Thrift shop haul

I've started small on our 'war on waste' journey. Carrying a keep cup, using stainless steel refillable coffee pods, refusing plastic and unnecessary packaging, cold wash cycles and making use of the soft plastic recycling. The next thing I want to tackle is clothing. I am starting with myself and plan to go as long…

Lovely lavender

I've been reading the Ruby Red Shoes books to little Lottie and we absolutely love the beautiful description of Ruby's cost caravan. Cups of tea, books to read and cozy blankets to cuddle up in. It really reminds me of the atmosphere I try to create in our home with lots of cushions, books, handmade…

Another year begins…

And with it comes new goals and a refreshed sense of purpose. I was lucky enough to receive an oil painting set from my husband for Christmas. I watched everything I could find on YouTube and Pinterest about oils (I've only worked with watercolour and drawing) and tried a few simple paintings to get familiar…

All is calm, all is bright

December is such a whirlwind. Family, friends, shopping, cooking, noise, wrapping up at work and keeping up at home knocked the wind out of my sails this year.  Regardless of the manic moments leading up to the day, this Christmas was wonderful. Watching our little angel poke at her presents on Christmas Eve and fuss…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

My favourite time of year when the tree is the only light in the room.

Towards Spring

The florist near my work writes these nice little quotes on her chalk board every day. The little quotes and pretty flowers make me happy when I go for a walk during my work day. And the beautiful weather we've had lately makes everything better. Liz x

August means Birthdays!

It's all about the birthday parties this month. Our little lady has back to back parties and is loving every minute of celebrating with her friends. Her writing skills are coming along great and we make a special point of Lottie writing her friend's name on their card all by herself.  I've just booked her…

Best part of mornings… 💕

Sick kiddo means mummy needs a little latte and a lot of love... The little heart on my coffee actually cheered me up so much this morning so I thought I'd share it.

Super Easy Scones

3 ingredients. 20 minutes. Tasty scones.

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

Slightly sick of years of paying $45pp for High Tea each May (and alarmed at a guest list of 10+) I decided to host my own this Mother's Day. It was our first event in our new place and was a complete success! Any one just starting life with marriage, kids and setting up homes…