Today I wanted to share with you a fun way to keep all your Greeting Cards and Writing Paper organised so that when you need to write some last minute correspondence (and maybe some post Christmas thank you notes), it's all there ready and waiting for you! As much as I'd love to say, that I'm too organised to need anything last minute, often I intend to start earlier, but I get … [Read more...]
Thoughtful Gift Ideas Guide
It's that time of year when, if we haven't already, we need to start thinking of what gifts will be given when the silly season hits full swing. I thought I'd try something a little different this time and share some thoughtful gift ideas, because sometimes buying local and supporting independent businesses is a more achievable option than only buying handmade. I love handmade, … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Get Your Office Ready for 2014
After the Problogger Training Event I got really inspired to kick it up a notch and get serious about what I wanted for this blog and for my business. This got me thinking about 2014 in September, like the slightly crazy person that I am, and I decided that I would slowly start focusing on what I want for next year, in the hope that what I do between now and then will mostly be … [Read more...]
How to Create a Savings Goal and Stick to It
Savings goals can seem like one of those magical things that can never be reached. They seem so difficult to get to and so BORING to save for. This may be true, but secretly I love saving, and the reason that I love it, is what that stack of cash allows me to do when I've finally got there and I do get all the way to my goal. I'm a goals person. I love the satisfaction that … [Read more...]
Handmade Gift Wrapping Guide
October is slipping away now and it's not too long now until the silly season is upon us. I thought I'd share some awesome handmade gift wrapping supplies that will not only support a handmaker, but will also help your gifts look fantastic! Win-Win! I've included two mini gift guides here, one for Australia and New Zealand and one for North America and the UK, so you can shop … [Read more...]
Why Sometimes Mess is a Wonderful Thing
In a world where it can be so easy to get caught up in that crazy and mostly unrealistic idea of picture perfect homes that look ah-ma-zing all of the time, it doesn't seem like there's ever a space for mess, or the joy and the memories that can come from making a good, fun mess. There are just so many wonderful things that can never be done if you shy away from … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Expiry Date Challenge
Today I wanted to get back into my organisation challenge and talk about the often forgotten subject of keeping up with the expiry dates! I don't know how they manage it, but things seem to go past their used by dates without me even trying! I try to use everything I have (especially when it comes to the items in the kitchen) but sometimes I just don't bake enough, or you have … [Read more...]
Essential Blogger’s Conference Tech Kit
Last year I shared my Ultimate Gadget List for Blogging Travel on my old blog. I've done a lot of travelling since then, and I wanted to refine it from what I actually used and what wasn't needed. Last weekend I headed up to the Gold Coast for the Problogger Training Event with all the tech I needed, so that I'd be able to share all the awesomeness as quickly as possible. Today … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: The Lucky Box
Today I wanted to share with you one of my Family's traditions. If you come from a large family, you might have something similar, but I thought I'd share ours today. The Lucky Box is a simple concept, and one that could be shared amongst friends if you don't have a lot of family living near by. A Lucky Box is where you pack up all the clothes you no longer need, or no … [Read more...]
Make 2013 an Organised Christmas
Today I'm going to be a bit cheeky and bring up the C word. No not the rude one! Christmas! Yes, that's the one! You might be thinking that it's far too early to be thinking of such things, but I promise you that, should you want the silly season to be as stress free as humanly possible you need to start getting organised now! (I promise I won't sing any Carols) Before … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: An Organised Office
Today I wanted to share with you some ideas on getting your home office/studio organised so that it's a welcoming place to be and one that doesn't fill you with the dread that comes with a huge but creative mess. I get messy when I'm creating with notes on paper and magazine cutouts for vision boards, but it can get overwhelming if there are papers and all sorts everywhere and … [Read more...]
Collecting Memories: Photo Books
When I was a little girl, one of my most favourite things to do at my Grandparent's house was to sneak into the living room and find all the old photo albums and look through all their memories. My Grandparents met in the 40s and had a long life, full of memories, together. I loved diving into the past and seeing what they thought was worth remembering. It would keep me … [Read more...]
Staple Wardrobe Items for Your Style
One of the biggest challenges I set as part of my organisation challenge, was to take the time to shop for and find clothes that I actually want to wear and look good on me. This is a huge challenge as I loathe shopping for me and I usually get so frustrated that I only buy necessities or things I don't really like. I'm sure I'm not the only one (or at least I hope), so I've … [Read more...]
Mini Makeover: Colour Code Your Home
Today I wanted to share with you one of the ways we organised our home whilst I was growing up, and it's something that's stuck with me. I didn't realise until Claire shared this post on her blog, that not everyone does this. I don't mean that in a rude way, you just don't always realise that your home isn't the norm when growing up. Whilst my home still has a ways to go to get … [Read more...]