Jikana Damaru: 11/21/10

Ms Nosybella: What would you...?

Hello Kind (or not so? Read on...) Readers

There was an incident at my place a weekend or so ago. Let's just say that I lost my temper and made my MIL cry (a little bit). I felt like such a bully. It's an ugly, ugly side of me that I have never embraced but seem unable to be free of.

Fortunately, I can count on... three hands the number of times I've lost my temper and barked at someone. But I would love to change my fiery, redhead ways if I could. That and keeping my big mouth shut when it's not my turn to speak. And my incessant need for instant gratification has to go too. Oh and I wouldn't mind being a lot more patient when it comes to teaching my children new things. Plus I talk to much. I go on and on and on and... well, you know that already.

My question this time is: what would you change about yourself if you could?

'Til next time

[Image by Anton Tang]

much love monday: marshmallows

More Much Love Monday here.

Love these springy pillows of pink and white sugary goodness. To find an unopened packet in the cupboard is unheard of, but it happened today. Only one thing left to do...

Pretty Deer!

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you some pretty deer with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

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

The gorgeous deer heads in Untitled by Tiger.Milk
The beautiful embroidery in Deer by erinsy
The wonderful candle holder in Tord Boontje by das_kaninchen
The wonderful composition in New vintage English books... by Ivy style33

To see more gorgeous "Winter Woodland Christmas" inspired pics from some of the fabulous photographers on Flickr, check out my new group, become a member and add your own winter woodland inspired pics.

Have a sweet day!

Week-a-Boo

Home Sweet Home

This weekend was a lovely change to our usual go go go weekends. We had a wonderful balance of home and family time with a few outings here and there. Even though I LOVE all of our adventures and trips we go on I am so happy as I sit here on a Sunday night looking back on a beautiful weekend.

~ Happy 30th to my amazing cousin ~

Last week my cousin turned the big 3 0. Unfortunately because of work commitments I could not make her birthday lunch or cake on her actual birthday so on Friday night her husband and 2 children and Rob and I went out for dinner to celebrate. Cassi and I have always been close and when we young EVERYONE used to ask if we were sisters . Over the past few years Cass and I have become extremely close and I am very lucky because she lives 5 houses down from us. She is always there for me when I need her help, advice or just a shoulder to cry on. I am so lucky to have a beautiful person in my life and I love growing up with a beautiful family.

Saturday morning was spent cleaning and working around the house. Normally I would mumble and grown about this job however on Saturday I loved just working away with the music up loud and taking pride in our beautiful little home. I love it so much! I'm so lucky. While I was cleaning Rob was outside working on our green house. He was putting on the finishing touches and making the gate.

After getting the house back into order I had a date with our couch and our Wedding photos. I got all of our photos printed out on Friday - all 600 of them - I didn't really think and realise how many 600 photos were but let me tell you IT'S A LOT. So I spent the afternoon sorting, reminiscing, categorising and placing all the photos into our new album. I only got though 10 pages....50 to go hahah

~ so many photos ~

Rob and I spent some special time together on Saturday afternoon and then we went out to dinner with our friends. It was Emily's birthday so we went out for dinner and had a dance after. There was an amazing band playing and I enjoyed letting loose and dancing up a storm. Even if I was the only one on the dance floor!

Sunday we relaxed!!!

We didn't wake up untill 11am which was a lovely sleep in and then we hung out with our puppies in the yard and chilled out in front of a movie.