Hopping Mad


I've come to the conclusion that Spotlight is a lot like Ikea in that you go in for one quick, little thing... and come out with a trolley full of wonderful items you don't need -- but suddenly can't live without.

Case in point. Last weekend, I ventured in for a moment to check out some rugs they had on sale. No luck there, I had a quick little poke into the craft isle... where, in a moment of insanity I decided it would be a GREAT idea this year to be all thrifty and Martha Stewart-y and make my own Easter eggs.

Because, with a 14 month old and a baby on the way, plus home renovations and a family business, I have nothing else to do.

And, having to buy a million packets of chocolate buds, plus moulds, colourings, noodle boxes, wooden packing straw and pretty ribbon it was soooo much cheaper than going to Woolies and buying a coupla boxes of eggs for the fam. Yeah right.

Anyway, this afternoon upon reading the instructions on the back of the moulds I'm a little, well, nervous. Am I up for the Easter egg making challenge?? It all seems a tad more labour intensive than I first thought and in truth, Im not real good around hot stoves. And I don't want to ruin my new saucepans! I hope the Easter bunny rescues me!

Quick - have you ever made your own eggs for Easter before? Have you any tips to save this crazy idea from descending into chocolate-hell? Hellllp!

Could it really be true.....?

Liberty of London at ..... TARGET!




  


I so, so, so hope they ship some our way soon.




You can see what Jessica has from the range here....


Decorating eggs

Natural egg dyes by family fun



Paper napkin decoupage eggs by Martha Stewart



Glitter eggs by Martha Stewart



Pretty patterned Easter eggs by Country Living



Glitter sticker eggs by Martha Stewart



Beaded eggs by Martha Stewart



Velvet trimmed eggs by Martha Stewart



Striped crepe paper eggs by Martha Stewart



Tissue paper eggs by Martha Stewart



Leaf printed eggs by Family Fun



Lace eggs by Martha Stewart


Above are some of the ways you can decorate eggs for Easter. I'm favouring the pastel painted ones with a white motif for my plastic eggs.

Have a sweet day!

Ouch!!

The soon to be birthday girl had a slight altercation with a table yesterday and is looking rather bruised and swollen - thankfully nothing broken but she is looking rather beaten up - hoping the swelling goes down by party day! And to think she wasn't even doing anything silly just bending down to pick something up and smacked her poor little nose into the edge of the coffee table. Poor little muffin!!

Thankfully recovery was quick and today she was cheeky and playing up to the camera!!



making their mark

I read a lot of blogs! it makes me feel like I have more of a connection to the outside world as my Mummy days are busy cleaning hands, feeding little tummies, baking, cooking, cleaning, trips to the park, playing on the beach, keeping the household happy & doing loads of washing that never seem to end.

I was really excited this week to see Sarah from a Beach Cottage featured in Real Living magazine - you must check out her amazing home & flair for beachyness! Spending time reading her blog will inspire you all.



My friend Susannah Tucker - an extremely talented fine art photographer - launched her website this week susannahtucker.com you will definitely get lost in a daydream as you click through her gorgeous site. Her images are so dreamy & fresh. Her stackable photo blocks have a special place in my heart - just adorable.