january photo a day | day nine

january 9th | daily routine

january photo a day | day eight

january 8th | my sky

Our Summer weather has not been very exciting this year in Sydney. There has been rain. And lots of it. And more rain. Over the last week, we've finally had a few days of good swimming weather. It's been bliss. I love Summer!

But right now, my sky is cloudy. where's my sun gone??

january photo a day | day seven

january 7th | my favourite

This is my favourite flower in my garden. When we moved into our place 7 years ago, I claimed this rose bush as my rose bush. I love it. So pretty when it flowers.

january photo a day | day six

january 6th | something that makes me smile

Yep, these 2 little guys right here. They make me smile alright! They love storytime and I love reading to them. Especially when it's bedtime, because it means they will be off to bed very soon! lol ;)

january photo a day | day five

january 5th | something I wore

This cute little Summer dress is so comfy and pretty. It's a bit of a big deal to me because I bought it last Summer in the sales and it was around the time that I finally fit into dresses properly after losing weight. I still can't believe I can wear dresses :) I love wearing them now, even if I do still have a bit of weight to lose!

january photo a day | day four

january 4th | letterbox

well, well, well! I love the Postman. He brings me such lovely presents! Today, I got a delivery of some things that I ordered from Cath Kidston. I ordered it last week, and here it is today! So quick.


Bet you want to see what was in the box, huh??????

oh, well, you know, just an awesome new table cloth made from oil cloth so I can wipe it down after the kids make a mess, some cool canisters for the kitchen, some cake tins and some dotty pencils. Feels like it's Christmas all over again!

january photo a day | day three

january 3rd | something I adore

my family | picnics in our yard in summer | relaxing on the pillows I made

goals from 2011

I just noticed on the side of my blog my list of goals that I wrote last year for 2011. Here they are

* Blog regularly! {hmmm, this one I didn't do very well! I think I'll add it to 2012}


* Promote my business {I did a little bit of this, so I'll tick this one!}

* Have lots more market stalls {I did this. I tried a few more different markets this year. Some were great, some not so much. It's all a learning curve!}

* Make more things to sell at market {I did this one. I added a few new products to my stock}
* Update the kitchen {nope!}

* Work up to running 5 kilometres {I started this and am starting it again this month}

* Create a sewing space that I love {I did do this, but now it's a mess!}
* Get 2 pet chickens for fresh eggs {still haven't completely convinced my hubby about this one...}
* Eat vegies from our garden {trying again this year!}

* Decorate house with handmade things {yep!}



So, now that it's a new year again, it's time to have a think about some new goals for 2012.....

january photo a day | day two

january 2nd | breakfast!

january photo a day | day one

january 1st | ME

Happy New Year! Day one of 2012 has been good! We hung around at home and then went to a BBQ at our good friend's house for an early dinner. The boys went for a swim and we hung about chatting and eating. Bliss :)