There is only about one week left until they are gone for another year. How beautiful are my favourite flowers...
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~ Lovely Toes ~
Finally found 20 minutes for a quick pedicure this morning!
The feeling of perfectly shaped toes and lovely nail polish makes me smile.
Busy weekend here as it is Indiana's Christening on Sunday. Mr A has just mowed the lawn and now I am off to do the grocery shopping (and yes it is 8.44pm as I type this).
Had better get moving - have a great weekend everyone.
Lucky Me!
I have been awarded this Kreativ Blog award by not one but three super tallented gals. Bec from fun with a little wise owl, Jessica from Imagination In Flight and Katie from Bird and the Babies. This is my first ever blog award, how exciting - thank you ladies!
Here are the rules that come with the award
1) Copy the picture and post it on your blog.
2) Thank the person that gave it to you and link to their blog.
3) Write 7 things about yourself we don't know.
4) Choose 7 other bloggers to pass the award to.
5) Link to those 7 other bloggers.
6) Notify your 7 bloggers.
So my 7 picks are:
Bianca Jae Makes Stuff -Best Crayon Rolls I have seen
Here we go Loopylou - Beautiful Fabric Covered Cards
Halle Jay - Lovely Custom Necklaces
Little Rose - for the sweetest girls clothes around
MiniLala - For my next baby i want one of these in every style please.
Paisley Jade - Her Softies are divine
The Red Deer - Read Alicia's blog and you will be wiping drool off your laptop every time she posts
and heres the 7 things you probably dont know about me....
1. I spend way too much time on the computer
2. I have a huge crush on Dexter Morgan - this is bec's but I'm joining in on this one :)
3. I can't seem to keep a single plant alive - no matter how hard I try. Major BLACK thumb.
4. I never watch daytime TV - Hate it - yet before baby thought that it would be great.
5. I usually have to edit my posts about 3 times before I am happy with them.
6. Sorry but I can't stand Vegemite
7. I have 3 younger brothers but they are ALL taller than me.
There .... done.
Reindeer Cupcakes
With his usual propensity to give me, oh five minutes notice, my husband informed me on Tuesday that we are hosting his work Christmas party at our house on Saturday (tonight). Which gave me three days to work out, shop for and prepare a menu to feed a table of hungry men.
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Yes, I realise its still 6 weeks til Christmas, but things tend to get very busy in December and last year we didn't quite get around to hosting a function for my hubby's hard working staff, so this year we're getting in early!
Because my talents do not extend as far as the kitchen (I cant even defrost frozen peas without scorching them) I consulted my dear friends Nigella and Donna for assistance. As usual, they did not disappoint.
We'll be having a simple bbq, with some yummy salads (thanks Nigella)... but the real piece de resistance is the reindeer cupcakes I have prepared for desert. The cake itself was supposed to have raspberries inside it, but in my excitement of decorating, I forgot. I got the idea from an old Donna Hay (Australia's answer to Martha Stewart) magazine, which I ironically collect, despite the fact that I can't cook. I think just owning the mags give me a certain domestic-smugness, despite my lack of cooking prowess. I look forward to the Christmas edition each year for its chic styling tips and yummy goodies I may or may not attempt in my own kitchen.
Anyway. Check these out:
I am offering these to guests along with some vanilla icecream, waffle cones, and an assortment of sprinkles, nuts and toppings to make-your-own-icecream. Happy times!
ps. For years, I've wanted to make my own Christmas cake. And for years, I havn't quite got around to it. This year, I'm gonna do it! Please hold me to this.
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