Hello! Happy Saturday! Whilst Christmas is still 12 weeks away, now is the perfect time to start thinking about it so that you can spread things out and remove that last minute rush that causes oh-so-much stress. The weeks seem to be zooming by this year and it will be here before you know it. This year I'm going to be sharing a 10 week gift guide series each Saturday, and I'm … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: 3 Practical and Fun Housewarming Gift Ideas
* Post Sponsored by Spotlight. I love celebrating new beginnings, whether it by for myself or someone I know. Moving to a new place is a perfect time to do something special, even if it's low key. There's something really cool about giving a housewarming gift (or even getting one for yourself). It says "here's something practical that you can love and use in your new home". … [Read more...]
5 Things… That Make Awesome Gifts
Hello! Happy Saturday! It’s time for some more awesome gifts that are perfect for almost any occasion. This is my final 5 Things post for now. Here’s 5 things I’m loving this month! Beautiful Notebook These make lovely gifts for anyone who likes to jot down notes and can be a great "congrats on the new job" gift! Find it here A Pretty Apron These are a great gift for a … [Read more...]
5 Things… I’ve Enjoyed Reading Lately
Hello! Happy Saturday! It’s time for ‘5 Things’ again and this week it’s time for me to share more of the cool things I’ve been reading lately. Like last month, this month it’s a mix of online reads and books. Here they are: The very fun and super inspiring George Clarke's Amazing Spaces which is apparently a follow on from a British TV show of the same name! So far it's … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: 3 More Quick and Easy Wrapping Ideas
Wrapping season is nearly upon us organised (and hope-to-be organised) folks, so I thought I'd share 3 more quick and easy wrapping ideas that look great and will take some pressure off when it comes time to get wrapping gifts. Here are three that I shared last year, if you're looking for more fun ideas. Wrapping idea 1: What you'll need: Old road maps This is an old … [Read more...]
5 Things… I’m Coveting for My Home
Hello! Happy Saturday! I’m back again with my 5 cool things that I’m coveting for my home this month! For those that are new, this is where I share some cool finds that I don’t own but would love for my home. Here they are for this month! Giant Inflatable Pineapple I don't have a pool, but I'd love this if I did! So cool! Find it here Pretty Spring Dress I don't usually … [Read more...]
Organisation Challenge: Plan & Prepare Bulk Meals
Coming up with meal ideas each evening is a pain and it can also lead to the temptation to just order in some fast food rather than eating what you have in the pantry and fridge. This is fun every once in a while, but can get really frustrating if it starts to happen too often. (It does for me). So over the last 6 months to a year, I've been trialing preparing as much of our … [Read more...]
5 Things… Making My Home Feel Happier
Hello! Happy Saturday! It’s a new month and time for another installment of 5 Things. This is my 4th month on reflecting on what's making my home feel happier, and it's been an interesting challenge! Sometimes it's easy to see the material things, but not the little things, so it's a great reminder to look a little closer. Here they are for this month! Catch ups with … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Easy Tablecloth
I still have all things tutti fruity party on my mind at the moment and I was thinking of an easy way to make the trestle table I'll be serving lunch at not look so plain and I was thinking that a fruity tablecloth would do the trick. So when I saw this canvas weight watermelon fabric at Spotlight* the other day I decided that it would be perfect for the job! I wanted to share … [Read more...]
5 Things… You Might Like to Make
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's time for my 5 Things again and this week is the 5th Saturday in the month, so I have a special round up from the internet for you this week with: things you might like to make! In this I'll be sharing some fun things that you might like to try your hand at! Apple Fritters These look delicious and they look fun to make too! Find the recipe here … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Homewares Supporting a Great Cause
*I am a blog ambassador for Oxfam Australia A little while back I was invited with some other bloggers to hear about what Oxfam Australia do and the different parts of their organisation. I have known that Oxfam have been around for a long time, but I didn't really know about all that they do. One area that really caught my eye, was how they work with fair trade organisations … [Read more...]
6 Sweet Storage Baskets for Keeping Things Neat
Life is messy and sometimes we don't have a lot of time or energy to get things feeling neat and tidy again. That's where I think storage baskets really come into their own. They are practical, often cute, and make tidying up as quick as tossing things in them. They are great for dirty laundry, toys, blankets and cushions and whatever you can think of! Here are 6 sweet ones … [Read more...]
5 Things… That Make Awesome Gifts
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's time for some more awesome gifts that are perfect for almost any occasion! Here's 5 things I'm loving this month! Australian Destination Poster I love this poster series of Aussie destinations! Perfect for someone who loves their city or someone who fell in love with a city far from home. This is the Fremantle Poster. Find it here Ocean Mug Set … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Make Your Own Pineapple and Strawberry Bowls (Giveaway – Closed)
* Post Sponsored by Spotlight. With the tutti fruity theme selected for my upcoming birthday, I have been thinking of more practical and fun ways to keep the theme going and have some fun crafting too. I had this cool idea to make some fruity bowls that can be used on the day and for a long time after! I decided that pineapples and strawberries would make fun designs and here's … [Read more...]