Since becoming a mama life has simply whizzed by. The saying the “days are long but the years are short”, has never been so true for me. Juggling being a solo mama, establishing myself again in my creative pursuits, photography business and setting some goals has been all consuming. You might have been wondering what […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Explore’ category
{Rescue Puppy} Meet Mia My Sister’s Little Darling
Our family grew up with a cat which we had inherited from a family friend. A lovely natured girl named Papoushka. She was adopted by my little sister and became her little friend. Kath would sneak her into her bedroom at night and snuggle up under the covers. Other than that I had a mouse […] Read more…
{Grosgrain Homewares}
Grosgrain is my favourite little cottage on the upper north shore of Sydney. It is worth a trip from anywhere to visit this thoughtfully curated range of homewares and gifts. Luckily enough for me it is a short fifteen minute drive up the highway to this gorgeous space, the walls are painted in black and […] Read more…
{Kids Craft Workshop} September School Holidays
I am so excited to share with you one of my first creative workshops. This one is for the girls! What girl would not want to spend a few hours crafting pom poms and finger knitting?! With homemade organic cupcakes and drinks to devour whilst getting their craft on. The girls get to take home […] Read more…
{Lisa Madigan} The Cottage Kangaroo Valley
It has been a big month. Huge. Filled with lots of adventures and a special anniversary to mark in the diary. On the 4th July my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. What an incredible year it has been – one of new beginnings, exciting business opportunities, collaborations and our world has been […] Read more…
{Holly Davis} Cultures, Fermenting and Probiotics Workshop Part 2
After lunch Holly’s class took the road less traveled – the world of cultures, fermenting and probiotics. There is an increased awareness of feeding our bodies for health and knowing the benefits of certain foods for wellbeing and wellness. Hearing the words scoby (a kombucha culture), fermentation and glass explosions being thrown around the room […] Read more…
{Holly Davis} Wholefood Winter Warming Wonders Workshop – Part 1
We are seeing the last of the colourful autumn leaves cling to tree branches as the winter chill hits Sydney. This means more time at home, snuggling up and eating warm comfort food. Last weekend I attended a workshop by all round amazing lady Holly Davis of food by holly davis. She is passionate about […] Read more…
{Book} Michelle Crawford’s A Table In The Orchard – her delicious life
A perfect Autumn day, a Victoria sponge cake, a beautiful book and a garden filled with inspiring women was the perfect way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon. My lovely friend Jane Grover hosted an afternoon tea in her front yard for Michelle Crawford the lady behind the blog Hugo and Elsa. We sipped organic tea and nibbled […] Read more…
{Food Styling + Photography Workshop} Local is Lovely
Last week I had two wonderful days in the country. Surrounded by inspiration, creative women, home cooking and my Canon 5d Mark III at the ready. It could not have been any more perfect for a girl who loves food, styling and photography. Sophie Hansen from Local is Lovely hosted the Food Styling and Photography workshop […] Read more…