some days


nothing goes right. i struggle with the every day. my children don't listen to a word i say. i chase my tail. my cups of tea get cold. the mail man delivers nothing but bills. everyone in the neighbourhood cuts their grass at the same time. my name is being called way too much. i miss chatting to my friends with out having to run from little distractions. i lose faith in myself.

but today

i am working on believing more in me. & the feeling that i can do it. i can be a better mum. wife. daughter. sister & friend.

And so it ends and so it begins


It feels very fitting, and somewhat ironic, that today is my 'last day' in my corporate 'career'.

Bittersweet, but fortunately more sweet than bitter. Never bitter.

Happy International Women's Day, everyone.

x

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Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn
Easter at Pottery Barn 2012

Today on shops i love I wanted to share with you Pottery Barn; one of my favourite American interior stores and my go-to place for the chic'est Easter decorations. Over the past few years I have been lucky enough to have sweet friends visiting the US just before Easter and they have been kind enough to bring me back lots of cute bunnies. My large bunny first featured here.

Easter table setting 2009!


Next up was my first bunny bowl featured here.

Easter table setting


Last year I got another bunny bowl, featured here.

My Easter Table

This year is no exception and my sweet friend brought me back a new bunny! Can't wait to show you him...

Pottery Barn also now ship worldwide so everyone can buy a bunny if they want!

Have a sweet day!

The next Cadel Evans and Anna Meares

Yesterday evening, the kids astounded me with their fearless abandon as they catapulted down the hill to the side of my house on their little plastic trikes (and hands-down my pick for the best $25 you can spend on a toy for your child). The result? Quite hilarious. I simply can't resist showing this little video with you... I laughed so hard I almost wet my pants. I hope you will too!



Happy hump day...


Nevie Pie Cakes

Nevie Pie Cakes

I finally got to meet the delightful Natasha of Nevie Pie Cakes at The Vintage Wedding Fair. I have admired her beautiful, whimsical cake and cookie designs for so long so it was lovely meeting her. How gorgeous are her cakes?

Have a sweet day!

snap it {far away}



i love going on sunday drives as a family. exploring & getting out of the house! this was snapped as we made our way down to the beach for a quick play before heading home for a sunday roast.

please enter your {far away} snaps to the list

next weeks topic is love

Cupcakes - what size do you prefer?

A topic of discussion in my house lately has been the size of a cupcake - I love little cute mini sized ones - perfect for afternoon tea and cocktail functions.

So is it small, medium or large for you?  
Here are a few pictures from my pinterest board of my favourites.





If you are looking for more cakes and cupcakes there are plenty more to see on my pinterest board which you can find here



Images: 1. Martha Stewart 2. My Sweet and Saucy 3. Enjoy cupcakes, 4. Accidental Encounters 
5. Unknown 6. My Sweet and Saucy 7. Sweetapolita 8. Somewhere splendid
Leanne