sweet desert pea

Late Christmas arrival

2012-02-05T14:15:00.000-08:00

Ordering Christmas presents online has become my lifeline during this crazy time of year. OK, I admit I am a huge sucker for Christmas and love what it represents. I am usually the first person to put up their Christmas tree, break out the Christmas tunes and begin Christmas cooking but I think I might just be the last person to brave the crowds and head to the shops to do my Christmas

Grape Jam

2012-02-03T19:38:00.000-08:00

This is what is growing outside the window of my parents place where we have been staying for the past 6 weeks. Beautiful, plump, juicy purple Isabella grapes. And there's more than enough to share around. After tasting my sister-in-laws grape jam (which is her grandmas family recipe found here), I was inspired to make some of my own and thought it only fair to pass on the love and

A week of snapshots

2012-01-28T16:26:00.000-08:00

Sunshine spots of goodness backyard water play with cousins mini blueberry tarts stripey neck cowl head band Loving this tea cozy! Keeps my coffee warm as toast! Due to the wet, drenching rainy weather we are having at the moment, I'm feeling the need to write of some happy things which we have been doing this week....(you can probably get the gist that I am

Singer

2012-01-24T20:36:00.000-08:00

Today we visited Sean's nan or "Nana Merle" as the boys call her. After cups of coffee, biscuits, banana cake and great conversation, Nana Merle began to pull out some of her special treasures she had collected over the years. There were beautiful ornate pocket watches, train clocks which blew loud whistle sounds, trucks with blasting horns and to my delight an vintage Singer sewing machine with

welcome sunshine

2012-01-18T12:56:00.000-08:00

We were very glad to welcome the sunshine after a few good days of rain and being cooped up in our little (temporary) abode. The cows even came over to say hello. "Well hello there Mr Cow!" Once one was brave, they all decided to come and say hello. The seat of knowledge. Archer took it upon himself to sit on this one. Today Archer has asked to have

Out and about today

2012-01-14T20:06:00.000-08:00

Today was an overcast day. One of those cosy days when you wish you could stay inside, watch a movie, have a nap, make creamy pumpkin soup and drink hot coffee. A day like this does not often happen when you have two little boys bursting with energy and imagination. Superheros and inventions are often on the cards instead. It was a day filled with simple activities which kept

Blueberry heaven

2012-01-12T19:02:00.000-08:00

We have been doing a little blueberry picking with the cousins. It seems the Turner family could easily become addicted to these sweet little blue drops of goodness. And at the end of a relaxing picking session what does everyone need? Well blueberry pie of course!

Fa la la la la, Happy New Year and holidays......

2012-01-03T14:04:00.000-08:00

Christmas has come and gone for another year. There was an abundance of excitement during Christmas this year as our boys spent the day with lots of family and cousins. There was time for Christmas eve celebrations to reflect on the birth of Jesus, time to put out chips, milk, carrots and a letter for Santa and the reindeer's and time for lots of eating, stories and laughs. There was even time

Happy days....

2011-12-30T19:22:00.000-08:00

It's happy days for the Turner house. Today is not only a time for celebrating the end of 2011 and bringing in the new year, but also the celebration of 6 wonderful years of marriage for me and the hubby. 6 years ago, we were fresh faced, younger and so eager to start a new life together. Today, 6 years down the track we have grown older, not so fresh faced, have 2 champion little boys

Hooked on crochet

2011-11-23T13:54:00.000-08:00

I have found a new hobby passion. I am hooked on crochet. There are many reasons why I love this little craft. Let me share some with you and some of my works in progress. Reason 1. This craft is completely transportable. This means I can take it outside to a backyard soccer match, sitting on the floor whilst making Lego (yes, we women can definitely multitask!), to a picnic in the park and

What happened this week....

2011-11-19T18:30:00.000-08:00

It was decided that Tuesday night was a good night for sleepovers in the lounge room. After a day of fighting and winging from with the boys and a frazzled feeling mum, it was decided some much needed fun had to happen, so while Sean did his sleep over at work, I camped out in the lounge room with Archer. It doesn't take much to get a 4 year old boy excited. We had a frill neck lizard

This busy little life....

2011-11-14T02:24:00.000-08:00

This little life of ours seems to be very busy right now. We have been packing boxes, selling furniture, donating all of the little extras and also trying to the little boys happy and entertained amongst it all. We have made bandit masks..... It's a tough life being a bandit...gotta sleep sometime! Lego trays for our long car trip home...... More photos to come...just the starting point.

