Trying ...to take photos of Frank, which is nearly impossible. He is growing SO much. Yesterday we had our first FULL day where there were NO weed or poos inside. That is a victory I will take, although having written that, I have just witnessed him poo on the front door rug, so let's not get ahead … [Read more...]
Around the grounds: spring!
October 10, 2014 by 14 Comments
This week has absolutely floored me. Actually, the previous weeks of preparation (mentally and physically) had floored me and this week when I FINALLY could slow down, I collapsed. I've been no good for nothing, or anyone, least of all insights on this blog. I've been outside a bit, eating a lot, … [Read more...]
Making a tree change: 4 years on
October 9, 2014 by 56 Comments
It's been a whole year since this post. So that means a whole 4 years since this post. 4 years today since we arrived in our house, cars packed up, goldfish sitting in the front seat, girls strapped into car seats. A teeny Harper, not yet 1, and a 3 year old Daisy ready to start our new family … [Read more...]
Burrawang DnA Festival 2014
October 8, 2014 by 35 Comments
You guys! We did it! WE DID IT. We not only survived the festival but somehow along the way created this special event that did everything we hoped it would do...and a little more. In January, a small group of us met for lunch on a hot summers Sunday afternoon to talk about the idea, the notion, … [Read more...]
Salt therapy
October 7, 2014 by 49 Comments
A sponsored post for Salin Plus I have long had troubles with Harper’s breathing. From under the age of one she suffered with bad coughs and colds and always with the colds came that blasted cough. The pre-cursor to her disgnosis with asthma a few years later. Every change in the seasons … [Read more...]
Uberkate banner winner!
October 6, 2014 by 49 Comments
Apologies for the radio silence on here...I am only JUST starting to be able to walk around without barking at people. It's been a very long weekend. But! I have to announce the winner of this pretty. THAT I can do. So many great entries! But there was one that I just HAD to give. And that's … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 56 {the iphone edition}
October 3, 2014 by 32 Comments
I have pretty much nothing left in my brain so today's post will consist of photos from my phone with pithy observations attached. You see it's nearing the end of the school holidays, I have been dealing with a puppy, organising a festival on this weekend and working. See? Nothing. Left. Did … [Read more...]
Slow cooked pulled pork (for tacos)
October 2, 2014 by 43 Comments
Sunday night when we had visitors over and I knew we were going to be spending a few hours up at the pub in the sunshine I knew that I needed a dinner that could be bubbling away without any effort on my part, and that could be quickly pulled together when all the hungry bodies walked back in the … [Read more...]
Get your paws on it: Uberkate giveaway
October 1, 2014 by 178 Comments
As if the sheets weren't enough last week I have another surprise in store for you guys this week! A very special treat from the beautiful and clever Kate from Uberkate. Check out what's on offer...can you see my assistant Frank's paw trying to get to it? And who can blame him? I have one … [Read more...]
Hostess {gift} with the mostess
September 30, 2014 by 19 Comments
I said to everyone this morning when we were out saying farewell to our visitors "my goodness this house has seen some visitors" and it sure has. Almost 4 years of people coming and staying, creating memories, sharing time together, eating and drinking around our table...it's very special indeed to … [Read more...]
Tour guide Barbie
September 29, 2014 by 24 Comments
I've had Styling You and her family here for the past 2 days visiting our beautiful village and surrounds. And hasn't the Highlands turned it ON? Amazing spring weather...so warm! Everything picture perfect. Yesterday afternoon we walked up to the pub for a Sunday sipper session in the perfect late … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: holiday cooking
September 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
This week calls for quick and easy things to cook. And with the warmer spring weather upon us the odd salad thrown in for good measure. Good luck with the last week of holidays (for some of us in the eastern states)...it's going to be hard going for me with LOTS of festival work on, visitors, … [Read more...]
Pretty in Pink
September 27, 2014 by 19 Comments
You know what time it is here don't you? The festival of pink blossom has begun! My very favourite time of year when the garden and surrounding trees explode with pinks of various shades. My personal highlight (which I have written about before) is one of the oldest and prettiest trees in the whole … [Read more...]
Oh Mabel giveaway winner…
September 26, 2014 by 18 Comments
You guys REALLY like nice sheets. And I can't tell you how happy that makes me! Because I LOVE GOOD SHEETS. Man was this hard to choose...so many to choose from! So many good stories. Over 376 of them. But we have a winner! Agreed by separately by two members of the BabyMac offices. The winner … [Read more...]
These holidays why don’t you…
September 26, 2014 by 16 Comments
: Go for a drive in the countryside. There's a very pretty one round here. : Eat some chocolates. How do you eat your Quality Streets? : Read some books. No matter the age it's just so good. : Bake a cake. I like this Lemon sour one. : Eat some prawns. You can whack them … [Read more...]
Things I like {The School holiday edition}
September 25, 2014 by 31 Comments
:The clematis is starting to bud up. For about a month the entire house is covered in pink blooms. My very favourite time of the year. : Going out for a daily treat or visit somewhere with the girls. We have been to the movies (Box Trolls), had visitors for morning tea, emptied piggy banks … [Read more...]
Gimme sheet: Oh Mabel sheet giveaway {on me}
September 24, 2014 by 385 Comments
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED Yesterday morning I went through some packages that were sitting on my hall table from the afternoon before and low and behold look what was inside! A lovely note and an even lovelier package of sheets from Sarah from Oh Mabel. Now THAT was a way to put a spring in my … [Read more...]
Life lesson #267
September 23, 2014 by 50 Comments
You know something I have discovered in my 37th year of life? People can't read minds. I know! Groundbreaking stuff. But it would seem that I have spent more time than I should have thinking that they did. Friends that SHOULD know that I'm annoyed at them and then try and make it better because … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 55
September 22, 2014 by 31 Comments
School holidays are here! The sun is shining, the washing is on the line, we have been to the library, then out for morning tea and potentially peaked a wee bit early on. So many days ahead. With nothing at all planned I am feeling like we need to either do something in the morning, or the … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: School holiday cooking
September 22, 2014 by 6 Comments
Here we are in School holiday time again. We missed last holidays because they were tacked onto our big holiday so I am REALLY looking forward to spending 2 weeks at home, lots of puppy play and time outside. We have no real plans, no trips away (as DnA is on and we have lots of planning to do) and … [Read more...]
