That's Noice!

Sorry you guys, you’re going to have to put up with me getting my Bridal on, even though it was so two weeks ago ;)

Having been a bridesmaid 4 times previously, I was well over fresh flowers for my own wedding bouquets. So I went silk, buying pre-prepared bouquets from Aussie Etsy seller Flowers by the Vase.

These are the “Sweetie Pie” Bridesmaid (~US$50) and Bridal (~US$70) bouquets but there are heaps of options available and the girls take custom orders too.

Silk flowers are great for us lazy Brides (armchair shopping, plus one less thing to get delivered to your house on The Big Day) AND you can gift the bridemaid’s bouquet as part of your thank you gift to her (bonus points!).

I was really chuffed with the speedy service I got from Flowers by the Vase and they even threw in some freebie boutonnieres (that’s “button holes” for the rest of us).

Psst, if you ask noicely, Jarod might do a post on how to get your cats involved in your wedding ceremony ;)

While I certainly don’t endorse cruelty to animals, this just happens to be the most adorable bowling set ever.

Who needs TV when you have Bowling Kitties! This was created for a fun family game night. It is great for all ages to play together and helps little ones with hand-eye coordination as well as counting (“How many kitties did you knock down?”). Keep the house clutter free with the included canvas bag, made just for the Bowling Kitty set.

All the kitties are made in maple and feature carved faces, white bodies in red stripes, and sanded edges (no sharp corners!)

Best of all, you don’t hurt any kitties! Sounds way more fun than normal bowling. Made by Sara and Ben of Kitty Baby Love, this awesome set sells for US$45 through Etsy.

In Redcliffe, north of Brisbane, there are some very busy women – 7 of them in fact – knitting and crocheting for Biddy Bags. Biddy Bags, the brainchild of Samantha Jockel, combines the creativity of young designers with the skills and abilities of crafting nannas to produce handcrafted, ethical designer products. Through this Biddy Bags also connects socially isolated nannas and mature-aged ladies through craft, economic participation and social networking.

Their products range from awesome handbags to tea cosies and ipod covers. Each product comes with a fridge magnet that tells the story of it’s maker. For each product sold the woman who crafted it receives over half of the profit with the remainder being used to cover operational costs and to expand the enterprise’s reach – so you can feel all warm and fuzzy knowing that you’ve supported such a talented pensioner.

You can purchase Biddy Bags and other products straight from their website, or visit one of their stockists. Prices range between AU$22 and $80, depending on the product. And of course you can also follow @BiddyBags on twitter.

Think we have all seen the giant kitteh couch that has been doing the rounds this week. But there have been little detail about the what, why and where of this furry giant

The couch is part of the Unfold art installation in Belgium, 8 artists are taking over an old apartment block.

Also part of this installation, in the bathroom there is a small video projection of a cat drinking from the dripping tap.

Check out the rest at Unfold, they even have the pattern so you could make your own if you are so inclined.

Via craftzine and HT to Maliss for the nudge ;)

Yes, Matt Smith makes a great Doctor for the next generation.

But he’s not Tennant. Sniff.

Leigh found this pattern for me on the weekend, and I’m madly practicing my technique so I can make a brilliant Tennant-Doctor to keep me warm at night.

I can’t wake up next to the real David Tennant, but this’ll do nicely thankyouverymuch!

I’m not very good with kids (in general). But especially so when it comes to present giving. Despite having been a kid once (so I’m told) I have no idea what they are into at certain ages, nor what is ‘right’ for a girl or a boy. All I remember is that when I was a kid I liked books and cats. Not much to go on there.

But this week I came across Seedling. Seedling is a New Zealand company that started in 2006 when they couldn’t find meaningful and inspiring gifts for children. They now have over 50 products in their range and are stocked in four countries – including Australia, of course.

Their lovingly assembled kits are full of exciting things. So exciting, that even I want to use them.

How about this Erupting Volcano kit?

Or this Create Your Own Sock Toy kit? Or why not Invent Your Own Board Game?

Now I’ve got kids presents sorted, I’m ready for Christmas. Or perhaps I could just ask for a kit or two for myself? Hmm.