Yum. I think I have found my new favourite midweek meal. This recipe calls for assorted vegetables which I read as empty your vegie crisper of those little bits of vegies sitting in there. And so I had half a head of broccoli, a tired looking zucchini, half an onion and a couple of carrots. This was […]
{Keep Reading...}everyday wear
June 21, 2011 By 3 Comments
I’ve discovered polyvore! WOW! I’m learning how on earth to use it but I like! This is totally my everyday style. And if you have $3,500 you can look this good too.
{Keep Reading...}Melanoma : Dear 16 Year Old Me
June 21, 2011 By 13 Comments
Well it’s coming up to 3 months since my Mum left us and a few weeks until her birthday. Not an hour goes by when I don’t think about her and miss her. Not one hour. Recently the lovely Jennie emailed me a link to this video she found on Felicity’s blog. I couldn’t watch all of […]
{Keep Reading...}more quick change trousers
June 19, 2011 By 19 Comments
These really are addictive pants to make. The fact I’ve made 3 pairs within the week is proof. And part of the fun of making these pants is that you get to go through your stash and try to find the best fabric combo. I always find fabrics that I forgot were in there or those fabrics […]
{Keep Reading...}retro mummy’s ruby giveaway
June 16, 2011 By 351 Comments
ok well I’ll say it again, it takes me time to draw my giveaway winners. Really need a PA to do that sort of thing for me I think. Kind of like a personal organiser for this housewife. And if you were on facebook you’d know I needed one yesterday as I was having a […]
{Keep Reading...}quick change trousers
June 14, 2011 By 21 Comments
Now I know it’s been a long time between sewing projects but look here. Pants. Made for Elodie. On my sewing machine. Yes. Feel free to high 5 me! I was clearing out my sewing room (well overdue) and got very motivated to solve elodie’s current wardrobe problem. She has plenty of good dresses and […]
{Keep Reading...}First loaf
June 13, 2011 By 14 Comments
Oh dear. I think it’s official. I ‘ve turned into one of those annoying people that just want to talk about my thermomix and how great it is. All the time. Oh my goodness I’m going to have to stop going on about everything I’ve been cooking on FB otherwise people will stop reading me. It’s just […]
{Keep Reading...}barefoot contessa’s kitchen
June 13, 2011 By 15 Comments
I love Ina Garten aka Barefoot Contessa. She is such a natural on her shows and has wonderful recipes. Through pinterest I was able to find her Hamptons kitchen and there are so many things to love that I want to incorporate into my own kitchen design. First up for me is the white cupboards […]
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