French 76

Custom Made...

2011-11-07T01:22:00.000-08:00

A quick sneaky peak at a custom made necklace, the request was for pale pink and beige beads... A great colour combo don't you think?I've also just started up a new facebook page for French76 - I would be delighted if you popped by and left a comment or 'like'. Thanks xxxx

NEW BLOG NAME

2011-11-04T04:46:00.000-07:00

I've changed the name of the blog, bye bye Mollie and Finn - HELLO French 76 which is the name of my Etsy store... I hope you don't mind!

Local Community Garden

2011-10-20T02:05:00.000-07:00

We visited Manly Vale Community Gardens today, the weather was beautiful as were the gardens. The play park was great for Finn and had plenty of shade for Luella. Finn was very keen to sample some of the strawberries growing in one of the plots - I'm going to plant some at home in the hope that he'll be willing to sample them again! Happy Days....

2011-09-09T03:52:00.000-07:00

New necklaces listed in my store Mollie & Finn, handmade polymer clay beads. Labour of love, I've only listed a few because I'm still waiting for more leather cord, but if I didn't list them I know I'd just want to keep them for myself! All feedback is greatly appreciated.

Seize the Day...Don't sweat the small stuff

2011-08-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

Source: etsy.com via Kate on Pinterest Source: etsy.com via Kate on Pinterest

Welcome Luella Iris.....

2011-07-30T03:15:00.001-07:00

It's been a while, 6 whole months has passed since my last post, but we've been too busy, too tired and too besotted with our new addition to the family Luella Iris, who we welcomed into the world in late March, pictured here with big bro Finn...Check 'The Glow' for its ahhh cute family factor, plus some uber chic homes and inhabitants.

Arlington Milne_Yes Please Santa!!

2010-12-09T16:44:00.000-08:00

Arlington Milne Gracie in tan Arlington Milne AVA bag in tan.I'm hoping for an Arlington Milne bag for Christmas.... particularly in love with the Gracie Bag in tan. Do I need ANOTHER tan bag - Of COURSE!

Summer Lovin'.....

2010-11-13T02:22:00.000-08:00

Finally the rains have eased and we've been allowed a peak at what summer might bring.... SUNSHINE! The kiddies pool is out and so are my legs! Here's a peak at our daybed in action, perfectly positioned to view the pool in action (book in hand) and to cool hot feet! xxxx

Rustic Charm...

2010-10-31T02:47:00.000-07:00

With the back garden almost complete... plants purchased, potted and pots painted, the patches that haven't quitetaken on the lawn filled with chamomile and seat covers (crudely) sewn and inplace on the day bed, just yellow stripey cushions to make and place on thebench - once I've located the material, it appears I'm rather fussy over thesesmall details - so once the sun comes out to play again

Shelve IT!

2010-10-03T03:55:00.000-07:00

Some shelving idea's to mull over.

BackYard.... Story so Far...

2010-09-26T18:01:00.000-07:00

We've said goodbye to a spa, a palm tree, a garden bed and our blue wall. Now we have a small spot of grass, a more uniform, lighter and useable back yard. The spa had to go to make more space and also for safety Finn was getting more and more fixated by the water and I didn't feel comfortabe leaving him out there alone with temptation so for space, sanity and safety good bye to the last bastion

Welcome Spring!

2010-09-01T22:36:00.001-07:00

Think Pink!, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.Not that today show's much sign of it - but yesterday was the first offical day of spring... Time for some fresh spring tones - like the beautiful pink used in this image....& ..... time for our little herb garden to Bloom!!!

Woodland Wonderland...

2010-08-17T19:23:00.001-07:00

Image from Design Sponge, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.Image from Design SpongeSwoon - I love this woodland cottage / shack.Also features my favourite flowers at the moment 'cone heads' .... I planted some in the front garden but they weather has been too wet and the lack of direct sun in the position they are in means they've all but died. Now the supplier has 'sold out' of coneheads so

Springs coming - time for some Garden Inspiration!

