Phhhheeeeeeewwwwww!!!!! It feels as if my feet have hardly touched the ground this week! Mr Sunshine has taken some holiday from work and we've had an action packed week! Finally taking a breather on this bank holiday Monday, although we have a bike ride planned for this afternoon, so I'd... Continue reading

1 :: Beautiful colours of the stormy sea (not quite captured by my iphone) 2 :: Picnic in the park. Friends and fun for the children and hooky time for me 3 :: Australian coffee from the van in the park yum yum 4 :: A finished cushion front, ends... Continue reading

When my youngest daughter was born, nearly six years ago in 2007, I was searching for a small toy rabbit for her and the google search bought up Little Cotton Rabbits blog. I was mesmerised and followed every post religiously. I loved the ideas she posted and drooled over the... Continue reading

1 :: A few quiet minutes and some indulgent magazines - pure luxury! 2 :: Enjoying the outdoors and the scenery at the local park 3 :: A pleasant breeze and cooler temperatures after the heat of the last few weeks 4 :: Message from my biggest boy 10,000 miles... Continue reading

How long is too long to be working on a project? I'm not sure if I should share this guilty secret, but... I've been working on this project for 19 years! No, you didn't add the 1, NINETEEN! A lot happens in 19 years - my baby boy is now... Continue reading

Baking is always one of our favourite ways to pass time during the long holidays. However, after all the Christmas indulgences and in the heat of summer, it feels less fun. I suddenly realised that we could get around both of these issues, by making a healthy, cold snack, PeRfeCt!... Continue reading

Ok, so I'm a little late to the party, but I need to do this. I'm so guilty of feeling miserable when I have lots to be happy about! Thank you to little birdie for the inspiration. So.... 1) The brilliant blue sky. It's so high and wide here compared... Continue reading

:: Enjoying the results of dusting, polishing and tidying :: Loving an unexpected treat from Mr. Sunshine :: Sharing some quiet crafty time with Little Miss Sunshine :: Making the most of a quiet Sunday morning :: Making a shady den :: Yummy end to our Sunday morning! Have a... Continue reading

Welcome to my blog! In August this year we bid a sad farewell to our life in Plymouth, UK packed our belongings into a container and flew 10,000 miles to Perth, Western Australia to start our new adventure. Now I'm a stay-at-home mum I'm hoping there will be time for... Continue reading