{source}Ever since we made the Moustache Cupcake Toppers, we have had moustaches on our mind. There is something about them that appeal to us.We have started a Pinterest Board with some of our favourite Moustache ideas. Check it out if you want some … [Read more...]
Grande Idees
The latest issue of Marie Claire Idees arrived in our mailbox last week. It never fails to impress us with its original ideas and projects. Here are some of our favourite projects from Issue 86.Love this idea to recycle/repurpose knits by using … [Read more...]
Baby Wrap
A muslin baby wrap and co-ordinating muslin baby wash cloths, make a sweet gift for a summer baby. The muslin is so soft, and the loose weave makes it cool, when swaddling a baby. Muslin is now available in a lovely range of colours and prints. … [Read more...]
Weekend Baking: Yummy Treats
Sarah has spent the afternoon in the kitchen baking up some yummy treats for the lunch boxes this week.First up she made some Honey and Almond Bars which have a chewy texture and are deliciously honey flavoured. In less than 10 minutes they … [Read more...]
Fathers Day Ideas
We will be celebrating Fathers Day here in Australia this Sunday. Sadly with both my Father-In-Law and Grandfather passing away this year, and my Dad currently travelling overseas, it will be a smaller celebration this year. The kids and I will be … [Read more...]
Book Review: Georgie Porgie by George Calombaris
Thanks to Penguin Australia, we were recently sent a copy of Georgie Porgie to review. Anyone who knows us,is aware that Sarah and I are huge Masterchef fans, so we were thrilled to receive an advance copy of George Calombaris' recent cookbook. This … [Read more...]
Book Review: Handmade Wedding
The lovely folk at Penguin recently sent us a copy of Handmade Wedding to review. It is a gorgeous book, that contains over 40 projects and ideas to add a special handmade touch to your wedding. The projects range in complexity from simple ideas … [Read more...]
Weekend Baking: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sarah is on the mend again after her nasty virus that has plagued her over the past 2 weeks. She has spent the weekend competing in the Tournament of Minds (where she put her creativity to the test in a different way) and catching up on school work. … [Read more...]
Homemade Japanese Washi Tape
Ever since spotting the Handmade Custom Paper Tape over at Just Something I Made, I have been keen to make some. Melanie from Crafty Japan, sent me some offcuts of washi paper and as I am a big lover of Japanese Washi tape, thought some handmade … [Read more...]
Lemon and Passion Fruit Butter
This is an easy Lemon Butter recipe that is made in the microwave. The passion fruit adds a nice flavour to traditional lemon curd/lemon butter.Ingredients:1 lemon150 g (5.3 oz) sugar50 g (1.7 oz) butter2 eggs3 passion fruit(makes 1 1/2 cups)Using a … [Read more...]
Review: Mollie Makes
I first spotted Mollie Makes on a few craft blogs a couple of months ago and have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to purchase my own copy (I have a weakness for crafty magazines). The Mollie Makes website lists where the magazine can be found … [Read more...]
Weekend Baking: Lunch Box Treats
Our resident baker, Sarah, has been sick most of the week and this is the first weekend in memory that hasn't seen her baking up a storm! It has fallen to me to make up some treats for the lunch boxes . I wanted something quick, so made up a couple … [Read more...]