2010-08-13T03:22:00.000-07:00

In Sydney we're in the last month of our 'winter' - which is more like early Autumn in the UK. The backyard is still in the midst of its make over, the spa has gone and the empty space has provided us with enough room for a little bit of lawn. I'll post some before and after pictures in the next few weeks - but until then I've added some of the images that have provided some much needed garden

St Ives, Cornwall, UK

2010-07-19T05:15:00.001-07:00

St Ives, Cornwall, UK, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.St Ives, Cornwall, UKGlorious Times as always in St Ives, Sun, Rain, sleet or snow.That's where I've been hiding - on a UKcation, plus a little bit of Paris, London and the Loire Valley. But I'm back now safe and sound although feeling a little homesick, to subdue my old country sadness I've a large to do list for the house and

Food for the Mind...

2010-06-09T20:41:00.000-07:00

The Internet is a great source for inspiration and knowledge but it can also be a void into which we delve only to discover that the quick half an hour turns into two hours which out much achieved and a house still full of mess. One of my resolutions at the start of 2010 was to not only be inspired but to act on those inspirations, I'm also trying to tune into more informative "food for the brain

A Splash Of Black... ?

2010-05-23T02:44:00.001-07:00

A Splash Of Black... ?, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.I have an old spindle back chair that I found in a council clean-up, it needed a lot of TLC and the cane seat repaired. I'm not sure if I should paint it of leave it as a it is, especially as I'm thinking of painting it - black... J.E.N's flickr page has inspiration galore especially for noire interiors.

Bright and Breezy

2010-05-19T04:06:00.001-07:00

Bright and Breezy, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.1. Vintage Bottle Mini-Centerpiece, 2. Untitled, 3. flowers, 4. Another bouquet of tulipsCreated with fd's Flickr Toys

First Produce....

2010-05-02T02:10:00.001-07:00

First Produce...., originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.After 6 months of growing and nearly a month of ripening it's finally ready to eat - and it made a perfect hot lemon tea - our first lemon, will we have to wait 7 months for our second?

Indian Summer....

2010-04-27T03:20:00.000-07:00

Image above design sponge.The weather in Sydney has been so lovely of late, warm sunny days with crystal clear blue skies... I've postponed the planting of my tulips and hyacinths until the weather cools - which it did on the weekend, and I've been able to plant some sweet pea's and more herbs (Bergamot) and herb seeds (Borage) which are currently soaking up the sun each morning I rush out to

Secret's Out!

2010-04-12T04:05:00.000-07:00

OK, Am I the last to know that you can purchase goods from Anthropologie online and they ship to Australia!?....

Bloganista outfit #2

2010-04-09T03:20:00.001-07:00

Bloganista outfit #2, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.Dress: Country Road (it's actually a Nightdress)Shoes: Seed FemmeBag: Seed FemmeGetting the last wear out of summer items - as Sydney enjoys an indian summer :)

So, what's occuring? ....

2010-04-03T03:09:00.000-07:00

I'm so into this new(ish) online shop Blodwen, the concept is fantastic two girls from country wales (UK) wanting to revive and keep old traditions and handcrafts alive in turn providing a economic boast to the area and country that they so obviously adore.I'm sure I'm not alone in appreciating the revival of handmade objects which seem to absorb the effort and skill that went into their making,

Flickr Inspiration

2010-03-15T01:14:00.001-07:00

Spring is in the air, originally uploaded by Craft & Creativity.This wonderful inspiring image belongs to craft & creativity (flickr)....I just love the bright colours of the pieces in this image, the green and white pitcher is a particular favourite. Enjoy!

Bloganistas First Post

2010-03-10T22:51:00.001-08:00

Bloganistas First Post, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.First foray for this Group.... Bloganistas....Grey Felt Bag = County style freebieGrey & white scarf = Country RoadShoes = Birkenstocks (very old)Top = topshop online (first outing)Shorts = Quicksilver (also very old)

It's the little things....

