Wardrobe Wednesday, woof and whine.

Wardrobe Wednesday is a bit of a let down from me this week, sorry.
It is dull and rainy outside, my mood is well below average and I really just don't have the energy to wear anything amazing.
I did keep my goal of wearing something I've never worn before, this skirt is one that I bought to alter and have never quite finished the waistband. I figured I would just wear it today and then decide if I like it enough to bother finishing it. I really like the print, but it's slightly longer at the front than the back, will need to remedy that before adding it to the rotation!
I'm wearing it with a stripy Glassons singlet, a Farmers top, a Glassons cardi (of course..) and a copper wire brooch that my Mother-in-law's partner made.

My face and hair are on strike today, due to being subjected to unfair hormonal levels. Pretty sure my husband and kids wouldd be on strike too, given half a chance. This whole implant thing is not really working out for me. But you don't want to hear about that, so here's a wee toy I made for my nephew:

He's made based on a vintage pattern, and filled with tiny pieces of chopped up scrap fabric. He's a bit heavier than his poly-filled pals, but I quite like him that way. Will see whether Albie likes him too, but thinking he might be a proto-type with many more to come. I love the fact that he cost next to nothing to make and I would be able to offer him, and his other animal friends, up for under $10.

This week in pictures (and some words..)

The weather this week has been pretty dismal. I know, I shouldn't really complain. Afterall, we're not having ground shaking earthquakes.. a bit of rain and a few dark clouds is nothing much to moan about!
But it has meant a quiet, home-based sort of a week for us. Lots of book reading, toy-playing, and general mucking around.

The overall mood of the week hasn't been helped much by me having a very sore arm.
On Monday, I went and got the Jadelle implant (contraceptive implant) put in my arm. I knew it was going to be a bit painful, it is an incision afterall, but I didn't realise how tiring the whole thing would be.
It's feeling pretty okay now, the bruising is healing up and it only hurts when I accidentally knock it. (I put photos on Flickr off the healing process- might not be too 'attractive' but thought it might be informative.)
I've had mixed reactions from the people I've told about it. Mostly intrigue from people who've never heard of it, a few squirms from people who don't like thought of it, and the odd person who thinks the whole thing is just plain wrong.
I tend to lean towards the squirm-ish side, but unfortunately the meds I'm on for my epilepsy interact with just about everything else (and this, but to a lesser extent) so I wasn't left with many other options. Does anyone else have one?

Luckily, because I'm a material girl (living in a material world), a few of my days were brightened by some new additions to the house.
Aesop has been doing a bit of art at school lately and I'm so stoked. He's not big on drawing or painting so I'm well impressed that he's been bringing home some creations for me. This monster is one of my favourites so far.
The doilies were an early birthday present from my dear, dear friend Rachel. They were made by the grandmother of a friend of hers, in the 1950's and are absolutely lovely. I'm going to have to think of something really special to do with them.
The zips and thread were a colourful haul from the Sallies. I rarely find decent amounts of thread, and have never found invisible zippers so I was really happy to bring these home with me! Retail therapy maybe not be an 'official' cure for feeling stink, but it sure seems to help!

Have a great weekend everyone.