A New Look

What better way than to kick off the first day of winter with a makeover!I hope you like my new look - it always feels so exciting and refreshing when things are new so welcome to the new Mrs A in The Cove - I hope you stay a while.Thank you to Carolynn...

A Lamp for the Price of a Sushi Roll!

mmmm, Sushi. Oh by the way, here's the world's easiest way to pimp a plain Ikea lamp:Buy a packet of pom pom trim for $2.50 at the local haberdashery store:... and lazily stick to said lamp with a bit of double sided tape. Finished product resembles...

If the shoe fits... and even if it doesn't.

The Badoo has adored shoes since birth. She was my only baby who wore shoes prior to walking, simply because even at 6 months it was obvious that she loved them. I bought her a little pair of 'pre-walkers' and they were never off her feet. She graduated...

made it

my little made it store is full to the brim have you popped past to see?!let me know what your favourite isall purchases between now & end June will receive a free surprise giftfree shipping ...

Postcards from the coast

I have often wondered what the view would be like from inside these small windows? but since I am not very comfortable in small spaces thought the view from the outside would be much more appealing!more photos to come of our travels along the Great Ocean...

Pretty garden pastels

Pretty pastelsSummer retreatGreen GatePretty pastelsGreen GateGreen GateI spent the whole weekend in my garden, painting the fences, painting my pots, weeding and planting. All in an effort to make it a more enjoyable place to sit during the Summer months.I...