A horse is a horse.. of course, of course..

Well the juices are definitely flowing here at Jode Designs with some more restored pieces to feist your eyes on..

Another little rocking horse is up for sale.. They are indeed my biggest seller.. They certainly are a 'must have' for any kids room/nursery..

This cute wooden rocking horse is 55cm in height, 96cm in length and 33cm in width..

It is painted gloss cream with a shabby chic look..

Again, its real character comes in the patchy brown mane and tail, fabric cushion and rope reign which makes the horse come to life..

Enjoy.. Here is the ebay link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121076076182?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 

One for the littlies and the biggies..

I just love restoring rocking horses.. They are so unique and making them come to life again, all the while knowing that they are going to bring a child happiness, delights my soul..

When I came across this rocking horse, I couldn't resist it! Although it is tall, I could just picture the 'biggies' of the family riding it with excitement and imagined how perfect it would look sitting in the corner of the 'littlies' of the family's nursery.. 

This gorgeously large wooden rocking horse is 116cm in height x 100cm in length  x 36cm in width.  It is painted dark beige with a slightly shabby chic look.  Its real character comes in the sandy mane and tail, fabric cushion and rope reign which makes the horse come to life.  Hours of fun to be had by all.. Enjoy..

Here is the ebay link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121071774057?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

A 'statement' chair..

I just love a 'statement' chair.. One that completes the look of a dresser, desk or corner of a room.. And these two chairs fit the description to a tea!..

This first dining chair has been painted white with a shabby chic finish.. It stands 97cm in height, 43cm in depth and 43cm in width.. The hessian fabric cushion gives the chair a rustic modern look.. Enjoy..

Here is the ebay link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121071764241?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

The second dining chair has been painted grey with a semi gloss finish.. It stands 97cm in height, 43cm in depth and 43cm in width.. The bright floral design fabric cushion gives the chair a fresh look.. Enjoy..

Here is the ebay link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121071763347?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

 

 

 

A little shabby.. A little chic..

White.. crisp white.. a colour you can't go wrong with and one that matches into any nursery decor..

This fresh looking restored change table comes complete with co-ordinating change mat and accessory basket. It is 96 cm in height x 86cm in width x 51cm in depth.
It has lockable wheels which is great for moving from room to room it needed.
It is painted a gloss white with a shabby chic finish.

An essential item with gorgeously stylish twist.. Enjoy..

Here is the ebay link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121071771598?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Back up and running...

Well after a looooooong break and time adjusting to a mother of two littlies (with an extension on our home added in) Jode Designs is finally back up and running with some beautiful new goodies..

Firstly we have put the finishing touches on the first items of our new homewares range.. We have had some lovely feedback to these items and are so excited to share them with you..

These hanging candle holders are made from recycled timber. 

They come in five and six holder sets.  Each candle holder comes with glass bottles with tealights and hangs from a rope at each end.  It is a great piece to use indoors or outdoors. A romantic touch to a dinner table/wedding table..

Here are some pictures and the ebay links.. Enjoy..

Six Candle Holder: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121071777929?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Five Candle Holder: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121071782690?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Five Candle Holder: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121071783696?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

He is here...

He has finally arrived.. and already 3 months old!!

We welcomed into this world a handsome little boy - Zion Hezekiah - on July 11th.. He is a chubby and very happy baby who has fitted right into our lives.  He is loved not only by his 'over the moon' parents but by his 'proud' big sister who has taken on a very strong 'mummy' role..

So with recovering from labour, adjusting to a family of four and getting use to the broken sleep nights, Jode Designs is finally back up and running and are excited to realease some restored goodies in the next few weeks.. Including some delightful homewares which have already been a hit with family and friends.. So watch this space!!.. Enjoy..

Baby Shower for Hump Two...

Well the count down for Hump Two's due date is certainly on.. With only 6 weeks to go I thought I better squeeze in a baby shower to celebrate its soon arrival.. I am loving the colour palette of yellow and grey at the moment so I based the baby shower on these colours.. After a week of rain, we were blessed with a cold yet beautiful fine sunny day which was perfect for a sit down brunch..

 The day was was everything I hoped for and a great excuse to leave our little ones with their daddy's and be able to eat our brunch without interuptions... Please Enjoy!

The Invitation...

The invitation was a reversable C6 card.. I sewed along the top and bottom, wrapped some ribbon around the middle and finished it off with two yellow buttons...

The Entrance...

To match the front of the invitation I put the words 'Sweet Baby' at the entrance...

The Decorations...

I purchased the fans from an online store, then I painted polysterine balls and wrapped wool around them... They hung in the trees above us...

I set four tables out in the backyard.. Luckily the weather was nice and the sun shined upon us through the morning... 

Each table was decorated with yellow fabric, napkins in napkin holders I made from fabric with a button and safety pin, a vase with flowers, pots with chicko babies and mints to snack on, small bottle of maple syrup and a poem in a white frame...

I had a seperate table for all the food.. It was decorated with a 'onesie' banner, blackboard with a poem and vases with more 'wool ball' decorations...

We feasted on waffles, pancakes, bacon, quiche's, fruit salad, muesli slices, chocolate crossiants and blueberry friands... 

I also set up a tea and coffee station... Glad I did as it was quite the 'chilly' morning... 

The Cake...

Every baby shower needs a cake... This was a last minute decision but I think it turned out okay...

Games...

As I wanted a relaxed style baby shower we only played one game... 'Break My Waters'... Each table got a tray of babies frozen in ice cubes and the had to melt the ice to get the babies out... It was definitely a hard task as the morning was a cold one!!..

I also got the guests to 'Guess The Baby' and write down some 'Well Wishes' for the baby to read when it is older... A nice keepsake...

Bonbonniere...

Each guest got to take home a 'Cup of Cake' as a thank you gift... I bought the oven friendly tea cups online and baked vanilla cakes in them... then decorated them with buttons...

Presents...

The baby (and mummy) was very spoilt with a special erray of gifts...

Thank you cards...

I sent out thank you cards with my beautiful two year old daughter holding a picture of the baby's profle picture... Decorated with a wool bow and button...

It was such a special morning... spent with my gorgeous family and friends... a perfect way to enter this new journey in our life...