I can’t run in $135 leggings

I can’t run in $135 leggings

Since December 23rd 2014, I have run 251 kilometers.  This is something I’m pretty proud of, I can also feel every single one of those kilometers concentrated in the arch of my right foot!  Ow. I don’t have plans to give up anytime soon as …

FASHION CHALLENGE AUTUMN 2015 | Husband Styling 101

FASHION CHALLENGE AUTUMN 2015 | Husband Styling 101

A little chill in the air at night is certainly hinting that Autumn is here, meaning it’s time to think about ditching the sandals, lowering the hemlines and starting to add a couple of layers to our summer wardrobes.  I’m super excited to be taking part in …

“I don’t know how you do it Mum”.

“I don’t know how you do it Mum”.

Ethan said this to me about 4kms into my run yesterday.  We preempted a bit of a lazy day for him and insisted he accompany me on his bike.  He usually just “gaps it” – his words – completes the distance as quickly as possible …

Slip, slop, slap and slide | Little eyes need protection too!

Slip, slop, slap and slide | Little eyes need protection too!

Summer has returned to Auckland over the past two days, and it is hot and bright out there.  Nix and I head out every morning to squeeze as much fresh air and play time in as we can before nap time rolls around.  I’m always …

The Valentines Day Edit | Michael Hill Jewellers

The Valentines Day Edit | Michael Hill Jewellers

Dave and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary last month {yay us!} which understandably resulted in a wee bit of time spent poring over glass display cases, searching for the perfect sparkly something to help celebrate such an awesome milestone in our lives.  Needless to …

Acquisitions | Monochrome Birkenstocks

Acquisitions | Monochrome Birkenstocks

  After a short stay in customs jail my comfy, velvety, gorgeous {“super ugly hippy shoes” – Husband} black and white Birkenstocks have arrived!  I ordered from Amazon through a seller in Germany which actually took  f o r e v e r, but still …

Acquisitions | Little Noggi Meraki Hat in Clover

Acquisitions | Little Noggi Meraki Hat in Clover

  Instagram is bad news brown for little love-to-shop Mamas like myself.  I can’t remember how I stumbled upon Little Noggi but I’m SO glad I did.  I purchased Nixie’s first, reversible Little Noggi hat in an Instagram sale and I won this beautiful lined …

The #wantneed conundrum

The #wantneed conundrum

  #need shopping today Selley’s Liquid Nails: to fix the stupid handle on Nixon’s Mocka Wooden Trolley that refuses to stay stuck Cheap nappies: Nixon poos like a champ now approx 7 times per day at least, expensive Huggies are now reserved for nights only …

Acquisitions | Hello Little Deer Stamped Necklace

Acquisitions | Hello Little Deer Stamped Necklace

I have lusted after these necklaces for years and figured that Nixon’s first birthday was the perfect occasion to finally order one; a gorgeous hand stamped necklace celebrating the two pieces of my heart. I ordered the shortest length (16″) initial necklace with two charms …

Acquisitions | Coastal Jewellery by Kingsway

Acquisitions | Coastal Jewellery by Kingsway

  I was totally one of those girls that avidly scanned the beach for the perfect shell ring, until I found the next one and then the reject was relegated to a pendent, strung on a leather thong around my neck……for years. Luckily for me …