If only we could invent Smell-o-Blog. Just imagine wrapping your nostrils around the sweet aroma of just-baked banana bread with lashings of butter and freshly brewed coffee without leaving your comp...
Im probably the last person on the planet to know about the hip PS I made this blog, but its worth a visit for diy fashion tips. How cool is this Swarovski wrapped headband? Love it
We own a deep charcoal grey terror bunny named Sooty. Hes cute and fluffy with super long whiskers and big black eyes that could make a grown woman all goey inside, but hes way too clever for my li...
Can you believe that soy candles are super easy and inexpensive to make? I like to make my own as Im choosey about fragrance strength and quality. This way I have full control and more money in my po...
Our little family headed off to Bathers Pavilion restaurant for a belated sweet Valentines treat. Oh, how I love treats! Whats on the plate? Top: Rhubarb and apple trifle, rhubarb jelly, apple custar...
1} Grab some fabric, felt and fabric glue (and a brooch pin if required)2} Cut a felt circle and a length of fabric. My flower circle is 85mm wide and the length of fabric was 1m long, 60mm wide and ...
Im so excited to announce a new diy e-Magazine, Romantic Printable Gift Packaging and Sewing Ideas featuring a stylish printable heart box that can be personalised, a pillow box, a personlised card, ...
Heres another Champagne or Sparkling Wine cocktail thatll spark up your V.D. (Valentines Day). To make the Bleeding Heart add one cup of sugar and one cup of water to a small saucepan. Dissolve over ...
On the top of my list of favourite champagne/sparkling wine cocktails is to mix the bubbles with 1/4 oz/10mL Chambord (Black Raspberry Liqueur). Add Chambord to the flute first, them add the Champers...
Flowers in the hair, how girly! You can increase your eostrogen levels too by making these jewel encrusted fabric flowers in minutes and glue to a headband for the latest look (see Fashion Designer...
January 26th marks the official national day of Australia, a day to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet into Sydney Cove in 1788. On Australia Day theres always much celebratory action around ...
This week Im loving Japanese born Chico Hayasakis fresh, fashion savvy illustrations using line and watercolours Just recently I discovered that shes turned her hand to fabric design (found via CWC I...
Romance is in the air! Im in the midst of creating a Valentines Day e-book full of packaging and card designs to print out and romantic recipes (e-book coming soon) and Ive hatched up a sweet treat t...
Do you remember these? They were big when I was a kid (umm, a long time ago). Lovely smelling lavender sachets that one placed into ones underwear drawer to keep ones undies smelling spiffy. I say, b...
My brother risked life and foot yesterday making this cake stand for me for an upcoming Easter shoot (stay tunned!). Sawn from lumps of timber waiting patiently by his front door, ready for the fire ...
Australian Summer = balmy evenings, seafood and beautiful fruit. Particularly watermelon. Can you smell it? For a refreshing dessert, add melon juice to sugar syrup, throw it in the freezer and occas...
One of my favourite magazines, Australian Gourmet Traveller, featured a stunning array of inspirational recipes for Christmas in their December issue. Succulent summer fruits were used and recipes th...
Woohoo!! Sydney Harbour, fireworks, champers and way too much food is a great way to ring in the new year. Onboard Heavy Metal, a friends vintage 54 foot yatch for the evening was a new experience an...
Have the dress but not the killer heels? Add a little sparkle to those pumps in hours. Inspired by Miu Mius Strappy Jeweled Sandals, Honestly...WTF blog shows you how Make some noise and look the par...
Sometimes a fringe (or bangs) can drive you to destraction or perhaps you want to change your look? Turn your fringe into a french braided headband that even a cyclone would be unable to dislodge or ...
The sunny days between Christmas and New Years mean picnics by the harbour and swimming at the beach. My favourite picnic food...goats cheese tart with loads of sweet caramelised onions and a light g...
Let the day be full of nots....may your turkey not be dry, may your tummy not explode and may you not throttle the relatives. Have a fabulous and safe Christmas everyone. Thank you for all your suppo...
This gingerbread isnt for your belly but it looks good enough to eat. Wee houses made from felt are so cute covering a battery operated candle. Shafts of warm glowing light eminate from the doorways ...
Have you finished your Christmas shopping or purchasing a gift for that hard-to-find family member or friend? Go Make Mes first on-line Christmas publication features super-easy diy gifts and treats ...
Admist all the choas of making the Fairfax video last few weeks, weve made some goodies for the Canberra Handmade markets happening this weekend. Predominantly clothes, hats and a few pieces of jewel...
Sally Cooper and I were approached by Fairfax Media to front a three part series demonstrating diy gifts (including food) and how to package them for Christmas on behalf of Etsy Australia. It was suc...
Chocolate is always a favourite in our house at Christmas. Transform a good quality chocolate base into a little piece of heaven by adding cream, chocolate cake and liqueurs. Why not package these go...
Happy times....I was thrilled to be asked by Fairfax to demonstrate some of my favourite Christmas recipes and diy gifts. Stay tuned as all will be revealed shortly!! The first in the series are litt...
The Finders Keepers market in Sydney opened to massive crowds last night, us being two of them (were Yippee-ing and Yay-ing in the poloroid). We purchased some fabulous goodies as the Sparkling wine ...
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