clothkits giveaway

Allison recently mentioned the 70s British invention of clothkits. The greatest sewing creation a beginner sewer could hope for. A step-by-step guide complete with fabric – and the pattern [...]

dirt

I suppose a baby’s life is a series of firsts and this was his first with dirt, glorious dirt. He played joyously, grabbing a big handful from the pot and throwing it wildly over his [...]

breakfast shadows

Such a cold, crisp morning it was. But the sun was shining bright and the shadows were wonderful. Today there is definitely the smell of spring in the air. Warmth please! I’m oh so looking [...]

the whale and the egg

This morning, on the front of The Daily Telegraph was a picture of an Aboriginal whale caller trying to soothe the orphaned whale, Colin. While reading all the updates today I felt relieved that [...]

edible…

…his cheeks. I kiss them at least 100 times a day. Scrumptious. Little hands trying to find the petals amongst the grass. The concentration required is immense. (note:: baby yogi in [...]

reminders

In some moments of some days, and sometimes for an entire day I can feel weary. Tired. The kind of tiredness that needs chocolate and coffee. Today is one of those days and unfortunately the [...]

dancing by the sea

Apparently I looked like Jemima from Play School in my dress. Che loved his vintage cord waistcoat and told me he’d like to wear it every second day until it fits him no more. I said that [...]

good omens

I think dolphins in the ocean and rainbows in the sky are possibly the best omens for a couple on their wedding day. Blessings to you both x

visiting family

In realising how quickly my little one is growing up I have become a bit concerned about time. This concern was emphasised today when my cousin arrived from New Zealand. He’s 11 now and I [...]