Week 31

Aug 5th - This bar fridge at one of the local hotels got my attention because it just looked amazing (I'm such a visual!) with the light and colour and patterns.


Aug 4th - Spring is in the air and our neighbourhood is just blooming right now. These blossom trees together with the beautiful flowering magnolias are just stunning - driving around our streets is delightful!




Aug 3rd - This little red case is amazing in how much I can fit inside it! I look back at suitcases from the past and wonder how I survived with heavy, hard covered cases where I almost had to sit on the top to be able to close it!



Aug 2nd - Another cool day and we decided to have a hot spa, which we had to wait an hour for so we took a walk along the ocean beach at St Andrews while we waited for the phone call to say our spots were ready. The water was very rough, and uninviting!



Aug 1st - Girl's weekend away at Rosebud! We had lunch at a restaurant next to the bay - it was a cold, wet day and the open fire and glass of red wine felt very nurturing.


July 31st - My green corner of the back garden is looking very lush right now. I'd love to have a Balinese style garden and this is my little attempt at getting that tropical, abundant look!



July 30th - My glorious orchids - despite me not doing all the 'right' things to help them flower, the blooms I get from the different plants are just brilliant. These are the first for the season.

Week 30

July 29th - Gracie's computer is a bit slow so she likes to use either mine or Rob's laptop. Once she's on it, I know it is gone for quite a while! Well it does make me do something else!


July 28th - These Green Bags are great - especially when they are loaded up (and they can fit lots in when packed properly). They are so much easier to handle than the plastic shopping bags - I just have to rmember to get them out of the car for ALL my shopping.


July 27th - Rob had his special outfit on for a presentation. The shirt and tie are a soft baby blue colour, which I just love and he looked very spunky!


July 26th - I have Rose Quartz and Amethyst next to my computer. The Amethyst is to combat the negative energy from the computer and the Rose Quartz is for love.



July 25th - I'm so tired of the clutter of paperwork! I started to re-organise the office today. I am determined to get on top of it - and keep on top of it!!


July 24th - The Richmond Hill Cheese Shop is an amazing place - great restaurant and a quaint cheese room next door (musty odours and all).


July 23rd - Dinner with our girls at Crown Casino. While waiting for Zoe, we had a glass of wine in one of the bars at the Casino entrance. Rob and I suggested that the company who has the contract to keep all the lights working would be on a very good deal!

Week 29

July 22nd - I forget to check the coupons at the back of the supermarket receipts. A program on TV (about saving money) reminded me to see what savings I could make.


July 21st - Genmaicha Sencha and Chai teas are so different but I love them both. The Chai is best in Winter and the Genmaicha is lovely in summer.


July 20th - Thes are my favourite perfumes that I received as presents (thanks Nell!). Issy Miyake and Flower by Kenzo. Makes me feel special.


July 19th - Our venue had such beautiful colours on the walls - it was like sitting in a rainbow - healing as well as inspiring.


July 18th - This Salt Lamp was glowing beautifully in our venue. It is such a healing and nurturing glow - just love it.


July 17th - The cartridges from the computer are just such a big waste of our resources. Theer are recyclers for these but it's still such a waste.


July 16th - Grace has been inspired by Masterchef Australia and decided to make some caramel apples - very tasty!

Week 28

July 15th - My bling is kept on a rack (for belts I think) in the ensuite. It hangs over the shower glass and creates a lovely effect when the sun shines in the window in the morning.



July 14th - A double rainbow over our house at dusk was a spectacular sight. In fact we had other rainbows that were just under the main one. I've never seen this before.


July 13th - Another of our heaters to keep the busy end of the house warm - the central heating struggles to get down there! Arrrgh!


July 12th - A mess on the dining table from my day of scrapping - Rob's been using my craft desk so I had to sit in the family room. Was able to watch TV though!


July 11th - A visit to South Gippsland and I meant to take a photo whilst the sun was shining but forgot so here's a dark (and not too good) photo taken at dusk. My camera struggles with pictures of scenery.


July 10th - I love this little bit of handicraft made by Princess Sophie during her stay here. It grace's the top of my office drawers. Sooooo cute!


July 9th - Just the usual meal preparation! I made a Roast Lamb meal and it was yummy! Nothing like a roast on a cold night.

Week 27

July 8th - No wonder I struggled to get out of bed this morning! I left the house at about 9 this morning to go to gym only to find that I needed to get a container of water to loosen the ice that had formed on the car. My fingers felt quite chilly too!


July 7th - Purses are funny things ... I am a visual and love to own things that look good but when it comes to my purse I tend to be more practical and go for one that is not too big, is sturdy and fits all my paraphernalia (bank cards, loyalty cards, business cards etc.) in it.


