Op-Shop DIY | My first foray into refinishing furniture!

Op-Shop DIY | My first foray into refinishing furniture!

A project, started and completed within a week!  That deserves some more chocolate. I spotted this desk at Junk & Disorderly whilst on a scouting mission for a little cabinet to sit at the end of our kitchen.  We had a vacancy for a small piece 

You know I should………

You know I should………

…………….go to bed, it’s 10.05pm on Sunday night, everyone else is asleep, but, EVERYONE ELSE IS ASLEEP!  EVEN THE BABY!  Too good to waste. …………….do at least 100 sit-ups, easy baby weight is long gone, the rest is going to be hard work.  Sigh. …………….finish 

Random thoughts on ….Friday!

Random thoughts on ….Friday!

Mum’s hand-me-downs rule, especially when they are this seasons Country Rd trackies! She said they make her butt look big (not true) but mine actually is big so no problem here! You can’t go past Twitter for on-the-spot nutritional advice; I shaved my legs this 

Acquisitions | Tiny Eyes Winter Collab Doll

Acquisitions | Tiny Eyes Winter Collab Doll

When Dee (who is the amaze creative behind Tiny Eyes Dolls first posted the sketch of the Little Lion Boy I knew he had to be mine Nixon’s.  As the auction for the collaboration dolls drew to a close I was at my Nana’s enjoying 

Monday, 9am

Monday, 9am

It’s Monday morning, 9am. I have just brushed bagel crumbs out of my boobs (breastfeeding + breakfast) and extricated myself from the bed like a contortionist so as not to wake the mythical miracle aka sleeping bebe. Did I mention he is sleeping on his 

Aquisitions | Auckland Art & Craft Fair

Aquisitions | Auckland Art & Craft Fair

A couple of weeks ago I popped into the city to visit the Auckland Art & Craft Fair {the next one is 30/11/2013} held at the Aotea Centre.  Entry was a gold coin donation and this event was well worth trying to squeeze my big truck 

First Days {or daze?} | Newborn Nixon

First Days {or daze?} | Newborn Nixon

Everything is measured in 2 hour increments in our house at the moment.  Life revolves around our sweet little alarm clock who is always hungry and not too fond of sleeping {or of me putting him down}. I had forgotten how long it can take 

Maternity Leave | Day ………….

Maternity Leave | Day ………….

All the people with all of the places to go have left.  Dave has gone to his new office on the second day of his new contract, Mum has gone to work, E has gone to school – excited about the Matinee performance of the 

Wardrobe Wednesday | The Final Edition – 39 Weeks

Wardrobe Wednesday | The Final Edition – 39 Weeks

This is the final hurrah, my last Wardrobe Wednesday in what I’m sure will be a long, long time – measured in kilograms! And perhaps seasons lol.  Somehow I have gotten still larger, and somehow despite all predictions to the contrary I am still pregnant, 

Day 2: Maternity Leave

Day 2: Maternity Leave

Obviously I outdid my self with my kitchen exploits on Thursday, you know, pumpkin soup and homemade bread rolls for dinner so I kept it real and decided on Pizza Hut for dinner and once again had dinner organised by 9.30am!  I am amazing. Work