Double chocolate and pomegranet cookies

2011-11-06T19:18:00.000-08:00

I'm not much of a sweet tooth myself, but when I saw this recipe I knew right away it was worth making. Pomegranates are a new taste experience for me, having walked past them for so long at the shops and never really been interested in giving them a try, I have seen so many recipes lately using the seeds and thought I would buy one. I was surprised at how beautiful the little seeds were

Learning a new thing....

2011-11-03T14:56:00.000-07:00

Learning how to crochet has been on the list of to-do things for a while now. I have a good friend Bronwyn who is the crochet master! This girl can crochet with her eyes shut I'm sure, and she has been kind enough to teach me the craft of crochet. I love to learn new crafts and I figure this one may come in handy if we move to Tasmania and need some warm blankets and beanies.

Road trippin

2011-10-31T16:59:00.000-07:00

Plans are underway in our house. Furniture is being sold, clothes are being donated and plans are being made. In approximately 6 weeks, we will be leaving Alice Springs and heading out on the open road. The plan is to drive from Alice Springs to Toowoomba, Queensland over a 4 day adventure. Yes, I'm calling it an "adventure!" My husband Sean has a little more convincing about that.

I spy with my little eye

2011-10-27T18:44:00.000-07:00

I spy with my little eye interesting treasures from Etsy. Boho chic hemp bracelet by Hippie King Mini felted owls by Lova handmades Ethnic Patina earrings by Gyspy Moon Designs Upcycled knit vase covers by Little Miss Women's wooly slippers by Wooly Baby Yellow paper wall hanging by Lena Lime Handmade ceramic Christmas ornaments by Kylie Parry With Christmas

Haircut heros

2011-10-26T14:11:00.000-07:00

As you may remember from a few posts ago....we were having some haircut dilemmas! My 4 year old has ever since I can remember, had a strong opposition about having his hair cut, brush or washed. The time eventually came when enough was enough, the bowl cuts just weren't cutting it (sorry for the joke) and we were tired of the tantrums. So a plan of attack was hatched! On a routine grocery

A little country cooking

2011-10-23T14:54:00.000-07:00

My friend recently gave me a book for my birthday. Her choice was perfect! (Thanks Bron) I love cooking whether it be baking a fresh cake to share over coffee or a heart warming stew. So I was destined to fall head over heels with this book. This charming little book shares a collection of award winning recipes fresh from the country. these recipes are all tried-and-true and

Over the last few days...

2011-10-18T03:17:00.000-07:00

* Archer has been jammin on the drums with his dad * Lenni has been getting into the dress ups * Archer-the-brave had his first haircut. Not too happy about it at the time, but there were no tears and he sat as still as a statue for the hairdresser. Very proud of the boy! * I cooked up a steaming pot of fish curry....yum! * We have had 2 very tired boys at the

Salute to Thistlebrook!

2011-10-16T14:42:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Monday's post. Today I want to pay tribute to my brother and his blog Thistlebrook. It is with pleasure I introduce you to my big brother Justin Russell, his lovely (and very talented in all things crafty/sewing/cooking) wife Kylie and their 3 kids Marley, Monty and Fergus. The Russell family....my family! Justin and Kylie live on a beautiful acreage of land named

Hair cut dramas

2011-10-13T04:08:00.000-07:00

If you follow my blog, you would have seen many photos of my handsome little boys. You may have also thought to yourself how much hair they have, or "Gee, that kid needs a hair cut!" Well, our boys hair has been quite a talking point with a lot of family and friends over the last few months. Yes, they have a mop of hair and yes it does grow really fast. We have had the head shave

What's cooking in the Turner house

2011-10-11T20:01:00.000-07:00

I try to run a tight ship in our house. The good Lord knows (and my husband) that even my best attempts will often fail. But one area where I am working extra hard at the moment is in the food department. My husband will often stare at the pantry cupboard or fridge wondering what to eat. Followed by the statement "We never have enough food in this house." And I am beginning to see why we

