Are we sick of the Christmas posts yet? OF COURSE WE ARE! So, here's another!Thinking about your Christmas tablescape? Knew it! Is it keeping you awake at night? Wondering how you can match your Christmas crackers to the centrepiece? Thought so. NO ONE PANIC.Got a Little Gem Magnolia in your garden? … [Read more...]
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Christmas at Grandma’s: The Entrée
December 10, 2012 by 38 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Christmas, to me, is about traditions. It’s about reliving old ones, making new ones and most of all, spending time with my beautiful family. There is something so comforting about doing the same thing year in, year out, that no matter what has happened thoroughout … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: The giving of the gifts
December 9, 2012 by 29 Comments
How's all your shopping coming along? Yep, me too. I've done a little, but I'm a long way off being done. One day I might be organised and actually get around to doing it throughout the year, choosing well thought out gifts rather than, Oh yeah, that will do and not being hit up with one HUGE … [Read more...]
Bev & Mrs Woog’s Excellent Evening
December 6, 2012 by 20 Comments
Yesterday I escaped normal life for a quick trip up to Sydney to see my dear friend Mrs Woog. We had a lunch to attend in the city and then an evening cocktail soiree in Point Piper. We were both quite excited by the prospect of frocking up together and heading out for the night rather than feeding … [Read more...]
Stuff
December 5, 2012 by 29 Comments
The cat mint is out at home and is so pretty - whack some into a vase or jug and it's instantly pretty. Is it that cats love or hate this stuff? I can never remember. I can't say I'm a cat person (don't judge me). I'm scared of them like frogs - I think it's the erratic jumping thing. The cat mint? … [Read more...]
Around the grounds
December 4, 2012 by 26 Comments
I'm found most days walking around with a smile on my face. All the pretty all around! I know I'm not alone in my thrill of seeing the Christmas lights sparkling at night and breathing in that intoxicating aroma of fresh pine - it's such a lovely time of the year.Thought you might like a look … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season
December 3, 2012 by 28 Comments
It's begun. The catch up's. The parties. The drinks. The planning for Christmas Day. It's here. We've had a very social weekend - dinner with friends Friday night, drinks with other friends Saturday afternoon and then the Village Christmas party on last night. I looked at Daisy's black bags under … [Read more...]
A Summer’s Eve
November 29, 2012 by 29 Comments
Edited to add 12.50pm: Plenty of requests for the recipe so have whacked it in below, and also on my Facebook page.Last night we had our first dinner outside for the Summer. We got home from ballet, the kids were feral and tired, so we headed outside to let the last bit of the day soothe us all. My … [Read more...]
Magshop Christmas Competition
November 28, 2012 by 11 Comments
A sponsored post for Magshop I will admit to a magazine problem. The problem is all mine. Fed by me. Maintained by me. And LOVED by me. I am subscribed to about 5 different ones (2 of which were Christmas presents given to me last year by my family), and Rob to about 2 or 3. There’s something to be … [Read more...]
BEVERLEY: A Very Beverley Christmas
November 28, 2012 by 88 Comments
When I was over in New York for Blogher this year I sat in on a Keynote Speech delivered by Martha Stewart and listened to her talking passionately about digital publishing. About how she is very focused now on producing content for iPads and in digital formats, because that is the direction and the … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: The PCL
November 27, 2012 by 51 Comments
Alternate title: Ways in which I am cray cray crazy, quick make me feel better by sharing, go on!You know that slight feeling of "hmmm. I better rectify this. And soon". It's a tinge of something. Not panic, certainly not, but it's discomfort, it's a niggle, and it's something you can usually fix, … [Read more...]
Blanket Bay Lodge New Zealand
November 24, 2012 by 23 Comments
I've never stayed somewhere like this before. I'm not sure I ever will again. It's been quite something else. Seriously grown up. I think it's up there in one of the best lodges in the world. And it's no wonder really - it has surpassed any expectations. And you know I would have had quite a few - I … [Read more...]
New Zealand Fly Fishing Adventure: Day 5
November 24, 2012 by 4 Comments
I've just sat down to trot out a blog post after another full day's fishing. I'm sitting here, listening to some music, in our ridiculous room, looking at a view with chubby tears falling down my cheeks. I just spoke with my sister who is minding the girls - who are happy and content and well looked … [Read more...]
Presenting the fly
November 18, 2012 by 21 Comments
You GUYS.Anyone fancy heading over to New Zealand this week? For 5 nights? Without the kids? For a spot of fishing? ME TOO. Let's go then.Rob and I are {very very VERY} lucky enough to be heading over to a fancy lodge just near Queenstown with Rob's Dad and Step Mum for 5 nights this week leaving … [Read more...]
Just call me Bev: Broad bean & pesto pasta
November 17, 2012 by 17 Comments
In theory I should have an amazing kitchen garden. It should be filled with veggies and herbs and different rare lettuces that I use in my cooking each day. But I don't. It's on my to do list, but we are not there yet. Same with chooks. One day. So when my Neighbour had a surplus of broad beans and … [Read more...]
Morning at the Fair
November 17, 2012 by 11 Comments
We had a big morning out at a local School fair doing all the things that you do.Watching bigger kids go on rides and have fun.Getting faces painted.Looking at baby animals.People watching.These three were particularly cute.Eating ice cream.And playing with new Dolly Varden's. Is that what they are … [Read more...]
The perfect storm
November 15, 2012 by 47 Comments
You know how some days it just takes the stars to align for a really great day? A good amount of sleep, happy kids, relaxed state of mind, good company. Some days you jag it, if you tried to plan it, it wouldn't work, but it just does. The perfect day.And then other days? The stars align, but not in … [Read more...]
A day at the country {Picnic} races
November 14, 2012 by 17 Comments
I have a salubrious career with country picnic races. Not. Thanks to going attending a Catholic all girls High School most of my best friends were country girls. Spread throughout NSW from down south to the north west I attended plenty of picnic races, country parties and later, B & S balls. In true … [Read more...]
Just doing it {again}
November 13, 2012 by 35 Comments
If you take a look at my run keeper app on my phone it tells me that my last run was on the 10th August. And then the day before that on the 9th. That was because I had new running attire from NY I had to show off. Der. Before then? Oh the 4th June. And before that? THE 31st JANUARY. Prior to that … [Read more...]
A serious case of the Yeses
November 11, 2012 by 37 Comments
I suffer from a terrible condition. It's been with me most of my life, I think it stems from my innate desire to please people. It's not being able to say no. To anything. From anyone. Actually, strike that, I manage to avoid sex nagging quite well, so there are exceptional circumstances, but most … [Read more...]
