Our pear tree has produced these beauties this year. Last year, I preserved 13 bottles and they lasted almost a year. There is nothing quite like eating preserved home-grown fruit and it is definitely worth the effort. Sally Wise would be proud!
Screen Savers
I am intrigued by the screen saver’s people choose for their iPhones/Computers. That special little image you glimpse before you ‘slide to unlock’ your phone. X
Sticky Sneaker
Poppy was given an Easter Sticker Book during the week, and she was happily playing with them this morning. She came crawling out to me in the kitchen when I noticed something on her foot! Bless her…she wanted to wear these cute brown shoes today!
My New Baby
Look out…time to get serious (well have some fun actually)! I am the new, proud owner of a Canon EOS 550D camera, which is a belated birthday/Christmas present from my husband, sister and me (thank you Nick and Robyn)! I picked the package up from the post office yesterday afternoon, and Nick wanted me
Don’t Sweat the ‘Designer’ Stuff
I have acquired a penchant for designer furniture over the past several years, which is a bit of a concern! I love the look of contemporary Scandinavian designs – that beautiful blonde timber which teams perfectly with white/grey tones. When I was pregnant my friends, Jen and Anja, expressed their concerns of how would
Pantone Perfection
I love colour! I drool over colour paint cards at the hardware store and I have the Dulux website saved as a favourite in my browser! Sad, I know! When painting our house, I drove Nick nuts with trying to decide which ‘white’ would work….Berkshire, Natural, Antique White USA?? I couldn’t contain my excitement
Wobbly Walking!
Poppy is a little wobbly – but she is now taking several steps at a time! She then stops, looks a little surprised and retreats to the safety of the floor. She is so chuffed with herself…and her new red skinny’s, she had to make a call!
Urban Adventures
Ah the big city fix – there is nothing quite like it! I am finishing my week of ‘Pre-Poppy Adventures’ with the urban variety. Living in Tasmania has so many advantages, but on one level, a girl just has to get off the island every now and then. I love being immersed in the hub
Mountain Biking Adventures
I am a bit of a wuss when it comes to mountain biking, as I am too afraid of hurting myself! However, I have enjoyed numerous rides with my friends over the years. These photos are from the 12 Hour MTB race held at Four Springs way back in 2006. Our team (Pip,
Boating Adventures
I was another late starter to the world of boating, having spent most of my time in the mountains! However, my husband has fast tracked my limited marine experience!
It is our favourite way to relax…leaving Hobart on a Friday afternoon and cruising down ‘The Channel’ (the D’Entrecasteaux Channel to Bruny Island). We regularly anchor in places known as: Sykes; Alexander’s; The Duck Pond; The Gentleman’s; Missionary Bay; Tin Pot or Mickey’s.
Nick wakes early and takes Maisy ashore in the dinghy and then tries his hand at catching a few early morning ‘flatties’! I love nothing more than staying in bed and reading a ‘page turner’. It is one of life’s simple pleasures…being immersed in a captivating novel, hearing the lap of water against the hull and the distant sounds of an outboard.
It is valuable time spent together and also with Nick’s family – often rafting up and sharing a few afternoon G&T’s and a meal together.
Obviously, I don’t have the luxury of laying in and reading my book with Poppy, but it is so wonderful to share our boating days with her!
Social Butterfly
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