vices will get you through life

Some women have shoes, some fake tan, some diamonds, some pots ‘n pans. For some it’s cushions, others it’s coffee, some crave malls and for others it’s choccie. My vice? Novelty pyjamas. I really think that to get through everyday tough times you need something, not always someone, to fall back on. Life’s too short … Continue reading »

capture the son 20/52

  A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013. First restaurant outing. More interested in the goings on.

things I did not expect as a mum

Finally, someone has thrust themselves into the media to get the message across that motherhood, while being a natural path for a lot of women, is often 90% crap and 10% bliss. And for those that persistently profess that it is 100% bliss, well, their time will come. Karma. Inspired by Monica Dux who I … Continue reading »

6 cool blogs starting with ‘H’

Apparently the only cool blog starting with ‘G’ is one righteous chick over at Gin plus Tonic. Heard of it? Nah, I really only know one starting with ‘G’ here’s a bumper list. georgica pond. mother, stylist (and a mighty fine one), crafter and decorator. hollywould. a nashville designer with an eye for cool stuff. she … Continue reading »

this stuff tickled my fancy in between rescuing slippers

This is my slipper, or what’s left of it. It’s the third pair of slippers I’ve had in as many weeks. Since you asked, my advice to you is never to get a puppy. It’s not as though I left them outside within easy access or anything. The second pair were in a back room … Continue reading »

capture the son 19/52

A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013. A deer in the headlights.

5 cool blogs starting with ‘F’

Not all local but freakin fabulous are these humble blogs. Or so I reckon. Here are some great blogs I follow starting with ‘F’. fat mum slim. infamous for her photo a day challenges, but there is heaps more good stuff to this blog. fine little day. Elisabeth from Sweden post about art, design and life. … Continue reading »

capture the son 18/52

A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013. Water play is so much more fun than any toy.