Hello! Happy Saturday! Whilst I may be hanging out at Alt Summit this weekend, it's Australia Day on Monday and I bet lots of folks back home will be celebrating the last of the Summer school holidays this weekend and soaking up the (hopefully) good weather. Here are my picks for Australia Day party treats to make! I also did a round up last year, in case you need more … [Read more...]
Dining Room Styling Ideas
Dining rooms are one of those spaces that is going to be different in almost every home. Some have formal dining rooms, whilst others are more open plan, and small spaces tend not to really have one at all, and instead are incorporated into the kitchen. No matter which yours is, you can add a touch of your own style to it, with some items being more expensive than others. Here … [Read more...]
How to Make the Most of a Blog Conference
This week I'm in the US for Alt Summit, a design and lifestyle bloggers conference that hosts around 650 bloggers from all over the world in Salt Lake City, UT. It's a big conference and because I'm both shy and quite the introvert, it takes a little extra planning for me to feel that these kinds of events will go smoothly and I'll make the most of my time there. It's my second … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun Summer Activities for Kids
Hello! Happy Saturday! With the summer holidays in full swing here I thought I'd share some fun summer activities for kids that don't require leaving the house (some assembly required). Some of these would even be great for adults too if you wanted to join in on the fun! Happy summer break to you all! Indoor/Outdoor Hopscotch This in a great one for those summer days when … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Ready for Travel Kit
You might know that today I leave for the USA for 2 weeks for Alt Summit and a little bit of a break too. Whilst I was starting the process of packing for this trip, I realised that whilst I have a bunch of great stuff for travelling, it's spread out all over the house in places where I think I'll easily remember, but never really do. So today I thought I'd share what I'll be … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Cool Living Room Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I thought I'd round up some living room ideas for the home! What I love about living spaces is that not only can they be pretty, but they are also functional. It can be a little tricky to find a balance sometimes, but I do really love that functional doesn't have to give way to pretty. Here are some pretty living spaces to give you some … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: A Pinterest Inspired (Classy) Tutu
Today's mini makeover is a little different to the others that I've done before because today I'm sharing how I made my own tutu based on a pattern that I found via Pinterest. I have a party coming up very soon and it has a tricky theme (for my curvy self): Downtown Abbey/ Modern twist on the 1920s - and because I really have nothing at all that would suit that era, I decided … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun Summer Party Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! I enjoyed taking on the challenge of my Pinterest Saturdays 52 project so much that I'm back again this year to give it another go! Summer is in full swing again here and most seem to be enjoying the long, hot summery days and making the most of the great Aussie weather! With that in mind I thought I'd round up some more fun Summer party ideas that you … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Word of the Year Frame
Happy New Year! To kick off 2015, I thought I'd start with a fitting mini makeover that goes with the new year theme: a word of the year frame! If you're like me and instead of resolutions, you instead set a word of the year, then this frame is something fun you could make to keep your new word at the forefront of your mind as you're planning for the year to come! The best part … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Great ‘Just Because’ Treats to Make
Hello! Happy Saturday! This week I thought I'd share some great treats that you could make when you feel like a 'just because' treat! These would be great over the Christmas/New Year break or even just on a weekend where you feel like celebrating for no particular reason! Enjoy! Ice Cream Sundae Cake This looks so decadent but so fun to not only make but also to serve and … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun New Years Eve Party Ideas
Hello! Happy Saturday! With the last two weeks of the year nearly upon us, I thought I'd switch focus from Christmas to the other much loved celebration: New Years Eve! Whist I may be a little 'bah humbug!' when it comes to NYE, I know that other people love some fun ideas to bring in all that is new, so today I'm sharing some cool New Years Eve party ideas that you could try … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Ace Desserts for Christmas Day
Hello! Happy Saturday! It's time to start thinking about treats for Christmas Day and getting those ingredients ready for some holiday baking! This week I thought I'd share 6 fun desserts for Christmas day that you can make! Snowy Chocolate Pinecones These are so cute and look quite easy to make too! Original Post Here – Pin It Here Berry Christmas Pavlova This is a great … [Read more...]
5 Last Minute Gifts from the Supermarket that are Ace
For all our best intentions, sometimes time gets away from us or things just go totally pear shaped and we're left to grab a last minute gift from the Supermarket on the way to the celebration. This can be totally overwhelming as it feels like there is nothing cool at the supermarket, but here are some fun ones that will totally save the day! 1. Gift Cards This is a quick … [Read more...]
Pinterest Saturdays: 6 Fun Christmas Activities To Do Indoors
Hello! Happy Saturday! The year is finally in that wind down stage (especially for us Aussies who have a Summer break right around the corner) and the Christmas rush has already begun. This week I wanted to share some fun Christmas activities that you can do indoors to help keep spirits high. Here are some fun DIYs I found. Build a Snowman This is great for little ones who … [Read more...]