' because first birthdays are all about the parents, really aren't they?) which you may know about but is new to me and I thought I'd share it here because I LOVE it.<br />
It's by <a href="http://madebyjoel.com/">Joel Henriques</a> (the website is pretty great too) and describes simple, handmade toys to make for your little one, even if you're not particularly handy or creative. It's beautifully photographed and very inspiring and has given us lots of ideas for our now one year old, who day by day is growing more aware of the world around him.Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-81679214688106715222012-01-11T14:33:00.000+11:002012-01-11T14:33:00.820+11:00oh, and apologies for weird header thing. I'm in the process of changing a few things around and I'm afraid it's happening in stages. Possibly not a brilliant idea to do it in the middle of a week which involves going back to work, Leo's birthday, a few other people's birthdays, a friend's twins arriving and out of town visitors!<br />
So just stay with me...Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-71406807497413189052012-01-11T10:03:00.003+11:002012-01-11T10:03:57.045+11:00ONE!!Yesterday, our beautiful little boy turned one...<br />
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xx</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-11942757998560216532012-01-03T22:48:00.002+11:002012-01-03T23:29:39.698+11:002012This last year has been a massive one... such a life changing thing it is to bring a being into the world! I hardly feel ready to begin a new one, but begin it we have and so on with the show.<br />
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We've just returned from an insanely lovely time at the beach, hanging out with family, introducing Leo to ocean swims, to bicycle rides, to the joy of knocking down towers of blocks, to eating mangos in the pool, to Christmas goodness. And this week, we relish in his papa being home from work for another few days - so many jobs to get done! But also more swims, visits to the museum, picnics and more bike rides. </div>
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And only then shall we get a bit more serious and on to the business of this new year. There are exciting things afoot... a semi return to work, more for <a href="http://miettehandmade.com/">Miette Handmade</a>, and an impending first birthday to celebrate! </div>
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Well I just realised that this is my 100th post on this here little blog!<br />
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Not a bad way to finish up the year. phew, and what a year it's been. Our little man came into the world at the very beginning of 2011, and here almost a year later, he's just such a joy and delight. Every day, his personality shines out a little more and I can see that he's going to develop into a strong willed, independent and adventurous being. Not unlike his parents I guess.<br />
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So Christmas is almost upon us and we are EXHAUSTED. Like most at this time of year. We are heading off down to the beach for Christmas and the week following and I am looking forward to just. stopping.<br />
Family, walks, swims, books, food, wine, sharing, playing, laughing, relaxing, family, relaxing, family, relaxing...<br />
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So I'm going to sign off now for a little break. Wishing you and yours all a very happy Christmas and new year, wherever you may be in this not so large world of ours. Thank you for tuning in to my sporadic rambling.<br />
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See you in the new year!<br />
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-24406449846072864512011-12-18T14:41:00.001+11:002011-12-18T14:41:22.293+11:00Yesterday, I turned 34. My first birthday as a mother... a lovely lovely thing. Funny to think back at this time last year when I was waddling around, wondering just who was this little person in my belly.<br />
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-70895374094072718852011-12-11T21:27:00.001+11:002011-12-11T22:00:01.870+11:00to market to market (and other things Christmassy)*breathe*<br />
aaah, finally the world is slowing somewhat. My quilts are all made, my hours in front of the sewing machine becoming (much) fewer, and the <a href="http://craftvic.org.au/whats-on-at-craft-victoria/craft-hatch-craft-victorias-market/market-december-2011">market</a> done. It was a great experience and quite thrilling to be on the other side of the table. A few quilts are going out into the world and I have a commission, and it was great to get the name out there, speak to people, get some lovely feedback and meet lots of other creative people.<br />
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It's been wonderful and the start of hopefully an exciting journey but it has also been utterly exhausting. The last few weeks have been so hectic that I haven't even been able to think about Christmas. And I've felt quite annoyed about that, because I love this time of year. Christmas in Australia is a wonderful thing. I know it's hard for those up North to get their head around it, but I just love December in Summer. Long days, balmy nights, cricket on the radio, bare feet and seafood on the barbecue. And this year, there is a new person in the world to introduce all that to (well perhaps not the cricket, but he'll get there).<br />
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So I am excited to have the stress of recent weeks over, and to be able to embrace the giddy joy of this time of year. To get out the box of decorations and perhaps put up a little <a href="http://bloesem.blogs.com/bloesem/2010/12/super-cute-christmas-tags-for-bracelets-by-a-little-hamster.html">tree</a>. To focus my creative energies on making handmade presents for the family, a little tradition we have which I love. A post on this to come shortly.<br />
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-51953462529281807452011-12-07T11:29:00.001+11:002011-12-07T11:40:10.084+11:00quilty goodnessAm I allowed to have a favourite??<br />
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-37402634746020858692011-12-06T08:43:00.001+11:002011-12-07T11:40:36.403+11:00Ah camping, how I love thee...<br />
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And so it would seem, does Leo. Yes darling, that's a leaf.<br />
<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-5789985264439984642011-11-29T10:37:00.001+11:002011-12-01T14:37:04.142+11:00There's not much going on here at Chez Leo other than sewing sewing sewing.<br />
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Happy first day of summer to those of us down here in the Southern hemisphere. To celebrate, we are going camping this weekend - one of my favourite activities in the world, and one which has been rather missed lately.<br />
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This is me - well, my belly - one year ago exactly, camping and counting down the weeks till baby's arrival. Will be lovely to go again, this time with the little tyke joining us on the outside!<br />
