The Giftable Pouch Duo: Two Bright, Cheerful Makes for Every Occasion
Handmade gift bags have a special kind of magic. They turn even the simplest present into something thoughtful, personal, and beautifully crafted. Whether you’re gifting chocolates, jewellery, small toys, self‑care treats, or sewing notions, a handmade pouch adds that extra layer of care that store‑bought packaging simply can’t match. They’re also wonderfully fun to sew—quick, satisfying, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for using your favourite fabrics in small, joyful bursts.If you love … [Read More...]
15 Christmas Cookies
Christmas is now only 2 weeks away so it is time to get your baking on! We love to bake cookies and prepare other gifts from our kitchen for Christmas. Package them up in a pretty box, tin or cellophane bags and they … [Read More...]
Christmas Lanterns
On hot summer nights, we love to eat BBQ's outdoors and enjoy the cool summer breeze. Fortunately we live near the ocean so mosquitoes aren't a problem. To make our outdoor area more inviting, we set up lanterns around … [Read More...]
Christmas Mantle
Our Christmas decorating is nearly finished and then we will start to plan our Christmas menu and Christmas baking. A few decorations and items from around our home made our mantlepiece more … [Read More...]
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Nothing beats a rich, dense, fudgey chocolate dessert. Sarah baked a Flourless Chocolate Cake for a treat this weekend, and it tastes every bit as delicious as it looks. It has a slightly crunchy outer crust, with a … [Read More...]
How to Sew a Pillowcase
One of the many things we love about Christmas is having family from interstate come to stay with us. We love to create a welcoming guest room. This year we freshened up the guest bed with some pretty new pillowcases. … [Read More...]
Candy Cane Milkshake
Today was Sarah's last day of school for the year and it was a hot 38 deg C day. To cool down after school and to celebrate the start of the summer holidays, Sarah made a Candy Cane Milkshake. It was the perfect … [Read More...]
French Vignette
We love using items from around our home to make Christmas decorations. We put together a little French inspired Vignette on a cake stand. It reminds us of a snow globe.We placed some white feathers on the base of … [Read More...]
Christmas Cushions
When decorating our living room for the holidays we like to mix it up a bit. As well as putting up the Christmas tree and decorations, we change many of our ornaments, cushions, and wall art, to make the room more … [Read More...]
