1. Christmas activities outsourced by Grandparents. Craft or otherwise. 2. A festive table setting. Mum was heavy on the gold and red this year. 3. Champagne. Lucky if you can get the bottle to coordinate with the setting. Thanks for the bottle of French Aunty June, we loved … [Read more...]
from the archives: Easy Christmas desserts
December 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This post was originally published in December last year as part of a sponsored series I did for Woolies. Seeing as I am off to Mum's today for Christmas lunch I thought it was appropriate to share some of the shots again as they were so pretty! This was basically just a store-bought pav with lemon … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 34 {the Christmas edition}
December 20, 2013 by 33 Comments
Last Saturday night I cricked my neck while I was sleeping at my Dad's place. I was sharing a bed with Harps because Rob wasn't there, so you can imagine how comfortable it was for me with a 4-year-old sleeping sideways, kicking me every 3-5 minutes and grinding her teeth occasionally. I have been … [Read more...]
Pantry basics
December 20, 2013 by 12 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Macro Gluten Free Range Woolworths have a great range of Gluten free goods under their Macro range that are perfect for keeping in the pantry. You can grab all the essentials that you normally would use - flour, breadcrumbs, pasta and chips but in a gluten free … [Read more...]
Christmas comes early
December 19, 2013 by 37 Comments
I've always wondered why marketers direct Mothers Day and the like at spending quality time with our children? Sure there are home made cards, cuddles and kisses and sweet breakfasts that are inedible and gorgeous. But. Then there is always the crying, the tantrums and fights that don't stop just … [Read more...]
Christmas cheer: Prosecco raspberry cocktail
December 18, 2013 by 8 Comments
You know what's good this time of year? PROSECCO. Prosecco with anything really, but here is a quick video I made for BEVERLEY Christmas last year which is still just as good a year later! What's your favourite drink at Christmas? Egg nog? Champagne? ALL OF THE THINGS? … [Read more...]
It’s Christmas time in the city
December 18, 2013 by 17 Comments
Yesterday afternoon I hot footed it up the highway to head into the city for the night. I had an extra spring in my step: I was seeing my Brother who lives in Melbourne who I hadn't seen in months, and of course my little sis who I hasn't seen since, oh, Sunday. But the real thing that had me … [Read more...]
Breath of fresh air
December 17, 2013 by 22 Comments
I know you're busy. Everyone is. But I thought I would take you all for a quick drive…it will only take 15 minutes. We'll put on some quiet music, wind down our windows and take some time to be in the moment. I'm taking you on my favourite drive of all down here - the tourist drive from Robbo … [Read more...]
Christmas frocks for little ladies
December 16, 2013 by 13 Comments
It's raining here this morning which means that the endless pile of washing from the weekend is hanging on a clothes horse inside instead of blowing in the summery sunshine. Note to self weather: it's December. Bring ye summery conditions to us immediately! As I was hanging up frock after party … [Read more...]
Green & white
December 13, 2013 by 16 Comments
There's no better colour combo. Simple perfection. While I do love colour, sometimes simple is enough. Hope your weekend is filled with some simple...we are celebrating Christmas with my Dad at his place at the beach. Can't wait to breathe in some salty air, walk on some … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 33
December 12, 2013 by 61 Comments
I bought my Christmas day/festive season party frock the other day. This is it. It's quite short isn't it? Mrs Woog made me try it on before we taped the show the other day and then insisted that I could wear it, and nay SHOULD wear it on Christmas day. I needed to find a frock that could be dressed … [Read more...]
Starting with something
December 11, 2013 by 58 Comments
Have you listened to this song? Have a listen. I was listening to this song on my long drive home from channel 7 yesterday afternoon. I was past the traffic and tunnels, past the cars and the lanes of cars and on the final stretch home where the hills where rolling out their green carpet, the … [Read more...]
Pickled cucumbers
December 9, 2013 by 51 Comments
I was chatting to my mate Nat at School pick up a few weeks ago discussing really important stuff like what we had been up to during the day. One thing led to another and the next we were talking about dill, and then cucumbers (food is always a hot topic for me) and then it came out that she had … [Read more...]
Put a Christmas wreath on it
December 9, 2013 by 33 Comments
We're partial to a wreath round these parts. Look! The kitchen window is now adorned with the most gorgeous berry number that my Mum gave me on the weekend. I'm not going to take it down, I'm just not. You can't make me. Front door has one that I got 3 years ago from Bed, Bath & … [Read more...]
Taronga Zoo Snore & Roar
December 7, 2013 by 25 Comments
Last night Daisy and I had the absolute pleasure of spending the night at Taronga Zoo. Mrs Woog had 2 spare spots (thanks Mr W and Haz) so it took all of 3.4 seconds to lock in that me and my number one gal would fill them. Daisy had been counting down the weeks, days, hours and with no sign of the … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 6th December 2013 edition}
December 6, 2013 by 30 Comments
1. Soft furnishings 2. New paper hangings that were given to the girls this week all the way from Paris! 3. Hydrangeas 4. Yellow 5. Christmas decorations 6. The garden after a good water, trim and feed What do you like today? The fact it's Friday? Me … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 32
December 5, 2013 by 56 Comments
It's been a foul few days my friends, FOUL. I headed up to Sydney on Tuesday morning for a sleep event at a fancy pants hotel in the city. I rarely go to things like this but this appealed: night in a hotel away from everyone, chance to catch up with my friend Mrs Woog, dinner at the fabulous … [Read more...]
From the archives: Kransekake
December 4, 2013 by 3 Comments
We have been struck down with a nasty gastro/virus thing which has rendered me useless for the past day or so. So excuse me while I pull this one out of the archives. Originally published in December last year...you get to see how we served it up on the day now as it's after the fact. Original post … [Read more...]
BabyMac #everydaystyle
December 3, 2013 by 54 Comments
I have been quite obsessed with Nikki from Styling You's latest Instagram thingy where she takes a snap of what she wears every day (as opposed to just fancy pants stuff) and whacks it up for the world to see. For some reason I find it completely interesting to see what people wear day to day. While … [Read more...]
Il tutto handbag giveaway {worth $349}
December 2, 2013 by 99 Comments
Edited 8th December 12.10pm: Winner of this competition (as chosen by my Mum) is Sal with this comment: "I need this bag. Because this is my current handbag. Yes - its a fisher price backpack. And it's horrifyingly ugly. The random item was a daddy pig hair clip, which, if I had known it was there - … [Read more...]
