Sunday splendour: 10 April 2011

Source: iStockphoto

Ah, sweet Planetarians, I’ve had a real roller-coaster of a week on Planet Baby. There have been unexpected delights in the mail from caring bloggy friends like Maureen, numerous tantrums from certain unnamed pixies, frantic phonecalls to and from Sydney (so sorry I can’t reveal our news yet - we are sooo close to being able to), lunch-as-my-first-ever-meeting with my sweet Hobart bloggy friend, Sarah (we enjoyed ourselves so much, we’re planning another one) and most importantly, my Dad has been admitted to hospital and is very unwell. After some tests tomorrow, hopefully we’ll know what lies ahead. So my heart is heavy tonight. But I’ve still found some splendid moments from my week to share with you – enjoy!

*I feasted upon* this luscious (store-bought) crème caramel. One day I’ll have the time to make it from scratch but for now, this is my little treat of choice.

 

* I discovered* this delightful self-inking silhouette stamp at Le Papier Studio, one of my favourite online stationery haunts. For a small fee, they even offer to design a custom silhouette for you, using a side-on photograph of you. Hmm, I’m seriously tempted…

* I enjoyed* this stunning typography using leaves here by Vladimir Koncar. Do have a look, my fellow typographiles – it’s a stunning array of natural objects which Vladimir arranges to form letters and numbers. Now I just have to work out if I can buy them to use or just admire them. Do any of you Planetarians fancy them, too?

* I created* something pretty out of the mundane, inspired by my sweet friend, Tina, who has such a knack for turning the everyday into something unique. I took these.

And with my new-found passion for washi tape and some sharp scissors, turned them into these! 

Now hanging out the washing seems so much more enjoyable! It was a cinch to do, used things I already had and kept my mind distracted from the problems swirling around me.

* I read this* thought-provoking post at The Inspiration Tree. I particularly related to #1:

The only person that can ever truly make you happy is yourself. Stop depending on everyone else.

Source: Kayla Ross

* I watched* Joshie proudly play in his first ever soccer (football for most of the rest the world) match for his school team, the Under 6 Wasps. Mr PB had to assist with some shoelace tying before the big match started – note the orange in his hand and the very long socks covering his shinguards!

Here’s an action shot – he ran his little heart out (he’s third from the left).

They went down 2-3 but were very gracious losers which was a delight to see.

I also went on a ramble around this fair city and took some photos which I can’t wait to share with you later in the week. Oh, and I did some shopping for a certain upcoming giveaway…Stay tuned - same Bat-time, same Bat-channel!