Monday, April 25, 2011

New Look to Mr Vintage...and a NEW CUSHION...

Mr Vintage has a new home...


Mr Vintage has a new home...
He is looking rather cute and loves his new look...
Here he is decked out for a few pics...
In Granny Goodness...in all it's glory...

Mr Vintage has a new home...


These two super Granny blankets will be in my etsy shop soon...
They are made by my Mum...
and full of grannyness...

Mr Vintage has a new home...


I had some help today ...

Vintage Cute...

And as you may notice from the next pic...
This is my Newest cushion...

Mr Vintage has a new home...


Granny Flats…

My granny lived in a block of flats
three storey’s high,
I can picture it right now
and I don’t even need to try.

Frangipanis in my hand
teddy in the other,
Slowly up the many stairs
walking with my mother.

I’m staying with my granny
time that I now miss the most,
Her flat with many windows
overlooking the city to the coast.

I would hug her tight and breathe her in
and smell that granny smell,
There’s nothing that replaces it
a tear rolls, it’s just as well.

Hand in hand through the park
and down to Darby Street,
Past our favorite bench
where we would sit and rest our feet.

Talking to the grocer
memories of a time now past,
When bread was bread and milk was milk
and fruit and veg would last.

Heading back with bags now full
much slower than before,
Spending time together
always meant so much more.

Now days grow old as we do
and noon turns into night,
Till there is no city below us
just a sea of starry light.

Teddy in hand and snuggled down
between blanket and blue sheets,
The soft warmth of comfort
puts me straight to sleep.

My granny lived in a block of flats
Three storey’s high,
She would see me from her window
as wave to me goodbye.

Granny Flats cushion...


I still need to test this pattern out...With Kate...
So it might be a little while before it is out...
In the mean time...
Grab a cuppa tea and a few biscuits...
Nab that comfy chair...
and enjoy the veiw with me...

Mr Vintage has a new home...

21 comments:

CurlyPops said...

OMG that is the coolest thing ever Michelle!

Betty Jo said...

Did I miss this van transformation. More pics please!
He looks so pretty in his granny glory!

Monique van den Berg said...

What a nice cushion! and I love the poem too.

Have a nice day,
Monique

Kate said...

Its all looking so granny gorgeous in your world right now Michelle. I hope you've had the most wonderful weekend and I am SOOOOOOOOOO excited about this cushion. I love it. xx

Cordelia Earle said...

The Granny poem was THE best.

My dear Granny died before I was old enough to really remember her, but I remember the lovely things in her house. It is funny what sticks in our minds.

xxx

Melanie Gray Augustin said...

That is such a sweet little space!

Aisyah Helga said...

Great pics! Lovely blankets! Cool Mr Vintage! And LOVE that new cushion! Wished I were there enjoying the view with you :) It's so awfully hot here!

Happy in red said...

So cool!!! Love the blankets too.
Esther.

Megan.K. said...

This is all kinds of awesome - the van, the cushion, the poem - just beautiful.
x

Between Me and You said...

Oh boy, Mr. Vintage has it all! How Fabulous. Love the new blanket and cushion but most of all, I LOVE that poem. May I ask who wrote it as I would love a copy? Hope you`re having a great weekend. x

deebriese said...

What a lovely poem. How talented you are..Cannot wait to see the cushion in the shop!

Mereknits said...

This is a fantastic post Michele, you inspire me so much.
Have a wonderful day,
Meredith

greenrabbitdesigns said...

What a gorgeous post Michelle!!
I love it all, Mr Vintage, the bunting, the blankets, the new cushion, the knitting needles and the sweet poem! :)
Vivienne x

BahamaDawn said...

that is the cutest pillow!!! looking forward to the pattern when you are ready with it :)

Pomona said...

What a lovely cushion! It's great to be back blogging again, and catching up with all that you have been doing.

Pomona x

Floortje said...

I love you styling, it's so....stylish! The new cushion is absolutely lovely, I presume that the small one in the shop is made by you as well? Loved that one too, so eagerly waiting for the pattern! Your granny poem is so touching, I'm so blessed to still have my 91 year old granny to hug every once in a while. Even though I'm 41 by now, I fear the day she'll be gone.... Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog. I love internet, we can just hop over to the other end of the world and visit one another! Until the nex time, X Floortje

Voie de Vie said...

Love Mr. Vintage! That is a sweet space.

Also love the poem - I can relate to missing one's grandma.

Great photos, too. Just a great post today. :)

Unknown said...

I want to move in... All your items in your pictures are beyond cool - the colors make you smile!!

Evielynne

Sara said...

Mr. Vintage is amazing! I love all your photos today. So happy you liked the feature at Tangled Happy. Lots of kind words about you today. Seems everyone love you and The Royal Sister. I knew they would! :)

Mistea said...

Mr Vintage looks very comfortable there surrounded by all the granny fun.
Lovely new cushion.

Lola Nova said...

How fancy is Mr. Vintage! Looking quite a treat I say! And I love, love your new cushion (and the poem too)!!! You look beautiful by the way!