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-70298958912106800682011-11-21T10:50:00.001+11:002011-11-21T11:02:30.099+11:00thank you fabric angels...Last weekend at a market, I came across the mother-load of fabrics. I couldn't quite believe my eyes. There before me, lay baskets of beautiful fabrics, gorgeous colours and prints. Old liberty and Amy Butler numbers. AMAZING. I held my breath and muttered please please please while asking the lady how much she was selling them for. And then nearly fell over when she answered. Well alright then, I'll take the lot thank you very much.<br />
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-54528145797895048282011-11-15T10:01:00.001+11:002011-11-15T10:10:52.910+11:00My news...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
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Yes, it's very exciting - I have a new little label with it's very own website and it's up and ready! Miette handmade... the name of my new creative venture, making and selling baby quilts. I have been a very busy girl and will be for the next month as I get ready for the awesome <a href="http://craftvic.org.au/whats-on-at-craft-victoria/craft-hatch-craft-victorias-market/market-december-2011">Craft Hatch</a> market on the 10th December in Melbourne. Very awesome. </div>
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Please have a squiz at the <a href="http://www.miettehandmade.com/">website</a> and feel free to let me know what you think. And if you're in the neighbourhood, come down in December and say hello. </div>
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(another weekend away, including a dress up barbecue - hence the spazzy little outfit - and some glorious beach time).<br />
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*** And stay tuned for some exciting news ***Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-20803972477705759852011-11-03T10:26:00.001+11:002011-11-03T16:08:45.745+11:00growing...My grandfather was an amazing gardener and farmer. As were my husband's grandparents. His father has now retired from a paying job and spends his days growing the most delectable and abundant supply of fruit and vegetables in the south of France.<br />
Unfortunately, the green thumb has by-passed us both (fingers crossed it will turn up in the poppet). Still, we're summoning the collective ancestral knowledge and instinct and trying to create a little green haven on our small inner city balcony. <i>Ce n'est pas facile. Mais...</i> we're getting there. A pallet box raised garden bed has been created, old pots have been found and resurrected, seeds have been sown and every morning the poppet and I are out there watering, weeding, willing them on. And what do you know... the darn little things are growing.<br />
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-27445892802229166892011-11-02T11:13:00.000+11:002011-11-11T12:51:03.323+11:00more baby quiltsWe've just returned from a lovely little weekend away filled with all sorts of treats, including time to finish off another quilt...<br />
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-44585656808614556712011-10-25T14:53:00.001+11:002011-10-25T14:53:34.518+11:00cathedral window quiltFinding lots of inspiration on <a href="http://pinterest.com/joannafrancis/quilting-inspiration/">pinterest</a> for this new quilting caper. I'm really enjoying the process of being inspired, pulling random things together, not thinking too hard about it and seeing how things turn out. And it's so satisfying to complete projects in this new life of never-ending mess, and I have to say, the somewhat 'groundhog-day-ness' of having a baby. That sentence illustrates the difficulty I have in speaking proper English these days. My language is now a mix of baby talk, French, made up words and the odd articulate English sentence.<br />
Anyway, here's a picture of the cathedral window quilt I made for Leo when I was pregnant. It's still my creative pride and joy.<br />
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<br />Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-75957130829339494922011-10-22T10:31:00.000+11:002011-10-22T10:44:07.893+11:00on the move...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, it is a whole new world at our place. A world of crawling, pulling himself to standing on everything, difficult nappy changes, rolling on the bed ("there were three in the bed, and the little one said, roll over, roll over..."). It's a bit more of a challenge, I must say. Gone are the days of plonking him on the floor to entertain himself for a while. I am in a bit of a quandary of how much to 'child-proof' and how much to just teach him that there are things that are not for touching. Some of both, I guess.<br />
But as well as the challenges, there are new joys as well... more cuddles, more recognition of things and words, more of the personality of this little one emerging. Amazingly, more room in my heart for bigger love...Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-41080763332201201622011-10-14T10:01:00.003+11:002011-10-14T10:59:48.094+11:00things are looking up...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hope you have a lovely weekend!!Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-52593913431571756762011-10-11T10:04:00.003+11:002011-11-11T12:51:18.234+11:00Baby quiltSome piecing together while grandma does her thing, a few quilting lines during a nap, some binding over an evening DVD, and <i>voila</i>...<br />
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I was waiting for the sun to come out to take these pictures but it was being stubborn and I was getting antsy so here they are anyway.</div>
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I wanted to use what I had, so I rummaged through my fabric collection and these colours emerged. It's a bit Autumn-y, but that's ok. It can be enjoyed by those in the Northern Hemisphere (and has been entered into <a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/p/celebrate-color.html">celebrate color </a> for that very purpose). I like it - very free form, wayward lines, not too much thinking. Just the way I roll really. </div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661467145292736426noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536988976832650589.post-11932824146927004342011-10-10T10:02:00.000+11:002011-10-10T10:03:20.898+11:00Nine monthsNine months ago today, a little being, our little son, arrived in the world. He has now been here on the outside for the same amount of time as he was inside my belly. Nine whole months.<br />
He had trouble arriving. We had prepared for a normal physiological birth. ie. no drugs, no obstetricians, just us and the midwives and our doula and lots of breathing and moving. But he had other ideas and three days of labour later, we needed some assistance. But I have been able to accept that that was the path meant for us and to be immensely grateful for modern medical services, without the help of whom I would probably not be here right now. He came to us, healthy and perfect and that is all that matters.<br />
And now, this little boy is the calmest, coolest, happiest little poppet that I've ever met. He is full of joy and giggles and wonderment for the world. And he lights up my life like nothing else.<br />
I am one lucky lady that he is in my life.<br />
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Leo, meet Frodo.</div>
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