rebecca:vavic

Get rid of those cords - hiding cable clutter ...

Yes, it is possible {without making holes in your walls} to hide ALL of those nasty cords associated with your office.

You know the ones, the cords that are attached to the: power, computer, printer, modeum, server, backup brick (not sure of the technical term for that... but I back all my photos onto it kinda regularly)... you know ALL those cords. DRIVE>ME>BONKERS !!!

Now get yourself prepared... I am about to ROCK your world. Well only if you are like me and these cords and cables drive you insane and keep you awake at night trying to work out how to hide them and give your space that super clean line appeal that you so desire. I know, issues right!

This was a simple DIY project, I did it ... and you can too!

As you can see before my office makeover (which involved new desktop and cabinetry) I tried to hide my computer related "stuff" and cables in a pretty basket.. makes it look better right? no, I hated that thing! 

So with a gorgeous new, sleek WHITE office space:

And look, you can't see any cables, right?!

I knew I HAD to get rid of the cable clutter! And here's what I did:

All you need is a pegboard, some hardware, cable ties... and if you are like me, a label machine to lable both ends of each cord, and the devices.

NOW I am really happy with my cable system. I got idea, and the tutorial from Van @ Decluttered.

This could work behind an entertainment unit too... and once my hubs upgrades our telly {again}... we'll tackle that job.

This project was really easy and only took a few hours. The only change I've made since these photos were taken, is that I have added some more fixtures, so there is no board sag... and hubs made me a little shelf for the server:

Now I love the clean look of my office/crafty space... and I especially LOVE not seeing cables and cords anymore!!!

Gorgeous!

Love out.
Bxo 

Sew storage and quilt loving...

Here is my little space I use to get my sew on... or rather an attempt to get organised:

This is a cupboard in my study... I had to find a home for all my quilting "stuff" that was slowly taking over our home. Well, let's face it... it still does, but now I can find what I need easily.

I actually get my "sew on" on the desk beneath this shelf... or on the kitchen dining table... depending on how big the project is.

Lately I've been working on quite a few projects, here are a few in progress:

Half square triangles (hsts)... I am in love!

I have a variety of baby quilts I am working on... plus many more in the "pipes", I have the jelly rolls ready to go.

Baby's love black+white... this will be a very sweet babe quilt me thinks! I think I'll back it with a white with black polka dots... maybe black and white stripes for the binding.

This hst quilt is solid blocks of colour... may back it with a pretty floral?

I have these fabrics ready for a "citrus" themed baby quilt:

Not to mention the fabulous aqua, yellow, black and white theme I have going with a "bee" pattern. Sigh.

Now for some "spare" time... humf !! My household has gone into military style organisation mode since my #1 child has been promoted to Championship Swim Squad at the AIS {that is another post entirely!}... anyways I have a plan with my quilting... it will take some time, but I will get there.

I've also been working on birthday bunting flags, some christmas projects... which I shall share soon.

In the meantime, I have a friend with a babe due any day now... back to the baby quilt makin'.

Love out.

Bxo

Today: 18th June 2013...

A quick Q&A kinda post for you here today. I've created these types of posts before, you can see some of them here, here and here. There are two different kinda questions "today" ones and "What are you, right now". I think they provide a nice little snap shot of how things are in that moment, during those days. Here's today's one:

For today: Tuesday 18^th June 2013

Outside my window... There is a thick blanket of fog; it’s a winter wonderland.

I am thinking... I really need to get back into my digital scrapbooking, photo taken and life documenting!!!

I am thankful for... my blog and being able to look at posts and scrapbook pages which have documented our lives so well.

From the kitchen... Moroccan tangine: lamb, pumpkin and prunes for dinner tonight. YUM!

I am wearing... red top, dark brown poncho, grey trackies and my uggies {essential winter gear}.

I am creating... birthday bunting & lots of quilts.

I am going... to get the bunting finished today! I am!

I am reading... Oh Dear Silvia by Dawn French for my bookclub. I’ve been quite slack with my bookclub this year, so I am determined to get this one read! AND to have some intelligent and insightful thoughts about said book. Ha!

I am hoping… I get an early night tonight… and an uninterrupted night too. Sleep is required!

I am hearing... Lady Gaga “born this way” on the radio {106.3} and the dryer going. Yesterday I was listening to Sean Hayes, lovely!

Around the house... all is very quiet, Nath is at work, Joshua and Mikaela are at school and Ben is at daycare (one of his two days per week).

One of my favorite things... my new sewing machine, Husqvarna Viking Opal 650. Love her! I have named her Nicki… after Stevie Nicks, cause she’s “husky” ha!

A few plans for the rest of the week... Lots of 5am starts as Mikaela began “Championship” {SWIM} squad at the AIS this week. While she swims, I run… it works well so far.

I may take Benjamin swimming on Wednesday, and then I have some lots of quilts to finish for gifts.

Boys return to swim lessons Saturday morning after having a few weeks off for venue renovations… they have a couple of birthday parties to attend.

Meh, not much else… just taking it easy and enjoying each other and the togetherness that only winter days can bring, snuggling and watching movies!

A picture to share...

This weekend past, our monkey boys talking to their friend & neighbour, Freddie. Joshua climbs straight up, Benjamin climbs the gate and over the hinge, then shimmies himself into place. Nath and I were at the kitchen window, they had no idea we were watching. We gave them quite a fright when we tapped at the window!

And a recent photo of me... this is me these days!

Have a lovely day!

Bxo

Sugar Block {Club} of the Month...

I really enjoyed my quilting class and having to really stretch myself as far as my ability and skill set goes. Once finished I was afraid I'd fall into the easy (and very quick, and often beautiful) creative trap of just piecing together lots of gorgeous fabrics... not that there is ANYTHING wrong with that! I really enjoyed creating my mother in law's quilt... but I knew I wanted to keep stretching myself.

So I came across Craftsy, and thereby came across Amy Gibson... and then decided to join her 2013 block of the month class. Only I'll do five {5} blocks each month, then I will add solid white blocks to create a huge king sized quilt for me and my love.

I joined late, got behind AND have not done each month, but here's what I HAVE done SO far:

Five in a row of the January block "Snow Blossom" ... the only five I've managed to finish so far, but I will get there, I am determined! I think five is how many it takes for me to really learn the skills, and the block. But me does think I tend to bite of more than I can chew at times. ha! sigh!

And a close up... please don't look TOO closely!

Sorry for the bad pics, taken at night.

Here is February's block, a foundation piece called "North Star"... 

Even though this is a foundation piece, I still found it challenging... showing my novice-ness, it has only been 3 months since I have taken up this fabulous craft... and it shows, so it's good that I have another 4 of these to practice with > precisely! 

The next block I've been able to complete, and only one (of 5) so far.... is the June block {Home Sweet Home}:

I am not usually a "blue girl" but I love these colours and the combination.

If you are looking to add to your quilting skill set, or to challenge yourself, or be involved in an encouraging and supportive online (anytime) community of quilters... I highly recommend Craftsy and/or an online BOM such as Sugar Club.

I eagerly anticipate the 1st of each month.... just to see what Amy has in store for us.

Bx