Celebrate with a Stitch by Mandy Shaw includes over 20 sewing, stitching, and embroidery projects for every occasion. The book is all about celebrating special events like a new baby, a wedding, birthdays and Christmas, by making and creating special … [Read more...]
Halloween Treat Bags
Every year Halloween seems to be more popular in our neighbourhood. It is fun seeing all the kids dressed up in their costumes. This year we are making some quick and easy Halloween treat bags. Made from some unbleached calico with a felt pumpkin … [Read more...]
Chocolate Coconut Bars
Every weekend we bake up a few treats to include in our lunch boxes during the week, and to have with our weekend coffee. We are always looking for recipes that freeze well. That way in the mornings when we are preparing the lunches we can quickly … [Read more...]
{Book Review} Hoop-La – 100 Things to do with Embroidery Hoops
Hoop-La, 100 Things to Do With Embroidery Hoops by Kirsty Neale is brimming with inspiring and creative uses for the humble embroidery hoop. Who would have thought that a plain wooden hoop can be transformed into so many different works of art? … [Read more...]
Hexie Pillowcase
Remember the hexies I was making last weekend? They have now been incorporated into a Pretty Pillowcase. Using pretty florals, ginghams, and polka dots in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green, I made 22 Hexies. They were hand stitched onto the … [Read more...]
Hexies
Usually I have so many project ideas bouncing around in my head, the part part is deciding which project to make first. Life has been busy lately and I haven't found as much time to be creative. When I do find a bit of time, I sit looking at my stash … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Loaf
Pumpkin Loaf is a moist cake that can be served plain or spread with butter. It has lots of spices added to the mix which give it a delicious flavour. Pumpkin loaf can be sliced and frozen. Simply wrap a piece in plastic wrap and add to the lunchbox … [Read more...]
Felt Totoro
On our last trip to Japan, we visited Studio Ghibli , a museum dedicated to the anime films made by Studio Ghibli. The museum is an anime and art museum of one of Japan's most famous anime studios. It is housed in a whimsical building and includes a … [Read more...]
Chocolate Mint Slice
Hope all Australian Dad's had a wonderful Father's Day yesterday. Sarah always bakes something special for celebrations in our home. To celebrate Father's Day she baked a tray of Chocolate Peppermint Slice which is one of her Dad's all time … [Read more...]
Blueberry, Lime, and Cream Cheese Loaf
If you follow us on facebook and pinterest, you may have noticed that we pinned a recipe for Blueberry, Lime and Cream Cheese Pound Cake this week. We were recently gifted a big bag of limes so have been looking for some new lime recipes to … [Read more...]
Garden Wall Art
If you are wanting a quick project to jazz up your outdoor space for spring, this quick Garden Wall Art makes a big impact. You simply paint a cast iron door mat and then hang it on the garden wall. We painted ours around 8 years ago and it now ready … [Read more...]
Spring Lawn Care and Father’s Day Giveaway
Sponsored by Turf AustraliaWe love our lawn and garden and spend a lot of time outside in the warmer months. Our green lawn stands out in our street as most of our neighbours have used artificial turf. A well maintained lawn really adds value to … [Read more...]
