It is more than half way through January already, and we are starting to get organised for going Back to School (and work). We have bought books, diaries, school supplies, and school shoes. The books are covered and labelled, and we have even planned … [Read more...]
10 Lunch Box Treats
With the new school year only a few weeks away, it is the perfect time to get baking and stock up the freezer with muffins and cookies for the school lunchbox! With all four of our family taking our lunch each day, we always like to have a stash of … [Read more...]
Custard Creams
Another of Sarah's Christmas gifts was this cute "Eat Me" stamped cookie cutter. To test it out, she baked up a batch of Custard Creams. They are two custard cookies sandwiched together with a custard buttercream filling. The custard creams are so … [Read more...]
How to Make a Patriotic Placemat {Sewing Tutorial}
Australia Day on January 26 is usually celebrated with BBQ's and picnics. In Perth we have a fabulous skyworks show set over the Swan River. We usually attend the fireworks with a picnic and enjoy all the free entertainment.We have created a set … [Read more...]
Lunch Box Ideas
Sponsored by TargetWith a little over three weeks of the summer holidays left, we are starting to think about returning to school and work. As a family, we always make our own lunches to take to work, uni, and school. It is more economical, the … [Read more...]
Patchwork Needlebook
On the first Friday of each month, I get together with a group of wonderful sewing friends for a night of sewing, laughter, and fun. This month, I didn't have a project in progress so grabbed a few supplies as I headed out the door. I have been … [Read more...]
Pyjama Bag
Drawstring bags are very handy to have in your suitcase to organise clothing and supplies. To store Sarah's new travel themed PJ's, I made up a little drawstring bag to match. It is an unlined drawstring bag as we didn't want to add extra weight to … [Read more...]
Spice Cakes
I am sure it is no surprise that Sarah loves to receive baking equipment, supplies and cook books for Christmas. In fact we encourage it as she then in turn bakes us delicious treats. She received a 12 cup Heart baking pan as a gift and found the … [Read more...]
True Blue
When I was dropping the teens to work tonight, I dropped into the newsagency and picked up the latest issue of Homespun - The Holiday Issue. This issue has lots of lovely summer projects, many with an Australiana theme. It includes my True … [Read more...]
Lounge Pants
Hope 2013 has got off to a great start for you! We are looking forward to a new year that is full of possibility.It has been a while since I have done any recreational sewing. Now that the Christmas decorations have been packed away and life is … [Read more...]
Banana Muffins
These Banana Muffins are seriously good. After eating lots of rich food over the Christmas season, we felt like a lighter (+ healthier) treat. We are having a heat wave here in Perth, with temperatures soaring between 38 - 41 degrees C (100+deg F). … [Read more...]
New Years Eve Decorations
For our New Years Eve dinner, we have made Confetti Baubles to put at each place setting. They are easily made by filling a plain glass bauble with confetti. We added a vinyl 2013 to the outside of the glass. To stop the baubles rolling around the … [Read more...]
