Voucher Doubt

As you probably have figured out, I don’t mind the odd shopping foray! However, my purchases are very measured and I do carry out my research. Have you noticed that when your budget doesn’t allow, you walk into one of your favourite stores and see SO many items that are beckoning to come home with

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“What do you do?”

The question “What do you do?” is a very common one that is used regularly within our interactions.  It is interesting though isn’t, because we invariably receive a multitude of answers be it: ‘I’m a Project Manager’ or ‘I’m a Vet’ or ‘I’m a Lawyer’.  I always wonder what it is that we all DO in our jobs…what are all those menial

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The Friendly Snub

Is there such a thing as a friendly snub? I found myself in an interesting social situation last week when I went to The State to see a movie with my friend Melissa.  As we walked in, I noticed another friend of mine…Annabelle, sitting talking with two of her friends (whom I also know).  I was

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Made with Love

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

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Little Mummy

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

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Humble Hedgehog

I was inspired by my friend’s blog post and her cute little hedgehog. We have our own little hedgehog that my Nanna made when we were young. This funny little fella has always hung around at the end of the bed and has been living with us in Hobart for several years now. Poor little

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Bag Baby

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

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Little Wooden Bowls

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

Little Owl

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!

Tick : Tock

Nick:  “Am I ever going to get you back?” Larni:  “Back from where?” Nick:  “Bloggy!” Oh dear!  I might need to reconsider my priorities? Time is the most valued commodity isn’t it?  We rush around, saying we ‘don’t have time‘, but of course we do.  We really should say ‘I didn’t MAKE time’!  I find

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