September 2010

Be Bold, Be Beautiful

01:17PM | September 30, 2010 | 18 comments

Today, instead of having the nap with Aidan I so desperately needed, I decided to dress up, head outside and take a few photos… I needed a pick-me-up. Yup, I even put make up on. I bought a huge stash of Benefit cosmetics when I was in Bondi and honestly every single item was an [...]

Polly Dolly

10:13AM | September 30, 2010 | 5 comments

Welcome back for week 26 of the Polly Dolly weekly Polyvore challenge! Every Thursday I’ll post a new Polly Dolly Theme Challenge, then you toddle off and get creative. You can credit the items if you want and add a bit of an explanation of why you chose the pieces or you can just share [...]

World Away

12:02PM | September 29, 2010 | 5 comments

{image} I’ve been glued to my computers (yes, I said computers, I’m hardcore) lately and not just to do fun things like read blogs or shop online, but to build my website. I know new websites are built everyday but for me this is a huge moment. As I prepare myself for the launch I [...]

Snip Snip

06:00AM | September 27, 2010 | 7 comments

Last week we took Aidan to have his hair cut by Lou. His hair grows so long so fast and whilst I’m tempted to see how he would look with shaggy long locks I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. He’s a short back and sides kind of kid. I love how grown up [...]

Baby Doll

10:32AM | September 25, 2010 | 9 comments

I went to the Op Shop earlier this week and I just had to share the little gem I found… and for only $12! It’s the sweetest little dolls pram, the prefect size for a newborn photo shoot. I plan on cleaning it up and replacing the black fabric, giving it a softer look. I’ll [...]

I Heart Picnics

06:00AM | September 24, 2010 | 4 comments

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Polly Dolly

06:00AM | September 23, 2010 | 3 comments

Welcome back for week 25 of the Polly Dolly weekly Polyvore challenge! Every Thursday I’ll post a new Polly Dolly Theme Challenge, then you toddle off and get creative. You can credit the items if you want and add a bit of an explanation of why you chose the pieces or you can just share [...]

Chit Chat, Tip Tap

06:00AM | September 22, 2010 | 9 comments

{image} Sometimes I can be inspired in the strangest of places, for me this week it was on Twitter. There’s been lots of talk about upcoming blogging workshops and conferences and just a general clatter about finally meeting some of our favourite writers. It got me thinking about online friendships… How they begin, how they [...]

Aidan’s Room

06:00AM | September 20, 2010 | 10 comments

I thought I might share how Aidan’s room has changed as he’s grown older. I can hardly call it a nursery now, he’s just too big and boisterous. This lovely piece of cross stitch that my mum made hangs on his door, it’s terribly sweet. This is the view of his room from the door. [...]

Thrifty Finds

06:00AM | September 19, 2010 | 2 comments

While Aidan was having a nap I left him under the watchful eye of his grandma and snuck off to the Op Shop. I’ve been having withdrawals as I haven’t been in so long. When I arrived I was greeted with so much bounty. A pair of silver candle sticks for $12, a silver raised [...]

New Car Smell

01:06PM | September 18, 2010 | 5 comments

Steve and I had been talking lately about replacing the 8 year old car we owned before we went ahead and purchased a caravan, to me it just felt like the smarter thing to do. Sure, we wouldn’t be able to afford a flashy new caravan for awhile but we could still go camping until [...]

Island Dreaming

10:05AM | September 17, 2010 | 6 comments

{image} Voting for Kidspot’s Top 50 Blogs closes at midday today (in just 2 hours!!!) and I’d really love it if you could go HERE and click a last minute vote for me. I’m currently sitting at 80 votes and I thank you for each and every one. I know that I don’t have as [...]

I Heart Hats

06:00AM | September 17, 2010 | 1 comment

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Polly Dolly

12:36AM | September 16, 2010 | 7 comments

Welcome back for week 24 of the Polly Dolly weekly Polyvore challenge! Every Thursday I’ll post a new Polly Dolly Theme Challenge, then you toddle off and get creative. You can credit the items if you want and add a bit of an explanation of why you chose the pieces or you can just share [...]

Lilac Jewels

11:09AM | September 15, 2010 | 7 comments

It was my second day in Bondi Junction and I was heading out to do some shopping. I was all ready to take a super stylin self portrait and then a lady got on the elevator and looked like a goddess. Totally ashamed I took this horrible sneaky shot instead. I’m wearing dark grey wash [...]

The Scoop

10:41AM | September 13, 2010 | 3 comments

Last week I attended Angie Baxter’s “The Scoop” Workshop and it was brilliant. There were 14 people in the class and it was held in a beautiful penthouse apartment at the Meriton, Bondi. It was so nice to get out of Windsor, drive out to the coast and see the ocean, even if just from [...]

I Heart Braids

06:00AM | September 10, 2010 | 8 comments

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Polly Dolly

06:00AM | September 9, 2010 | 2 comments

Welcome back for week 23 of the Polly Dolly weekly Polyvore challenge! Every Thursday I’ll post a new Polly Dolly Theme Challenge, then you toddle off and get creative. You can credit the items if you want and add a bit of an explanation of why you chose the pieces or you can just share [...]

Time for Me

06:00AM | September 8, 2010 | 7 comments

{image} Today I’m spending some time delving into me and working on what I love. I mentioned before that I thoroughly enjoyed Angie Baxter’s Love Your Camera Workshop so when she emailed me about a brand new workshop “The Scoop” focused on the business side I jumped at the chance. Sure, I had to [...]

Rearranged Living Room

10:15PM | September 7, 2010 | 7 comments

BEFORE On Fathers Day I had a lovely, simple, relaxed day planned. My mother who is staying with us at the moment, had other ideas… she cleaned. Soon the whole day was behind us, every surface was wiped and every cushion plumped. At one point Steve was on his hands and knees polishing the floorboards… [...]

Finding the Balance

06:00AM | September 6, 2010 | 6 comments

{image} I’ve had a few things on my mind lately, mainly parenthood stresses. Is my son growing at a “normal” rate? Am I spending enough time doing developmental activities? Am I feeding him the best foods? Is he really ready for undies? Am I reading to him enough? Do we go on enough adventures? Do [...]

Adore Blythe?

01:15PM | September 3, 2010 | 3 comments

{image} Check out my guest post over at Hello Owl today.

Polly Dolly

11:19PM | September 1, 2010 | 3 comments

Welcome back for week 22 of the Polly Dolly weekly Polyvore challenge! Every Thursday I’ll post a new Polly Dolly Theme Challenge, then you toddle off and get creative. You can credit the items if you want and add a bit of an explanation of why you chose the pieces or you can just share [...]

How To Be Alone

11:45AM | September 1, 2010 | 5 comments

Breathe deep and watch, it might just be the hug you need when silence is deafening.