My baby girl turned 1 year old! On this day, last year, I was here: Holding my second new baby girl. 8lb 10.5oz 52cm in length And now, she is a walking, sort-of talking, 1 year old beauty! Where has the year gone!?! I started the day out doing some decorating of the living area while the little Sparkle slept in! It wasn't...

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Over the last month or so, it has been noticably colder in the mornings. But the last week or so, the days have also turned rather cold. The last few days have been particularly windy. Yesterday brought a about a dose of stormy weather which made me appreciate being inside and not out on the road anywhere. One thing about this kind of weather...

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Now, you would have heard of Pinterest by now yeah? Ya know - that awesome place online where you can create boards and pin pictures you like, photos of tutorials, recipes etc. Loads of inspiration to be had I can assure you. And it is highly addictive! And yes, I am a pinner myself. You will notice the badge on my side bar where...

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Don't worry. That's not all I got up to today! But at every open opportunity around all the other houseworky things I had to do, I got stuck into the pages of this book... It's the latest book club read. Not a book I would normally just pick up and delve into. I have seen it on other book lists before and have...

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It's been almost a week and I am happy to announce that Sprout's plant is still alive and well. You are probably thinking that one week would not necessarily be enough time for a plant to die but I have seen plants look pretty haggard after a week. But... Not this one. The other day, it had a trip outside to get some sunlight....

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{ source } I did something today that I've never done before. Something that is exciting yet a little emotional. Something necessary and a part of life BUT... Something I am not sure if I am ready for. Like I said... Mixed Feelings. Today I handed in the enrolment forms for Sprout going to Kindergarten next year! It is hard to put into...

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Well, I think so anyway. This recipe I am sharing tonight was given to me by one of my primary school teachers many years ago. You know those teachers that are really happy and bright. They are always encouraging you because they truly believe in you and your abilities. Well...she was one of those. My favourite teacher! So, it is only fitting that...

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Well, I did happen to get a few small moments in my new space. I managed to nab Hubby in his lunch hour to move the cupboard into its designated place and I moved the sewing table into the right position. So, now all the major furniture is in place! It's time to delve into those boxes and start filling shelves. I'm pretty certain that...

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I have called this Day 1 of the studio organising project as yesterday was basically prep-work for today. Yesterday was pretty much taken up with clearing out non-studio stuff like kids clothes, bags for the op-shops, books, toys, rubbish etc. Today, however, I got down to the REAL business! My aim for today was to get the basic furniture layout of the room done...

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I am happy to announce that Operation Studio has officially commenced today! After completing my usual morning routine (following the teeny sleep in I managed to get - thanks Hubby!), hubby took the kids outside with him and I headed to my studio and started pottering around with some organising. I thought I would share with you some BEFORE shots of what I...

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The other day, I was checking my emails when Sprout entered the room and wanted to sit on my knee, as she oftens does. A photo came up in one of my emails and she pointed to it and said, "Look! A plant!" The photo was of a room with a table that had stuff on it including the plant. I don't know...

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