The new school year has commenced and it is hard to believe that Sarah is now in Year 12 and her final year of high school. It is our last year of parent meetings, school fees, school uniforms, homework and more. We are slowly getting back into our … [Read more...]
Easy Valentine Heart
It is the little things that make occasions special. You don't need to spend a fortune to show someone you care. For Valentine's Day, we have made some quick and budget friendly, heart Valentines. Made from a heart-shaped doiley, some baking paper … [Read more...]
A Fresh New Look for A Spoonful of Sugar
Sarah and I started our little blog back in 2008 so we could share our crafts, baking, and sewing projects. Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine that our blog would provide us with so many opportunities and allow us to become part of a … [Read more...]
Chewy Honey Coconut Granola Bars
Sadly our summer holidays are fast coming to an end. School resumes here next week, and we are starting to get organised by stocking the freezer and pantry with lunch box supplies to make the transition a little easier. We all take a boxed lunch each … [Read more...]
{Back to School} Mini Drawstring Pouch
Have you ever noticed how some coffee beans come packaged in a stand up pouch? It is this style of coffee bag that inspired our latest drawstring pouch. Made with a cheerful print and partnered with some gingham, it features a stand up design with a … [Read more...]
Origami Pinwheel Envelopes
Chinese New Year will be celebrated on 31 January this year, and 2014 is the year of the horse. We don't have anyone in our family who is born in the year of the horse, but if you follow the Chinese Zodiac, people born in the year of the horse are … [Read more...]
Koala Cupcakes
Every Australia Day celebration needs Koala Cupcakes. We first spotted Koala Cupcakes on Pinterest but grey frosting didn't appeal (food should never be grey!). So instead, Sarah baked some lamington cupcakes and decorated them to look like Koalas. … [Read more...]
Recycled Denim Wine Tote {Australia Day Project}
Australia Day for us always involves having a picnic or BBQ and watching the fantastic fireworks display over the Swan River. We love how people come together to celebrate Australia Day, often wearing the Aussie flag on their clothing. It really is a … [Read more...]
Patchwork Pot Holder – Part 2
When you are in the kitchen baking as much as we are, you need a few pot holders! We like them to be pretty as well as functional. I used a few fat quarters of Wallflowers in this patchwork star. Stems in Aqua is one of my favourite prints from this … [Read more...]
Wholemeal Vienna Loaf
One of our New Years resolutions is to eat healthier. This resolution makes an appearance every New Year - possibly as a result of all the wonderful delicious treats we have consumed over the Christmas holiday period. Unfortunately one of the side … [Read more...]
How to Cover a Book
There is something wonderful about having new stationery at the start of the year. It is fresh, new, and full of possibilities. I like to get organised for the year ahead and have reorganised my desk. I needed a new notebook and found one from a … [Read more...]
5 Boredom Busters for School Holidays
The summer holiday period is our favourite time of year. We can relax and enjoy the beautiful summer weather (although it is forecast to reach 44 degrees C on Saturday!), sleep in, enjoy a slower pace of life and find time for relaxing family … [Read more...]
