To celebrate my birthday last weekend, Sarah made up a batch of delicious Vanilla Cupcakes with a Buttercream Frosting. She used the Wilton 2D Decorating Tip to make the lovely swirls.Vanilla Cupcakes (makes 18) Cupcakes:Ingredients:1 1/8 cups … [Read more...]
Flower Tape Measure
If you are after a quick gift to make for a sewing friend, you can't go past a covered tape measure - pretty and practical. I made this version using some die cut felt flowers that I purchased from Etsy or you could easily cut your own flowers from … [Read more...]
Book Review: Mad Men, Bad Girls, and the Guerilla Knitters Institute
Maggie Groff's novel Mad Men, Bad Girls and the Guerilla Knitters Institute is an entertaining page turner that kept me up late last night. It follows investigate journalist, Scout Davis, on her quest to expose an American cult with strange beliefs … [Read more...]
Product Review: Tefal Steam Generator Iron
Product Talk by NuffnangWhen I found out that I had been selected by Nuffnang to review Tefal's Pro Express Turbo Steam Generator Iron, I did a happy dance. I am a bit OCD when it comes to ironing (sad I know)- I am one of those people who iron tea … [Read more...]
Happy May Day
Just stopping in to wish everyone a Happy May Day. We don't actually celebrate May Day in Australia as it is the middle of autumn here. Not that you can tell in Perth - we are still having glorious days in the high 20's C.As May is my birthday month … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Craft Projects
With Mother's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start making a special gift for your Mum or perhaps items for the Mothers Day stall at your child's school.Here is a round up of some of our tutorials and projects that would make great … [Read more...]
Tea Towel Art
We have been looking for some new art work for Sarah's bedroom, to fit in with her red and aqua theme. I came home with an Eiffel Tower Tea Towel last week (from Bed Bath and Table). As soon as Sarah spotted it, she thought it would be perfect for … [Read more...]
Do As I Say …
Sponsored by Nuffnang I don’t usually talk much about my day job here but I work as a rehabilitation consultant, assisting people with injuries and disabilities get back to work. So when Nuffnang asked me if I would be interested in writing a post … [Read more...]
Lamingtons
In honour of ANZAC Day, an important national occasion for Australians as we recognise our service men and women, Sarah made up a batch of Lamingtons. We always associate Lamingtons with ANZAC Day as we used to accompany my Grandad to the ANZAC … [Read more...]
Coconut Custard Bars
Sarah baked us some delicious Coconut Custard Bars this week. They consisted of a biscuit crust, with a delicious coconut custard filling, and topped with some shredded coconut. She found the recipe over at the Technicolor Kitchen and adapted it … [Read more...]
Book Review: Fresh From the Clothesline & Country Cottage Quilting
We love Quilting books and were pleased to receive review copies of these new titles.Fresh From the Clothesline by Darlene ZimmermanFresh from the Clothesline, Quilts and Small Projects with Vintage Appeal, includes 22 projects to sew and quilt. The … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar and Chocolate Chip Pound Cake with Maple Glaze
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...]
