I am gradually making a few changes to update our family room/ kitchen/meals area. Anna, from Ethos Design has given us some great ideas for modernizing our room. As you may recall, we are introducing some seafoam/turquoise and white into the room to … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cake with Marshmallow Frosting
If you are after a cake for a special occasion, you can't go past this Chocolate Layer Cake, filled with rich chocolate ganache, and topped with Marshmallow Frosting. Sarah baked up this treat for the family last weekend and it was amazing!She used … [Read more...]
The Parisian Pouch
Regular readers of our blog, may recall the zippered pouches that we made here, here, and here. We have had a lot of enquiries about this pattern over the past year or so. It is such a handy size and shape and is perfect for all manner of things.I … [Read more...]
Contempo Doorstop
One of my goals this year is to make more items for our home. One project that has been top of my list for a while is to make some doorstops. We have a few sets of internal French doors which often slam when we open up the windows to let in the … [Read more...]
Book Review: Whoopie Pies
This week we have a cookbook to review for you, thanks to our friends at Capricorn Link (distributors). Whoopie Pies by Viola Green is a fabulous cookbook which shows you how to make over 80 varieties of pies. Those of us in Australia, haven't grown … [Read more...]
A Sprinkle of Sugar
Thanks to everyone who has signed up to our newsletter over the past few weeks. We have been blown away by the number of subscribers we have received:) The first issue of "A Sprinkle of Sugar" was published today and should be arriving in your in … [Read more...]
Easy Sponge Cake
It has often been said that the measure of a good cook, is the lightness of their sponge cake. It is a classic recipe that can lend itself to so many possibilities. It can be filled with jam and cream, filled with lemon curd, or rolled into a Swiss … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cookie Recipe
If you are after a simple and quick chocolate cookie recipe - this is it! Sarah baked these yesterday and they are absolutely delicious. So chewy and chocolatey....Ingredients:170 g (6 oz) dark chocolate coarsely chopped1/4 cup (60 g) butter1/3 cup … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Sugar is Now on Etsy
I am very excited to announce that I have finally opened an etsy store to sell some of my designs as pdf sewing patterns. The first pattern I am launching is for a Peanut Pillow. You may recall that I mentioned it here. I made up a batch at Christmas … [Read more...]
Book Review: Sew Up a Home Makeover
Sew Up a Home Makeover, by Lexie Barnes, arrived at the perfect time for me. After living in the same home for just over 8 years (a record for me as during our 21 years of marriage we have lived in 4 countries, 6 Cities, and moved 14 times) it is … [Read more...]
Home Made Ice Cream
After reading Anna's glowing review of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home, I purchased a copy for Sarah as a Christmas gift. We love home made ice-cream, especially during Perth's long hot summers. Sarah has been spoiling us with some lovely ice … [Read more...]
Bonjour Paris
One of my favourite projects from last year was this Bonjour Paris Tote, which I designed for Stitch Magazine. It has been published in the Spring 2012 issue. I love how it combines elements of patchwork, appliqué and embroidery. I even added a few … [Read more...]
