After a inappropriately long break, Neighbour and I are BACK discussing the big issues as ever! This week we talk about the local ball, canapes, hipster baby names and ponder whatever happened to the good old encyclopedia. You can listen to it here: Or subscribe through iTunes here: … [Read more...]
New Mission for Health post up
June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As we head into the depths of winter we all know what’s ahead of us. Long, cold nights, shorter days and of course the inevitable germs that pass from kid to parent, parent to kid. We have months of endless coughs and sniffles no matter how prepared we are, it’s just part of the season. You can … [Read more...]
The sweetest thing
June 14, 2013 by 34 Comments
There's been some babies born. My Facebook feed is filled with the delightful little bundles, all bundled up in their newness. One baby in particular was born into our extended family last night, one Miss Georgia Margaret and gosh was it ever so good to see her arrive into this world. Her Mum and … [Read more...]
Around the grounds
June 13, 2013 by 7 Comments
Gosh I've had a lovely, normal, quiet day at home. Daphne is starting to bud. Wood basket is full. Bulbs popping up everywhere. Camellias in full bloom. Left over wreaths from the ball hanging around and drying out. Fire hasn't been off in days. Pansies are smiling away. So much spinach … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 15
June 12, 2013 by 19 Comments
It's turned cold out there. Suppose that happens in winter. I hope you have your bed layered up good and proper? I find that a 3 year old is quite a good hot water bottle. Just beware, they kick. Hasn't it been a depressing news week? I've spent a lot of time in the car over the past 2 days … [Read more...]
Everybody dance now
June 11, 2013 by 38 Comments
Thought you'd like a little look-see that what has become famously known around these parts as THE HOUR OF POWER. The playlist for the last hour of the ball was professional - a couple of speakers whacked into Rob's lappy. Created Friday night after a few drinks, Rob and I think we did a STELLAR job … [Read more...]
What a weekend!
June 10, 2013 by 36 Comments
So we did it. The weekend of the annual village ball and long weekend has come and gone again. It was a huge effort, and success with lots of planning and plenty of guests (we had 13 people stay here last night) but worth every single bit of work. I'm absolutely stuffed and as soon as the last bit … [Read more...]
Around the grounds
June 7, 2013 by 7 Comments
I've just not been round here these past few days. There just hasn't been time - I would say sorry, but it is what it is and hopefully in a few days time (and this event is done) life will be back to some kind of normal. Until then? Well, there's still some stuff, the occasional Facebook update and … [Read more...]
Hour of POWER
June 4, 2013 by 43 Comments
You hear those first few bars and mid conversation you are UP. You NEED TO DANCE TO THAT SONG RIGHT NOW. So you're up. On the floor. Pumping it out. Jumping despite the fact that you have no pelvic floor muscles anymore and you are basically wetting your pants. Oh wait, that's just me. We … [Read more...]
Pretty maids all in a row
June 3, 2013 by 28 Comments
Apparently our little veggie garden is just like our children. Growing. Fast. Both girls have grown an inch over the past month. AN INCH. Do you remember growing? All those pains and sore knees and bones? Me too. I know Daisy is about to go through a big spurt...she doesn't stop eating. And she is … [Read more...]
Bakey Macbakerson
June 3, 2013 by 9 Comments
This is what I'm up to today. Baking canapes. Lots of them for the weekend. Pastry shells. Quiches. Bits and bobs. Cause that's what happens when you are part of a community, you roll your sleeves up and get your hands dirty. And get on with it. I'm using this recipe for the quiches but the filling … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 14
June 2, 2013 by 27 Comments
It looks a little like this outside this morning: But luckily it looks like this inside: Ideal Sunday morning conditions. IDEAL. I plan on doing nothing much all day. Maybe drink some coffee. Sit on the lounge and read Daily Mail, you know, things like that. It's one week until the … [Read more...]
In the nick of time
May 31, 2013 by 13 Comments
Today is the last day of autumn. Winter arrives tomorrow (somehow?!) bringing some heavy rain for a few days. Harper and I ducked into the nursery this morning, grabbed some very late fistfuls of bulbs and with some digging, and measuring and fertilising we have them in. Phew. Hopefully we see … [Read more...]
Beverley Magazine: Issue 3 {Winter} available now!
May 29, 2013 by 18 Comments
I'm very excited to tell you that the third issue of BEVERLEY is now available for download on your iPad! The winter issue is chock-a-block full of food and home entertaining ideas as well as my first travel story to the beautiful Whitsundays, a profile on a local organic banker turned farmer and a … [Read more...]
Soft pant friendships
May 29, 2013 by 19 Comments
My dear friend Mrs Woog got me onto the notion of a soft pant. You know the kind...something comfy, not necessarily attractive, easy to wear, elasticized worn usually between the hours of 6pm to 10pm and in the morning before anyone really has to see you. I've always been partial to them, embraced … [Read more...]
Another post about sleeping
May 28, 2013 by 53 Comments
Over the past almost 7 years that I have been writing this blog, I think the one thing that has been consistent through all this time, is sleep. Or lack thereof. While I might be able to get my kids into bed at a reasonable hour, keeping the smallest one there, well, it's not as simple. I've done … [Read more...]
The Morning Routine
May 27, 2013 by 29 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Select Speedy Oats Like the many Mum’s before me, and many that will follow after me, each and every day I try to start the day anew. I push aside the inevitable bad nights sleep. I stretch out the sore muscles that have been kicked by a little person at some stage … [Read more...]
Sunday arvo: Mount Ashby Estate
May 26, 2013 by 11 Comments
Day two of solo parenting and doing things that I like to do saw me heading to Mount Ashby Estate in Moss Vale for a spot of lunch and a cheeky wine in the sun. I've been meaning to come here for the past 2 and a half years, but for some reason had never made it...it was well worth the wait on this … [Read more...]
Saturday, in the park
May 25, 2013 by 17 Comments
Rob is away in Sydney teaching for most of this weekend so I thought I better do things that would not usually appeal to him. Top of that list on this glorious autumn day? A trip to a beautiful local garden of course! We visited here in September last year, when spring was in all her beauty. Today … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 13
May 24, 2013 by 24 Comments
You guys! I have been SO busy getting BEVERLEY done over the past 3 weeks, but I am here to tell you that she is almost done! And looking pretty bloody schweet if I don't mind saying so myself! All things going to plan I hope she is available for you all to download to your iPads next week. Watch … [Read more...]
