You guys, it's almost here. I still haven't started any shopping, maybe this will be the week (it better be) and this time next week it will be Christmas Eve. Sheesh. We still have a bit to get through this week...school until Wednesday (heaven help us ALL), Melbourne cousins staying on Tuesday … [Read more...]
Full & Thorough reporting: the “I’ve been a very busy girl” edition
December 14, 2018 by 7 Comments
I'm the kind of gal who rarely sits still. I will only sit once the house is sorted and my chores done and then and ONLY then will I be able to sit and relax. Which is quite funny really don't you think given that a Mum's chores are ever sorted....particularly this time of year. So there has been … [Read more...]
Start a new Christmas Tradition: How to glaze a leg ham
December 12, 2018 by 8 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths You know how there’s certain things that you think are things that grown ups should do? Like pay rates. Or make voluntary super contributions. How about getting your skin checked every 6 months. Well, I have news: we are now those grown ups. I know, as much as I … [Read more...]
Christmas dessert hacks: entertaining, bring a plate or hostess gift!
December 5, 2018 by 2 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths As you guys would know, when it comes to entertaining, bringing a plate or working out a hostess gift, I have got you SORTED. Over the years, I have always tried to bring you ideas on how to do things easily and fuss free so it gives you more time to do the things … [Read more...]
A summer pause
January 2, 2018 by 10 Comments
11 days later here I am logging back into my blog for the first time...my longest break from online world EVER. What a wonderful break it's been...from myself, and routine and bad habits...a complete recharge in every sense. We have been busy doing not much, and isn't that the perfect remedy for … [Read more...]
Monday Meal Ideas: CHRISTMAS COOKING
December 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Today it's the last Monday before Christmas. Can you believe that this time next week we will all be sitting around in a mess of paper and presents? How?! And I wonder what those presents will be...not even I know! Yes, I still have quite a bit of shopping to get done. Shit. When will I ever learn … [Read more...]
Two Festive Sides
December 14, 2017 by 15 Comments
Man it already feels like we have had Christmas with all the celebrations we have had this week. So nice to get a taste of it all before the big day plus it means that our quiet Christmas at the farm will be just that....quiet! I've made a few tasty sides at the two celebrations we have had … [Read more...]
Friends Christmas Dinner 2017
December 13, 2017 by 5 Comments
Somehow it's that time of the year where we catch up with our girlfriends for annual Christmas dinner. This year we were missing a couple who have already flown the coop over to snowy London for the holidays (lucky buggers) but we all caught up again for a delicious dinner. This year we went to … [Read more...]
Weekends filled with family Christmas Catch ups
December 11, 2017 by 8 Comments
Anyone else exhausted from a weekend of Christmas socialising? Me too! Too many bubbles, not enough water but SO much fun to catch up with people all weekend. We had a Shed party on Friday night, then on Saturday night I caught up with BOTH sisters (we flew my big sister up from Melbourne as a … [Read more...]
How to Build the Perfect Festive Platter
December 6, 2017 by 10 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Do you have a signature Christmas dish or plate that you bring along to the endless soirees we all have coming up over the next few weeks? It might be those cute Christmas watermelon trees, your home made quiches or sausage rolls, or maybe like me, you get asked to … [Read more...]
Monday Meal Ideas: Bring a plate!
December 4, 2017 by 4 Comments
If there's ever a time to Bring a plate along, it's this time of year. There's Christmas catch up's, drinks, end of school functions, lunches, dinners to go to...and you may be asked to bring a plate along with you. Here are some of my favourites that I thought might give you some … [Read more...]
The prettiest Christmas trees we have
December 3, 2017 by 8 Comments
Maggie had a busy morning pottering about in the garden this morning, and I was happy to take some photos of her along the way. The fairy garden that my Mum made Harper for her birthday continues to delight her...new flowers have started to bloom and the succulents thriving despite Maggie continuing … [Read more...]
It’s beginning to look a lot like…
December 1, 2017 by 20 Comments
I have been watching so many Instagram friends with their trees up, getting twitchy by the day, but patiently adhering to my 1st Dec rule. This morning was the day! I was up early and in charge of getting fresh trees for Luce and I at our local Harris Farm. I dropped kids here and there, got there … [Read more...]
