Here in Australia the finals footy sirens are sounding. It doesn’t matter which code of footy you follow the point is, it’s finals time and that brings joy to many for an entirely different reason. Please raise your hand if you are a Christmas connoisseur. Ohhhh yes... looked at all these crafty ...
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puppy love
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Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies. Specifically… 1.5 kg of black woolly cuddles. This is Milly, the newest member of our family. Standing just 22 cm high, this tiny toy poodle pup has turned our world upside down… literally!! I think ‘SMITTEN’ would adequately ...
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The simple life…
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Sometimes it is difficult juggling work and play, friends and family, heart and soul, and mind and body in this balancing act we call life. For me, I’ve decided simplicity is the key to that balance. Twelve months ago when we made our lifestyle change, it didn’t come without sacrifice, BUT ...
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Vintage ‘babes’
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For the last few days I’ve been working on a new painting. I needed a break from my current project so side-stepped into this one for a change. I know… I hear those of you waiting for the new pattern release yelling “NOOOOOOOO”, but really, it was only a short break. I’m back to my everyday stuff ...
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Country roads take me HOME.
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Last week took me back to the bright lights of Melbourne and it was interesting to return to the city. It was my first trip back since leaving for the country in August last year. I wasn’t sure how I would feel given the circumstances of my return were emotional anyway. To be honest, when we drove ...
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Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
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On this day 12 months ago we were waving goodbye to our family and friends and leaving Melbourne for our sea change adventure. Our journey took us to a beautiful coastal town on the mid north coast of New South Wales, where we now call a little cottage by the sea HOME. We have fully embraced our new ...
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