32nd Birthday Celebrations

2011-10-09T22:48:00.000-07:00

The big 32 has come upon me....Saturday was the big day. I was a extra lucky girl this year. My boys gave me a special home-made card, a pair of Saltwater Sandals and a leather Pandora charm bracelet with some charms to go with it. We also celebrated with Nanna and Pa by feasting on good food and drinking Gin and Tonic at the Vietnamese Garden Restaurant. Thank you to all for

busy little man

2011-10-05T21:59:00.000-07:00

We have a busy little man in our house. He is running now. None of this walking stuff.....the faster he can go the better. It's running pace all the way whether it be in the house or outside exploring. One would think he is being chased by something or someone. Somehow it had slipped my mind as to how busy life is when you have a toddling little person around the house. To be

Simpsons Gap

2011-10-04T23:18:00.000-07:00

After a night of thunder, lightning and rain, we woke to a beautiful day in the Alice. So we headed out to one of our favorite spots not too far away. The boys paddled (ankle deep) in the icy water and played on the rocks and sand. Nanna and Pa came along for the adventure. The days have been lazy these holidays. We have not done much outside the house.

Sunday quicky!

2011-10-01T19:43:00.000-07:00

The boy has been spoilt by his grandparents. He now has his own Manchester United kit. Computer takeover. Mr T made an appearance at a dress-up poker night. Family photo time. Couchin with his Pa. Today, dark clouds have taken over the blue skies in Alice. What's on the cards in our house today?? There will be some time for visiting our local markets, sleeping, reading,

Visitors....

2011-09-29T15:02:00.000-07:00

My boys are buzzing at the moment. We have visitors staying with us! My mum and dad....known as Nanna and Pa are staying with us for the next 2 weeks. It was on their last visit to us that Lennox entered into the world and became part of the family. This visit, Lennox is nearly 1 1/2 years old and thoroughly enjoying sussing out and getting to know these two new faces. I love

2011-09-26T20:21:00.000-07:00

Welcome to today's blog. If you a newcomer, I would like to say thanks for dropping in. Today, I would like to salute my special friend Grace and her very cool blog spot "Art House Mum". I loved her post on bikes and she has been more than gracious to share it with us on sweet desert pea! I hope you enjoy the read and Grace's beautiful artworks ad also encourage you to check out her blog! (

over the weekend....

2011-09-25T15:17:00.000-07:00

Sean won 2 medals and golden boot trophey for soccer......... Caught up with good friends........ admired vintage bikes........ made sushi...... shared strawberries.............. ate dinner at the local club.................... It was a good one..... Hope yours was too! Now, time to clean the house before my parents arrive to visit for 2 weeks.......

Around the family table

2011-09-21T21:56:00.000-07:00

I like the looks of my table today. Wouldn't it be nice if it looked like this every day! "Farewell Mrs Turner" flowers from the kids at school I love this silver bird

Early mornings

2011-09-20T21:15:00.000-07:00

Having little ones means early mornings in our house. I don't rise easily and not always with a smile on my face if I was honest. But, I'm trying to get better at this and enjoy the early mornings with my boys. This morning was peaceful. The boys played quietly together. And I basked in the morning sun.....and drank coffee.

Yoghurt Pizza Dough

2011-09-19T22:49:00.000-07:00

This is our favorite recipe for pizza dough in our house. Easy for mums to make when the pantry is running low. Easy for little ones to make when wanting to do some cooking. And a healthy alternative to ordinary pizza dough! Here is the recipe.....the amounts will depend on how much dough you want to make. * 1 cup Self-Raising flour * pinch of salt * teaspoon honey * plain/natural/Greek

What I'm enjoying at the moment.....

2011-09-16T14:46:00.000-07:00

* Watching our little 1 year old potter around our garden. * Welcoming the arrival of sunny juicy mango's into our house again. * Lazy afternoons where it is warm enough to enjoy some sprinkler on the trampoline action. * Ordering my new Saltwater Sandals which I have been eyeing off for too long. (I got the navy ones!) * Making fresh Cucumber

The Gourmet Farmer

2011-09-15T23:02:00.000-07:00

We have started a tradition in our house. Every Thursday evening, Archer religiously asks me if if the TV show "The Gourmet Farmer" is on and if we are going to watch it. Which I reply "You bet buddy!" and him following with his happy dance....yep, the boy has a happy dance!! After dinner, I swiftly get my butt into gear and bath the boys, feed Lennox his bedtime bottle, read a few stories

Our dining room table

2011-09-14T15:49:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been reading a blog and thought to yourself.... " Wow, these people have the perfect life!". I have! I love to read all types blogs and even though they are great to read, I enjoy so much more the blogs where you see the cracks of reality. I can relate to others when they share to the world about a hard day with the kids, or when nothing seems to be going right in their day.

