Pretty in Polaroid – September Short Projects

This project is all about photos, and their best friend, Photoshop. Polaroid and Instagram-style photos are all the rage at the moment, with some stores (I’m looking at you, Kikki K) offering to print your pictures in this style for an exorbitant price – I’ve seen places quoting $10 for 10 photos. I used to work in a photo printing centre, so I knew I could do better than that.

I Love You Because… – September Short Projects

Isn’t Pinterest the best? I love browsing the craft and DIY boards and seeing all the things that creative people have made – it’s so inspiring.

Bacon Chocolate Birthday Cake – September Short Projects

Last night my family had a special dinner to celebrate a very good friend’s birthday… her dinner choice? Breakfast for dinner. Awesome. It doesn’t get any better than that, folks.

Puppy Love – September Short Projects

Happy first day of spring everyone! Well, except for all you northerners :). Here in Melbourne, the plants are growing, the blossoms are blossoming, the weather is getting warmer, and I have some awesome September Short Projects lined up!

Rice Paper Rolls – September Short Projects

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.

Going Green – September Short Projects

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.

Re-Planting a Passionfruit – September Short Projects

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 :(

Healthy Home Remedies – September Short Projects

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.

Gorgeous Garden Beds – September Short Projects

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.

The Power of Positive Thinking – September Short Projects

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!