It can be so easy to get into a rut with your knitwear, and just wear it with the same item over and over! But knitwear is much more versatile than you realise! ~ There’s your classic blue denim – I think this is the most common way to style knitwear with most people! You…
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This week’s Easter themed cocktail is a decadent take on the popular Cadbury Caramello Easter Egg… Caramello Egg-Tini! INGREDIENTS 120mL Baileys Irish Cream 60mL Vok Creme de Cacao 30mL Hersheys Caramel Syrup (extra for garnish) Cottees Ice Magic for garnish OPTIONAL: 60mL milk for a lighter taste METHOD Drizzle Ice Magic inside the martini glasses…
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Welcome Autumn! I have to admit that Autumn/Winter fashion and accessories are my absolute favourite! I love the textures, tones and richness that come with the cooler months. There are a few key pieces that I am looking at investing in this season: WINTER GINGHAM From Top Left to Bottom Right: Ceres Life via The…
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With Easter only a few weeks away I thought I’d bring you some festive themed cocktails! First up in the easy and fun Speckled Egg Mimosa! INGREDIENTS 1 Bottle Dry Champagne or Prosecco (I chose Jacob’s Creek Trilogy Cuvee Brut NV) 1 Packet Speckled Mini Easter Eggs Belvoir Rose & Elderflower Syrup (available from Coles…
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I shared a reel on Instagram last week of lunchbox recipes that you can make in your pie maker that aren’t pies, and everyone went CRAZY for “the noodle one”. So it’s my pleasure to bring you our favourite pie maker recipe… Okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancakes). Making these in the pie maker not only makes…
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Okay Okay, one more catch up SSDS Blog and then we’re back on track for the year I promise! But how could I NOT share with you The Self Styler discount code I have for you! CSVP10 = 10% OFF – and you’re welcome, because B and the girls always have the BEST clothes… so…
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Okay so the blog is a bit behind (this was our first SSDS for 2021!) But I wanted to be able to give you all the links for reference, so here is January’s Same Size Different Shape featuring Abi & Joseph! Plus I have a code – CSVP20 = 20% OFF xx If you’ve followed…
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March’s Same Size Different Shape features a small Australian Boutique, Slay La Vie has a variety of pieces designed to suit the busy yet fashionable ladies of 2021! As a quick recap, Dianne & I are both a size 12 however Dianne is a pear shape and 158cm with D Cup while I am a…
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We have been wanting to update Bebe’s bedroom for almost a year now, you may remember this blog that I put together with my plans/inspiration for his room update last year! He had completely outgrown the set up, and while we still need to update his window furnishings (we want to replace the old day/night blinds with a white blockout blind and sheer curtains from ceiling to floor and wall to wall like we did in the lounge room) and renovate his wardrobe (we are going to replace the doors with mirror sliding doors and add a storage carcass into the current built in to update the storage) it’s mostly done!
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The time has come… goodbye baby bag and HELLO handbags!
After 3.5 years with the baby bag, I am finally back to the stage of being able to head out without 50 million bits and pieces. I’m down to about 5 million #kids
I have no idea what I did prior to my baby bag, because apparently I have no bags now! So while I was researching for myself I thought I’d share my finds in case they’re helpful for you!
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