Catch Up and a little Dessert Table

Hi Everyone - sorry for my lack of posts but things got rather hectic last week so while I was busy having lots of catch up's I now have been left with lots to catch up on!My week began with the Sydney Reed and GHA Gift Fairs in which not only did I...

tips & tricks

the lovely Carly from Carly Webber photography has started a new website with lots of info & tips on getting the most out of your digital slr camera. Please head over here & have a look around. You will also be seeing a few guest posts by myself...

Farewell Summer!

:-) This is my 100th POST :-)and for my 100th post I would like to say...GOODBYE SUMMER!! You have bought laughter, tears, fun and tragedy and I believe it will be a summer that we will never forget. Mother Nature surely did test us! She sent...

Happy Birthday to Hub!

Just popping in to say Happy Birthday to this guy:My wonderfully awesome Hubby who turns twenty-six today!Without getting mushy I'm just going to say how lucky I am to have found my one true love when he was only a baby at sixteen, and I was only fourteen.Cancun,...

Inspirational Pins - I Love Macarons

Today in my series of posts "Inspirational Pins", I bring you gorgeous pink macarons inspired by my I love Macarons Pinterest board.Strawberries and Vanilla BeanNot so Humble PiePink Macarons with Raspberry FillingRaspberry Tea Macarons with Tahini Dark...

Calling all wearers of Clever Crafty Clogs

You know how I admire you. You know how you inspire me. You know how much I want to find out more, more, more.So, if you have some type of art or craft or creative gig going on (via a Blog, a Shop, a Market, a Nything) and you would like me to interview...

print giveaway: abby try again 'sparkle' print

On the verge of a new month, it's time for my first ever giveaway.Up for grabs is this beautiful 8" x 12" sparkle print purchased from talented film photographer Abby Powell of Abby Try Again fame. It's a delightfully feminine print and if I had my own...

this weekend

I had the privilege of photographing a wedding. It was a gorgeous celebration of love & commitment ♥here is a little piece of the day & I will share more once the newly weds have returned from their mini honeymoon. how...

Fern's Party Dress...

Over the weekend, I travelled solo with my two kids up to Maitland (an hour and a half away) for a dear friend's child's first birthday party.It could have been fraught with disaster; missing sleeps... long car journey... hot weather... too much cake......

Hampton Blue giveaway winner

My contest ended yesterday and I just picked a winner using random.org and I am delighted to announce the winner of the Hampton Blue Giveaway is...Drumroll please? Without further ado, the lucky winner is...Christy from the lovely blog Sweet Tidings....

Pretty in Pink Macarons

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you the prettiest pink macarons wit these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (From left to right):The...

Week-a-Boo

I've been missing! I do this a lot! Get taken away by different parts of my life that leave me with no time to blog! Usually it is school holidays as they are the busiest time for me with work. But I am back and boy oh boy have I missed my writing! I...

Is it easier to be nice in blogland?

On Friday night an exchange occurred that made me realise that it's easier to be a nice person in blogland.We were at the school 'Icebreaker' function, where the grown-ups hang out without their cling-ons and have an uninterrupted conversation for longer...

shadow shot

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Sweet treats to make, decorate, and give by Laura Tabor

This month I'm reviewing sweet treats to make, decorate and give by Laura Tabor from illustrated lifestyle publishers, Ryland Peters & Small and CICO Books. Laura Tabor is a successful British jewellery designer. After an acclaimed and successful...