:: Gracie's Unicorn Birthday Party ::

Earlier this year (February, I am SO behind!) I was invited to Gracie's unicorn themed birthday party. Gracie always has the best birthday themes and this party did not disappoint. The first one I went to was Alice in Wonderland themed and the second was a pretty pink picnic.

Gracie made adorable unicorn horns for everyone to wear in place of birthday hats. My little sister dubbed ownership of mine after the party and she still has it in an almost pristine condition because she loves it so much. There was fairy wands to decorate and little glass jars to fill with glitter. I loved getting my craft on. Gracie also made little packs for everyone to take home, always generous even on a day that is supposed to be about her!

Gorgeous wand by little miss Laylah.

Photo of me courtesy of Gracie's gorgeous friend Laura - proof that I was actually there!

Do you love themed parties as much as I do? I think all parties should have a theme! I'm desperate to have a 90s themed party - overalls, Doc Martens, awesome (ie dodgy) music, scrunchies, bad teased fringes - perfection!

:: Finders Keepers Markets ::

Late last year Gracie and I went to the Finders Keepers markets together. I love these markets - they're basically etsy in real life! I always set myself a budget (with cash in hand) so that I don't go overboard and buy one of everything. Every year I'm amazed at how creative people are. I'm pretty sure I walk around repeating the phrases, "Oh, that's clever!", "I love that!", "Look! How do people come up with this?", "I wish I could do that." And yeah, you get the idea.

:: Finders Keepers Markets ::

There has been whispers of excitement about the upcoming Finders Keepers Markets. I have been a few times before and have had such a good time drooling over beautiful hand made clothes, vintage wares, beautiful jewellery, and my favourite - the gorgeous stationery (no surprises there!). I was thinking about the last Finders Keepers I went to with Gracie, and then the time before that with Gracie and her gorgeous friend Laura, and I realised I never showed you photos from either of the days. Worst. Blogger. Ever. Seriously ... ever. Worst.

To rectify this situation, here are some photos from the last Finders Keepers Markets in July!

If only I had a million dollars to buy everything! Are any of you going this year?

:: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ::

Slowly, but surely, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our little house. Can you believe Christmas is so close? If it weren't for the Christmas decorations up around our house, I wouldn't believe it. It feels like it should be August or something - where did the year go?!

This will be my first Christmas in our house and I'm super excited! We have plans to have Mr LG's brother over for breakfast and we will feast on a delicious vegetarian breakfast ... that I have yet to get recipe ideas for. I really should get onto that soon!

The two nativity scene photos were taken for my sister's church Christmas window. I can't wait to see them in the window soon!

Mr LG and I have decided not to give each other Christmas presents this year because we're going to Melbourne for our one year wedding anniversary in January (see what I mean - where did the year go?!). Instead we have been using our advent calendar to surprise each other with fun little gifts every second day. I can't wait to share with you all the fun things Mr LG has given me!

Two more crafty things I have made lately are a shabby chic star wreath from fabric scraps, ribbon and buttons; and, a wreath made out of lollies! Mmm!

Pretty cool, hey? So far I have resisted temptation and haven't eaten any of the lollies on the wreath! I'm not sure how long my resolve will last though.

The last three photos were taken at my parents house. My Mum has the most amazing Christmas tree. It's a piece of art! I'll share photos of it soon! I love the white LED lights on her tree and hope to get some for our tree next year.

Has Christmas made an appearance in your house yet?