Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend. On Saturday, we finally ordered our new heater and then I enjoyed morning tea at a local cafe with my best friend while Paul minded Grace. Yesterday my sister popped over for a cuppa in the morning and then we had a family lunch with Paul's side of the family which is always loads of laughs. Unfortunately Paul and Grace have come down with colds so today we've been laying low around the house.
Today I thought I'd share a few recent bits and pieces I've bought recently...
My most recent purchase is the bowl above by Etsy seller dustanddawn which I ordered on the weekend. I stumbled upon it by chance and was particularly drawn to the yellow and white pattern. I can't wait for it to arrive.
On Friday, I scored this knitted throw when Grace and I were wandering around the shops and it has successfully filled my wish for a wintery throw. The photo doesn't really show how warm and woolly it is but I threw it over me on the couch last night and it was lovely and cosy. I found it in Adairs and when the sales assistant scanned it to find out the price for me, it was only $27 so I decided to snap it up. I love it and it's much cheaper than the Country Road ones I had been eyeing off. You can also see the Inklore cushion I won in a recent giveaway - I have to get the proper sized insert so it isn't nice and plump yet but I'm really happy with it.
I bought the little pear above a few weeks ago from Bed Bath and Table (excuse the poor quality photo but the shiny surface of this made it so difficult to photograph!) The top half of it lifts off to reveal a candle but I simply bought it because I thought it was cute. Not sure where it's going to live yet.
These storage boxes from Officeworks are Grace's new toyboxes. It's great to be able to hide away all the bits and pieces Grace has played with during the day once it's time for bed.
And finally, Asha's new kennel which by chance, matches our charcoal grey window frames perfectly. She did have a lovely warm lambswool in there but she must have dragged it out on the lawn somewhere this morning so her new home looks rather bare in this photo.
What about you? Have you made a recent exciting purchase or scored a bargain? Or is there something on your wishlist you're desperate to buy?
Great buys Amanda! I love the throw you bought and such a great price! xx
ReplyDeleteI particularly love the bowl, I lovvve yellow at the moment!! I am on a spending hiatas at the mo, so boring. Dont worry, I'll get over it soon!!! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely finds you got Amanda . I love soft & warm throws trouble is I dont want to get up from under them, even to go to bed.
ReplyDeleteKaryn x
Too funny! I have just come back from my lunch break where i was oogling over the pineapple version of that candle in bed bath & table! I think i may have to have it!
ReplyDeletesal x
Some great finds Amanda. Sounds like a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend..I love the bowl - speaks for itself.
ReplyDeleteRebecca x
Some great treasures there Amanda. Sounds like you had a nice weekend. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic purchases Amanda! I love all of them. Doesn't it feel good when you just find things and they're perfect! I'm glad you had a great weekend. I think I'll have to go check out the pears in Bed Bath n Table because I really love it! Jxx
ReplyDeleteOh I loved looking at your new purchases! Bed you can't wait to have your new heater installed. Your throw rug looks snuggly and what a bargain... Love the pear candle from BB&T. One of my favourite stores I think. I have got a few new purchases so I will have to blog them soon. Christine xx
ReplyDeleteNone yet but I am forming quite the wishlist for our new home!
ReplyDeleteYour finds are gorgeous :)
Nice finds, Amanda. Love that yellow plate! I haven't bought any home stuff lately, because I just blew out on a new post-preggy wardrobe. Naughty, naughty!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week :)
All so nice! Especially love the yellow bowl and the silver pear. Also great idea with the baskets, the kids toys really do start to take over! :)
ReplyDeleteLots of nice goodies Amanda! Those are the same storage baskets as I have for my sheling - the ones I have spraypainted. A very handy size. The throw was such a bargain!
ReplyDeleteI haven't shopped much lately, just a couple of nice scarves. Oh, and some roses for the garden, but that doesn't count as spending money :)
love the yellow bowl! Did you see on Kelly Green's blog she was just talking about a splash of yellow!! You clever thing!!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous new purchases Amanda. I love them all, but I adore that bowl - beautiful! Our doggie has the same house as yours :) Hope you are managing to stay warm with your beautiful knitted throw. ~ Tina x
ReplyDeleteThe bowl is gorgeous Amanda. I bet you'll love it even more once it arrives. Hope everyone gets over their colds soon. xx
ReplyDeleteI love that throw rug you bought Amanda. I've always wanted to buy one for the lounge this is beautiful and a bargin too. With my birthday coming up my hubby spoilt me with a Kitchen Aid mixer which I was very excited about getting. I hope that Paul and Grace feel better soon. xo
ReplyDeleteLove the yellow and white bowl - it is gorgeous! Have you worked out where it is going to go yet? Hope Paul and Grace are being good patients for you! Kylie xx
ReplyDeleteI love that throw - I might have to go look for one in the sales.
ReplyDeleteI have very similar storage boxes for toys - they are great.
Ditto on the great buys! I love the storage baskets! I was looking at a few this weekend actually :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE that bowl so fun and happy! Great finds!
ReplyDeleteVery good shopping sleuthing Amanda..I don't know how you do it! Love that bowl and I have a thing for pears, and the throw and the cushion...yep! Luckily for me I don't have a small child or a dog, although the 22 year old can get a bit messy and I wish I could put the vampire slayer in a kennel!!
ReplyDeleteTerrific purchases Amanda. Well done.
ReplyDeleteDo let us know what heater you eventually bought...I'm VERY interested because we ordered ours too!
Lesley
Hi Amanda
ReplyDeleteI passed on an award to you if you are interested. See my blog. Hope you're having a great day.
Michelle
That blanket is great Amanda and such a great buy! At least you have something to keep you warm before your heater is installed. Plus that bowl is beautiful! I am eyeing off a wooden bowl in country road at the moment but I'm waiting for the next spend and save voucher to arrive so I can get some extra goodies too! I'm terrible with those vouchers : ) hope everyones feeling better at your place.
ReplyDeleteLove all your purchases, especially the pear! The storage boxes are great ... I bought two today! Sounds like your week is going well, except for the colds in your house. I know how it is - the same one seems to keep going around my two at the moment ... roll on summer! Michelle
ReplyDeleteI love your recent treasures! Especially that bowl! It reminds me of something that would be at Anthropologie :)
ReplyDeletewow, I LOVE the pear!
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