What's cooking.....

2011-09-12T21:40:00.000-07:00

Firstly, for those of you who read the blog and were wondering how the needles went yesterday? The whole event was a success! We pulled up to the health clinic (we had decided before hand we were not going to tell him until we arrived at the clinic. We knew he would dwell on it too much if he knew too early!) and told him he was to have some needles done. There was a moment of panic in his

D Day

2011-09-11T14:24:00.000-07:00

Today is not my favorite day. I have been dreading this day for a while now. Today is D Day for my boy Archer. Today is the day he will get his 4 year old needles. Now, I'm not too phased at taking my kids for needles when they are little babies. I don't like to see them in pain and upset, but I know that a little baby will quickly recover and can be easily distracted once the deed

Happy days...we love weekends.

2011-09-10T04:49:00.000-07:00

This weekend has been a lazy one so far. Besides a bit of present shopping for my cute little new niece Charlie, we haven't been too adventurous today. There has been some baking of cheese and pumpkin bread. A pot of butter chicken slow-cooked...... These pants for Lennox were a find. $10!! Lot's of time for playing at home. ....and eating ice blocks, even if

Can you guess?

2011-09-07T22:56:00.000-07:00

The decision has been made. Not lightly may I add, but we have come to decide that we are moving. Yep, after 2 years of living it up in Central Australia, we are packing up our little family and moving on to bigger and better things....well that's the dream plan at least! Here are some shots of our dream destination. Can you guess where it is?? Did you guess it?

Food which will have your kids salivating.....

2011-09-06T00:56:00.000-07:00

This time of the term is usually a little chaotic in our house. As we start to come to the end of the school term, we find that everyone is a showing signs of tiredness and lacking in energy. I love to cook, but as a mum, cooking is the last thing I feel like doing on a busy day. I have to confess that I get slack with feeding my boys and meal times become pretty boring. So, I have been

Strawberry Jam

2011-09-04T21:11:00.000-07:00

Strawberries! The word just sends shivers of excitement through my boys when I ask them "Who wants a strawberry?" I think Lennox could live on Strawberries if he had the choice...... At the moment they are cheap in Alice Springs and I always get excited when I find fruit that is cheap in Alice Springs. The only problem when buying strawberries, is that there always seems to be

2011-09-03T23:07:00.000-07:00

Happy Fathers Day To dad......... Your our hero. Love Archer & Lennox

What is Spring....

2011-08-31T22:06:00.000-07:00

Springtime to me is...... More rain..... Warmer days for swimming.... more time for exploring...... rainbow coloured projects........ planting new flowers..... more flowers..... pulling out the old t-shirts again....... replanting vege patches...... The list could go on. What does spring mean to you?

A dose of creative inspiration

2011-08-30T04:22:00.000-07:00

People are so clever! It amazes me the ideas people have and how creative hey can be. I love to be creative when I can. The problem is I have only really begun my creative journey since I have had children and now my spare time is limited. My creative time is very limited when you have two little people wanting you to play with matchbox cars and build futuristic spaceships out of Lego. (

Chocolate Suprise Balls....a healthy little treat!

2011-08-29T15:55:00.000-07:00

Four year old Fussy Food Eating Syndrome has started in our little house. Our four year old has gone from being a robust, brave fellow who would be up to trying anything when it came to the food department to turning his nose up at just about everything this mum cooks for him. His little brother is the opposite....we can't seem to shovel enough food into this boys mouth. He loves his

Tunics, Tunics and more Tunics....

2011-08-24T03:39:00.000-07:00

For me, you can't go past a good tunic which can be worn over jeans, leggings, with boots, with sandals, with a belt, without a belt. The list could go on..... The second best thing about a good tunic is you can wear long sleeves under them during winter and then wear them as they are for summer. So, I think I have found the easiest pattern for how to make a good simple tunic. You can find

What I'm enjoying at the moment....