2010-02-20T01:51:00.000-08:00

ses petites choses de la vie sont importantesIf I've got the translation correct the above translates as 'it's the little things in life that are important'.... today we took time out to have a leisurely breakfast, just the three of us - well four plus the puppy Clement, our small house has a small garden but I'm ever grateful to be able to sit in the morning sun and enjoy the gardenia perfume

Favourite Sneak Peek....

2010-02-05T02:22:00.001-08:00

My creation, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.This is my most favourite design sponge sneak peek for a long LONG time.....This wonderful, quaint cottage is home for Rosie Brown of papa stour and her family, and is located in the very picturesque artisan enclave of Pittenweem, Scotland.I love the colours used, and the mix of vintage, modern and rustic decor.... Enjoy more images on the design

Living Room_Together Mug #2

2010-02-02T20:06:00.001-08:00

Living Room_Together Mug #2, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.Cute Pink Pengiun title mug purchased for my husband yesterday - but used by me today & a quick flick through Country Style magazine while Finn has a nap. This magazine fills me with wanderlust - the stylist(s) that work on this magazine are amasing, even for a city / coast slicker like moi it's most inspiring...

!Gemütlichkeit!

2010-01-25T16:49:00.000-08:00

Translation =CosinessComfortable ambiancefriendlinessEasy going nature.Image via Darling ClementineI Love this word !Gemütlichkeit!, this is what I envisage our home to have, a comfortable ambiance.... now if only I could pronounce it!Corner of our Bedroom_New addition blue painted Thonet chair

Inspirational... Dame Elisabeth Murdoch

2010-01-25T01:37:00.000-08:00

I've just been watching 'Elders' with Andrew Denton - this week he's been interviewing Dame Elisabeth Murdoch - a very well known and admired Melbourne resident and mother of Rupert Murdoch. Regardless of any one's views on the Murdoch media empire Dame Elizabeth is an inspiration. At 100 plus she talks about her love of life, her loves and loved, loss of a child and her passion for philanthropy.

Beloved Spindle Back Chair

2010-01-20T19:17:00.001-08:00

Beloved Spindle Back Chair #2, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.Thank you to my Mum for the wonderful Bella & Boo Tote, it follows me everywhere! xx

It's going to be all-white....

2010-01-16T18:30:00.001-08:00

It's going to be all-white...., originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.it's going to be all-white....White Inspiration from FlickrPlease click on the image to go through to my Flickr site and view the original authors of these lovely images...1. Spring mood, 2. In The Sunroom, 3. My Own Wood & Wool Stool, 4. IMG_7049

Tick...To Do... 2010

2010-01-13T15:37:00.001-08:00

victorian home in london, originally uploaded by * d a a n *.I'm not usually one for making 'New Year Resolutions' but this year I'm going to create a list of things that need to be competed and ticked off before the end of 2010.Missing from the list will be the arbitrary 'get fit' and 'lose weight' resolutions instead they'll range from the mundane - personal administration chores (that are for

Our House.... Finn's Room

2010-01-06T01:22:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures taken of Finn's room today. I don't have any images of the room before, but if you could please visualize a room darkened by lime green walls. Not too tragic but was instantly transformed after 3 licks of Porter's paint in Snow White (used through out the house).Thanks to my wonderful Mum and Finn's Nanna Moo for the Cath Kidston scatter cushions - Sewn With Tender Love and

I Heart......

2009-12-16T02:11:00.000-08:00

Owl Storiesby Annamaria Potamiti... sigh....

Dear Santa.....I would Like

2009-12-14T00:54:00.000-08:00

This Fruit Fly Pie PotThis Print by Sugar LoopThis Room and it's entire contents!Image from the very lovely and inspiring "Small Space Style" BlogThis Keep CupFor those of you (LIKE ME!) who've not even started writing your overseas christmas cards then there's still time - if you send an e-card....Marie Curie UK has great E-cards for sale including some wonderful cards that have been designed by

Couldn't Wait....

