Every year Halloween seems to be more popular in our neighbourhood. It is fun seeing all the kids dressed up in their costumes. This year we are making some quick and easy Halloween treat bags. Made from some unbleached calico with a felt pumpkin … [Read more...]
Chocolate Coconut Bars
Every weekend we bake up a few treats to include in our lunch boxes during the week, and to have with our weekend coffee. We are always looking for recipes that freeze well. That way in the mornings when we are preparing the lunches we can quickly … [Read more...]
{Book Review} Hoop-La – 100 Things to do with Embroidery Hoops
Hoop-La, 100 Things to Do With Embroidery Hoops by Kirsty Neale is brimming with inspiring and creative uses for the humble embroidery hoop. Who would have thought that a plain wooden hoop can be transformed into so many different works of art? … [Read more...]
Hexie Pillowcase
Remember the hexies I was making last weekend? They have now been incorporated into a Pretty Pillowcase. Using pretty florals, ginghams, and polka dots in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green, I made 22 Hexies. They were hand stitched onto the … [Read more...]
Hexies
Usually I have so many project ideas bouncing around in my head, the part part is deciding which project to make first. Life has been busy lately and I haven't found as much time to be creative. When I do find a bit of time, I sit looking at my stash … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Loaf
Pumpkin Loaf is a moist cake that can be served plain or spread with butter. It has lots of spices added to the mix which give it a delicious flavour. Pumpkin loaf can be sliced and frozen. Simply wrap a piece in plastic wrap and add to the lunchbox … [Read more...]
Felt Totoro
On our last trip to Japan, we visited Studio Ghibli , a museum dedicated to the anime films made by Studio Ghibli. The museum is an anime and art museum of one of Japan's most famous anime studios. It is housed in a whimsical building and includes a … [Read more...]
Chocolate Mint Slice
Hope all Australian Dad's had a wonderful Father's Day yesterday. Sarah always bakes something special for celebrations in our home. To celebrate Father's Day she baked a tray of Chocolate Peppermint Slice which is one of her Dad's all time … [Read more...]