2011-08-23T23:33:00.000-07:00

* Lazy afternoon visits to the local cafe for good coffee and last minute dinners. * Life size purple rocking horses which little boys love to ride. * The hint of coming springs days as the boys start to wear shorts and shirt outside. * The relief of head colds coming to an end and "hello" to children sleeping through the night again. * Spur of

The Little Red Wagon

2011-08-17T04:55:00.000-07:00

My dad found this wagon at a lawn sale before Lennox was born and gave it to Archer. Lenni's favorite place is sitting in his little red wagon. Thanks dad....what a find! We love our vintage wagon.........and we love this one too!!

time flies.....

2011-08-02T21:29:00.000-07:00

I know....slack right! Here I am sitting on my computer and it suddenly dawns on me how long it has been since my last post. Yep, you guessed it....holidays ended and work has reared it's ugly head. Don't get me wrong, we both love the jobs we work in, but there is nothing better than holidays and unlimited family time. So I thought I would give you a run down of what we have been doing or

Ayers Rock Adventure

2011-07-13T15:51:00.000-07:00

So this week we ticked off another "must do!" on our list whilst we are living in the Territory. We loaded up the car. Two little boys were awake very early so we headed off at some unreasonable hour. Have I mentioned how freezing cold it was........ Our first and very necessary stop. We knew we would have two little hungry boys in the back so we stopped to top them up before

Holiday fun

2011-07-01T16:34:00.000-07:00

Holidays have begun! Oh how we love holidays in this house. We may not travel every holiday (try paying around $2000 for just airflights) but we live it up in the Alice. During the June/July holiday break, Alice Springs really puts on the entertainment. We have the Alice Spring show, Beanie Festival, Territory Day, The Camel Cup and did I mention the markets are on just about every

Upcycling

2011-06-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

As the colder weather has hit us in the centre of Australia, I thought it might be nice to add a few new items to our wardrobes for winter. I was able to pick up some items from our local Vinnies (gotta love vinnies) and did a little up cycling. I love bringing things home and racking my brain as to what I can remake out of them or use them for. So here are the latest of my up cycling projects

Things I have enjoyed over the last week...

2011-06-19T21:45:00.000-07:00

This vintage material clip from the Alice Markets...... These vintage material earings...... These aqua flower earings...... My boy taking on more responsibilities around the house..... My 1 year old who is growing so fast and is lot's of cheeky fun! This alphabet train set we bought for $1 from the thrift shop And next week will be even better......school

Sewing snippetts

2011-06-17T00:52:00.000-07:00

Retro material I bought a good long while ago, but hadn't put it to use yet. Spots....I'm a sucker for spots and stripes. The new cushion covers made from retro material. Not for the faint hearted I guess! Some new travel bags to hang on the backs of the car seats for the boys. This will come in handy when we go road trippin up to Uluru during the next holidays. Great for

warming the soul

2011-06-10T18:41:00.000-07:00

Today, the action in our house started early with Sean heading to work at 7am and a sick Archie in our bed with a fever. The morning is cold and the air is crisp. My body says to stay in bed, keep warm and get more sleep. My 4 year old is saying he feels sick and needs a cuddle and some more medicine so it's time for this mum to get up. The sun has not yet risen and the baby is just stirring

Celebrating Boys!

2011-06-04T18:32:00.000-07:00

Hi all of you mama's out there who have the pleasure of raising a boy....or a clan or boys! Whilst digging through some blogs, I found this little blog of treasure which I absolutely love call "MADE." I love the fact that this blog celebrates boys and gives lot of ideas for clothing and other projects for boys. So I thought I would share it with you. Hope you enjoy it as much as I

stuck in the middle

2011-06-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

So, we are stuck in the middle. In our home, this means we are in the middle of the school term....kinda sliding into home base and 4 weeks holiday. And I have to say I'm feeling it. Every little bit. Right now, this mama is feeling tired (from a 1year old boy who is having trouble sleeping at night), stretched, drained..... But I am also very thankful for an understanding and supportive

2011-05-29T21:46:00.000-07:00

Here are some new Lenni pants....made with love by his mamma. Yes...I'm getting some sewing done at the moment. I have made both boys a pair of pants and myself 3 cute tunics with some super colourful retro material. Just what I need to brighten myself up on these colder days. sorry for the picture facing wrong way....love my camera material cuffs...Japanese fabric!! Speaking of

::a good day for a bargain::

2011-05-22T03:26:00.000-07:00

Today was a good day for a bargain. I could feel I was going to strike gold. So myself and Archie jumped in the car and headed for our local markets to see what we could find. Here is what I came away with! Not bad for $10 bucks. And this baby is big.....like really big! One cannot beat that feeling of finding a treasure someone else has passed on as trash. So now every time

