Arrivederci! (for a of couple days)

Arrivederci! (for a of couple days)

[photo source] I’m taking a mini vacation with my family to the beach from tomorrow (7th December) and won’t return until the 12th of December so I’m sorry that I won’t be able to reply to comments or link up to linky parties. I do have a...
A Dolly for My Daughter

A Dolly for My Daughter

My 6 year old girl, E, developed a little cold over the weekend and she is prone to asthmatic type symptoms when she gets a cold, without actually having asthma, if that makes sense. I decided to keep her home from school yesterday (on my Housework Day – how...
The Last of My Tropical Flowers

The Last of My Tropical Flowers

Ginger Lily (Hedychium gardnerianum) It’s Autumn here in Australia and, one would think, getting a bit cooler during the day and a nice, fresh, crispness in the air. Oh no! Here in Brisbane, we’ve had temperatures in the low to mid 30’s this week and...
My Daughter’s First Craft Project

My Daughter’s First Craft Project

On a visit to my Aunt’s last weekend, I took a little project for my 6 year old daughter to do while us grown ups were talking and nattering about quilts and all things crafty. She was very happy to join in on the conversations but she was also very keen to sew...
My Talented Aunt – Quilter Extraordinaire

My Talented Aunt – Quilter Extraordinaire

If only I had half the creative gene of my Aunt. After a lovely visit with her on the weekend, I’m more determined to get busy with the sewing machine and get stuck into my quilting projects. She’s such an inspiration. I did ask her if she did a lot of...
Crustless Quiche

Crustless Quiche

Or Shake’n’Bake Quiche as it was known a while ago at Tupperware parties. This recipe is from my sister, who must’ve attended more Tupperware parties than I as I never had the recipe before. I think it’s also known as “Impossible...