Our holiday is coming to a close and what an amazing 3 weeks its been! Our bellies and hearts filled with wonderful food and memories - Italy really is a place that fills you up. Not only with the amazing food, but the culture, the history, the beauty...throw in some wonderful family time and our … [Read more...]
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Roma: Day one
September 15, 2015 by 37 Comments
It's just ticked over 24 hours since we arrived in Rome. Phew. We made it. The trip over really went very well, Maggie being a super star and sleeping in the bassinet and smiling at whoever stopped to say hello to her happy little face. Of course she lost her shit at times, who doesn't in economy on … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 4th September 2015 edition}
September 4, 2015 by 47 Comments
It's Friday for a start, what's not to like about that? My beautiful friend Eden ate a custard tart for me this morning too. Yes, we send videos to each other like this. You should too! I got new hair too. Fresh and white as a granny. Just the way I like it. Apparently my rat brown hair … [Read more...]
The big scary thing
August 18, 2015 by 46 Comments
There's this thing. That I have meant to do for some time now, but it's been so big and scary in my head that I have put it off because: SCARY. My mind has made me think that it's scarier than it probably will be (as minds tend to do with scary stuff) and I have put it off, and off and OFF until … [Read more...]
Season of Salt & Honey winners x 5
August 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
I loved all the entries to this giveaway - so many of you keen for a new book and to discover a new author. I'm hoping that my reading mojo comes back soon it seems that we all need to get back on board with the BabyMac book club...anything to stop us from the easy option of our phones and … [Read more...]
Things I like {the 6th August 2015 edition}
August 7, 2015 by 14 Comments
I'll tell you what I'm liking! A brand spanking new Canon EOS750D that landed in my hot little chubby hands this week thankyouverymuch. I've got it for a month and can't wait to have a play around with it. I'm no professional...I went to one photography course a few years ago and are pretty much … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 15th July 2015 edition}
July 15, 2015 by 14 Comments
It feels SO good to be back into some kind of routine...oh I'm nothing if predictable when it comes to my days. The girls are back at home, so Maggie and I are hanging. She's talking so much...we have these lovely little sound conversations with each other for minutes at a time cooing and gah-ing … [Read more...]
11 things you ACTUALLY need in the first 6 weeks of your newborn’s life
July 7, 2015 by 63 Comments
As you know, Maggie and I reached the magical 6 week mark last week so I thought I would take stock and try and pass on as much useful information as I can (while I remember). This 6 week mark may not be magical for all. For some it could come earlier, or at the 3 month mark, or much MUCH later. For … [Read more...]
Things I Like {The 25th June 2015 edition}
June 25, 2015 by 23 Comments
The mists have just rolled in blanketing the village in a dark, cool light. All these years on from living here, I still never fail to get excited when they weave their way into our yard. So magical! The fire is on low, Kardashians on the telly and a cup of tea going cold next to me on one side, … [Read more...]
Things that make me happy
June 15, 2015 by 33 Comments
I just sat down to some leftover birthday cake from my nieces 7th birthday yesterday, along with a piping hot cup of tea, all enjoyed at home, alone (well Mags was sleeping and Frank roaming outside). Given the rate I consume cake and tea, it was a very pleasant 47 seconds while it lasted. I had a … [Read more...]
Things I like {the 1st June 2015 edition}
June 1, 2015 by 54 Comments
While it might be the start of winter here today, it's still pretty warm inside. With a new baby to warm your heart, it's very cosy indeed. I always knew that this winter was going to be about staying inside, keeping warm and hibernating until the spring when Maggie and I would appear from our … [Read more...]
Get someone to cook for you with Created with Jamie
May 6, 2015 by 17 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths So, I am the main Monday to Friday cook in our house mainly because I am home and it’s easy enough for me to do and it’s just the routine we have gotten into. Rob is a great cook, capable and always willing to try different things while I tend to stick to the … [Read more...]
Things I like {13th March 2015 edition}
March 13, 2015 by 18 Comments
This new roll of cling wrap because it ACTUALLY WORKS. Like it should. Makes me happy each and every time I use it. Glad, you lost me I'm afraid after this. New fruit coming onto my cumquat tree after a long road of recovery from when we were OS last year and the pots were ruined by frost. … [Read more...]
Things I like {4th March 2015 edition}
March 4, 2015 by 23 Comments
What I'd really like, is some more time. It seems to be disappearing before my eyes with the week being at Wednesday already, the month being March, already. In the meantime, I luckily have some things that I do like. : Like wild apples from the tree in the backyard. All spotted and speckly but … [Read more...]
Soup for one: Mushroom, pea & spinach
February 26, 2015 by 19 Comments
Those preggo cravings are at it again and (thankfully) this time it's veggies! GIMME THE GREEN STUFF. I fed the family leftovers the other night which left me to my own devices so I could eat all the thing that they won't. I made this up as I went, and it was delicious so thought I better share it … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 19th February 2015 edition}
February 19, 2015 by 26 Comments
There's so much to like about this time of year don't you think? That change of seasons cusp that has the most amazing light. The mornings a little darker, the nights a little longer. The days are sunny and warm. It's almost Autumn, my favourite time of year. There's also piles of clean washing, … [Read more...]
Things my mother taught me: how to make jam
February 3, 2015 by 23 Comments
My Mum says that when jam is bubbling away on the stove for about 15 minutes, it starts to get a smell about it. A good smell. A smell that takes her straight back to her childhood, into her own kitchen, seeing her own Mum watching the pot and stirring. That’s what I love about cooking, and food. … [Read more...]
A curly one
January 19, 2015 by 110 Comments
Calling all people with curly hair or have kids with curly hair I NEED YOUR HELP! This has happened to Daisy's hair: It hasn't always been the way. It used to look like this when she was little. LOOK AT LITTLE DAISY! But now she is BIG Daisy and with each passing year what started as … [Read more...]
Burn one down
December 28, 2014 by 136 Comments
Writing on the internet every day can be quite the strange thing. So far this year this blog will have 360 posts, this might be the 361st. That's quite a lot of stuff isn't it? There's a whole stack of reasons that I do what I do: I can get paid and am actually making a living from it now, all from … [Read more...]
Things I like {The 4th December 2014 edition}
December 4, 2014 by 31 Comments
: Hydrangeas! In all their colours, styles and forms...I just adore them. : Christmas wreaths too - I seem to go a little mad this time of year (actually last year too). Don't stand too still around here, you might get adorned with a wreath. : I've gone mad for all the wonderful … [Read more...]
