I have two of my nieces (my Brother's girls) staying with me this week. That brings the total of FOUR girls in our house this week - aged 7,6,5 and (almost) 4. With myself, Rosie the guinea pig and Snowy and Strawberry the chooks, that makes 8 ladies. Poor Rob. Last night before bed, Mia, the … [Read more...]
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Buying stuff for men in your life
September 26, 2013 by 18 Comments
You know who are hard to buy stuff for? Men. Husbands. Brothers. Dads. Step Dads. Father in laws. Brother in laws. Friends. Each and every time I struggle when it comes to the giving of the gifts for men. But! I do have some handy old faithfuls that I go to when it comes to present buying that have … [Read more...]
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September 20, 2013 by 29 Comments
We have a local mythical bunyip that is meant to live in surrounds of our village. This week though, the bunyip has been replaced by a new strange creature that has been sound around town. Known as the Red devil, I have photographic evidence for you all today: The Red devil came about from a … [Read more...]
Breakfast
September 20, 2013 by 27 Comments
I am an egg lover, and will be even more so in a few weeks when the ladies start laying for us. My girls love an egg too so most mornings that's what we have for breakfast. Sometimes it's boiled. Sometimes it's fried. Every time it has to be a goozy (as the girls say). And this morning, for me, it … [Read more...]
QT Gold Coast Buffet Brekkie: BEST in town
September 16, 2013 by 62 Comments
I have a very particular way of tackling a hotel buffet breakfast. It's the same pretty much every time and it involves gluttony and indulgence unprecedented in my normal breakfast routine. I order a PROPER coffee from a barista if there is one there. Drip coffee will not cut it. EVER. It's … [Read more...]
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September 14, 2013 by 22 Comments
So my brother sent me an email last Sunday with strict instructions to create a playlist. As I usually do as I'm told I went ahead and downloaded it and have enjoyed it. Worth a look in if you're that way inclined too. Perfect for a Saturday afternoon as well. Off you go... Anyone else have … [Read more...]
The Goldilocks top
September 13, 2013 by 33 Comments
A fashionista I am NOT, but something happens to me when I spend time with Mrs Woog and Nikki (we are currently up at the Problogger Conference on the Gold Coast). Mrs W makes me try things on that I would normally NEVER do, and then makes me buy them, and then Nikki workshops with me why said … [Read more...]
Sentimental fool
September 11, 2013 by 32 Comments
Want to know what I found yesterday? Chucked into my second draw in my bathroom. The one that's filled with SO much crap, all piled in there and messy. I hope we can still be friends. Yep. That would be the pregnancy test result for Daisy or Harper. Who knows which one. All I DO know is that … [Read more...]
Am officially craft blogger
September 10, 2013 by 34 Comments
Yesterday afternoon I whacked this snap up on Instagram. It's of a corner of our kitchen and my newly created spotty wall. I am both in serious love and am astounded at my skills (of which I have NONE) when it comes to projects. But look! I made a spotty wall! Last week I somehow had a … [Read more...]
The new girls in town
September 9, 2013 by 34 Comments
So it only took us, what, 7 or so months to actually get organised with the chickens. But! They are here! Last week we picked up our two girls and they have been happily eating, sleeping and foraging away. Meet Daisy's little lady: Strawberry. A Rhode Island Red. And Harper's lady: … [Read more...]
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September 6, 2013 by 38 Comments
I mean HONESTLY, could this week have been any more perfect weatherwise? We haven't had the fire on for DAYS. There's been sun. Little wind. Warmth. And spring growth. Positively perfect. My washing basket is under control, the sheets have changed from flanno to cotton and the summer uniforms have … [Read more...]
Be still my {soft furnished} heart
September 5, 2013 by 35 Comments
Some people might buy themselves shoes or clothes when they get paid. Me? Cushions and the like. Or HOT LAMPS. As the case may be. And this was most certainly the case when I spotted this one in my favourite shop down here (made in Melbourne too). You know when you are all the time looking for … [Read more...]
Eat me a lot of peaches
September 4, 2013 by 37 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Select Australian canned fruits I still get cravings for some of the simple food that I loved as a child. Whether it’s boiled eggs, crumbed cutlets cooked by my Mum, or a roast lamb cooked by my one of my Grandmothers these meals are like a warm cuddle of nostaglia. … [Read more...]
How to make {cheap} cut roses last
September 4, 2013 by 18 Comments
I am such a fan of the quick sale bucket at my local fruit shop. Almost every time there is a treasure in there, just on the turn, or about to, that is reduced my half price or more. Usually these are filled just before the weekend when they get a new delivery in and there is nothing wrong with the … [Read more...]
Last night an onion saved my life {OK, mind}
September 3, 2013 by 47 Comments
It's funny how you forget something until you are back into it again right? Like those contractions that you forgot until DEAR LORD I REMEMBER THIS. Or when Kevin Rudd was put back in place as Prime Minister. Or for me yesterday, when Harper's asthma was induced by Spring which has started to spring … [Read more...]
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August 30, 2013 by 25 Comments
I have had a really good week. I haven't done anything exciting, or interesting, in fact I have been home and it's just been lovely. Lots of sunshine. Lots of time offline. Lots of time doing stuff with the kids and lots of time outside. The weather has a lot to do with it I think - the shift in … [Read more...]
Stuff I like
August 29, 2013 by 40 Comments
This morning I was looking through my general cupboard of shit stuff when I stumbled across a project I completed in year 6, aged 11! Man could I work a texta back in the day...look at that table of contents would you?! It was a Magazine I had created, called OUR WORLD TODAY and it was a special … [Read more...]
A good lie down
August 28, 2013 by 31 Comments
Jesus, this week has been a little depressing. Sure, if you can just sit outside in the sunshine and tend to your garden, things are looking OK, but if you are a normal, functioning adult, who has to be half aware of what is going on in the world, then you might be feeling a little like me: in need … [Read more...]
Ritual
August 27, 2013 by 26 Comments
I make my gin and tonic a certain way. It's the way I make it each and every time, and I am very particular about the order and the ingredients. I take my Riedel stemless wine glass (frankly these are only good for gin and have no place for wine. For wine, give me a stem any day). I must have at … [Read more...]
Maintenance Monday
August 26, 2013 by 44 Comments
Monday is the one day of the week where I have the day to myself. Tuesday I'm in Sydney, and without kids, but there is a lot of driving and running around, so Monday is where it's at. I get stuff done. I clean. I wash. And wash. And wash. I write. And this morning I spent all of my time in the … [Read more...]
