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  • Going crazy at Etsy

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    I have been having a lovely time browsing Etsy lately and in the process have bought myself a couple of housewarming presents. This one completes my Utensils collection. My eldest chose this one, I couldn’t decide between the spatulas and the egg beaters so he chose the egg beaters. It was such a good choice…

  • Envirosax

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    Last week I discovered these gorgeous packable grocery bags. They are made by Envirosax a company based in Queensland. It’s always nice to support Aussie companies. You can buy them as singles but I bought this “Mikado” Graphic set that comes in it’s own little pouch. They arrived yesterday and I got to test them…

  • Remo General Store

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    I’m going to let you in on a little secret. It’s the Remo General Store. This is, by far, one of my favourite places on the internet. It used to be one of my favourite stores when they had a store front on Oxford street in Sydney. I wandered past it daily on my way…

  • Quilt Project – Take Two and Three

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    The second lot of my quilt fabric arrived last week. I do love this selection, but realised I had already cut it all up before taking a photo of it! This lot came from Hancock’s of Paducah in Kentucky. I love their fabric and especially their catalogues. I have discovered, however, that they really aren’t…

  • Earth Hour

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    Like 73% of Canberra, we joined in Earth Hour on Saturday the 29th of March. My boys absolutely love it. If the truth be told earth hour happens about once a month in our house. They love lighting the candles and playing with the lantern and especially cleaning their teeth by torch light. This is…

  • Quilt Project – Take One

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    The first of my fabrics arrived on Thursday. I am about to embark on my next quilt project. This quilt will replace the one on our bed that’s just getting worn out, but then it was a Pottery Barn outlet buy! As planned I went with Amy Butler fabrics from her Lotus collection. These arrived…

  • Big Canberra Bike Ride

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    Before the week comes to a close, I want to document Monday’s adventures. Monday (March 10) was Canberra Day holiday here in the National Capital. My boys and I joined in the Big Canberra Bike Ride. This photo is of the sea of cyclists and that’s Black Mountain Tower in the background. It was such…

  • Mad About Beets!

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    We in Australia are famous for beetroot on our hamburgers. No, it’s not an urban myth but very true and delicious – if you haven’t already, you should try it. I’ve recently discovered the fresh variety. I have been going to our local farmers market at EPIC very early on Saturday mornings and buying from…

  • Cushion Towers

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    My youngest (he’s almost 3) has started created towers/installations around the house using anything he can find. The top picture was one of his creations using almost all the cushions and pillows in the house. That’s his little hand you can see! This started me thinking how much I love cushions. They completely change the…

  • Clever Friend #2

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    I went fabric shopping with my mother last week. We had a lovely time choosing colour combinations for the quilt she’s making for my youngest and he’s very excited about it. This started me thinking about my dear friend Anita; quilter, pilates instructor and author of these (and many other) books. Anita and I met…