We were in Launceston for the weekend to stay with Nick’s parents and to catch up with my family. I love ‘going home’ and always feel happy to be back.
We took Poppy for a scoot around City Park which is one of my favourite parks and stopped by to see the monkeys and the ducks. X
I didn’t even have a chance to get a photo of the chicken wings that we had for dinner last night. Little Miss Poppy and her Dad just love them and they quickly disappear from the bowl, but the evidence is obvious! This meal is a guaranteed winner in our house – no leftovers on
I am hoping this little fella will make you smile on this Monday morning! Xx
Our little man is now 4 months old! It is quite surreal thinking about this milestone as it feels as though it has gone in a flash, yet an eternity since his birth. I can’t imagine our life without him … and his cute smile.
My Mum made this bib for him!
The big fella has now outgrown his bassinet that has been his home for the past four months and last night graduated to Poppy’s old cot. We had a successful night’s sleep which was a relief!
Poppy is still very unwell with her virus and all she has done for the past four days is lay on the couch. Thank goodness for ABC4Kids and Panadol to get us through. It makes you feel so helpless when they are sick. Xx
Poppy is still quite unwell with her virus and as a result we have been at home for the past three days. Needless to say I have done a wee bit of surfing on the web to stay in touch with the ‘outside’ world.
During my cyber travels I came across this patchwork quilt from Treehouse Textiles:
I have never been a huge fan of the traditional patchwork quilt as I find them a little busy for me, but I really love the combination of these contemporary spots and stripes with the traditional floral. I now feel quite inspired to make a quilt for Poppy.
Since then I have started researching all the fab fabrics out there and I always come back to the traditional Liberty floral. I love that Poppy’s Madame Constance is sporting a Liberty Tana Lawn:
Time to get that sewing machine out and get crafty – the fabrics are all so gorgeous and these are some of my favourites:
I have always been a loyal fan of the BONDS brand and swear by their children’s clothes for the functionality, design and wear and tear! BONDS are now having a ‘Click Frenzy 40% Off’ sale until tomorrow afternoon.
These are some of the gorgeous outfits I have purchased for our growing daughter, who by the way has another bout of the dreaded Hand, Foot and Mouth Virus. Poor little poppet.
I have been a bit slack haven’t I with my Tuesday recipes?
I thought instead of posting a boring standard family meal today I would mix it up with some yummy leather love! There is no denying I love all things leather – especially that beautiful natural patina that only gets better with age and use!
On Saturday, Sam and I braved the crowds and took Poppy & James to our second Christmas Pageant in Hobart.
The sun finally shone after a week of wind and rain, and Poppy waved her flag for the whole hour and a half! Peppa Pig and Santa were obviously the headline acts, but personally I loved the ‘float’ with the three breakdance dudes, their crazy shutter glasses and boom box!
As an aside I was telling Poppy the date of her birthday this morning and she was repeating ‘April’ back to me. I then said ‘the 19th‘ and she repeated “my teeth” and pointed to her mouth. Cracker!
What a transformation!
James was 3 weeks old in the top photo and only weighed 3 kilos, and now at 17 weeks Mr Spotty is sporting quite the physique! Thank goodness for good old Mama’s milk!
Today I am loving our new By Nord doona cover that I have been coveting for many years, but kept baulking at the cost of shipping from Europe. You can imagine my delight when I recently found Norsu Interiors began importing ‘By Nord’ products into Australia!
Finally that big old moose has found his way into our room, and what a dude he is!
The Poppy Files 