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Home Haircuts
I’m not sure if I’m being really tight, or incredibly resourceful here?! I cut my kids hair. I can hear the comments now “You can tell!”. But can you? I can’t say I…
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A gift from Grandma
Normally when you have a birthday you receive gifts… but it seems when you’re 84 you are the giver. Recently I spent a wonderful few precious days with three amazing women… my grandma…
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How to give, without giving the earth.
I love giving gifts, but it is easy to get caught up in the commercial world of spending without thinking. Not only do I think it important that I think about what the…
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DIY herb tags
A little craftiness of the “three R” (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) variety. This project is a cheap/free way of beautifying your veggie patch or herb pots, and also saves some plastic from the recycling…
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Recycling / Upcycling Styling
The brief – “Create an inviting space for brides, grooms and families to meet, discuss wedding plans and to have their portraits taken. It must also reflect the photographer’s (my lovely husband Darryn)…
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Nosey Little Rosey
Like everyone, I have the best mum in the world…. but the difference is… my mum really is!!!! 🙂 Not only is mum the most amazing person, educator, musician, speaks four languages, sings…
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Curtains
I can’t believe I haven’t ranted about this earlier…. but whilst I’ve been sowing lots of seeds of late… I’ve also been sewing LOTS of curtains!!! Arriving in an old timber home that…
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Crafty Kids Space
I love setting up special spaces for the kids in our new home. We have decided to put the boys in the same room, despite space allowing for a room each, I think…
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Reclaiming / Recycling Furniture
About 3 and a half years ago I rescued this desk…. a tired old teachers desk, heavily french polished, badly watermarked and covered in deep scratches. After a scrub with methylated spirits and…
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY
In danger of supporting another commercial marketing invention …. I invited some friends from Sydney down for CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!! BUT…. really, is there anything wrong with hauling out the beautiful Christmas decorations…