Baby wants it

I've always been a HUGE fan of anything lemon....you can even find me drinking the juice straight. I got given this enormous bag of lemons so what better to make than Lemon Butter!!

And I'm blaming this on Nugget....he wanted cupcakes.

Cupcakes filled with lemon butter.

And lemon meringue pies

Drool.

Stay cute. 

Gen. xx

Mama's been busy.

Long time between posts, I know. I fell off the crafty wagon. But I have been busy baking my baby.

We are under 2 weeks out from meeting our little Nugget & are so very excited! 

I have been busy in the last few weeks with the usually baby prep & nesting, but also looking for stockists that would be interested in frankie gusti. goodies!! I really do want to keep the crafty goodness alive & kicking but its a bit more realistic for someone else to sell it for me. 

I've been creating these delicious 'Organic soy vintage teacup candle candles'

My house smells like a florists & bakery all at once!

We would love it if you help spread the word or could even suggest some Melbourne based handmade shops for me to have a look at.

Stay cute.

Gen. xx

  

the rooster climbs on the chickens back- Op Shop Finds

my sister & i quickly popped down to her local op shops last week & I struck gold.....pure teacup gold!!!

just a sample but i came home with 21 sets...ah-mazing! i have been struggling to find teacups that are cute & affordable- can usually find plenty but would have to sell an ovary on the black market to make it mine. these will be filled with smelly goodness & available for sale via facebook in the next fortnight

i found a cute 'debbie bliss' knitting guide which i will be palming off to my Granma & her trusty knitting needles.

i grabbed a stack of vintage kiddies books

but the highlight of my outing was this book in particular....

forget the birds & the bee's- this is all about the chickens & the dogs

not only are the illustration HILARIOUS but the descriptions are quite informative too.

one mans trash another mans....amusement.

Stay cute.
Gen. Xx

give away is OPEN!!!!!

Hi friends.

frankie gust on facebook made it to 200 fans/likes & are now holding a giveaway to celebrate.

just follow the link, like our facey page & leave a comment to be in the draw to win this mini cake stand.

be sure to tell your friends too.

Stay cute.

Gen. xx

mini cake stand give away

Become a friend/liker of frankie gusti on facebook to help us reach 200 'likes' & you could receive ONE of our gorgeous mini cake stands.

Made from up-cycled materials & vintage china, these little beauties can be used at tea parties or to even hold your jewels.

So pop over & say hello, make sure to tell your friends too!

Stay cute.

Gen. xx

Nursery Inspiration #1

we are about to begin the transformation from spare/junk room into nursery & i have been scouring the web for inspiration. if you haven't visited apartment therapy or ohdeedoh for a bit of makeover & design magic....you are missing out! 

i've seen this nursery quite a few times & cant stop loving the heck out of it.

this is frances may's nursery & she is one lucky lass.

i love the simplicity of the cot (we have also purchased this), the wall colour & the flooring.

the neutral colours with muted pastel highlights is perfect for either sex, although the detail of this decor is obviously a little more suited for a babette.

i have collected some vintage furniture & pieces so far & hope it all comes together as looovely as this.

Stay cute.

Gen. Xx

willing to pay for it!!!

i'm having a bit of trouble getting my hands on teacups & vintage china.

image via here

Items include teacups/saucers, plates of all sizes, milk jugs, sugar bowls, vintage crystal/glassware....etc.

if anyone knows someone or has a stash themselves, that they are looking to pass on, please contact me!!!

Stay cute.

Gen. xx