July 6th - It seemed really strange going out to a dinner and dance on a Monday night but that's what we did! The music was great and Rob and I danced till the end of the entertainment (not bad after having a gym session this morning!)


July 5th - It's been a big, big week and my bed was so inviting tonight. Freshly laundered, aromatic sheets, a thick doona and my own pillow ... zzzzzzzz


July 4th - What would I do without my clothes horse? There are days when the washing just doesn't dry on the line and it needs extra airing time overnight (or for a couple of days if I'm too lazy to fold it up!)


July 3rd - A trip to 'Disney on Ice - Princess Wishes' was a magical and delightful experience with my two Princesses Ella & Sophie. They were mesmerised and utterly entertained! Can't say I was bored! A great afternoon and end to the girl's holidays in Melbourne.


July 2nd - Theoretically I didn't take this photo, but my computer did! Gracie & Katie were playing with it and experimenting with Photo Booth. I liked this picture they took so here it is!

Week 26 - Halfway mark!

July 1st - Back into the city in the afternoon for a visit the the Melbourne Aquarium (or newquarium as the girls call it!) The penguin display was magnificent with lots of action and movement, much to the girls delight.


June 30th - We headed into the city for a catch up lunch and then took the girls for a play around Federation Square. There was a Folk Band playing and Sophie couldn't resist having a dance! She was so gorgeous!


June 29th - These are magnifying glasses that I use when I can't find my own - and I can't do without any glasses (actually I can but it's a real stretch and squint!).


June 28th - Back up the highway to pick up the two princesses for a city holiday. Thank goodness it's an easy trip with the freeway all the way to the border.


June 27th - Lots of excitement for today - grace has competed in her second Grand Final in two seasons and the team won! Two trophies in a row - what a great effort. She played very well too!


June 26th - I know, here she is again! I turn my back and voila, Gypsy has made herself comfortable on top of my newly dried washing! She is a crazy (or perhaps self-nurturing) cat!


June 25th - Learning Photoshop is proving to be good - it's a pity I haven't had as much practise in between as I would have liked! My scrapping is almost non-existent at the moment!

Week 25

June 24th - A sunny winter's day and the view from our bedroom window is one of green grass but bare trees. I miss the summer shade of the trees.

June 23rd - We had the carpets cleaned today - very much needed! As I had to get things off the floor, I decided that I may as well re-organise my craft space and office. Looks good doesn't it!


June 22nd - The trip back to Melbourne was another good drive. I was surprised at the extent of the bushfire damage this far to the west. What really struck me was the carpet of green ... it was such a contrast to the burnt, black tree trunks.


June 21st - We headed to Wagga Wagga for an ice skate. Ella and Sophie's first experience and a tentative start didn't deter the excitement of going it alone.


June 20th - Party Day and Sophie looked so gorgeous in her Fairy Princess outfit. Her party in the park was great - lots of room for the kids to run around, yell and scream and disturb no-one! Spilt drinks and squished food wasn't a problem either!


June 19th - Travelling up the Hume Freeway is a good trip. It usually takes me about 3 and a half hours with a stop on the way to stretch my legs and get a drink. It was a beautiful sunny drive today.


June 18th - Sophie's 4th birthday today. We are going to Disney on Ice in a couple of weeks so this little present from The Body Shop is so she has something for her birthday.

Week 24

June 17th - I had an appointment at 9.30 this morning so I went to the gym early (for me anyway!) and it was still quite dark at 7.32! I must admit, it felt good to have done my circuit early!


June 16th - I haven't seen so much fog as we've been having over the past few days, in a long, long time. The fog descends early in the evening and driving is quite a task. Our weather is really changing!


June 15th - There's nothing like a bowl of hot porridge on a cold, cold morning. It not only warms me up, it fills me up. Goldilocks certainly had the right idea!


June 14th - We headed out early this morning to go into the city for a seminar (too early for a Sunday morning) and these four hot air balloons were gracing the sky above us. They are amazing how quickly they travel and they looked majestic in the blue sky.


June 13th - Inundated with junk mail! Is it just my imagination or are we really getting more and more in our letter boxes? There were so many here today. Where is the paperless culture we are supposed to be getting!


June 12th - We had been told about this wonderful Boutique Brewery right near our place and after a meal at the local club we decided to check it out ... what a vibrant little place ... and for someone who really doesn't like beer, it was a really nice drink!


June 11th - I love fresh flowers and it's been ages since I had them in the house. These lilies are the most vibrant pink colour and they smell divine! I must do this more often, the house feels great with fresh, colourful flowers!