This morning we baked, we used this delicious recipe by the lovely andvery creative Cathie over at m.e. These tasty little muffins have become our favourite...we only add 1/2 a cup of brown sugar and today we added a handful of sultana's and...

Trick or Treat

Great excitement with our first Trick or Treat adventure!  Miss Sienna's two missing front teeth helped make her look more authentic - Sofia on the other hand was a pretty cute witch - such great fun was had by the entire neighbourhood before a...

DIY Fabric Notice Board!

Here's a little something I whipped up over the weekend... a fabric noticeboard! It was super easy to do; the hardest part was negotiating Spotlight for the materials with a baby strapped to my front and a toddler on the loose intent on stealing glow-in-the-dark...

Happy Halloween!

I received another award! But first, a picture of my niece. Because I can't get enough of her, and she's wearing a hat I bought for her.It's a little big but she will grow into it soon! (She was only a day old here)Isn't...

Happy Halloween!

Happy Hallowe...
Shadows of fun...Happy Halloween.&nb...

words to shoot by

orangeSo excited to have my photo submission selected to appear on Words to Shoot By. Have been following WTSB for a while now -  love the friendly collaboration and laid back feel of the site...not to mention the talent. Oh, and Mocking Bird is...

♥ Loving Halloween

I used to scoff at Halloween and dismiss it as an American Hallmark tradition. What's it all about anyway? Kids dressing up and wandering about scaring each other, laughing madly, meeting their neighbours and getting lots of hyperactivity-inducing sweeties......

shadow shot

it's sunday againtime to join inwith the collection ofshadow shots@ hey harrietenjoy your sundayit is pouring with rain herehas been since yesterdaymorning &i think it is set in for a few more hours yeti am off to enjoybreakfastwith a nicehot...
Water...We have had so much rain this past month...the dams are now overflowing. Thank goodness, this week we used our far share... It really is nice watching this little one play about in the back garden with his buckets, spades, watering...

grateful

for thegiggles& laughterI hear comingout of our cubby house& for all the deliciousgrass, dirt & mint teathat is brought to me!what are you grateful for?play along h...

This Saturday I'm grateful for... rest

So, my blark isn't quite back, but my everyday spark is bigger and brighter than ever right now. I feel grateful and greatful.  Enjoy your Saturday!This Saturday I'm grateful for...1. Rest - taking time to be easy is so important to me.2. Change...

Acorn & Will Winner!

My contest ended yesterday and I just picked a winner using random.org and I am delighted to announce the winner of the Acorn & Will Giveaway is...Drumroll please? Without further ado, the lucky winner is...Molly of the sweet blog Birdie Blue. Please...

Pastel silicone bakeware

Image by DecorologyTechnique silicone 6 piece collapsible muffin & carry caseTechnique 3 piece silicone baking set by Cooks EssentialsTechnique 7 piece individual muffin and round cake pan by Cook's EssentialsTechnique 20 silicone standalone muffin...

Bailey,

Hello my sweet little niece.Baby Bailey.You came into the world at 3:23pm on Monday, October 25th 2010.Weighing Six pounds Ten ounces, Twenty inches long.Your Daddy, Grandma, and two Aunts were in the room as you made your entrance. (And of...

today

i spent some time working on a project in my studiochanging things aroundwhile my girls made a mess spent time paintingat their easelit was a gorgeous sunny day& we didn't have to rush anywherewhat did you do tod...

Friday Favourites - Halloween

Of course what else could we celebrate here this Friday but Halloween!  So much wonderful inspiration around so here are my Halloween themed Friday Fav's - hope you have a wonderful time Trick or Treating on Sunday - witch themed costumes appear...