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...]
Kit Kat Birthday Cake
Yesterday we celebrated Sarah's 17th birthday. When I asked her what type of birthday cake she would like, she immediately requested a Kit Kat Birthday cake. You have probably seen variations of this cake around the internet and pinterest over the … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Brownies
If you after delicious moist, dense, fudgey brownies, you can't go past Chocolate Caramel Brownies. The secret to these brownies is that they contain chopped Jersey Caramels which add a lovely caramel flavour. It is wonderful to discover a piece of … [Read more...]
Patchwork Potholder
After a couple of hours of recreational sewing today, I had my first finish of 2014! I am still getting used to using my new Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2. Before I tackle a quilt, I wanted to work on a few smaller projects.I generally start … [Read more...]
Best Wishes for a Happy 2014
Wishing you all an extra special 2014. Do more of what makes you happy and dream big! We have plenty of exciting plans for A Spoonful of Sugar in 2014. Hope you will continue to follow us on our creative journey. Our readers are the best - we hope … [Read more...]
{2014} New Year Tea Towel
I was spoilt for Christmas with a lovely new sewing machine. I am now the proud owner of a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2 Machine and can't wait to have some time to put it through its paces. My sewing room is temporarily a guest room, so I have set … [Read more...]
