We have had a really lovely Christmas together this year with all of my family. We've had long summery hot days spent outside, and now rain and wind and cold with everyone stuck inside going a little stir crazy. There have been endless meals, lots of champagne drunk and {mostly} a very relaxed time … [Read more...]
Shutting up shop
December 19, 2012 by 114 Comments
Lovely people, it's time for me to wind things up around here. I'm exhausted. Mentally and physically and I have a VERY big week coming up with the first round of visitors arriving in just 2 days time, and the last lot leaving on the 27th. I have shopping to buy, food to prepare, beds to make and … [Read more...]
Christmas at Grandma’s: Dessert
December 17, 2012 by 12 Comments
A sponsored post for WoolworthsAs I shared with you last time I’m sharing with you some great recipes from the Woolworths Christmas website filled with so many ideas for your lunch or dinner this Christmas.It’s the traditions that come with Christmas which make it so special to me. Hearing a song or … [Read more...]
Getting our garden on
December 16, 2012 by 14 Comments
Yesterday Rob and I hit the garden. We hadn't really planned on it, but we realised that it's just a week until guests arrive, so we didn't really have an option...we just got out into the hot sun, and got stuck into it.Weeding. Weeding. WEEDING. Pruning all of the trees that needed it. Mulching the … [Read more...]
You Crafty (Christmassy) Minx!
December 13, 2012 by 13 Comments
Are we sick of the Christmas posts yet? OF COURSE WE ARE! So, here's another!Thinking about your Christmas tablescape? Knew it! Is it keeping you awake at night? Wondering how you can match your Christmas crackers to the centrepiece? Thought so. NO ONE PANIC.Got a Little Gem Magnolia in your garden? … [Read more...]
Just call me Kransekake. Or something
December 13, 2012 by 15 Comments
It took me all of 3.4 seconds to reply to an email from my Aunty Krinny earlier in the week if I'd like her to come down to my place and show me how to make a Kransekake that she has become famous for in our family. My Mum's side of the family was originally from Norway (and when I say originally I … [Read more...]
A few of my favourite things
December 11, 2012 by 62 Comments
It's a good time of year for mail at the moment. Packages of Christmas presents purchased arriving, some special Christmas messages and cards and sometimes an unexpected package of pure delight. This was one such package. One of the readers of the blog emailed me a while back asking to send … [Read more...]
Christmas at Grandma’s: The Entrée
December 10, 2012 by 38 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Christmas, to me, is about traditions. It’s about reliving old ones, making new ones and most of all, spending time with my beautiful family. There is something so comforting about doing the same thing year in, year out, that no matter what has happened thoroughout … [Read more...]
The Christmas money shot
December 10, 2012 by 23 Comments
Like any other fellow Australian, I know that Christmas time is about long, summery days. Hot days and sometimes nights. The smell of pine wafting out your window on a warm breeze. Eating your hot roast at lunch whilst the sweat beads on your forehead and causes the paper crown to stick. I know it. … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: The giving of the gifts
December 9, 2012 by 29 Comments
How's all your shopping coming along? Yep, me too. I've done a little, but I'm a long way off being done. One day I might be organised and actually get around to doing it throughout the year, choosing well thought out gifts rather than, Oh yeah, that will do and not being hit up with one HUGE … [Read more...]
Saturday in the city
December 9, 2012 by 12 Comments
Yesterday we hot footed it nice and early up the highway to Sydney for a special day in the city with my Mum and my sister in law and niece who came up for Melbourne. Mum, myself and the girls were off to see Charlie & Lola's play while the others went to see the last of their Ballet subscription … [Read more...]
Bev & Mrs Woog’s Excellent Evening
December 6, 2012 by 20 Comments
Yesterday I escaped normal life for a quick trip up to Sydney to see my dear friend Mrs Woog. We had a lunch to attend in the city and then an evening cocktail soiree in Point Piper. We were both quite excited by the prospect of frocking up together and heading out for the night rather than feeding … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {S2 Episode 10}
December 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In the long awaited final episode of series 2 of OTBF Neighbour and I discuss royal morning sickness, show and tell, champagne and being moody at Christmas... or something. You can listen to the episode here: Or download through iTunes here:Speaking of the App Store, if you have an iPad and are … [Read more...]
Stuff
December 5, 2012 by 29 Comments
The cat mint is out at home and is so pretty - whack some into a vase or jug and it's instantly pretty. Is it that cats love or hate this stuff? I can never remember. I can't say I'm a cat person (don't judge me). I'm scared of them like frogs - I think it's the erratic jumping thing. The cat mint? … [Read more...]
Around the grounds
December 4, 2012 by 26 Comments
I'm found most days walking around with a smile on my face. All the pretty all around! I know I'm not alone in my thrill of seeing the Christmas lights sparkling at night and breathing in that intoxicating aroma of fresh pine - it's such a lovely time of the year.Thought you might like a look … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season
December 3, 2012 by 28 Comments
It's begun. The catch up's. The parties. The drinks. The planning for Christmas Day. It's here. We've had a very social weekend - dinner with friends Friday night, drinks with other friends Saturday afternoon and then the Village Christmas party on last night. I looked at Daisy's black bags under … [Read more...]
A Very BEVERLEY Christmas: The Tree
December 1, 2012 by 19 Comments
Today was the 1st December which meant ONE thing. TIME TO GET MY CHRISTMAS ON. And first on the list was a Christmas Tree. Of course. Der.We drove to the Christmas tree farm that we have been to for the last 2 years but it was closed, so we ventured further down the road to another. Handy, being in … [Read more...]
A Summer’s Eve
November 29, 2012 by 29 Comments
Edited to add 12.50pm: Plenty of requests for the recipe so have whacked it in below, and also on my Facebook page.Last night we had our first dinner outside for the Summer. We got home from ballet, the kids were feral and tired, so we headed outside to let the last bit of the day soothe us all. My … [Read more...]
Magshop Christmas Competition
November 28, 2012 by 11 Comments
A sponsored post for Magshop I will admit to a magazine problem. The problem is all mine. Fed by me. Maintained by me. And LOVED by me. I am subscribed to about 5 different ones (2 of which were Christmas presents given to me last year by my family), and Rob to about 2 or 3. There’s something to be … [Read more...]
BEVERLEY: A Very Beverley Christmas
November 28, 2012 by 88 Comments
When I was over in New York for Blogher this year I sat in on a Keynote Speech delivered by Martha Stewart and listened to her talking passionately about digital publishing. About how she is very focused now on producing content for iPads and in digital formats, because that is the direction and the … [Read more...]
