Tomorrow this blog is 3. It's been three whole years since I brought my little idea to life. I loved this space so much and for a long time it brought me a lot of joy. But there's no confetti or cookies or parties in-a-box today. Just a 7 hour shift at work. So much has changed in the last 6 months. Not much writing. A new job. New hobbies and getting running back. I … [Read more...]
Great Summer Sale Finds
Last week I was all set to publish a post about why having nice things makes my home happier, but when I read it back, I realised that I was apologising for wanting to replace things that were past their usable days because of some ideal that we should be happy with what we have. But that's a bit silly, so I'm going to stop doing that. What I've realised is that having good … [Read more...]
My Tutti Fruity 30 Party
A few weeks back, I celebrated my upcoming 30th birthday with a lunchtime party with a few friends and a super fun theme! If you've been following the blog this year you'll know that the theme was tutti fruity and I was excited to see how all the different elements came together on the day! I didn't take many photos myself, but the lovely Emily of Good Things* took some great … [Read more...]
Awesome Desserts to Make for Christmas Day
There's just under 2 weeks left until Christmas and whilst the Christmas Gift Guide may be complete, but I wanted to share one last Christmas related round up and this time it's all about dessert! Here are some awesome desserts to make for Christmas Day! Christmas Jelly Slice This is a fun no bake option for your Christmas Dessert! Find it here Ice Cream Pudding This is … [Read more...]
Kambrook FabriGuard One Temperature Iron Review (Giveaway – Closed)
*This is a review of the Kambrook FabriGuard One Temperature Iron. A few weeks back I was at a Bloggers Brunch and I came across the Kambrook table. The first thing that caught my eye was their new iron. That's seems a little weird, even for me, but the fact that it doesn't require you to spend time playing with temperature settings intrigued me. Ironing isn't always the … [Read more...]
A Trip to the Robert Gordon Factory Outlet
Last Friday I organised to use the car for the day and after a PR event I decided to make the trip out to the Robert Gordon Factory outlet. Before I go any further, I wasn't asked to write this or given anything in return, I just love a good bargain and to support Australian businesses and I wanted to share some of the goodies I picked up. It's out in Pakenham, which is in … [Read more...]
Tutti Fruity Party: Planning Update
My tutti fruity party is just over a month away and I've been collecting things for the day as I see them. There's so much great fruity stuff out there at the moment that it's tricky not to go overboard and buy things that I won't use after the day. I thought I'd share an update on where I'm at with the party planning! Here's what I have so far! The Coasters that I made … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]