2009-12-06T02:39:00.000-08:00

I couldn't wait any longer, even though it's not finished here are some images of our felt decorations in the making and the Christmas tree constructed out of fallen 'something' from the garden, driftwood, and garden twine. Re. image above - the idea is to have he small circles will sit on the larger circles and held together by a button....And here it is.....'Le tree'Yep, that thing on the right

Alternative Christmas Decor....

2009-11-29T01:17:00.001-08:00

Image from the wonderful, and inspiring IvyStyle's flickr site.It's my sixth 'hot' aussie Christmas and our second with Finn, this year there isn't enough room for the traditional 'real' Christmas tree so I'm going to try to come up with another alternative tree idea in the meantime I'm currently putting the stash of felt I purchased months ago to use by making some crafty christmas tree

Finding Your Nest....

2009-11-26T00:36:00.000-08:00

Gardenia Flower (picked from the garden)Now that I've managed to find my camera charger I thought I would share some pictures of the inside of the house with you, it's still a work in progress but we're getting there slowly and enjoying the journey. It's amasing what a lick of white paint can do - it's totally transformed not only the look but the feel of the house. We've still got our bedroom to

A Warm Welcome to you all from

2009-11-20T00:04:00.000-08:00

After a month long hiatus - due to moving, painting, weeding and a long, long wait for our internet to be connected Mollie and Finn are pleased to be back... and very pleased to be slowly nesting in to their new home - No. 72! I look forward to popping back with more posts and sharing pictures of our new abode with you all in the very near future and as soon as I find my camera charger!

Home Inspiration Wabi Sabi

2009-10-17T16:53:00.000-07:00

Image from 'Simple Home' by Mark and Sally BaileyThe following extract is from wikipedia and was the best example I could find on the web that described the concept of Wabi-Sabi. The attached images are what I could imagine connote a wabi-sabi home interiors with a more western tone.Wabi-Sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience...

We Like.... Wonderous Wallpapers

2009-10-07T19:59:00.000-07:00

I grew up in a house where all but the kitchen, hall, stairs and living area had papered walls, all in ascetically pleasing, tasteful patterns that blended in perfectly with the house and countryside surrounds... HOWEVER, re-decorating was a nightmare... There are currently so many wondrous, delightful and sometimes wacky wallpaper designs out there I'm almost tempted and truly covet some of

Five of the Best_Tickled Pink (ish)

2009-09-24T15:27:00.000-07:00

Sorry readers it's been a while, both the blog and Etsy store have been neglected of late, it seems more and more the days roll into weeks at a rapid rate and another week goes by where I haven't posted or found time to indulge myself in finding any nifty vintage pieces for molliefinn. Finn has just started walking - cheers and applauds, but this means he's more mobile so therefore I'm more

Nearly Home

2009-09-10T22:25:00.000-07:00

We've literally stumbled across the cutest little house for sale (very little) beachside (more on the side than the beach!) - we were on our way to another open inspection and spotted the house on the way and quickly ran into have a look and instantly fell in love with it.May the God of Homes be smiling on us for the next week while we sort out all the finance's and sign on the dotted line...

World Beach Project

2009-09-07T03:17:00.000-07:00

The V&A are running via their website the 'World Beach Project'"What is the World Beach Project?The World Beach Project is a global art project open to anybody, anywhere, of any age. Building on the experience many of us have of making patterns on beaches and shorelines, this project combines the simplicity of making patterns with stones with the complexities of shape, size, colour, tone,

Words of Love Cont. & Desk Thursday

2009-09-03T04:33:00.000-07:00

And here's my attempt - Happy Desk Thursday!

