June 2009

My Grand Creation

10:10PM | June 30, 2009 | 10 comments

This is the cake I made as a labour of love for our best friends Danielle & Luke for their wedding last Thursday in Darwin. It took 3 days, 6 layers of devils food cake, lots of chocolate frosting and a tonne of buttercream frosting to make it, all while 30 weeks pregnant and not [...]

Polyvore Challenge

04:05PM | June 30, 2009 | 2 comments

The idea behind the challenge is this: “If I asked you to slip on a pair of jeans, a simple top, a pair of flat shoes, and any accessories you liked, what would you come up with? No doubt you’d come out looking vastly different to the next person, but how?” – Challenge by Fleur [...]

MeMe

03:11PM | June 30, 2009 | 2 comments

Here are the rules:Respond and rework; answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your invention, add one more question of your own. What is your current obsession?Baths, I could soak in them all day.What are you wearing today?Jeans and a teal long sleeve shirt… and slippers.What’s [...]

LM’s Nursery on Spearmint Baby

04:27PM | June 28, 2009 | 4 comments

Spearmint Baby is a beautiful blog full of inspirational photos and ideas for baby, a blog firmly on my blog roll. I wrote to Shari about LM’s nursery and she featured his room on her blog… how cool!

Clueless

12:28PM | June 23, 2009 | 6 comments

That’s what I’ve been for the last few weeks. Dani (and everybody else it seems) duped me into believing that Dani wasn’t able to attend the wedding in Darwin. I was sad, really disappointed but it was out of my control, nothing I could do… Nothing I could do but CRY when I saw her [...]

Good Friends & Warm Weather

12:00PM | June 21, 2009 | 5 comments

We fly out at 7pm and I’m thankful it’s a Red Eye Flight so there’s no rushing about this morning, no early freezing cold trains and I might even get the chance to sleep on the plane. Our bags are almost packed, lots of dresses in mine and lots of shorts in Steve’s. I’ve decided [...]

Ahh the memories…

10:00PM | June 19, 2009 | 6 comments

It’s really simple. I love how every photo tells a story. Some short stories, some long tales. I want to know what is your favourite photo of yourself. Everyone has one. The photo they look at and smile. It reminds them of something, some time, some place. A moment in time.So share the photo, share [...]

Wedding Outfits

01:28PM | June 19, 2009 | 8 comments

Wedding Possibility #1 Blue strapless sheer overlay dress in cobolt blue, worn with blue gem necklace and black crop cardi. Originally planned to wear silver cardi and accessories but my feet don’t fit any of my silver shoes. The dress is still a bit big so I may have to sew it tighter or I’ll [...]

LM Finished Nursery

02:40PM | June 18, 2009 | 10 comments

From the hallway. From the doorway. Playtime area. More toys coming soon. Reading, napping & feeding area. Changing area. Sleeping area. We LOVE his room!!! For more photos and details on items check out my Flickr HERE.

The postman loves me…

10:49AM | June 16, 2009 | 5 comments

I got some much needed love from friends in the mail yesterday. Dani sent me a sweet-as care package that was wrapped so beautifully I was afraid to open it. It had a whole bunch of DVDs (including Marley & Me, one of my faves) and an i love you project card which is now [...]

29wks

12:33PM | June 15, 2009 | 5 comments

He’s getting bigger! Steve and I are really starting to get excited now, especially after the baby shower. LM’s room is filling up with stuff like nappies and powder and tiny socks… real evidence that a little baby boy will be joining us in just 10 weeks!!! His nursery is so lovely and I think [...]

For A Spoilt Baby Boy

03:32PM | June 14, 2009 | 11 comments

On Saturday my parents drove down from Newy and after a quick cuppa we headed over to Alice’s for my Baby Shower… eeeek!!! It was almost like it was his birthday and he isn’t even born yet! Alice & Benny did such a fantastic job and everyone had a great time. No games just lots [...]

How I spent my Friday…

06:24PM | June 12, 2009 | 1 comment

It was SO cold last night and it didn’t really ease up today. We had heavy frosts and even though the sun was shining, the freezing winds were brutal. It was definitely one of those days best spent inside, preferably in a fort made of quilts and pillows. After about 30 minutes in my fort [...]

