Today has got off to a fantastic start! Firstly Sarah and I treated ourselves to our very first professional manicares thanks to a gift voucher I was given through a loyalty program. We felt very pampered and we then arrived home to find two packages at the front door.
First up, an advance copy of Pretty Little Presents had arrived from Lark Books. I submitted my projects back in June last year so it was exciting to finally see them in print. They have been beautifully styled. The book has some lovely projects – including some by other talented Aussie ladies – Belinda from Tuttifruiti and Marina from Wink Designs.
Not sure if I am supposed to be showing you what is inside but I am sure a quick peak won’t hurt! I have four projects featured included:
Notebook Cover
Travel Wallet
Lingerie Portfolio
and Jewellery Roll
I made up lots of these Jewellery Roll’s last year for gifts. I prefer to fold rather than roll them though:)
The other exciting package waiting for me was a Slow Cooker (that I got through FlyBuys- it only took me 4 years of shopping at Coles to qualify)! I can’t wait to cook some slow roasted lamb shanks with creamy mash – perfect for our wintery weather.
Posted by Lisa
karin says
Congratulations! How exciting to see your projects printed like that. That books sounds great by the way. I’m going to see if it gets published here too!
Cheryl says
I need to get that book!!! And love your projects..what great presents they would make. Sounds like you girls had a wonderful day and great mail too!
Chocolate Cat says
Wow what a great day! Love the look of that book and your projects, you always have such wonderful ideas. Just the weather for the slow cooker, lamb shanks are a favorite in ours as is silverside, might go and get mine out!!
Jenny says
Lovely sneak peek at that book-well done on your fabulous contributions! Looks like another book for the shelf! How great to have a manicure-what luxury! Enjoy learning how to use your cooker-perfect weather for it!
nima says
wow…nice projects. Hope you had a nice day
Chookyblue...... says
congrats on your projects in the new book…….well done……..I saw tutti fruti’s post this morning….
Janellybelly says
It’s fantastic to see you in print again – Congratulations! I think I will buy myself a copy of this book instead of borrowing it from the library 🙂
Janelle xx
Andi says
Looks like a gorgeous book.
Enjoy that slow cooker. I A.D.O.R.E. mine!!!
Andi 🙂
rachelmp says
Your projects look just beautiful! Congratulations Lisa
Tracy says
Congrat on your wonderful craft features in that book! To be in print like that…so amazing… So happy for you, Lisa! I love all your projects. And funnily enough I’m working on a design for a travel wallet–tee-hee…I love that roll-up case of jewerly/travel, it’s so pretty. You are so clever! And a slow cooker too…You are lucky. We can’t get them here in Norway. I used tO have one when I was in the States. I miss having one in the winter months especially. Enjoy your cooker. Can’t wait to see what recipes you’ll be dreaming up for that! Happy weekend, my friend :o) ((HUGS))
Christy says
Stunning projects! Congrats Lisa!
Terriaw says
Congratulations, Lisa! How wonderful that you have FOUR projects in this new book. I love all of them, and especially that jewelry roll, which I do need. You must be so proud! (even I’m proud of you!) I love these series of books, so I will have to order this one too. By the way, slow cookers are the best! We use ours a lot. Enjoy and congratulations again!
Stephanie says
Congratulations on your beautiful projects…I especially love the jewelry roll. Oh how I love my slow cooker.
Kris says
I love my slow cooker too! We could start a club! What a lovely book. Must be great to be “in print”!
Suzanne says
Thank you for the sneak peek, how wonderful that you have projects featured in it.
Also sounds like a lovely way to spend the holidays doing mum and daughter things together.
Kate says
Congratulations! It looks fantastic!
Nikki says
COngratulations on another publication! Gorgeousness!
Henrysmomsmusings says
Congratulations on being published again. I will be looking for the book asap.
Aren’t manicures fun?
Renee says
Talent galore.
Congrats.
xoxox
Jenni says
Well done. You have so much talent!
I have a slow cooker and absolutely love it! Have fun with it.
goldenbird says
Congrats on having your projects included in the book. They are lovely! How exciting.
PS. Hi, I’m Stacy. I’ve been lurking here for a while 🙂
blushing rose says
Love your little folded ‘rolls’. Glad you enjoyed the manicure …
they are so relaxing. TTFN ~Marydon
em's scrapbag says
Sounds like a fabulous day. The book looks great! I’m so happy for you.
parTea lady says
I have the book Pretty Little Purses and Pouches and really like it. Now, after seeing your wonderful projects in Pretty Little Presents, I want that book too.
Maree says
Congratulations on Your Projects in Print…They All look Fab.!
We’ve had a Slow Cooker for years and now have given the Kiddies one…I’d be Lost without it.Great for Silverside…
Enjoy!
cheers
Tania says
Quick! Get those lamb shanks on so they are dripping off the bone before summer starts! Yummmm.
(and your work, as always, looks gorgeous).
Linda says
congratulations Lisa what a stunning book it looks to be
A World in a PAN says
I still have a silk Jim Thompson (Thailand) jewllery roll a friend gave me back in the eighties, when I lived in Asia. They are very practical and I am sure those who recevied your gift found it beautiful and useful.
Tania - Jet Designs says
Congrats Lisa – I have already ordered copies for the store – this series has been really popular – I told my rep that I knew one of the designers in the books so it was a must have for our store! – well know you in a bloggy way!
Rachel says
The jewellry roll is my favorite, and the fabric is just beautiful!
texmorg says
Ahh Lisa something else i will have to buy. I wish all you clever ladies would stop creating things and let me catch up! (or my purse).
You gotta love flybuys i am waiting for them to put a cappacino machine back on the list i have been saving my points.
McCormicks (i think) make great packets for the slow cooker really yum. The lamb shank one is delish.
xx Linda
smileykylie says
beautiful Lisa
Rumi says
Wonderful! You are so talented! Love the book.
Carrie P. says
Congratulations! That is awesome!
Journeying Five says
congratulations! how can we get a magazine? your projects look great!
Karin says
Congratulations! All the projects look amazing!!
Cassie @ You Go Girl says
Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of that book. It looks fab. Happy day to you, for sure.
PS- I bet you nails look lovely. I’m getting my toes “done” next week. Can’t wait!
Belinda says
Congratulations again, Lisa.
jacquie says
congratulations lisa!!! what great projects. i have two of the other ‘pretty little’ books..guess i’m going to own another one!
sewtakeahike says
Cute little projects Lisa and it sounds like you’re in good company with the other contributors. Have fun with that slow cooker!
upstateLisa says
where are the photos of your nails!? congratulations on the book!!!!
Tinniegirl says
Congrats Lisa. Another great achievement. I love popping into your blog and seeing what you are up to. Always some new adventure or exciting new happening.
Lamb shanks and mash sound great too.
Alejandra Alcantara says
Just received your book on the mail this morning. I’m doing the passport cover. Everything is adorable!
Congrats….!!!!!
Simone de Klerk says
Wow, Lisa, I’m impressed by the lovely projects you made for this book! Do you know where you can get this magazine abroad? I love the jewelry roll. And you have such a wonderful way with colors and fabrics. Congratulations!