Monday, August 29, 2011

Brown and White

I got the most delightful surprise in the mail from Tanya on Friday. She is one of the gorgeous girls that is participating in my Sunshine in the Mail  Swap, and also the fab creator of the graphics that I used for some Christmas treats last year (Yes, I will undoubtedly be using them again!!!).

The Packaging


Note cards and envelopes with a sweet gift tag.


Please note, that Tanya is NOT my swap partner - she is just a lovely person. Yep just one of those treasures that you feel privileged to know. If I'm not mistaken, the print on the gift tag, card and envelopes are from a stamp that she carved herself. She is one creative chick! :) If you've not stopped by her blog before, I suggest that you do - and tell her that I said hi! :)

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Date Caramel Coconut Cake.

Today we had a surprise birthday party for my Mother in Law. She is a treasure, so when my SIL asked me to make a cake, I quickly put my thinking cap on. After making a short list of cakes, I called in reinforcements (aka the man of the house).

This is what we came up with.


A gorgeous friend shared the recipe with me a while ago (Thanks Ruth!), but this is the first time that I have made it!!! I am really quite pleased with how it turned out. It was totally delish!

Hope you have all had a great weekend!

S&R xxx


Partying here and here.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Letting Paint Flow

This week has seen me working with paint and some of my card stock. It's happened in bit and pieces over a few days. A snatch here while the kids are sleeping, a quick swirl after I dropped the veggies in the pot and a bit of cutting and gluing after the kids were in bed one night and the man of the house was otherwise occupied. I'm all done now. But it has fanned a spark that makes me want to pull out the paints a whole lot more - for me. It's been too long since I have done any serious painting.


Anyway, someone I know has a birthday coming up, so here is what she will be getting atop her pressie. A simple note card, but I love it. I may add a little text in black ink in the centre down near the bottom yet. What do you think? Should I leave it as is? Or add some writing?

This afternoon there was a wee bit of stitchery going on. I was playing with this...


It's a little sneak peek. And I will tell you more about it next week - with some more photos.
Well, I am aiming to have an early night tonight. Too many of my nights for the past week or so have been 11:30pm or later. And the kids haven't exactly been sleeping in. So I'll say "Bonne Nuit" and come back for some creative inspiration tomorrow.

Linking up with some of the unreal places in the side bar!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Blog Award

What a way to start the day! The lovely Sam from Knitting Adventures just awarded me the versatile blogger award. I am buzzing. I have always wondered where the awards others get come from, and now that I have one, I know. Thanks Sam! :) I am still amazed someone chose me for an award...



Here’s how the award works:

After accepting the Versatile Blogger Award, the blogger must:

1. Thank the person who gave the award and link back to them in your post.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass this award along to 15 recently discovered blogs.

Seven Things about Me 
1. I am a mum to two gorgeous toddlers - both boys.
2. I married my best friend 8 years after meeting him - we are coming up to our 10th wedding anniversary this December.
3. I have 3 favourite colours: Orange, Bright green and Yellow.
4. I was raised on a rural property and now call Sydney home.
5. I L-O-V-E pineapples and palm trees.
6. I'd like to live on a tropical island some day (memories of Vanuatu when I was 6 spring to mind).
7. I love lightning and thunderstorms - especially in Summer.

Fifteen Amazing Blogs that I am passing this onto (in alphabetical order) - go check them out!
11. TEEK