Need I say anymore … nothing like a little bit of competition between dad and daughter!
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Bed ♥
With our second bubba due in early August, I have been experiencing a rage of ‘nesty’ hormones, much to Nick’s concern. All I think and dream about is the new configuration of our bedrooms (Poppy will move into our room, we will move into the big spare bedroom that has never been renovated and little bubba will have Poppy’s room). I will have to do some reading to see when the best time is to swap rooms, as we don’t want Poppy thinking she has been ‘evicted’ from her little nest!
The first step toward this change was purchasing this gorgeous Ouef Classic Toddler Bed from my friend Anja:
The Classic Toddler Bed represents a milestone in your child’s development; from baby to toddler. As a scaled-down bed with a low mattress position, your child’s sense of new-found independence is reinforced by their ability to climb in and out on their own.
My ‘nesting’ doesn’t end there. This gorgeous doona cover would complement her new ensemble beautifully! Oh how I love manchester. xx
Pop Up
I haven’t shared many photos of Poppy of late due to my computer troubles. So here are some recent ones of our little beach babe at Little Fancy Bay on Bruny Island and riding Freddie Hallett’s scooter at Nutgrove!
Furry Armchair ♥
Today I am loving UK designer Ilse Crawford’s fur-covered update of a classic: the Alvar Aalto’s Armchair 400, that I recently saw on Remodelista:
In February a few years back, Artek launched their Dress the Chair! campaign as part of its 75th anniversary celebration. The company asked a selection of designers to render classic Artek pieces in their vision; Crawford was the first to have a go at the Armchair 400 (nicknamed “The Tank”) by rendering it in a softer reindeer skin upholstery.
I would love to nestle into this baby by the fire! xx
Hot : Hot : Hot
Yesterday was hot in Hobart … far too hot to cook so no recipe today.
After work my sister Cath picked me up and we met Nick and Poppy at the boat and went across to Howrah Beach for a swim. It was delightful to dive in the cool water, after a busy day of teaching!
We sat in the sun eating fruit and then went to Cath’s for a BBQ in West Hobart. Little Pops slept in her porta-cot just in her nappy and kept saying: “Hot, Hot”!
I’m Still Here …
… but my computer isn’t. Nick has inserted the new screen but he is away all week and still has it with him. I can’t believe how much I am missing my blog.
In the meantime here is a photo of Poppy loving Maisy’s new bed. If only Maisy loved it as much. Xx
IT Glitch
Unfortunately I won’t be posting any blogs this week as I am experiencing a few glitches with my MacBook laptop. Be back soon. xx
Moisture Baby
We were about to head out the door last week when Poppy became mysteriously quiet upstairs. I found her self-applying some moisturiser I had left on the bathroom bench! Whoops … a little overdone perhaps? We were a little late to our appointment!
Light Up The Derwent
We have had a very ‘social’ weekend, so much so that I am only going to concentrate on Friday night in this post (watch this space tomorrow for a recap of the remainder of the weekend).
Nick and I, my sister Cath and her daughter Bronte entered the ‘Light Up The Derwent’ event in celebration of Wrest Point Casino’s 40 years of operation. Nick spent many hours illuminating “Tagus” with numerous christmas lights before the big event, where his electrical skills came in very handy. There are great prizes to be won, and so our competitive spirit came out!
We rafted up with the Butler’s and their yacht “Iverus” to discuss our tactics and then at 9:00 pm we entered the ‘Parade of Lights’ behind the “Lady Nelson”. We felt quite famous as we cruised passed the Casino and the crowds. We even had a little boogie on board!
It was a beautiful evening and all the boats looked fabulous … now we just have to wait until they announce the winners!
A ‘Whale’ of a Time
We have had a wonderful family holiday away on the boat for five days. This was our ‘personal best’ in regards to the duration on-board with Poppy. She was a real little champ – sleeping for 12 hours each night and maintaining her day time sleeps on board. She absolutely loves the beach, shells, dolphins, the dinghy and is a real little ‘salty sea dog!’
We meandered our way down ‘The Channel’ reaching our southern destination of Cockle Creek and Recherche Bay on Monday morning, in moody light and calm waters. The weather wasn’t that great, but we enjoyed our time playing on the beautiful beaches and walking to the Bronzed Whale Sculpture.
It was Maisy’s 4th Birthday on Monday and she loved the special treats she received – runs on the beach, a sausage, lots of pats and even a Happy Birthday song!
Each morning Poppy would wake up next to us in her little cot and the first word she would say is: “BOAT”! Nothing like pointing out the obvious. Bless xx
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