Words of love

2009-09-03T03:15:00.001-07:00

Words of love, originally uploaded by Craft & Creativity.I've been browsing around flickr for some interior design ideas and stumbled across Craft & Creativity which has inspiration galore, many of her images are saved to my favourites for future reference... I particularly thought the image above was a great idea, simple but lovely - all your favourite places and people arranged and framed... It

3 Wonderful things....

2009-08-26T22:05:00.000-07:00

I'd like to share three beautiful things with you today.Beautiful item #1 is this stunning table cloth pictured below which belonged to my mother-in-law and now me - Yippeee! It was hand embroidered and crocheted by her mother-in-law - Anna. We were going through some cupboards yesterday to make some room for our still yet to be unpacked boxes and out fell a bundle of crocheted pieces and this

Desk Thursday_20th August 2009

2009-08-19T22:36:00.001-07:00

Desk Thursday_20th August 2009, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.The day started so grey and turned out so warm and sunny - Finn and I strolled to the shops, Finn on his trike me pushing and purchased some herbs and found some discarded children's gardening tools left out for the council clean-up - a sign from Mother Earth?!.... There has also been some time to re-visit my screen printing

Continued Thaw in Hostile Relations... But NO fun with Felt!

2009-08-17T03:01:00.001-07:00

granny love..., originally uploaded by dottieangel.In an effort to prevent hostile relations the 'other' (less pretty) half insists I'm not to go near my mother in-laws Scanpans or cream granite bench tops to dye my felt - as most of our stuff is in storage including our thrifted pots and pans my felting dreams have been quashed - for now...... (after the curious incident of the "escapee bronzing

Did You Know....?

2009-08-09T23:40:00.000-07:00

1. That 3 chickens provide 15 eggs per week?2. That food colouring acts as a safe and eco friendly dye for un-coloured felt?... Life post move is proving to be just as hectic and I do enjoy moments of just being able to sit and day dream. So when my mind gets to wonder, it takes a stroll to my imaginary house, garden, dog and chickens which are all out there and waiting for me to find them (

Here's to NON - Hostile Relations!

2009-08-04T20:16:00.000-07:00

Sadly we have now packed up and vacated our little beachside abode. The 67 sqm's provided us with four wonderful years of shelter and happiness. Our journey as a family started there and we will take with us such fond memories of fun, laughter the occasional tear - but it is time to move on. After a hectic weekend of packing, lifting and cleaning we're now temporarily stationed with - THE INLAWS!

Return from Dunk...

2009-07-30T22:56:00.000-07:00

"Hills and valley, forest and jungle, grassy combes and bare rocky shoulders, gloomy pockets and hollows, cliffs and precipices, bold promontories and bluffs, sandy beaches, quiet coves and mangrove flats. The island is our home."EJ Banfield - Dunk Island, Australia - 'Confessions of a Beachcomber' So here we are back in the land of flat pack boxes and packing tape... Our holiday has officially

Off On Our Hols!!!

2009-07-22T05:46:00.000-07:00

We're off on our holidays tomorrow - YAY! so this is the last post for a week and a bit.... the plan was to spend the week after our big move sipping margaritas in the sunshine - but alas the move has been pushed out by two weeks and still no pastures new found and more packing to finish on our return, I expect we'll need another holiday in a couple of weeks... in the meantime I leave you with

We Like.... Staying in!

2009-07-16T03:51:00.000-07:00

It seems that more people are opting to stay in and entertain these days. Whether due to necessity or like me out of choice - more of our friends are tapping into their inner homebody.So in the spirit of this new wave of 'cocooning' click on the above image to view event organiser extraordinaire Fiona Leahy's tips on throwing a "super stylish dinner at home" pulled from a tome of British Vogue -

Desk Thursday

2009-07-15T21:56:00.001-07:00

Desk Thursday, originally uploaded by mollieandfinn.Finn has an ear infection so we've been holed up inside for the last few days - today we rugged up and ventured out for a walk to get a coffee and a muffin and watch the surf & surfers. So the picnic bench was our desk for an hour today while I read a magazine and Finn had a snooze with Iggle Piggle.

THANK YOU!!

2009-07-15T20:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the new look Mollie and Finn Blog, huge thanks to Ellie at Rainy Day Templates for creating the new look, I love it, love it, love it and it was a pleasure working with you.Another thank you to fellow blogger Amanda over at Swish and Swanky and Dandi Homewares, I recently won a give away competition on Amanda's blog and my goodies arrived late last week from Dandi - wrapped beautifully

Places and People... Alfred Wallis

2009-07-08T17:48:00.000-07:00