I found hydrangeas!

hydranger

If you’ve been reading my blog for a few years then you know that I just love hydrangeas. They’re a little bit nana-ish and a little bit retro but I just can’t get enough of them. And this is the time of year that I get to appreciate them! Lucky for me we have some at […]

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big boy emerson

emersonbigboy

Oops I think I’ve missed a few updates on Emerson. I started out well but he’s the 5th baby so I tend to just take photos on instagram rather than take a picture of every single thing he does like you do with your first baby. I think I can sum up emerson in 3 words…….big happy […]

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yes, there has been craft

crafttime

You’d be forgiven for thinking there was no craft on this blog any more. I’ve just had another crazy busy week here with work due left right and centre and a sick bub added to the mix. It’s been hard to find the time to squeeze a bit of craft in but a couple of rows […]

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cranberry + pistachio shortbread

shortbread

We all needed a bit of a pick me up this morning. Emerson had a trip to the hospital last night with breathing problems. Turns out he tested positive for RSV (I had to google it)  and apparently it’s very common in little ones but it’s actually rather scary when they are so little as he was so wheezy and […]

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I’m making a waldorf doll

waldorf

Last night I went out. At night time. Something I don’t really do since I’m usually getting little people bathed and into bed. But I went out to a gorgeous little waldorf doll making class. And I loved it. We started making the head of a little doll to give to a baby and I can […]

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pineapple fruit cake

pineapple fruitcake

I love cake………..but you probably already knew that. And one of the things I love to do in the lead up to Christmas is bake fruit cakes. I’ve made a lot of fruit cakes in my time and retro daddy has tasted a lot of them. I’ve always found the easiest and most foolproof recipes […]

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Entertaining – the recipes

lemon tarts

Here you’ll find the delicious recipes I made here 3.1.09   5.0 from 1 reviews Artichoke tartlets   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 25 mins   people will be asking you for the recipe! Author: Corrie Sebire Recipe type: Vegetarian Serves: 12 What you’ll need 12 slices Woolworths white […]

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your questions about working from home

workinghome

Thank you so much for the great response you’ve given me to my blog post about working from home with little ones. It’s funny how something I just take for granted because I’ve been doing it for so long can offer information and help you out at home. I really need to do this more often […]

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retro mummy’s rum balls

rumballs 3

Following on from yesterday’s post I thought I’d share an old favourite of mine. Rum balls. They are super simple and if you’re not into alcohol just use orange juice! Too easy. I just love making these to give away because I get to eat them while I’m making them. I think that’s why I love […]

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