Even though I've been sewing for over twenty-five years, I am only an amateur seamstress at best. I failed the sewing component of home economics at high school - never did finish that stupid skirt! You'd think that would be the end of it. However, when I started … [Read more...] about Adventures of an Amateur Seamstress
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A Very Chilled Christmas Break
Welcome to the first (almost) Wordless Wednesday post for 2016! We had a very chilled Christmas break - here is a sneak peek at what it looked like: Christmas! Any special day in our household (Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine's Day) begins with coffee and a … [Read more...] about A Very Chilled Christmas Break
A Bucket List Birthday Experience
I am blessed to have three lovely friends; our friendship dates back to our high school and youth group days (thirty-something years ago now!). Sadly, I don't have any photographic evidence from those days (actually it's probably just as well!), but here are a couple of … [Read more...] about A Bucket List Birthday Experience
Kitty Therapy: The Cat Cuddle Cafe Brisbane
When I heard that a Cat Cuddle Cafe had opened in Brisbane, I couldn't wait to visit. My sister and stepmother are fellow cat lovers, so we booked in for some kitty therapy. A visit is just $10, with a new session starting each hour; you can order a coffee and something to … [Read more...] about Kitty Therapy: The Cat Cuddle Cafe Brisbane
40 Days Without Shopping!
Did you know that October is Buy Nothing New month?! Been there, done that ... you see, a few years back I decided to challenge myself to go 40 days without shopping! I was inspired by a book called "Not Buying It" by Judith Levine. My goal was to only purchase … [Read more...] about 40 Days Without Shopping!