June Photo A Day | Day 1 #morning

June Photo A Day | Day 1 #morning

www.fatmumslim.com.au   hosts the Instagram photo challenges that so many of us ‘try’ to finish!  Ah well, the fun is in the trying don’t you agree? Here are this months prompts: And here is Day 1: Ethan at home for the second day, hacking and 

Acquisitions | Darah Tan Wedges

Acquisitions | Darah Tan Wedges

I wasn’t shopping for shoes……..but you know how that goes.  E and I were at the mall and I caught sight of these little beauties and I was drawn into the store for a wee try on.  I LOVE these wedges.  The platform makes them 

Play | 23-17

Play | 23-17

Yay!  I played my first game of netball in 3 years tonight and my team won! To be entirely honest I was dreading the game.  8pm on a Monday night in winter is really not prime Melissa time.  Dragging yourself out of the house in 

Things I’m Loving

Things I’m Loving

So much to love right now and so few photos to show!  Highly unlike me. I am loving quick and easy bacon, chicken, brie frittata for Friday night dinner, so yum there was no leftovers : (I am loving little pieces of boy that I 

Changing Moods

Changing Moods

One month on and the stress of moving house {2 houses in our case} is fading and life is settling into a new routine; one which feels deliciously concrete and complete. As we packed, cleaned, organized then reversed the process in our new house and 

Shop | Country Road Winter

Shop | Country Road Winter

I am in LOVE with this seasons range from Country Road.  It’s super comfy, classy casual and bright, which makes such a change from the usual drab tones of winter.  I was having a particularly unfashionable day during the move; Ethan arrived home from school, 

Daily Look | Oh how they barked

Daily Look | Oh how they barked

This rather large spiky guy bravely traversed the driveway this afternoon, well out of sight of the four dog army and their two mates next door.  They all knew he was there though and I’m pretty sure I heard Louie say “Let the wild rumpus 

Daily Look | My Commute

Daily Look | My Commute

Autumn is spectacular in our part of Auckland.  The leaves are turning and the colours make my jaw drop every morning as I head to work.  The fog was insane today; this morning’s drive had an ethereal quality about it…….until I hit the Albany gridlock.

Daily Look | Colours too Bright

Daily Look | Colours too Bright

5pm on a Sunday afternoon.  It’s cold but he doesn’t feel it, it’s getting dark but light enough to play, I could ride bikes around our neighbourhood all day with this kid.

Daily Look | Fatty Boom

Daily Look | Fatty Boom

The huge mess of sanding the first part of the house will be over today!  Thank you jesus.  Why not celebrate with cream doughnuts for our contractors {and me}?