Around this time every afternoon I get a sugar craving. I am trying to be good so I have nothing sweet in the house to tempt me.
I was just catching up on my blogs and came across this on DustJacket Attic
This Chocolate cake looks so delicious….so rich and sumptuous…my mouth is watering!
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| Image via DustJacket Attic via Tide & Thyme |
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| Image: Jessica Flett |
I am currently going through our photos and putting together some photo books. I have most of our photos in albums but they can be quite big and bulky. I did a photo book of our wedding at the end of last year and I’m really happy with it. I gave one to each set of parents for Christmas…so they make great presents too. They look great on your bookshelf or on display. You have design control and it’s lovely to look through the glossy pages of a book.
It’s a long process and I’m taking my time as there’s no rush.
I have just been looking at our trip a couple of years ago to Italy and thought I would share some of the photos from Venice with you…
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Growing up on a farm we had working dogs. Dad’s work dogs of choice are the Kelpie. They are a lovely natured (in my experience) dog.
My family were at a regional country show recently for work. On their wanderings around they found a toy for my little man they couldn’t resist….
Meet Tex…..
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He is a Kelpie just like ‘Pa’s’ dogs. All weekend Dad was walking around saying to Harry. ‘Sit Tex!’, ‘Get up Tex’, Come behind Tex’ it was very sweet to see and thankfully the little man quite likes his little dog.
On our last trip home to the farm Harry was fascinated with the dogs and vice versa. This photo shows you what I mean.
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Here are a couple of photos of Dad’s dog Bosca, to show you how gorgeous the Kepie breed is.
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Do you think they’re gorgeous too?
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Sorry for my absence but we have been under siege…..attacked by the nasty gastro bug that’s currently doing the rounds here in Sydney.
I came down with it late Friday, within 4 hours of my parents arriving for the weekend. My parents live on a farm in Central West NSW and came down to visit their Grandson (his parents too..) Well…the poor things, they didn’t bargain on a sick daughter and then a sick Grandson.
I felt terrible for ruining their weekend but I was also relieved to have them in town to help my husband with all the work of looking after two sick people.
Mum and Dad were great sports and a terrific help to my husband who is an absolute angel!! He was a superstar and took care of everything. Touch wood he has escaped the nasty bug. Mum and Dad weren’t so lucky and came down with it when they arrived home on Sunday night. Thankfully they are on the mend and feeling much better.
A huge thank you and all my love to the three of you for your help and care.
It just goes to show…you are never too old to need your parents.
I hope all of you are keeping well and those of you who’ve had this bug…you know what I’m talking about…it’s a nasty one!
I just found these on net-a-porter and had to show you…..
Aren’t they terrific? They are by a designer called Chan Luu. Would love to know if you agree.
If you like them as much as I do….you can find them here.
I’m also loving Chan’s Gold-vermeil and leather five-wrap bracelet
and…..her fabulous Cashmere and Silk-blend scarves.
For more Chan Luu check out her website here….
I can’t pick just one……what are your favourites?
The trailer looks terrific. I can’t wait to go see it when it comes out at the end of the year. I love Baz Luhrmann movies and I’m hoping The Great Gatsby will be no exception.
I haven’t read The Great Gatsby since school so I’m off to read it again.
I would love to hear what you think of the trailer….will you be going to see it when it comes out? and like me, will you read the book again before going to see it?
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A late night last night (after a beautiful anniversary dinner), coupled with a sick baby and feeling sick myself equals a very slow day.
The little man is sleeping so I’m taking the chance to chill out and enjoy my Amazon book arrival. I am so excited to have these books and I promise to tell you about them later.
I hope you’re all having a good day.
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| My Bridal Bouquet Image: Craven Images |
Today is our 2nd Wedding Anniversary.
The last two years have gone very quickly and they have, hands down, been the best years of my life.
I am very lucky to be married to a man who is wonderfully supportive, loving and fun. He is an excellent Father to our little man.
Watching him with our son and seeing how much they adore each other has been one of the most thrilling things I have ever felt.
Together we have a lot of laughs. That was one of the first things I liked about him…he made me laugh.
We have our moments like every couple, born out of fatigue and general frustration, but we always come out the other side with a smile on our face.
I was sitting here a moment ago looking through our Wedding photos. It was the most amazing day! Our Wedding day was everything I dreamt and hoped it would be and more.
We are going out to dinner tonight to celebrate. I am really looking forward to it. Moments together like these are not very often these day so nights like tonight are all the more special.
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| Wedding Cake by Samantha Joel of All Courses Catering Image: Craven Images |
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Saturday was my first proper training session since having a baby (who is now 10 months old) In fact it’s really my first full on training session since falling pregnant (I walked and did pregnancy pilates throughout my pregnancy and have walked, done a few light training sessions and some pilates since having our little man). Oh the pain both during and after the session!!
I need help loosing the last few kilos of baby weight and trying to get back some semblance of fitness. So I have started back group training with my old trainer who is really good and a nice guy to boot. I started training with him 3 years ago and was successful in shedding 7kgs and being the fittest I have ever been. I am hoping by working with him again I can do the same.
The challenge this time around is being the most unfit I have ever been and finding the time to train.
My trainer said the first session is always the hardest and he wasn’t wrong. I really noticed the toll having a baby takes on your body and fitness. Fitness is such an unforgiving thing. It takes a long time to build up and seemingly half that time to loose it. I made it through the session and even managed a weak smile at the end but not since morning sickness did I feel that sick.
My goodness, the muscle soreness!! It hurts to do everything. As much as it hurts it’s also a good feeling because I know I have worked hard and hopefully, if I can keep it up, I will see results.
I just need to get my diet under control too. Since having our little man I have definitely not been as disciplined with my diet as I once was.
It’s all a work in progress and I hope I will succeed.
Wish me luck!
I would love to hear how any of you have gone about loosing any unwanted kilos or just wanted to increase your fitness.
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Happy Friday all…..I hope everyone has had a lovely week. It has been a busy week, between getting quotes for some small projects here and overseeing a facelift for my parents’ rental property we have had a few things on.
We have house and garden work ahead of us this weekend. What does everyone else have on? Nice, relaxing plans I hope.
Here are some fun things I found whilst looking around the net this week….
Love these personalised family portraits….
The Duchess of Cambridge, stunning in teal
Cute baby boy fun
A Wedding cake to match the Bride’s dress…gorgeous
Nautical birthday party invites..
Degas…I could look at his work every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
Dreaming of your perfect luxury honeymoon
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