I have been working on my Triangle Quilt, using Mormor Fabric, over the past couple of weeks. You can see the initial stages of this quilt over here. I have been asked by some readers to share more of the process so here is an update on where I am up … [Read more...]
9 Activities to do During Earth Hour – March 29 @ 8.30 pm
Saturday, 29 March at 8.30 pm is Earth Hour. We are big supporters of Earth Hour which was founded in Sydney in 2007 and has now grown to include 7001 cities and 152 nations. Supporters turn off their lights for an hour to remind the world of the … [Read more...]
Easter Flower Centrepiece
Now the weather is finally cooling down, we have been buying a few plants for our garden. When I was at the garden centre last week, I spotted some little pots of colourful flowers for under $2.00. I thought they would make a sweet Easter gift or … [Read more...]
Carrot Muffin Recipe
Carrot Muffins are a delicious and healthy treat. We are always on the look out for recipes that are great for lunch boxes and aren't too sweet. We love to bake on the weekends and then freeze the results. Pop a frozen muffin in the lunch box in the … [Read more...]
Lime and Mint Ice Cubes
Our mint plant is going crazy and we have more mint that we know what to do with. We have been freezing mint to use throughout the year. (Check out our How to Freeze Mint post for all the details). When a friend recently gave us a pile of limes, we … [Read more...]
DIY: Transform an Old Wooden Chair (Part 1)
(Sponsored by White Knight Paints)A couple of weeks ago we had the bulk rubbish collection in our neighbourhood. Generally people seem to get rid of green waste, old white goods, outdated televisions, and broken bits and pieces. Every so often … [Read more...]
Basil Butter
Our basil plant is growing well at the moment and we have an abundance of extra leaves. As we are now in mid autumn, we want to preserve some basil so we have some on hand during the winter months. We love the flavour of basil and it is especially … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Slice
A favourite slice recipe at our place is Chocolate Caramel Slice. What's not to like? It has a coconut shortbread biscuit base, topped with a layer of soft caramel and then finished with thin layer of chocolate. It is very rich and sweet, but … [Read more...]
Easter Bunny Pouch
Easter is one of our favourite holidays. I have already bought a lovely selection of little chocolate Easter eggs to give as gifts. The range of eggs seems to grow each year. There are so many delicious chocolate varieties to sample. Some of the … [Read more...]
Mormor Triangle Quilt
It has been a long time since I've spent most of the day in front of my sewing machine. Life has been so busy lately and I'm usually lucky to grab a few minutes here and there to work on a quick project. There is something very therapeutic about … [Read more...]
Origami Bunny Basket
Origami is such a fun activity. It is surprising how one square of paper can become so many different things with some clever folding. When we spotted an online video tutorial to make an Origami Bunny Box, we knew we had to make some.We used … [Read more...]
Pineapple Coconut Drink
Whenever we go on a tropical holiday, one of my treats is to indulge in a pina colada whilst relaxing under a palm tree. Bliss! My choice of cocktail may be reminiscent of the '80's but they are really good. There is something about the magical … [Read more...]
