~ Christmas Cards ~



I have started my Christmas Cards and even sent a few but every year at this time I get a little confused as to who I really should be sending them to?

My list of people to send them to seems to grow each year but I am thinking this year that I really do need to cull the list. Not that I don't want people to receive a card and my annual yearly wrap up letter about our family but is it really necessary to send 100 cards!

I usually send a lovely photo card of the family as well as my letter but this year have decided to just include a few pictures in the letter and a standard christmas card.

The cost and time of sending them is getting greater each year so what do I do?
- Send them to those who sent them to me last year
- Send them to people I don't see that often and just want to make contact with to let them know we are still here
- Send them to family and friends I see every week and already know everything that is going on in my life
- Send them to family who I don't see that often but they know what I am doing through the grapevine

Would love to know what Christmas card etiquette is so please let me know what you are doing this year?

it was my pleasure

to be able
to photograph
these adorable
children
as they
played
&
explored
the beach
&
hugged their mummy









Red, white & aqua Christmas

Red & Aqua Christmas


This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a palette of red white and aqua for Christmas. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

Have a great day!

Clara French

Cake stand by Clara french

Cake stand by Clara french

Cake stand by Clara french
I love cake stands and I am always looking for new ones. I came across these the other day from Clara French. She hand makes them herself and can personalize them for you!

Have a sweet weekend!

best of all

Melinda over @ here we go loopy lou is asking 'what is the best gift you have ever bought your kids?'

I would have to say the trampoline




for hours of bouncy fun




& the slide that gets lots of use on days spent in the back yard

Market Time





So I thought it was about time that I did a few markets. Looking forward to doing the lovely Dingley Village Craft and Produce Market. I will also be selling some of Chicken Ink. Creative stock to return the favour - if I don't buy it all myself.

Here is a sneak peak of some of my stock...





 

I'm off tonight to finally have a catch up (and drinkies) with my wonderful Mother's group - without the kids - yay!

Hope you have a great weekend ...



~ Happy Friday ~


Here is my (short and sweet) Friday happiness round up!

Hope you have a great weekend filled with things that make you happy.





Vintage white Christmas

Christmas dining by The White Company
Christmas dining


Metallic vintage ornaments by Country Living
Metallic vintage ornaments


Mini Heart Baubles by The White Company
Mini Heart Baubles


Glitter diamond wrapping paper by The White Company
Glitter diamond wrapping paper


Sweet display by Country Living
Sweet display


Mercurised glass decorations by Caroline Zoob
Mercurised glass decorations


Mercury Glass Acorn Decorations by Graham & Green
Mercury Glass Acorn Decorations from Graham & Green.


Handmade Glass Cake Stand by The White Company
Handmade Glass Cake Stand


Pear & Apple Christmas Decorations by Dibor
Pear & Apple Christmas Decorations


I am going for a bright fifties vintage Christmas this year but I do love all the silver and white vintage Christmas decorations I keep seeing.

Happy Thanksgiving!

~ 5 Months ~

I know I am biased but she is so beautiful. Her first five months has gone so fast.

Thankfully Indi is now settled in our new home and we no longer have screaming when we go to bed - just nice long sleeps and happy smiles when we wake up. I suspect she picked up on my stress levels during the move which made for a very unhappy few weeks.

Ahh - I smile just looking at these too cute photos of her.



Love, Laughter and Strooooong Coffee



I saw this print on Etsy today and had a quiet chuckle... kinda sums up my madhouse perfectly! 

But what's going on with you this week? Please share...

~ Christmas Presents ~

Well finally I have found something for my 3 year old that I know she will love. Being number 2 child she always ends up with hand me downs of everything so this year I thought I would by her her very own scooter. Here it is:-


The pink mini micro scooter - a few friends have them and they love it so I know she will be pleased!

holding hands

MEGA CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!!

The fabulous Site Handmade Kids is holding a Mega Christmas Giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment on their blog and pick if you would like the boy pack or girl pack. E.A.S.Y!!

Check it out here!







Products have been supplied by:

and

The competition ends Friday so get in quick to enter.

Jimmy Choo competition supports HIV awareness

72 Shoe
Vintage 72

Hello lovely readers! I want to tell you about a fab competition for a very good cause!


Project Pep
Jimmy Choo and Elton John AIDS Foundation have launched a photo competition to support the launch of Project PEP, a charity collection that donates 25% of sales to the Simelela Rape Centre in South Africa. The money goes towards providing the HIV-preventative treatment PEP (which must be taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV) and counseling to victims of rape in South Africa, which has the highest count of rape in the world.

The theme of the photo competition is ‘You, Your Shoes and 72’, and as you can see from some of the photo entries here, they’ve had a very diverse response over the past few weeks.

The overall winners will be announced after the competition closes on 7th December. On offer is a Grand Prize of the ultimate Jimmy Choo VIP experience – the winner will be invited to spend a day of luxury at the Jimmy Choo HQ and choose 7 pairs of shoes and 2 handbags to keep. Plus over 100 exclusive Jimmy Choo prizes will also be awarded. You can enter the competition here. Good luck!


Jimmy Choo store
Have a sweet day!