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