{ WONDERFUL WONTONS}

2011-05-07T22:47:00.000-07:00

Who knew that wonton wrappers could be used to create so many yummy things. I have recently discovered these little treasures and thought they were too good to keep to one's self. So far, I have made roasted pumplin/feta ravioli, mini pizzas (for the boys) and ice-cream sandwhiches. Wontons can be used for sweet or savoury ideas. You can fry them, bake them, boil and steam them. Great for

Turning 1

2011-05-06T15:36:00.000-07:00

There is a special event which is creeping up in our family. And for my liking, it has come along too fast. My baby boy is turning 1 next week! I promised myself that when I had Lenni, I would try to savour every moment of him being a tiny, new baby. I would try to remember the sweet smell of a new baby. I wanted to give him as many cuddles as I could (and still do!) and take as many photos

Easter holidays

2011-04-26T01:37:00.000-07:00

Early morning easter egg hunting quiet game of army trampolines & water = Fun!! What a great, relaxing, productive holiday it has been. Back to reality as of tomorrow! Hope you all have had a wonderful Easter break.

blog updates....

2011-04-19T19:15:00.000-07:00

Currently trying to freshen up the blog........with some fustrations! Sorry for any changes which may happen over the next few days.

::trampoline::

2011-04-16T05:02:00.000-07:00

Fun on our new trampoline. Lovin these blue sky Alice Springs days.

:: new inspiration::

2011-04-16T04:32:00.000-07:00

Here is some little snippets of inspiration I have been looking at lately. paint chip easter egg garland my favourite new blog site celebrating my boys! love this vintage tree picture...mmm tattoo?? love the childlike simplicity of this drawing Retro trees Thanks for sharing some of my headspace with me!

::mud pies::

2011-04-10T21:31:00.000-07:00

Over past weekend we spent alot of time outside. The days were tinged with Autumn freshness and a slight glimpse of winter chill in the air. We had some great family time watering the vege patch, jumping on the trampoline, soaking up the warmth of the fire pit, eating dinners on the verandah and doing some much needed yard work. While Sean was working on leveling a patch of dirt, the boys

Fire pits 'n' kangaroo tails

2011-04-05T03:20:00.000-07:00

Life is all about new experiences.......this is a first for us! Eating kangaroo tail! It excites me to know that my boys are sharing in some amazing experiences which will hopefully open their eyes to different cultures and people. I hope my boys grow up knowing that their way of life is not the only way or the right way. I wish for my boys to learn and accept people for

What's been happening in our house lately......

2011-04-01T03:52:00.000-07:00

Well it has been a long time between posts. It seems our house has become a little busier since I have started working 9.30-1pm Monday through to Friday. There has been a little more juggling between taking kids to programs, Sean working etc but we are managing it well and to be honest, I find I become more organised and the house seems to be running like a well oiled machine!! So you may be

February reflections.....

2011-03-02T13:44:00.000-08:00

Here I am sitting and reflecting upon another month that has flown by in our house. I cannot believe that we are into already into March. March for us means the start of Autumn (cooler weather!), the planting of new vegetables in our vege patch, getting warmer clothes out of storage, Lenni turning 10 months, Archie finishing Kindy, the mornings are still dark when we wake (especially at 6.00am)

We may not have beaches...but we have waterholes!

2011-02-23T17:35:00.000-08:00

The weather over the last two days has been beautiful! It was sweet relief to have a break from the hot weather and have 2 mild days of what felt like a touch of Autumn! We decided to make the most of the weather and head out for the afternoon for a swim at Emily Gap which is only 10 min drive from our house. Archer headed straight for the water and enjoyed swimming with a little friend he

What's on my dining room table at the moment.....

2011-02-21T14:09:00.000-08:00

These are my latest thrift shop buys......one lovely vase and an iron candle holder. All for the cost of $5! The placemat is an old coffee sack which I had cut up for various projects.

Hanging pockets finally finished

2011-02-19T20:28:00.000-08:00

Here are some snaps of the hanging pockets I was sewing for the boys bedroom. Since they have been up and hanging, they have come into wonderful use! I love going in into the boys room(usually to do some much tidy up) and finding my boys wall hanging pockets full of different little treasures. I'm so happy these pockets have come into great use and look forward to many years of them hanging on

sewing projects on the go.....

