Bokeh Party & Random Rose

Oh what fun. I love looking at all the other entries! This is my second attempt at a bokeh shot!I love bokeh. I can't wait to learn how to do it better though!See more here!Oh and this I took just last weekend in my backyard. I was pleasantly surprised...

Friday Favourites - Twine

Happy Friday everyone - it has been another busy week here with end of year school concerts.  A busy weekend is coming up for me with four party tables to put together for four very different events - I hope to have lots to share next week.Christmas...

Fern's Pillowcase Dress

This week, I trawled a few of our local op-shops in a bid to find a little bookcase for Fern and Elliott's cubby house. I haven't found anything suitable as yet... but I did pick up a little vintage pillowcase for all of $1 that I turned into a little...

flower in her hair

I won my first ever giveaway recently: a gorgeous silk fairy flower headband created by Kelly from Messy Freckle. Another reminder that the blogosphere is a happy little place to dwe...

Oh Livi- You're ONE!

My sweet niece Olivia, you are one year old today. You were a true miracle baby, and I'm so thankful you are here in my life.You're such a sweetheart.But girl, can you be sassy! Don't worry, it's oh so cute :)You are brilliant,...

Gluten free mince pies

Gluten free mince pies (makes 18)Ingredients200g (7 ounces) gluten-free plain white flour1 tsp Xanthan gum2 tbsp icing sugar (powdered sugar)75g (2.5 ounces) ground almonds1 pinch of salt125g (4.5 ounces) butter1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tbsp...