Month: June 2012

I’m Loving….EVERY-DAM-THING!

I’m Loving….EVERY-DAM-THING!

Happy days it’s Friday again, rather unfortunate that I really hit my stride at work at about 10.30 this morning.  I was on fire!  Until 2pm. And then I went home.  Love those mummy hours. Anywho, I am totally loving Friday deliveries of make-up!!!  I’m 

Cook Eat | Yoghurt Lemon Cake Recipe

Cook Eat | Yoghurt Lemon Cake Recipe

Our new baby lemon tree is pretty much awesome so I had to get over my flour phobia and whip up a cake. Voila!  Recipe is from The Women’s Weekly and is so easy, I will definitely be putting this gem into the regular baking rotation as 

The Amazing World of Interwebs

The Amazing World of Interwebs

My god there are some brilliant, creative peeps out there?  Are you one of them?  I am envious of you marvelously talented creative types that can spew art and craft from your little toes ::::::sigh::::::blog:::::::

Here is some gorgeousness I found whilst getting lost online;

Digital Origami Animals by Jeremy Kool

Amazeballs.  Yes I know.  See the other animals that will feature in Kool’s digital book here

Digital Origami Paper Fox by Jeremy Kool

Portraits of Ladies in Cardboard Outfits by Christan Tagliavini

How odd, very Alison in Wonderland-esque don’t you think?

Cardboard Ladies

Michael Wolf: Architecture of Density
These photographs will make you pause and really appreciate you 1/4 acre in New Zealand after your mind has been blown.
Waimea, Feb 2012
Waimea
Soap Bubbles.  Seriously.  Macro is amazing.
Bokeh Macro Photography – By Lee Peiling.
Who knew insects had this much personality?
Bokeh Macro Insect Photography
See you later little nerdlings x
Oh Sir Bob, now you’ve gone & OFFENDED people!

Oh Sir Bob, now you’ve gone & OFFENDED people!

What a surprise.  People are angry because Sir Bob Jones got on his soapbox.  Again. Though his latest rant is nothing if it’s not inflammatory – intentionally so.  Basically his position is that back in the day fat people were as rare as hens teeth, 

Get Real Blogging, what do I think?

Get Real Blogging, what do I think?

There are so many things on my mind right now, so many blog projects and ideas {as well as completing our house reno, my job, my family, yadda yadda} and no time for any of it. So I make notes, jot them in my notebook 

I’m Loving ……

I’m Loving ……

Pssst; Don’t forget to enter my giveaway here

Ethan takes out the number one spot this week.  I am loving his exceptional school report which has made us so proud we could actually burst.  Ethan you are the most driven, most exceptional little boy and you hold yourself to the highest standards imaginable.  You and your 10.5yo spelling are the greatest achievements of my life, just keep smashing your way around that rugby field and we’ll never have to worry about maths again, ok?  I love you.

Rugby, Kumeu v Takapuna

I am loving our wee Meyer lemon tree that Mum planted.  It’s small but a champion fruiter already!  Being able to put down roots – literally – in our new house is the best feeling ever.  Lemon cake on the baking agenda tomorrow!

Meyer Lemon Tree

Friday afternoons are not quite as cruisy as one would like as E has rugby training.  However, making the best of the situation with my babein-rugby-mama-friends  is an excellent way to unwind and drink some wine at home while the little guys sweat it out in the mud.  LOVE that we live one block from the club!

The boys came back for a wee play after training and I am loving the strong friendships that are being formed in this team.  Sport is {I believe} essential for little boys {I can’t speak for little girls as I don’t have one!}.  Learning to be part of a team and fighting HARD for the common good is a lesson that is hard to instill without the very defined roles and rules that are inherent in organised sport.

Friends

While we are on the subject of Rugby, I am LOVING being able to purchase presale tickets to the All Blacks v Wallabies!!!!!  I die.  Bledisloe Cup matches have to be some of the best rugby ever.  Having things to look forward to makes life awesome.

All Blacks v Wallabies

Loving Mum’s little dog Marley, he is the cuddliest of all of our dogs and LOVES to be close.  Very close.  It’s hard to see but he was resting his wee chin on the keyboard during a teleconference yesterday.

Little dog

I LOVE finding things that have been misplaced in the move.  Dave has been without his favourite leather belt for 5 weeks now.  I knew it had something {everything} to do with me as I couldn’t find my own belt and used his whilst my clothes were boxed up.  The belt was never to be seen again!  Until today when I though to check my shorts!  No wonder I couldn’t find it – brrrrr.

Fallen belt

Oh Saturday, you were perfect!  I loved today.  I stayed home from rugby this morning and spent the day methodically working through the to-do list in my head.  Among other things I was finally able to type up Ethan’s chore list.  He is keen as to earn some pocket money before our trip next month.  Go for it little man!

Chore list

Things I’m Loving is hosted by Meghan at MNM’s

I wholeheartedly believe that no matter what is happening in your life, there is always something you can be thankful for..no matter how simple it is.

Play | Q & A with Dr Paula Barrett Part 1

Play | Q & A with Dr Paula Barrett Part 1

Being involved in the Milo Play initiative has been awesome for many reasons, {not least encouraging more PLAY time!} but one of my favourite ‘perks’ would have to be getting the opportunity to interview the two Play Experts that have been on board with Milo 

Style | BH Cosmetics

Style | BH Cosmetics

I’m probably way behind the play on this one – as per usual, but after confessing my fear of lipstick to a fellow blogger/tweep she recommended I try a lip palette from BH Cosmetics.  The reviews are seriously amazing for ALL of their products, I 

Acquisitions | Freedom Confit Vessel

Acquisitions | Freedom Confit Vessel

I don’t know what a confit vessel is, but I do know that a mustard {er…. CAMEL} vase was exactly what my bedroom needed to balance out the blue accents.  I’m pretty sure I could furnish my whole house at Freedom, my lounge is desperately needing one of these and $800 to pay for it.

Back to the vase; at $24.95 a bona fide bargain, handmade 31cm tall, substantial and heavy.  Love.

Freedom Mustard Yellow Vase

 

Things I’m Loving

Things I’m Loving

A wee bit late but better late than never right? I am LOVING Dave’s tattoo.  The shading was finished last Tuesday so he is healing well and itching like mad!  These skulls are called Sugar Skulls and are common imagery used to honor the dead