Yesterday we celebrated Sarah's Confirmation and after the service we had a small family gathering to mark the occasion. I was under strict instructions to keep it simple but couldn't resist a few little touches to make it special. We choose blue … [Read more...]
A Most Exciting Week…..
We had a very busy and exciting weekend. Sarah's Tournament of Minds Team competed in the state final on Sunday and won their division, so will now be going to Brisbane to compete at the Australasian Pacific Final in October. You can probably hear us … [Read more...]
Enchanted Forest Party
Thanks for all the lovely comments about our Master Chef Party. It features in the latest edition of Silver Magazine, along with some ideas for an Enchanted Forest Party. We had a lot of fun putting together ideas and projects for kids parties. Now … [Read more...]
A Week in Review + Giveaway!
There hasn't been a lot of time for creative pursuits this week - activities such as weeding, housework, helping out at school, work etc have got in the way. Don't you hate it when that happens? It doesn't look like the coming week is going to be … [Read more...]
Cupcake Gifts
As you know, Sarah and I love anything cupcake related. I was inspired when I bought a stack of these pretty Robert Gordon baking cases from Spotlight to make some cupcakes of the ineditible variety. I made the little "cupcakes" to use as a baby … [Read more...]
A Winning Recipe..
I am a big fan of the Australian Series of Master Chef. Mum and I watch it every night. I was inspired by the Scones they made in Master Class this week so made up a batch for my family (minus the dates!) -perfect for the wet and cold weekend we are … [Read more...]
Craft Hope
This week I have been most inspired by a new blog I discovered - Craft Hope. According to Jade, the founder, "Craft Hope is a faith-based, love inspired project designed to share handmade crafts with those less fortunate. It is our hope to combine … [Read more...]
Cookies + Chocolate
I love to bake with chocolate! This is what I have been making this week to take to school. First up another batch of my Best Ever Choc Chip Cookies. Here is the recipe Janelle as requested!250g butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract¼ cup brown … [Read more...]
