Happy Mother’s Day for yesterday! I hope all those wonderful mother’s had a chance to relax with their families? This heart is from Kinder Clips where children were asked to think about words that best describe their mums, and this is what they came up with. Talk about multi-taskers!!

Poppy has TWO new pairs of shoes this week.  These gorgeous green apples have been pre-loved and handed down to her from some good friends. These gorgeous Robeez shoes are called ‘Elegant Blossom’ which I bought on-line. She is very happy with her new footwear range for the winter!

I made this Chicken & Mushroom Pie over the weekend.  Do you like my pastry ♥ in the middle? 1 kg skinless chicken thigh fillets, diced seasoned flour olive oil 6 bacon slices, cut into strips 200 g mushrooms, sliced 125 ml (1/2 cup) white wine 125-250 ml (1/2 – 1 cup) chicken stock 1 tsp fresh

Poppy’s Nanna gave her a Baby Bjorn for her birthday and she has become quite the Little Mummy.  Baby Bjorn is the new addition to our family and comes with us everywhere!  She hasn’t been blessed with a pretty name, but is regularly referred to as plain old “Dolly”.  Luckily Dolly is suitably dressed in a PFD just

As I mentioned in a previous post, Poppy, like her Mum seems to be obsessed with bags.  She is especially taken with my il Bisonte leather bag and wallet! For years, I have treasured my leather bag collection and would save for trips to Melbourne, where I would savour the moment of walking into Hunt Leather in

Poppy’s Aunty Rob & Uncle Paul bought these gorgeous wooden bowls for her birthday.  Aren’t they beautiful? When they are all stacked up, they remind me of the Guggenheim in New York! x

Poppy’s Godmother Bron, sent this dress to her for her birthday from the UK.  What perfect colour combinations – purple, yellow and blue corduroy! Hoot Hoot!

On Saturday, we had a little ‘Ladybird‘ themed party for Poppy!  Her Grandparents and some of her little friends (from Mother’s Group and Swimming Class) came to join in the celebrations! I loved preparing for the party – customising her little invites, making a cake and spending hours icing it!  Mind you, the first attempt

Poppy and I had a lovely afternoon at the Botanical Gardens yesterday. The leaves…and the light were amazing.  X

Our little girl turns ONE today! Looking at these photos and her development over the year, it amazes me how much she has changed.  Yet, I look at her and to me, she still looks exactly the same as when she was born!  Mmmm…I know that sounds strange, but she is our little girl, whom