Author Archives: Dani
JaM – Step away from Your Sewing Machine
I’m joining Jody’s JaM meme. This week, in her words: I’m inviting you to step away from your sewing machine and take a photo… now. No thought, No styling, – a candid look at your creative space & the means … Continue reading
Great advice …. pity I don’t listen to myself
I do advice well. I am a good listener. I tend to understand people, and I am great at getting to the deeper issue, instead of hearing what’s on the surface, and then giving good advice that gets followed.   I … Continue reading
A fantastic xmas motto
I read this elsewhere, and I just thought it was so brilliant, I had to share. Xmas is a time of excess and overspending, and no matter how hard you try, its so easy to go overboard. After a childhood … Continue reading
Xmas Roundup 2011
Now that xmas is over and done with, presents have been given, puzzled over, explained, and then appreciated …… its time for me to list. I am quite happy with my efforts this year. Travelling to Qld for xmas was … Continue reading
Nathan’s first cooking project
Nathan has home economics as his elective this term, and one of his assessments is to prepare a meal for the family at home. This includes, planning, sourcing recipes, shopping, preparing, cooking, serving and then cleaning up. It has been … Continue reading
My place and yours
Again, I am participating in this weeks meme, along with Punky and Me who has the greatest ideas …. certainly better than anything I can think up. I was at a bit of a loss with this one ….. “My … Continue reading
My Place and Yours
So again I am participating in this week’s meme, along with Punky & Me. Where I sleep I didn’t want to post a shot of my bed. That would mean 1. I would have to make it, and 2. It … Continue reading
Freezer bikkies
The lovely Kooka on my craft forum put this one up for me. Its a great recipe for a busy parent, when you would love to have fresh bikkies on hand, but need a quick shortcut. Freezer bikkies 500g butter … Continue reading
When it rains ……
We have had wet weather here today. The promise of summer heat has been snatched back, and its gloomy and damp, and quite wet. I personally adore this sort of weather. I can sit in my study and cruise the … Continue reading
My Place and Yours
Well, I am participating in a blogger world thingo yet again, linked through Punky&Me. My Pin Cushion For years, I had an old CWA purchase, a little cane basket with checked cotton top, complete with delicate lace frill. This was … Continue reading
