The Haymeadow

Finally, I have made it back with an actual unboxing video and it is divine I tell you! The Box: The Dahlia Sewciety Bespoke Box - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/shop/bespoke-boxes Whisk and Pin Muesli Madam Flavour teas - Deeply Relaxing Macarons de Pauline Sixth Spice, Soy wax melts - L'amour soy wax melts Pattern I mentioned: Forget Me Not Patterns – Lola Blouse/Dress: My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Happy New Year! I thought I might take a short (hahahaha) break from packing and say hi and fill you in on the upside down world of me! There maybe some fabric too! I snapped up a couple of remnants from Gabrielle @clothedit during the Boxing Day Sales, these of course came with a delicious fabric swatch card which I've been kind enough to tease you with! Take a look at Cloth Edit below: https://clothedit.com.au/ My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Merry Christmas and thank you too all! You, yes you reading this, have made my first Vlogmas so incredibly fun and worthwhile, I hope you have enjoyed December as much as I have. It's time to open my final Wattle Hill Fabrics gift and to settle on the couch for a nap! Calendars: Australian - Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Ireland - Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Australian - Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Australian - The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

We’ve made it, it’s Christmas Eve and the final day of 3 of my 4 Advent Calendars. I’ve loved every minute sharing my advents with you and appreciate all the comments and support along the way. Busy day getting ready for the big day tomorrow, so I brought you with me as I made 95% of both dishes, I’ll be taking with me tomorrow. I’ll be sure to show the final products! I cannot fault any of my advent calendars and recommend all of them if you would like to treat yourself to one (or more!) next Christmas. What I will say though, is if you aren’t already subscribed or following the below curators, you probably should as the pre orders can open as early as mid-year to allow for planning and they sell out FAST!!! Calendars: Australian - Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Ireland - Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Australian - Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Australian - The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Another new curator onto the market I would highly recommend is Ana, at Pattern Pouch Nest https://www.youtube.com/@patternpouchnest9529 Ana is also the content creator behind You Got Me in Stitches https://www.youtube.com/@yougotmeinstitches1847 To take a look at Ana’s Advent Calendars I suggest watching at least the following videos: Beyond the Pink Door Vlogmas Day 22 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmSJOvfCAQE Beyond the Pink Door Vlogmas Day 23 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqmJXkei_Kw Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house!

It’s a short sharp and shiny one today! Calendars: Australian - Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Ireland - Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Australian - Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Australian - The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Not the day I had planned, but that’s life. Bookmarks - Created by Charis: https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/CreatedByCharisShop?page=1#items Double Choc & Orange (with Cointreau) pudding - Pud For all Seasons: https://www.pudforallseasons.com.au/ Calendars: Australian - Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Ireland - Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Australian - Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Australian - The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

We're in the home stretch, the boxes are looking decidedly empty now I may have more happy mail show and tell! So much for not buying more stuff to move!! I couldn’t not though and once you see it, you’ll totally agree with me! If you like the look of the fabric I purchased or the swatches I showed, take a look through Gabrielle’s selection below: Cloth Edit: https://clothedit.com.au/ If you’re interested in seeing the panel fabric, I was ever so tempted by but feels too special!! https://clothedit.com.au/collections/linen-silk/products/90-linen-10-silk-bonjour-spring-multi Calendars: Australian - Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Ireland - Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Australian - Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Australian - The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

It’s BOXAPOLOOZA!!! Not only did we tackle the FOUR Advent Calendars today, we’re also unboxing the Dahlia Sewciety December ‘New Year’s Eve Soirée’ bespoke box and if this box isn’t a fitting send off to a year, then I don’t know what is! Following up from day 18 & 19, those interested in the pasta salad I referred to, this is the recipe I found on Pinterest and have been using for at least the last 6-7 years (thanks Life’s Ambrosia) Bacon Tomato and Advocado Pasta Salad: https://www.lifesambrosia.com/creamy-bacon-tomato-and-avocado-pasta-salad-recipe/ Calendars: Australian - Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Ireland - Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Australian - Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Australian - The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ What I’m wearing - Love Notions – Laundry Day Tee (dress) https://www.lovenotions.com/product/laundry-day-tee-xs-xxxl Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Hello, did you miss me? I was a little run down yesterday, day 18 and just couldn’t bring myself to do my hair and look even half presentable! So, you’ve got a double banger episode today!! Tackling days 18 & 19 in one go! Of course, there is the usual random tangent rambles as well as excellent advent gifts unwrapped! Calendars: Australian - Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Ireland - Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Australian - Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Australian - The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Bit of a catch up today and four new goodies from the wonderful advent calendars. I realised I didn’t really say which of the boxes was from where for anyone who may not have seen them before. I have popped the origin next to the links below! If you’re interested in the beautiful glazed magnetic pin dishes from KATM, you can use the link below to get to the website and can navigate from there 😊 Also, I took a look at the Gingerbread Folk website https://www.gingerbreadfolk.com.au/ and they have a great range of not only gingerbread house kits and gingerbread products for any occasions but also jelly lollies. They also offer Gluten Free options for all products that I could see. Oh and their vegan too for those who subscribe to that lifestyle! Calendars: Australian - Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Ireland - Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Australian - Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Australian - The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Finally, some packing action captured for posterity! I tackled the linen today, got all the bedding, pillows and cushions boxed up with the help of the trusty space bag, the life saver of house moving!! If you’ve got any packing tips, chuck them in the comments! Oh, I also unwrapped another four awesome gifts from my advent calendars Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Packing, what packing? Abandon Chris at home packing while I swanned about indulging myself! Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Drama, relief and calming meditation all in the space of 24 hours! Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

