Sarah, our resident baker, is back from her exciting tour of France where she enjoyed sampling all the amazing French food - particularly the macarons, crepes, and pain au chocolat. Now she has recovered from her jet lag, she was keen to get back … [Read more...]
Key
Suddenly she came upon a little three-legged table, all made of solid glass; there was nothing on it except a tiny golden key, and Alice's first thought was that it might belong to one of the doors of the hall; but, alas! either the locks were too … [Read more...]
Everyday Pot Holder
My supply of Kitchen Pot Holders (Hot Pads) is growing! This latest one was made with some quilting cotton and waffle cotton left over from other kitchen projects. I used two layers of cotton batting and one layer of Insul-Brite in both the base and … [Read more...]
Apple Crumble Slice
Apples are in season in Australia so they inspired my baking this week. I made an Apple Crumble Slice - it consists of a cake like base, a layer of cinnamon flavoured apple, and then finished off with a crumble topping. It is delicious served either … [Read more...]
House Sachets
I have a love of little houses. I made up this little house sachet (filled it with lavender and stuffing) to hang in my wardrobe. If you are looking for a fun project to use your treasured scraps, you can't go past this sweet Fabric House Ornament … [Read more...]
Pot Holder
My latest project as part of my kitchen re-fresh is a Kitchen Aid inspired Pot Holder.I love the Ice Kitchen Aid my family bought for me a couple of years ago - the hardest part was deciding what colour to choose! I found the perfect aqua polka … [Read more...]
Book Review & Giveaway: Beijing Tai Tai by Tania McCartney
When Tania McCartney discovered that she'd be moving with her husband and two children under the age of five, to China for four years, she was horrified. She never expected to fall to love with Beijing. She has compiled her experiences into Beijing … [Read more...]
Bottle Collection
I love bottles - they look great grouped together on our meals table and really catch the light. I am gradually adding to the collection, just need to find some that are the colour of sea glass to add some more contrast.I have also seen some … [Read more...]
Lemon Curd Cupcakes
We hope everyone has had a wonderful Easter. We had a lovely celebration with extended family yesterday, and I took along some Lemon Curd Cupcakes. They look a little like poached eggs and the bright yellow centres make them perfect for Easter or a … [Read more...]
Tea Towels
As part of our kitchen re-fresh, I have made up some new tea towels. I found the perfect aqua fabric, and teamed it with some white waffle cotton (very absorbent) and ric rac.Making your own tea towels is such a quick project. I love having pops of … [Read more...]
Book Review: Stitched Whimsy by Heidi Boyd
Stitched Whimsy by Heidi Boyd is sweet book of 20 whimsical projects made from felt and fabric. I have seen Heidi's work in Stitch Magazine and love her fun style, so was pleased to see that she had released a new book. Stitched Whimsy has so many … [Read more...]
Packaging Ideas
We love Easter - it is all about celebrating with family, and we keep it very simple, with usually just a small gift of Easter chocolates or home baked gifts from the kitchen. It is the thought that counts - but I love to present gifts … [Read more...]