The little things…

02:18PM | June 11, 2009 | 4 comments

A lot of little things have taken up my week so far. I know I’ve been rather absent from my blog, you’ll have to forgive me, but it seems I prefer to spend my days in my head of late. I’ll try my best to explain… I hate blogging without photos, I even hate it [...]

Shopping for LM

06:14PM | June 9, 2009 | 2 comments

I finally ordered my part time BumGenius! pack of MCN and I’m so happy… probably more than I should be in regards to nappies but happy all the same. I also got a 500 roll of biodegradable nappy liners (which can be cut in half to save even more $) and now we’ll just see [...]

28wks

03:18PM | June 8, 2009 | 8 comments

Check me out, working the bump! I don’t know what made me pull this funny face but I can’t bring myself to delete it. I’m working a new outfit invention, tights and a dress. I know, I’m SUCH an innovator lol. I’ve rarely worn this dress and I’m quite pleased it works with the bump-a-roo. [...]

Adventuring

02:49PM | June 8, 2009 | 0 comments

Today is a public holiday, the sun in shining… and Steve is at work. So I’m left to entertain myself and decide that staying inside stalking eBay is a waste of such a beautiful day. I grab my granny trolley, my Niki, wallet and keys and head out the door for a solo suburban adventure. [...]

OiOi… guess what I got?

03:37PM | June 4, 2009 | 7 comments

It started innocently enough, I was at Babies Galore paying off some of my layby (car seat/stroller) and I thought I’d have a little look around and see if anything catches me eye. Well, something did… a lovely, gorgeous OiOi Nappy Bag. It’s a Kiwi Blue Tote. I lost all rational thought and wanted to [...]

Canadian Air

10:41AM | June 4, 2009 | 3 comments

Little Mez and I were completely spoiled today, sure we were woken at 9am but it was worth it. Alicia sent a parcel all the way from Canada for us, we felt very special even though it was a cold misty morning. I’m woken to a deep bark from Toby telling me “To get my [...]

Sebel Dinner

09:44PM | June 3, 2009 | 3 comments

My posh work dinner at the Sebel Resort is on Friday night and I’ve had a few thoughts on what I should wear. The Black & White dress I thought of wearing the other week doesn’t sit as well as I’d hoped on my bump but luckily I have another option I’m happy to wear… [...]

Lamps… after 3 years of searching.

04:53PM | June 3, 2009 | 2 comments

We have LAMPS… seriously my soul feels lighter. I’ve been on the hunt for the right lamp at the right price for oh so long now and finally my search is over. Of course Steve didn’t really understand my obsession and was quite happy with the ones we have but he’s a boy and we [...]

Talk about a BARGAIN!!!

04:33PM | June 3, 2009 | 2 comments

While I was at Target today, picking up my lovely lamps I thought I’d have a look in Manchester as they had a sale on… maybe I’d find some nice curtains. Nope, no curtains but I did find these GORGEOUS cushions. There was two of them sitting on the shelf and neither of them had [...]

Lesbian Vampire Killers *editted

12:54PM | June 2, 2009 | 4 comments

Wez is taking me out to lunch followed by a movie. I’ve been looking forward to it all week. I haven’t been to the movies in ages and I’m really looking forward to getting out of the house. This is a new outfit I invented today. I think it works. I’ve also decided I really [...]

Cute Little Monkey

11:47AM | June 2, 2009 | 3 comments

This is the little cross stitch I designed for my lovely friend Rhi and her little chickpea’s nursery. You can see my previous post about it here. I was quite satisfied that it would suit the rest of the decor, especially with his little matching red & white striped socks. I wanted to wait until [...]

Baby & Kids Market

01:44PM | June 1, 2009 | 5 comments

On Sunday Steve took me out for the morning to the Baby & Kids Market held at Kellyville, 15 minutes from home. We’re loving all of our second hand nursery bargains and were keen to try our luck for more. Plus Kellyville is a bit of a yuppie area so we were on the look [...]

DIY Bouncer Covers

01:32PM | June 1, 2009 | 10 comments

Ta-Da!!! On Saturday I really enjoyed this project and it only took an hour or two to complete both of them. So simple, I’m glad I convinced myself to do it. They look like accessories you’d buy with the bouncer. Too cute. It cost just under $30 for both covers but it could be done [...]