I won’t be giving up my day job anytime soon!! It’s finally time to begin opening the Dahlia Sewciety 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar!! I have been waiting for this day!!! If you’ve been following along with Kristen’s vlogs and opening along with her, you’ll be pleased to hear I am opening hers last so if you want to skip that bit you know where it is. I’ve also let you in on a not so well known Aussie delicacy too! How to do a TimTam Slam: https://youtu.be/j7oDOw-hMjc Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

A bit of calendar action and a hint of packing! Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Short and sweet but not without challenge! Managed a sleep in that is very rare moi but always a welcome surprise! It’s another day of sorting and decluttering, I’m glad this is the last move! Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Another short one today! Her ladyship Sia, had an appointment at the beauty parlour first thing this morning so we were out early. After acting as chauffeur, I headed off to my local Westfield shopping centre at West Lakes to pick up a couple of gifts. Then it was back to collect her ladyship getting her home in time for a well needed nap! The rest of the day will be filled with the mundane. Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Preparing for packing and moving house is tiring! I did take a break during the decluttering process to open some happy mail and marvel at the gorgeous fabric I ordered from Kristen @dahliasewciety plus the bonus goodie bag including. Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Great advent surprises today all round! Uncovered the top I had been working on and thought I might ask your advice on its construction. While showing the top, I’ve got a fun print fabric to show off that’s destined to be a great summer top. Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Patterns mentioned: Experimental Space #xslily #xsevelyn https://www.experimentalspace.com/shop/ Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

My last day of work in my current job! I had a lovely but very busy day, busy in the best of ways though. So many lovely well wishes from people, I felt very honoured to have shared my time with these people. Will be keeping in touch with many of them for sure! I also received some very thoughtful farewell gifts too! Including a sewing related gift! If I was to give you a hint .. https://clothedit.com.au/ Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

Short one today, but I’ve managed to cram a fair bit in, including a new pattern release from #TessutiFabrics the #HarlowShirt. I absolutely love the front hem and pocket details, I can see this relacing some of my tired work cardigans in some gorgeous linens and even as a jacket... oooohhh it would look great in a tweed!!! I highly recommend checking it out here - https://www.tessuti-shop.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/harlow-shirt-pattern (I am not sponsored by Tessuti I doubt they’ve ever heard of me! I was excited by this pattern and wanted to share it) Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

How on earth do I follow up after day 4 and our Wiggles adventures? I wonder how many of you have ever taken any notice of the background in my vlogs? Well today I’m letting you in and giving you a tour of ‘the room’! I welcome any questions or comments, I will ask that you be respectful though. I don’t expect any harsh or nasty comments, but I do understand that some people’s beliefs are unaccepting of some of the things I may talk about. I respect your thoughts and feelings and understand if you chose to not watch or subscribe. Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box • Gingerbread Tree – Christen’s Gingebread https://www.christensgingerbread.com.au/ (was deliscious I’ve eaten it already before I even took a picture!) Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

It’s been a slow start to the day, isn’t it funny how quickly we forget what it’s like with an acrobatic toddler in the bed! I had a foot to the neck a about 2am and then woke up to a nappy bum staring at me!! The joys (they are really 😉 ) Boy have I got something special in store for you today! Not only are we opening advent calendars, but I have some karaoke for you too! Have your ear plugs or volume control at the ready! I’ve had a fun day, although an early bedtime is on the cards for me! Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

It’s all turned to custard on day 3 of Vlogmas! I’ve done it again, forgot to turn on the microphone to film. I've finished the Sew Over It Meredith Dress for my daughters work Christmas dinner. I did thank all of you who steered me in the right direction for jersey pins, and reminding me about all those clips I have too, so know I did see your advice! Hope you can join me as we countdown to Christmas and a new house! Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work

We continue the advent adventure on day 2 of vlogmas! I've also shown gifts I made last year with a festive twist! Question - Have you seen or heard of Jersey/stretch/knit pins? I know we have machine needles, but are there pins? Hope you can join me as we count down to Christmas and a new house! Calendars: Kylie and The Machine (KATM) - https://www.kylieandthemachine.shop/ Beyond the Pink Door (Sold out) - https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-au The Dahlia Sewciety (Sold Out) - https://www.thedahliasewciety.au/ Wattle Hill Fabrics - https://www.wattlehillfabrics.com.au/24-days-of-christmas-advent-hamper-box My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surroundedbymuppets/ Title artwork thanks to: Jillian Kate Packer @mylittlewilderbeast Local South Australian, Artist Illustrator Printmaker, I highly recommend checking out her work