Thursday, May 12, 2011

The Hottie Challenge..

Well The Essess haven't been blogging much of late! But what better way of getting back into the groove than for a worthwhile cause close to our heart..?

My big sister Curlypops is entering a group entry into the Hottie Challenge.

The Hottie Challenge is organised by Open Drawer-Art Textiles and Learning Centre..

They are raising money for The Margaret Pratt Foundation......

So you've probably never heard of The Margaret Pratt Foundation, but I certainly have.From their website:
The Margaret Pratt Foundation Heart Lung Transplant Trust is a registered charity whose aim is to encourage, develop and maintain Australia’s world class expertise in the field of organ transplantation by supporting research that addresses the problems faced by children and adults after heart and lung transplant.
The aim of the research must be to improve the outcomes for heart and lung transplant recipients.
The Margaret Pratt Foundation has donated $700,000 to date in 2011 to promote research into the causes and prevention of chronic lung rejection. The foundation donates to provide funds for the researchers working at the Alfred Hospital, right here in Melbourne.

Pop on over to Curlypops to sign up.............

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Groovy 70's Baby........!!!

Me way back in 1980? I was the angel in the kinder xmas show...





I'm joining in with my Big Sister's Meme......




Groovy 70's photo's of myself and some of the family.....




Some of my photo's are abit wonky due to the Scanner? Or maybe it's me? Any hoo....... I believe this would be 1979/1980, I am wearing this groovy number! With my favourite 'Happy Shoes', and the knee high socks.. Wish I could remember the picture on the side of my socks...

























I picked this photo of My Paternal Grandparents, Parents and sisters... I obviously liked wearing the yellow dress!! Dad has the long sideburns and groovy shirt! And young Curlypops on the right! I think mum was pregnant at this stage with my soon to be little brother who arrived in 1980....










This is a beauty!! I'm the baby, not sure what's happening with mums hair? My older sister on the left has her "school case", used long before backpacks were the norm...








But Curlypops on the right has a fabulous outfit on, with the sandals flared pants and jumper...











I really like this one, Curlypops on the left, me in the middle and my older sister on the right.. I am guessing 1976/1977... My sisters look adorable in their groovy little dresses....
















If you would like to join in or see who else is playing along? Pop over here!






















Saturday, December 11, 2010

The Happy List.....

My happy list started with the four of us...... circa 1982? I'm the last on the right..funnily enough I think I am wearing my 'happy shoes', little leather shoes with a happy face on them...






My happy List starts with finding Mr S.. I had trouble finding a photo without his face but for some reason I found a photo of his backside!! ha!






Then happiness is the furry companions in our home.........









To join in head over here...





Saturday, October 30, 2010

Crafty Artwork.....

I have decided that the plain office wall needed some colourful wall art......

I found some photo frames from the Op Shop. Found some paint in Mr S's shed and gave the frames a new lick of paint...

I got these fantastic greeting cards from Curlypops! They are original illustrations printed onto cards.........

These are two designs of the flaming Dodo's and my favourite Retro Owl......
Need some greeting cards then head over here... Curlypops..