I was very happy to discover that Kleen Kanteen have brought out some new drink bottle patterns through Pottery Barn Kids. We are big fans of stainless steel drink bottles – You know all the reasons why! Choosing a stainless steel drink bottle for your Children (and selves) is a smart choice, for both you […]
Maya’s drawings are taking on new shape. The time and detail she puts into her pictures has increased, making for some really lovely drawings. Not only have the images taken on more life-like representation with solid limbs, fingers, noses, eye lashes, frills, shoe laces…but the stories behind the images have become elaborate. While Maya sits […]
The last day of Winter means it is time to remove the paper snowflakes from our windows…this always comes with mixed feelings, sad to be saying goodbye to Winter, but oh so happy for Spring to be here! As has become our tradition, we up-cycle the snowflakes into paper Easter egg decorations. I first had […]
I want to share these cute book bags that a friend sent the Girls. Mrs Gerhardt (who is was my Grandparents neighbour in Santa Rosa CA, 50 years ago before they moved to Australia) thoughtfully made them for Maya and Elle and posted them off to us. The Girls were very pleased with this new […]
We just adore going to Bryant Park and the proximately to Cam’s office means we frequently go there (as you my recall, here, here, and here) as a place to meet Cam for lunch. Each season brings a noticeable change in Bryant Park, yesterday we watched as they excavated the center space, having removed the ice skating […]
Today we met Cam for lunch at Bryant park. After riding the carousel and eating our picnic we decided to toss wishing pennies in the fountain. I love these little home movies, the extra dimension of Character they add, they always put a smile on my face. Childhood is so precious, I know how much […]
Last week I was lucky to see a preview performance of Bengal Tiger, starring Robin Williams. A treat beyond words- Exceptionally well written and cast, it was thought provoking, intense, comical and soothing all at the same time. It is going to be a smash hit, and should go on the top of the list […]
One of things about raising Children is that you not only see their personalities develop as an individual, but you see their personalities develop in relationship to each other. More and more we are seeing Maya become the big sister, and Elle very comfortable in her role as little sister. Maya is more often the […]
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and so with the beginning of Lent I was inspired to commence easter preparations. I have been visualizing some wool felted bunny ears for a while and today I went to work making them- the beauty of creativity, holding something in your minds eye and then manifesting it! I made this […]
Look what we spotted while scootering around the blocks. The early blossoms of Spring! Crocus and Snowdrops that brave the weather before the danger of snow and freezing has passed. The brave little flowers that show their colours to let us know that indeed yes, Spring is on it’s way!
With only a few weeks of Winter left, I thought I had better get felting. I know that with the warmer weather my feelings to felt diminish, and will not be back until the woolly season returns once again. I have had a few felt projects in mind, one of which was this little toadstool […]
I have to apologise for my absence of late…5 days have gone by without a post. I can’t say that I have been very busy, but I have been preoccupied. For the first time since moving to America, we are going to go on a big (meaning it feels extravagant!) holiday, and I have been […]