So Mercury is in retrograde right now until the 5th September. Say what now? I'm not sure if this is something that you are into or not, but it's definitely something I have become way more aware of over the past few years. Maybe it's now trendy like hygge? Or charging your crystals under the … [Read more...]
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Corners of my mind: Childhood Homes
August 23, 2017 by 12 Comments
Whenever I am having trouble sleeping and all else has failed in resetting my brain to stop thinking and start sleeping, I try and walk through the childhood homes of my best friends and the homes that we have lived in. I am always amazed at how I can recall each room, down the hallway, the things … [Read more...]
Heaven on earth found at Ocean Farm
August 21, 2017 by 16 Comments
I think I stumbled across Ocean Farm for the first time on Instagram maybe? You come across a photo that literally takes your breath away and you dream one day...one day we will get there. And bonus! It's just 45 mins from home. I wanted to head away somewhere after my birthday with the family, … [Read more...]
40: the day, the loot and so much love!
August 17, 2017 by 13 Comments
Well here I am, the flip side of the birthday and what a great one it was. JAM packed with well wishes and love and kindness showered on me the whole day. What more could a gal ask for? The house smells amazing from all my gorgeous flowers given. My pants are entirely tighter today after … [Read more...]
The wonder, terror and joy of TWO
August 15, 2017 by 54 Comments
Who-eeeeeeeee have we got a two year old on our hands at the moment. Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit. And it's not just me that's saying it, it's coming from the girls and the dog with each of us uttering over the past week "just give her what she wants to make it stop!" I am not sure what happens at this … [Read more...]
Weekends filled with too many bubbles & not enough sleep
August 14, 2017 by 24 Comments
Didn't I limp to bed last night? Sheesh. I gave it a red hot go over the weekend in some pre birthday celebrations, which I suppose is exactly the thing to do when celebrating a big ticket item birthday like I will be this week. I wanted to share with you some of Saturday night as I had SO much fun … [Read more...]
My thirties: the decade of exhaustion & learning
August 8, 2017 by 29 Comments
I'm turning 40 next week. I know I keep mentioning it, but you guys, it's in my head quite a bit. What is it about a new decade that causes reflection and pensiveness? I've been a little pensive and I must say, I don't think it's going to go away before next week, in fact, it may reach fever pitch, … [Read more...]
11 musings on 11 years of blogging
August 3, 2017 by 55 Comments
On Saturday morning I sat down at the 4th(?) I think Problogger conference that I have attended. I spent the day learning about this and that, hearing from experts and colleagues about the best way to do this or that. I got a couple of ideas that I may try and implement and I had a crack at breaking … [Read more...]
Full Maggie Update: 2 years, 3 months
August 2, 2017 by 22 Comments
Oh hey there girlfriend. This just about sums up Miss Maggie Macdonald at just over 2. Hands in pockets, because that's what she likes to do. Feet placed just so, because that what she likes to do. 2 years and 3 months, I will do why I like to do and not much else. This includes sleeping (or … [Read more...]
Babymac Book Club: The Dry
August 1, 2017 by 17 Comments
After lots of messages asking what the next book is in the BabyMac Book Club I trotted off to the local bookshop this morning for a look around. Just quietly (pun intended) is there ANYTHING better than a bookshop? I LOVE them. Not so much when I have a 2 year old with me who wants to "I go home now … [Read more...]
Full & thorough reporting: Babies & Besties & Brisbane & Beignets
July 31, 2017 by 18 Comments
It's time for that Monday morning water cooler catch up, the kind that if we all worked in an office we'd ask what we got up to over the weekend. PLUS I was totally away for 2.5 days at the end of last week too so there's HEAPS to catch up on. With bonus photos too! Let's go! Wednesday afternoon … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Pasta
July 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I will tell you something for nothing: there is NO place like home. None! For a homebody like me, I am feeling very happy to be home with every member of our family under the one roof. I bet today I will spend the day restoring order and baking and making a delicious home cooked meal for everyone … [Read more...]
Skin update: What I have been doing/using
July 28, 2017 by 32 Comments
I thought I'd do an updated post on one I wrote a few months ago about what's the best products to put on my face. There were SO many good comments and more than a couple that doubled and tripled up on what was good. So thought I would do a solid round up on what was suggested by lots of YOU and … [Read more...]
Moments to remember: July
July 26, 2017 by 19 Comments
One of the things that I loved the most about the last book club book (I will be choosing another one later this week I promise!) was the way that Hilary, who was dying of cancer was taking in the small moments in time before she knew she was going to die. Those simple moments: whether it was … [Read more...]
Full & thorough reporting
July 24, 2017 by 8 Comments
Come on in guys, I've got the kettle on and we can sit and have a natter about what I've been up to...it's been a busy week! It's also why my pants don't fit, I had a very large hangover yesterday but why I am happy...lots of good times with great people. Come and have a sit at my kitchen … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: mid week family cooking
July 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
Monday morning again? HOW?! After a busy weekend of socialising I am happy to be here with a regular Monday ahead of me, piles of washing and a busy week to get stuck into. It's our first full week of the term so I will be looking for simple family meals that we usually eat. I'm talking standard … [Read more...]
Christmas in July soiree
July 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Last night we all braved the freezing weather to head to my sister's place for a girls catch up. We love to do these dinners every so often you can have a look at some of the ones we have had in the past here: A birthday dinner for Miss Rabbit Christmas dinner 2016 Dinner at Cottonwood Interiors … [Read more...]
BabyMac Book Club: Between a Wolf and a dog {The discussion}
July 17, 2017 by 7 Comments
Did you breathe a big sigh when you finished this book? I know I did, filled with sadness and hope and just plain life, I closed the book and said a little thank you to Georgia Blain for her book Between a Wolf and a Dog. The title is taken from the french term for dusk - when the light is so … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: the humble roast
July 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I slow roasted a delicious lamb on the weekend and was reminded of just how good the humble roast can be. Whether it's over coals, slow and low or hot and fast there is something magical that happens with an oven and a piece of meat. Simple perfection! Here's some of my favourite recipes for … [Read more...]
Winter holidaze
July 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
We are enjoying a very s l o w pace here this second week of the holidays. The washing line is 80% pyjamas as that's all we have been wearing. There have been hour long baths, baking, TV show bingeing, sitting in the sunshine, snipping daphne, waiting for bulbs, reading, so much eating, … [Read more...]
