But it's true. I meant to take a photo on Friday night when I made the best home made pizza base I have EVER made. And then again I meant to on Saturday when I went to the movies by myself to see Bridesmaids (I was underwhelmed don't judge me). I most definitely meant to on Saturday night when Rob … [Read more...]

My Mum sent me an email earlier in the week and while I am not in the habit of publishing private emails onto the internet, I had to share this one. Remember those melamine plates back in the 80's that everyone did? You drew a picture, sent it off, and weeks later a plate was returned! With your … [Read more...]

You know what beats walking along Parramatta Rd to get to the park to blow off those late afternoon cobwebs? A walk in the countryside, collecting wood and twigs for kindling for the fire. The girls love to do this - I mention it and they are like puppies when they see their leads to go "walkies". … [Read more...]

I have always been a fan of scouring vintage/salvos/antique stores but ever since we have moved here, things have gone up a few notches. I am slightly addicted. OK. Totes addicted. I think it's because I have found some amazing things and at great prices. And that's the thing, once you find … [Read more...]

We had one of those weekends that are very rare around here. Just us. Nowhere to be. Nowhere to go. Just here. Just us. It was sublime.Friday night we had our friends over for some drinks and a chat around the fire while the kids played and went crazy all around us. It was my kind of Friday night. … [Read more...]

I'm still in the honeymoon phase down here when it comes to the weather. It's just that it's proper weather you know? In winter it's cold, in spring the trees and flowers are in proper bloom, autumn looked like, well, autumn. Summer was green, leafy and a summery delight. Each and every morning I … [Read more...]

For all my friends on Facebook and Twitter who have already seen the amazing results of our shoot with Tim, sorry for covering this off again. I just wanted to make sure that the rest of you that just check in on here saw the rest of the shots that he took and some of my personal favourites. There … [Read more...]

It's been a few weeks now since I decided that enough was enough and tried to find some solutions to the inevitable 5 days of crazy that seems to follow me after each and every period. For some reason the PMT doesn't seem to be the issue, but the POST 5 days? I am like some demented woman. Crazy. … [Read more...]

She warms my heart on this freezing cold day. That and the sun streaming in through those windows. Seriously, would you look at those windows? … [Read more...]

One of the best things about blogging and the internet {I think} is the connections made with people that you would not ordinarily meet. Some people I am now lucky enough to call my friends came from the internet. They discovered me {somehow} and truly understand me. They completely crack me up like … [Read more...]

I am not a fan of the park. I may or may not have even uttered the words "Great! Off to the fucking park" under my breath en route to the park. Once or twice. Maybe. I don't mind the park if I can sit and enjoy a coffee and the sunshine next to the park. But when you need me to get in amongst the … [Read more...]

Last weekend saw our little family head off on a road trip down to Canberra for two nights. We promised Daisy we would stay in a hotel (she calls them hell-tells and I think she is onto something there) after we had been in Bali. We decided we could go and visit touristy places, spend time with the … [Read more...]

I loved that song. Did you? In fact, I have quite the penchant for early 1990's R&B and hip hop. Quite sad really. BUT if anyone ever needed to someone to pump out Shoop by Salt n Pepa in it's entirety, then I am your girl.So. Wow.I know now the secret to making yourself feel reeeeeeally good about … [Read more...]

I've had this post going around and around my head for the past few weeks now. Maybe even longer. But I'm not quite sure what it is I want to say, or what it's about. So as I write all my posts, I'll just start at the beginning and see where we end up.Blogging has always been a huge joy for me and a … [Read more...]

One thing you could say about my family is that we like food. Actually we love food. And drink (mostly of the alcoholic kind, although we also like the coffee kind) and whenever we get together the combination is thoroughly enjoyed. There are usually emails or phone calls to discuss menus - back and … [Read more...]

The last of our 9(!) guests left us this morning and I finally have a moment to myself to sit down and tell you all about it! My little sis and her husband arrived Friday night and the others on Saturday morning to celebrate a certain little lady turning 3 and the local town ball as well as Firework … [Read more...]

This morning I went and bought a birthday present for my gorgeous niece Ava who turns 3 this weekend. I can't believe it - 3 already?! How does it all go so quickly? I got home and checked my emails and was reminded of what else is 3 today. It's 3 years today since Daisy's friend Lachlan, from my … [Read more...]

: Very early this morning I was *this* close to taking Harper to the hospital. She has had a bad cough but she was very wheezy and swallow breathing and just awful. But the thing was, it was too cold. I know, terrible right? But I just knew that if I could get us from 4.20am until 6am then we would … [Read more...]