I thought I would squeeze in one last September Short Project before the month is over! I have really enjoyed doing these short posts (although some of them haven’t been that short!), and I think I will incorporate the idea into my regular posts a bit more.
Now, this post needs a disclaimer: don’t bother reading on if you are in any way already acquainted with Asian food. It would be like learning about engineering from a kid playing with lego. I’m a complete novice. Continue reading
So, very exciting news this weekend: we got a compost bin! I’m super excited to start it and begin making compost for our garden. I’ve been reading up and learning about all the things you need to put in to make the best compost, and the balance of green and brown, nitrogen and carbon. Continue reading
So, remember about a month ago when I did this:
Yeah, that was a fail. I was keeping an eagle eye on my passionfruit to see whether it would settle in it’s spot, and it didn’t. I suspect the reason is because it was too low to the ground to get enough sun. I noticed its new leaves starting to wilt a little, and thought I had better move it sooner rather than later.
Look at its poor, wilting leaves and feelers :(
I’ve been home from work today with a killer sinus infection, and it has got me thinking about some of my favourite natural home remedies. I’ve already shared my love of colloidal oatmeal, but here are some of my other top picks. Continue reading
What a beautiful spring day! This is what I have been working on in my front garden over the last few months (very slowly!) – transforming my garden beds from messy to fabulous! :)
Before: Check out those weeds! Lara is not impressed.
“If I could find a real-life place that’d make me feel like Tiffany’s, then – then I’d buy some furniture and give the cat a name!“
I’ve never met an Audrey Hepburn film I didn’t love, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one of the best (although Sabrina will always be my personal favourite!). Today’s September Short Project is inspired by the inimitable Holly Golightly, and her classic glamour sleep mask. Because, really, why shouldn’t you be glamourous in your sleep? Continue reading
I’m a great believer in the power of positive thinking, but unfortunately not so great at practicing it. As part of my campaign to be more positive, I decided to start a Book of Positivity. I keep it at my desk at work, and write down positive thoughts, affirmations and quotes as they occur to me. Then, when I’m having a crappy day, I look back, and feel better! Plus it provides a nice creative outlet when I’m stressed at work! Continue reading
Sorry for my short absence everyone, I have been away for a few days completing my first Tough Mudder! For those of you who haven’t heard of Tough Mudder, it’s a marathon/obstacle course designed by the British Special Forces. It’s 20km long and undertaken in teams usually, with obstacles such as jumping from heights, crawling through muddy tunnels and being electrocuted. Continue reading
Today’s Guest Blog is brought to us by the lovely Leigh, whose many talents include pole dancing (like a boss), knitting, sewing and painting amazing freehand designs on her nails, some of which you can see here. Enjoy! Continue reading
Happy Tuesday everyone! Today’s September Short Project is a yummy delight – Cake Balls! If you’re an Aussie like me, you may never have encountered these delicious treats, but Americans are probably familiar with them. I had cake balls for the first time when we went to stay with our lovely friends Bob and Linda in Texas – Linda had ordered a whole range of flavours and we LOVED them. I had a real craving last week, so I thought I would try them out myself. Continue reading
I can do that! 