2011-02-19T20:12:00.000-08:00

I have to admit that I'm the type of person who always seems to have alot of projects on the go at one time. I like the variety of working on different projects and not being tied down to just one. At the moment, my sewing projects consist of a patchwork quilt (my first attempt at one of these), a library bag for Archer, some pyjama pants of Archie's which need a patch in the the knee and a rag

Footprints cafe

2011-02-17T15:04:00.000-08:00

Another rainy day in Alice Springs so we came up with the idea for Archie to do his own cafe. (inspired by his cousin Marley) So much fun to be had now that he is nearly a big 4year old!

Things I'm enjoying at the moment....

2011-02-17T02:32:00.000-08:00

Lists can be found everywhere in our house. "to do" lists, "what we need to buy" lists, "friends I need to catch up with" lists, "food" lists, "wish" lists, "things my husband needs me to do for him" lists, "sewing projects" lists......the list could go on! So, here is another list of things which I'm enjoying at the moment...... The afternoon storms which pass through Alice

What's happening in the Turner house today

2011-01-30T16:52:00.000-08:00

I find the season of summer a challenge when you live in a town like Alice with a very hot summer climate. The sun rises early and sets late and temperatures can sore into the 40's so keeping young active boys entertained can be a hard task. We often head outside early morning to water the gardens and again in the late afternoon to go for a swim or play under the sprinkler. It is in between

Hanging pockets

2011-01-27T14:26:00.000-08:00

Since receiving Soule Mama's second book "The Handmade Home," I have been inspired to do up the boys room. They are now sharing a bedroom ( which is going great so far) which is lacking a little character & fun so I thought I would get the creative juices flowing to help brighten up the place. I saw this idea in the book and new I had to make one for each of the boys. Luckily, my good friend

Things I'm loving at the moment.....

2011-01-25T14:56:00.000-08:00

Here are a few things which I am loving at the moment....... That my boys are great little buddies already! The parrots & other birds which visit our backyard each afternoon while we have afternoon tea on the verandah My new sewing shelves which only cost me $5 from a lawn sale My baby boy is happy to sit in a bucket of water to cool down on a hot Alice Springs

Little steps for a new year

2011-01-20T03:31:00.000-08:00

New years resolutions have in the past have never really evolved for me. As the year rolls on, I usually forget about them or soon slip into old patterns habits. However, it seems that as I grow older, I seem to be more determined to achieve my new years resolutions........so here is a list of mine for 2011. I will keep you posted as to how well I'm going with them as the year progresses. *

Summer holiday

2011-01-20T03:11:00.000-08:00

During the school holidays, our little family of 4 packed the suitcases, jumped on an airoplane and flew to Queensland. We had lots of great times during the 5 weeks we were there catching up with family, friends, enjoying a beach holiday and then being part of the Toowoomba floods(not such a great time...rather very sad). Here are a few snaps to give you a glimpse into what happened! Picnic

Lenni 6 months along.....

2010-12-04T04:02:00.000-08:00

Lenni 6 months along.....it's amazing how fast time goes! I remember this time last year being pregnant and thinking ahead of having a new little family member at Christmas and wondering whether it would be a girl or boy. I remember thinking how am I going to handle having 2 children to look after. I remember looking at Archer knowing that his whole world as he knew it was about to change in

Tribute to short hair

2010-11-19T15:14:00.000-08:00

Recently I got my hair cut short again.....pixie short! I have had it this short a few times before and don't think I have ever fully enjoyed having it short until this recent cut...and I'm loving it!! Ok, so it makes sense to have shorter hair out here because it gets so hot and long hair for me is just too sticky to wear out in the Alice. The reason I wanted to do my little

Markets adventure

2010-11-18T13:52:00.000-08:00

Hi all, well it's been too long between blogs! Sorry for the lack of blogs during November. November has been a busy little month so far with Archie starting Kindy 2 days a week and I did my first set of markets. Yes, finally I was able to get my bottom into gear and sew enough items to sell at a market stand. If you have never been out to Alice, we have great markets which are held in the

for those who are creative.....

2010-10-29T15:26:00.000-07:00

Hi all, Just found a new website for all of you who are creative and enjoy things like sewing, crochet, paper craft etc. Enjoy looking!! Sign In | Verify Account Cart 0 items Home